Feed prices are expected to drop further in the second half of the year, according to SAPA’s latest feed ingredient report.
By Michael Acott
Maize and sunflower oilcake are likely to become cheaper, but the price of soya meal is projected to rise slightly. The report uses June 2026 as a base, with an outlook to December 2026.
In December, the price of yellow maize is expected to be R3 393/ton in Randfontein (2.8% lower than in December 2025) and R3 493/ton in Pietermaritzburg (2.7% lower).
Sunflower oilcake is projected to sell for R2 740/ton in both centres, a drop of 31.4% from the December 2025 price.
Soya meal is the only feed ingredient whose price is expected to rise. The projected price for soya meal in December stands at R5 840/ton in Randfontein, which is 4.6% above December 2025 and R6 040/ton in Pietermaritzburg, which is 4.4% higher.
This article first appeared in Poultry Bulletin (Issue 33) August/September 2026 and is republished with permission. Click the cover below for the full edition.
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