Agricultural sector of South Africa, in which global trade is crucial for the future growth and success, tells a captivating story of resilience and opportunity that could flourish now that the country has an exciting chance to tap into Indonesia – one of Southeast Asia’s largest countries with a GDP of an estimated $1.2 trillion- as a launchpad into the ASEAN region.
With full 11 members, BRICS now spans multiple continents and the growing demand for high-quality products stemming from those regions it offers key agricultural opportunities for South Africa which can make sure its world-class products take up its rightful place in global and emerging markets.
The interconnected network of BRICS, which now represents half of the world’s population and over 41% of global GDP – holds the potential to significantly influence global trade and South Africa can not only benefit from that trade region but also from ASEAN, where Indonesia is a member to showcase its agricultural strength, share its agricultural expertise and expand trade partnerships.
