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Why did Zimbabwe introduce an $89/t wheat import levy — and how long will it remain in place? In this week’s African Grain Overview, Jacques Pienaar looks at the impact of the new wheat levy, why its timing has raised questions, and how the uncertainty is complicating new-season pricing as Zimbabwe’s wheat harvest approaches. Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Zimbabwe wheat SND 02:06 Import levy discussion This episode is made possible by Collateral Management International, De Heus and Zimmatic Irrigation Systems. For more information, contact Jacques Pienaar at jacques@ciafrica.co.za. #AfricanGrain #Zimbabwe #Wheat #WheatMarket #GrainMarkets #Agriculture #AgriBusiness #CommodityMarkets #GrainTrade #ImportLevy #FoodSecurity #SouthernAfrica #CMI #DeHeus #Zimmatic #amtb
Wheat levy leaves Zim market waiting for answers | African Grain – 24 Aug 2026 🌾🇿🇼
The Zimbabwe grain market is still waiting for clarity on import levies as September approaches. Welcome to this week’s African Grain Overview, where Jacques Pienaar focuses on Zimbabwe and unpacks what could happen next in the maize and oilseed markets. 🌽 Have maize import levies achieved their intended purpose? 🌱 What has been the impact on soybean and soymeal markets? 📉 And what could happen to prices, trade flows and local supply if these levies change next month? With September approaching, the answers could have important implications for producers, traders, millers and feed manufacturers across Zimbabwe. Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Markets 01:47 Impact of levies 03:12 Levy change/imports 05:27 Conclusion This week’s overview is proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International, De Heus and Zimmatic by Lindsay. #AfricanGrains #Zimbabwe #GrainMarket #maize #Soybeans #Soymeal #importlevies #agriculture #AfricanAgriculture #CommodityMarkets #graintrade #agribusiness #FoodSecurity #AMT #DeHeus #Zimmatic #collateralmanagementinternational
🌍 September Looms as Zimbabwe Awaits Import Levy Decision | African Grains – 20 Aug 2026
Tanzania could soon become Kenya’s maize lifeline. Welcome to this week’s African Grain Market Overview. This week, Jacques Pienaar takes a closer look at Tanzania’s maize market and what Kenya’s sharply reduced crop expectations could mean for regional grain trade. With Kenya potentially needing to import more than 1.5 million tons of maize next year, Tanzania could see export demand surge and domestic maize prices strengthen. But there is a catch. Cheaper deep-sea imports, particularly from Ukraine, could ultimately place a ceiling on how far Tanzanian maize prices can rise. So, could Tanzania become one of the biggest beneficiaries of Kenya’s maize shortfall — or will global imports limit the upside? Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Markets 02:01 Tanzania/Kenya maize situation 03:20 Tanzania maize balance sheet 04:56 Tanzania maize prices This week’s African Grain Market Overview is proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International, De Heus and Zimmatic. #AfricanGrains #MaizeMarket #kenya #tanzania #eastafrica #GrainTrade #MaizePrices #foodsecurity #agriculture #africanagriculture #commoditymarkets #grainmarkets #ukraine #exports #imports #DeHeus #Zimmatic #CollateralManagementInternational
Kenya’s Maize Shortfall: Can Tanzania Fill the Gap? | African Grains – 13 Aug 2026
Zambia has more than enough maize. So why are prices still refusing to fall? Welcome back to this week’s African Grain Report. This week, Jacques Pienaar unpacks how government intervention through Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has kept maize prices above what market fundamentals would suggest. But that support may not last forever. What happens when the FRA finishes buying? Could Zambia’s maize market suddenly face a sharp price correction? Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Markets 01:22 Zambia maize price 04:22 FRA intervention 06:06 Conclusion Watch the full overview for the key market dynamics, risks and what they could mean for maize prices in the weeks ahead. Proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International, De Heus and Zimmatic by Lindsay. #africangrainreport #Zambia #maize #MaizePrices #grainmarkets #AfricanAgriculture #agriculture #agribusiness #CommodityMarkets #foodsecurity #FRA #ZambianAgriculture #GrainTrading #AgriMarket
