Yellow maize kernels for feed and industry
Bulk yellow maize for feed mills, integrators and traders, sourced from Free State and North West farms and priced off the SAFEX yellow maize contract.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grades | YM1 |
| Moisture | 12% maximum |
| Packaging | Bulk tipper; 50 kg bags |
| Minimum order | No minimum; bulk loads preferred, pallets for retail |
| Delivery | Ex silo, delivered South Africa, delivered SADC border |
| Pricing | SAFEX yellow maize reference plus logistics |
For feed buyers
A feed mill needs the same maize every month, not a good load followed by a short one. We contract on a spot or monthly rolling basis and schedule deliveries across the season.
Every delivery comes with weighbridge tickets and a certificate of analysis, so intake and invoicing match.
Enquire about yellow maize
Monthly tonnage, delivery point and start date are all we need to quote.
Go to the buyer formSAFEX reference prices
| R/t | Spot | Day |
|---|---|---|
| White maize | 3,979 | -1.34% |
| Yellow maize | 3,970 | -1.42% |
| Soybeans | 9,300 | -0.04% |
Closing trades, Tuesday 6 October 2026 (October contract). Source: Grain SA SAFEX feed. Reference only, not an offer.
Common questions
What is yellow maize used for?
Mainly animal feed: poultry, pigs, dairy and beef rations, plus some industrial starch and ethanol uses.
What grade is used for animal feed?
Most feed mills buy YM1, which is the grade we supply.
Can you supply on a monthly contract?
Yes. We trade on monthly rolling contracts with an agreed delivery calendar, or supply spot loads.
Do you deliver outside South Africa?
Yes. In the last two years we have delivered by road into Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, the DRC, Tanzania, Rwanda, Namibia and Angola.
How do I check the current yellow maize price?
See the SAFEX table on our Insights page, updated every weekday.
Lock in yellow maize for your feed line
Monthly rolling contracts with an agreed delivery calendar, or spot loads.
- Reply within two working days, from a person, not a bot
- Priced off SAFEX, delivered to your site or the border
- One counterparty from farm to delivery
Prefer email? info@theoriginalgraincompany.co.za