Strategic Importance: The grain & allied technology sector is a key driver of food security, economic growth, and regional trade in South Africa.
Government Focus on Modernization: The government is addressing post-harvest losses, poor storage, and handling inefficiencies by encouraging private sector investment and modern technology adoption.
Big 4 Agenda – Food Security Priority: Food security is a top priority under the South African Government’s Big 4 Agenda, ensuring policy support and public-private partnerships.
Vision 2030 Initiative: Aims to attract large-scale global investments into agriculture, processing technologies, and allied industries.
Rising Grain Production: USDA forecasts indicate steady growth in corn, wheat, and rice production, strengthening South Africa’s role as a regional grain hub.
Largest Economy in East & Central Africa : South Africa offers strong infrastructure, market access, and investment opportunities for companies in the grain value chain.
Gateway to Neighboring Markets:Serves as a strategic base for expansion into Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, and other neighboring countries.
Opportunities for Global Players: Ideal for technology providers, equipment manufacturers, traders, processors, and investors to tap into a rapidly growing market.
International Grain & Grain allied Technologies Exhibition 2026
11-12-13 March 2026, Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa