2025 Crop Estimate Pending
The South African Macadamia Growers’ Association (SAMAC) is set to release its official 2025 crop estimate by late February or early March. This eagerly awaited report will provide crucial insights into the year’s production outlook.
2024 Crop Performance
As of the third quarter of 2024, South Africa’s macadamia crop forecast stood at 88,048 tons (DNIS), marking a 5.16% increase from the second-quarter estimate of 83,726 tons. If this figure holds, it would represent a robust 12.72% year-on-year growth, rising from 78,110 tons in 2023. This growth underscores the steady expansion of South Africa’s macadamia industry and its increasing contribution to global supply.
Macadamia Prices: Early Signals from 2025 Crop
Initial offers from the upcoming 2025 macadamia harvest have trickled into the market. Early indications suggest prices are slightly higher than those of the 2024 crop. However, the market remains in anticipation as reliable information on the new crop’s size and eventual pricing will only become clear in the coming weeks.
As the industry awaits further updates, producers and buyers are closely monitoring the situation to align with market dynamics.
Stay tuned for detailed updates as SAMAC finalizes its 2025 crop estimates and the market gains greater clarity on pricing trends.
