Buy from South Africa: Chrome, Manganese, Fish, Fruit and Feed, with the Right Permits
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Buy from South Africa: real supply, real permits
South Africa is Africa’s most industrial economy and the world’s biggest producer of chrome, manganese and platinum. It is also where many “gold” and “scrap” offers sent to African buyers claim to come from. Real South African supply comes with permits, and most of it is regulated. Here is what can be bought, and the paperwork that proves it is genuine.
What buyers source from South Africa
| Product | Where it comes from | What you must check |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome & manganese ore | Bushveld (North West, Limpopo); Northern Cape | Grade (Cr₂O₃ or Mn %), the mine’s export record; ships from Richards Bay, Durban or Port Elizabeth |
| Gold & precious metal scrap | Gauteng, Free State and refiners | Seller’s SADPMR licence and export permit. Without them the deal is illegal, and often a scam |
| Frozen fish (hake, horse mackerel) | Western Cape fleets | Catch certificates, cold chain, carton weights |
| Citrus & fruit | Limpopo, Eastern and Western Cape | Season (citrus May–October) and phytosanitary certificates |
| Animal feed & maize | Free State, Mpumalanga | Moisture, aflatoxin tests and the destination’s import permit |
| Medicines | Licensed manufacturers and wholesalers | Registration in your country, e.g. NAFDAC in Nigeria |
| Wine & spirits | Western Cape | Labelling and registration in your market |
“Gold bars from Johannesburg” with a discount to the world price and an upfront fee for “export tax” or “insurance” is a classic scam. Genuine sellers hold a South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator (SADPMR) licence and will let you verify it. How to check an offer.
Scrap metal from South Africa
Scrap exports from South Africa are restricted under the government’s price preference system, which gives local foundries first right to buy at a discount. Some scrap does get exported legally, but only with an ITAC export permit. Ask the seller for the permit number before anything else.
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