South African macadamias make their debut at the China International Nuts Conference, with over 50% of exports targeting the Chinese market.

Ms. Kerisha Raghunandan, Manager of Market Access and Development at SAMAC In 2024, South Africa's macadamia production reached 87,227 tons, making it the world's leading producer of macadamias and one of the main suppliers of high-quality macadamias to China. Recently, the South African Macadamia Association (SAMAC) was invited to participate in the 2025 China International Nut Conference, hoping to use this opportunity to establish connections with Chinese industry representatives and strengthen cooperation with domestic industry organizations, thereby enhancing the profile of South African macadamias in the Chinese market. Ms. Kerisha Raghunandan, Manager of Market Access and Development at SAMAC, chaired the macadamia-themed discussion on the second day of the conference. She mentioned that the South African macadamia industry faces significant opportunities and challenges, and the industry will strive through efforts and collaboration across the entire supply chain to meet ...