Zambia Has Plenty of Maize — So Why Won’t Prices Fall? 🌽 | African Grain Report | 7 Aug 2026
This week, we return to the Kenyan maize market following new information about the impact of drought on production in the region. Jacques Pienaar unpacks what the revised production outlook could mean for maize availability, regional trade and prices in the months ahead. Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Markets 01:08 Impact of drought 03:42 Kenya SND picture 04:31 Import needs 06:05 Factors limiting higher price The African Grain Overview is proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International and Zimmatic Irrigation Systems. #AfricanGrains #kenya #MaizeMarket #drought #MaizePrices #foodsecurity #graintrade #africanagriculture #CMI #Zimmatic
Drought changes Kenya’s maize outlook | African Grains – 30 Jul 2026
Mozambique has enough maize, but buyers simply do not have the money to purchase it at the moment. Weak demand and severe liquidity constraints are placing pressure on maize prices, while the possible development of El Niño could change the market outlook heading into 2027. In this week’s African Grains Overview, Jacques Pienaar unpacks what this means for Mozambique and the wider regional maize market. Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Mozambique balance sheet 02:07 Mozambique economy 03:40 Maize price Proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International and Zimmatic by Lindsay. #AfricanGrains #mozambique #MaizeMarket #MaizePrices #grainmarkets #agriculture #elnino #southernafrica #foodsecurity #regionaltrade #cmi #Zimmatic #AMT
Mozambique: Enough maize, no money to buy it | African Grains – 22 Jul 2026
Kenya’s maize market could be heading into a much tighter 2027. Drier conditions are threatening the long-rains crop, increasing the risk of lower production and renewed upward pressure on maize prices. In this week’s African Grains Report, Jacques Pienaar unpacks what a smaller crop could mean for Kenya’s supply outlook, import requirements and the wider East African maize market. Proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International and Zimmatic by Lindsay. #AfricanGrains #kenya #MaizeMarket #MaizePrices #eastafrica #agriculture #foodsecurity #grainmarkets #CMI #Zimmatic #AMT
Impact of a Smaller Crop on Kenya’s Maize Market | African Grains – 16 Jul 2026
With a record maize crop expected in Zambia, large carry-in stocks, and farmers holding back while they wait for the FRA buying price announcement, the market has reached a critical moment. Jacques Pienaar investigates what this could mean for maize prices, stock movement, and the wider grain market. Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Zambia maize balance sheet 01:47 Impact on prices Proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International and Zimmatic. Stay up to date: https://linktr.ee/amtrendsplatforms?subscribe #AfricanGrains #zambiamaize #MaizeMarket #FRA #grainmarkets #agricultureafricaine #foodsecurity #agribusiness #jacquespienaar #amtrends #collateralmanagementinternational #Zimmatic
Zambia’s Maize Market at a Tipping Point as FRA Price Looms |African Grains | 9 Jul 2026
In this week’s African Grain Report, we bring the previous episodes together and look at the bigger picture across the region. Africa currently has enough grain available, but the market is already shifting its focus to the next major risk: weather. With seasonal uncertainty building, the question is whether today’s comfortable supply situation can quickly change if weather conditions turn against production. This week’s African Grain Report is proudly brought to you by Collateral Management International and Zimmatic by Lindsay. Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Maize 04:46 Soybeans and soymeal 07:41 Wheat Stay up to date: https://linktr.ee/amtrendsplatforms?subscribe #africangrains #grainmarkets #agriculture #agrimarkets #maize #soybeans #wheat #weatherrisk #foodsecurity #collateralmanagementinternational #zimmatic #amt
Africa has grain — can weather flip the market? | African Grains – 1 Jul 2026
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