SAAMA Press release – March 2025
Month – March |
Percentage change |
Year-to-date |
Percentage change |
|||
2025 |
2024 |
% |
2025 |
2024 |
% |
|
Tractors |
671 |
498 |
34.7 |
1 764 |
1 383 |
27.5 |
Combine Harvesters |
37 |
26 |
42.3 |
61 |
52 |
17.3 |
March tractor sales of 671 units were almost 35% more than the 498 units sold in March last year. Year-to-date tractor sales are now approximately 27% up on last year. Thirty-seven combine harvesters were sold in March, eleven more than the 26 units sold in March last year. On a year-to-date basis, combine harvester sales are now approximately 17% up on last year.
Market sentiment remains good and this is reflected in the better than expected sales in recent months. With summer crop forecasts being significantly up on last season and the continuing rain, these production forecasts should be realised. With the current wet weather, however, some farmers are having problems with the harvesting of soya beans and sunflower. International politics has entered the picture as a factor which might affect our markets in future. The industry, both suppliers and potential buyers of equipment have adopted a ‘wait and see’ outlook for the present.
Current predictions are that tractor sales will be similar, or marginally more, than the 6 463 units sold last year. Combine harvester sales of between 180 and 190 units are expected for 2025.
Willie Human
Chairman: South African Agricultural Machinery Association
Contact: Willie Human (083) 954-7232 or Dr. Jim Rankin (011) 453-7249