# South Africa's Canola Sector Reaches Record Heights as Industry Eyes Further Expansion

> South Africa's canola area is projected to reach 197,890 hectares in 2026/27, up from 17,000 hectares in 1998/99. The crop is forecast at a record 368,270 tonnes, a 20% year-on-year increase, with farmers shifting land from wheat to canola. Exports are reportedly going to Germany and Belgium.

- Date: 2026-11-11 · published 2026-11-12T19:38:05.794Z
- Category: market · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/96315-south-africa-s-canola-sector-reaches-record-heights-as-industry-eyes-further
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Rising domestic canola crush supply lifts local oilcake availability for feed users and may reduce imports of soy-based meal over time.

## Read by commodity

- CANMEAL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- zyotwdhon.com: https://www.zyotwdhon.com/en/news/south-africa-canola-record-harvest-agricultural-expansion-8rdt

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