Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa's agricultural machinery sales have been robust for over a year. In November 2021, the tractor sales of 742 units, up by 22% y/y. Meanwhile, the combine harvester' sales of eight units, double the units sold in the same month last year. This placed the total tractor sales for the first 11 months of this year at 6 980 units, up by 25% y/y. The combine harvester' sales increased by 38% y/y over the same period, with 250 units sold.
Published: 13 December 2021