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flag South Africa wins historic Chinese market access for multiple stone fruits, boosting exports and jobs.

flag On October 15, 2025, South Africa secured a landmark trade deal with China allowing exports of apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes, marking the first time China has granted access to multiple stone fruit types from a single country under one agreement. flag The move aims to diversify South Africa’s agricultural exports amid U.S. tariffs and is projected to generate up to R400 million in revenue over five years, with potential to double by 2035. flag First exports are expected in the 2025/26 season, supporting around 350 direct jobs and nearly 600 when related industries are included. flag A Chinese technical team will visit during the current harvest to assess facilities for cherries and blueberries, potentially paving the way for future market access.

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