Fertilizers and plant nutrients and herbicides

The market for fertilizers and plant nutrients in the Eastern Cape is worth about R1.4 million, which is a decent size. However, it's not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for a share of the existing market. It's not too crowded, with only 7 suppliers currently operating in this space, and only 1 department to deal with. Your B-BBEE level will be crucial, as about 95% of the allocation goes to black-owned businesses, so if you fit that criteria, you'll have a favour in the procurement programme. If I were you, I'd analyse the current suppliers and the department's needs to identify a gap in the market that your organisation can fill.