SA cherries hit R53bn jackpot in China
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South African cherry exports to China have reached R53bn, reflecting growing agricultural trade ties and China's demand for counter-seasonal Southern Hemisphere fruit. The scale suggests cherry production is becoming a significant export earner for SA, though the figure's basis (cumulative vs. annual) is unclear from the item.
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