required report public distribution date 7 14 2005 gain number sf5026 south africa republic of exporter guide annual approved by scott reynolds us embassy prepared amanda marie leister highlights the continued growth in gdp for over ten years has increased s attraction as an investment and marketing platform rest 2004 exported 192 million agricultural fish forestry products to a high since 1999 due part appreciation value rand versus dollar 2003 wheat exports were especially poor crops competing countries newfound preference hard red winter favorable exchange rate intermediate such planting seeds are important imports animal fats have shown consistent substantial past five variety almonds pistachios canned salmon whiskey frozen food preparations last present opportunities exporters includes psd changes no trade matrix
