Importing into SA

Import Authorisation

Importing regulations

• Import permit
  
  • Import procedure
  • Import conditions
  • Application form plant health permits
  • Plant Health Tariffs with effect from 01 April 2026
• Import inspections
•  National Quarantine Pest List for SA
•  List of regulated pests for South Africa on Fresh fruit and Vegetables-November 2023
• Import protocols
• Import inspections
• National Quarantine Pest List for SA

Quarantine Services

Plant Quarantine Categories

Quarantine Evaluation:

• Mediterranean Crops
• Seed, Ornamental and Sub-Tropical Crops
• Citrus
• Sugar Cane

Importation of Commercial Quantities of Plant Propagation Material: Criteria and Guidelines

Importation of Dates

Importation of Dates

Importation of controlled goods: Agricultural Pests Act, 1983

Producers Database

Producers Database

• Namibia
  • Approved List of Production Units, and Packhouses of Namibia facilities as of April 2026
    
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (i) Carrots PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (ii) Butternuts PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (iv) Gemsquash PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (v) Watermelon PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (vi) Sweetmelon PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (ix) Date PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (xv) Bringal PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (xvi) Chilli PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (xvii) Green beans PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (xviii) Onions PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 Namibia Producers PHC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (vii) Table grapes PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (viii) Pumpkin PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (x) Mango PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (xiii) Tomatoes PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (xiv) Peppers PUC database as of 29 April 2026
    • 2026 ANNEXURE 1 (xix) Potatoes PUC database as of 29 April 2026
• Botswana
  • Botswana list of registered PUC & PHC 2024-25 season
• Brazil
  • Final database for import of Mango from Brazil 2025 season
• China
  • Apples from China list- 2025
  • Pears from China list- 2025
  • Chinese fresh dates list 2025
• Egypt
  • List of farms approved for the importation of Mango from Egypt into SA for 2025 season
  • List of Hot water Steam Treatment Units approved for Mango from Egypt into SAfor 2025 season
• India
  • List of registered Farms and packing houses for importation of fresh Mango fruit from India 2025 season
  • List of storage and treatment facilities for the import of Mango from India 2025 season
• Kenya
  • Approved list of Kenya Avocado Production and Pack House Facilities during the 2025 season.
  • List of approved farms and facilities for the export of Avocado to South Africa from Kenya
• Malawi
  • List for the import of Mangoes from Malawi into South Africa in the 2025 season
• Morocco
  • List of Packinghouses for import of citrus fruit from Morocco in 2025-26 season
  • List of production units for import of citrus fruit from Morocco 2025-26 season
  • List Packing houses and production sites authorised to Import citrus fruits from Morocco into South Africa 2024 season
• Mozambique
  
  • List of approved registered facilities for Baby Corn from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered facilities for Coconut from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered facilities for Ginger from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered facilities for Macadamia from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered facilities for Pineapples from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered facilities for Litchi from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered PHCs from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered facilities for Papaya from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered PUCs for Banana from Mozambique into SA for 2025 season as of 03 February 2026
  • List of approved registered facilities for Mango from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
  • List of approved registered facilities for Litchi from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
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  • List of approved registered facilities for Avocado from Mozambique into SA for 2026 season
• Tanzania
  • List of Production sites and Packhouses for import of Avocado from Tanzania into SA during the 2025 season
• Turkey
  • Approved List of Producers, Packhouses and Cold storage Cherries from Turkey as of April 2026
• Portugal
  • o Lists of approved facilities from Portugal 2025 export as of 06 March 2026 (Apples)
• Spain
  • List of registered and approved facilities Import of Mangos from Spain 2025 season
  • List of approved production sites and packing Stone fruit facilities From Spain into SA in 2025 export season
• Zambia
  • Database for the import of Blueberries from Zambia into the Republic of South Africa as of 08 April 2026
  • Database of registered PUCs and PHCs for the Importation of Avocado fresh fruit from Zambia to South Africa for 2025 season
• Eswatini
  • Final List of PUCs and PHCs intending to export Oranges from Eswatini into SA during 2025/26 season
  • Final List of PUCs and PHCs intending to export Grapefruit from Eswatini into SA during 2025/26 season
  • Final List of PUCs and PHCs intending to export Lemons from Eswatini into SA during 2025/26 season
  • Final List of PUCs and PHCs intending to export Banana from Eswatini to South Africa during 2025-26 season
  • Final List of Production units (PUCs) for the import of Avocados from Eswatini into SA during 2025/26 season
  • Final list of PUCs and PHCs intending to export Avocados from Eswatini to South Africa during 2025-26 Season
  • List of Approved production sites for citrus spp. from Eswatini to South Africa
• Zimbabwe
  • Final list of PUCs and PHCs for citrus import from Zimbabwe into South Africa during 2026 season
  • List of Approved production sites for stone fruit from Zimbabwe to South Africa