July 2025 — Johannesburg, South Africa
The Yunnan Discovery Group recently toured South Africa’s leading macadamia-producing regions, gaining firsthand insight into the country’s world-class production capabilities. This visit that reinforced growing trade relations between South Africa and China.
The delegation’s toured key macadamia hubs including Nelspruit and Durban, where they engaged directly with processors and exporters, observing operations across the value chain. From state-of-the-art cracking lines to advanced quality control systems, the group were particularly impressed by the scale, innovation, and precision of South African processing facilities. Equally striking was the professionalism and technical knowledge demonstrated by local producers and handlers, which reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a global leader in macadamia production.
The visit concluded with a meeting at the offices of Macadamias South Africa NPC (SAMAC), where the group was provided with a comprehensive industry overview covering production forecasts, and South Africa’s global export footprint. Discussions also touched on opportunities to enhance bilateral trade and long-term supply partnerships between the two countries.
