Producers and Suppliers Guide

Durban Fresh Produce Market (DFPM) functions as a commission market and welcomes all fresh produce producers/farmers and suppliers to market their produce through one or more of our market agents.  Market Agents sell produce on behalf of producers and suppliers.  They receive a mutually negotiated commission based on the gross sale of the consignment.  Durban Market receives a 5% commission.  DFPM also has a smaller market for small emerging growers called the Farmers' Retail Market.

Commission Market System

• The commission system is open to all producers and buyers.
• Market Agents who are appointed by the Head: Markets are allocated floor space on the market to sell produce on behalf of producers and/or suppliers.
• Produce consigned to a Market Agent remains the property of the producer/supplier until it is sold.  Once sold, ownership is transferred from producer to buyer.
• Market Agents receive a predetermined commission for services rendered.
• Commission is negotiated between the Market Agent and producer/supplier.
• DFPM receives a commission of 5%.

Services provided by the Market

The DFPM receives a commission of 5% for managing and maintaining the market.  In addition, the market provides the following services.

• Trading infrastructure
• 24-hour private security and CCTV
• Waste management
• Maintenance and cleaning service
• Computer software system
• Cold Storage and ripening facilities
• Marketing and advertising
• Sales management
• Daily market statistics

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