Does South Africa cap cannabis import volumes?
SAHPRA states there is no cap on licence numbers, but total quantities produced in South Africa may not exceed the INCB quota. Importers should confirm their quota position with SAHPRA.
Africa · Johannesburg (JNB)
Export cannabis from Thailand to South Africa
Bangkok (BKK) air freight to Johannesburg (JNB) — permit-aware documentation and validated cold chain. Last verified 2026-08-05.
OMG Cargo publishes this lane for licensed cannabis, hemp, and kratom exporters who already hold Thai permits and a destination importer with valid authorisations. We coordinate Bangkok air freight, customs files, and GDP-compliant handling through partner facilities — we are the forwarder, not the GDP-certified warehouse or ISO-certified laboratory.
Transit
2–3 days air ex-BKK to JNB
Last verified
2026-08-05
Import permit chain
- Thai ภ.ท.10 export licence plus ภ.ท.32 per-shipment notification
- SAHPRA section 22C(1)(b) licence covering import (and related activities as needed)
- Section 22A(9)(a)(i) permit from the Director-General of Health for Schedule 7 substances
Quality and market context
SAHPRA requires documentary proof of GMP and Good Wholesaling Practice; a site inspection may be required. Annexure 7 and PIC/S GMP Part II apply to plant-derived starting materials. SAHPRA may audit overseas growing and manufacturing operations.
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