Trading Hours: 5:30-11:00 AM
Lager St, Leeuwkuil, Vereeniging
083 600 1274
Open Mon-Fri, Sat AM
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Market Stats
  • Established 1977
  • Cold Rooms 4
  • Banana Ripening Rooms 8
  • Daily Trading Hours 5.5
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Fresh produce prices updated daily at 11:00 AM after market closes.

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About Vereeniging Fresh Produce Market

Market overview
Market facilities

Vereeniging Fresh Produce Market is a department of the Sedibeng District Municipality (SDM) and is placed under Strategic Planning and Economic Development Cluster.

Location: Situated on the southern tip of Gauteng Province, strategically located on the border of Free State, North West, and Mpumalanga provinces.

Established: Officially opened by the Minister of Agriculture on 2 September 1977.

  • Distribution and storage spaces for fresh produce
  • Accepting and offering produce to the public on behalf of farmers
  • Generating income through commissions and rentals
  • Providing a trading floor area for market agents

  • Four spacious cold storage rooms
  • Eight specialized banana ripening rooms
  • Three compact cold rooms for smaller-scale storage
  • Computerized trading system used by 16 national markets

Market Agents

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Subtropico Market Agents

Lager St, Leeuwkuil, Vereeniging, 1939

083 600 1274

Why Choose Subtropico?

With a healthy group structure, an established marketing network and dedicated personnel, Subtropico has become the preferred market agency for more than 6,000 producers across South Africa.

Services Offered:
  • Fresh produce marketing
  • Quality control
  • Sales management
  • Financial administration
  • Market intelligence
  • Producer support

Frequently Asked Questions

Fresh Produce (Regulated Fresh Fruits and Vegetables).

Daily basis after market sales close at 11:00 am.

Fresh Produce Market Website (Daily Market Prices): Updated daily with the latest prices.

The facility includes four spacious cold storage rooms designed to maintain a controlled temperature for preserving various perishable goods. Additionally, there are eight specialized rooms dedicated to ripening bananas under optimal conditions. For smaller-scale storage needs, there are three compact cold rooms available, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in temperature management for different types of produce.

  1. Identify a Market Agent and obtain contact details of a salesperson who specialises in selling your product
  2. Find out what the product requirements are
  3. Visit Vereeniging Market, particularly the trading halls, meet the salesperson and familiarise yourself with the Vereeniging Market's operations and procedures
  4. Exchange contact details with the Salesperson, including your name, trading name of the farm, ID number, contact details and banking details
  5. Obtain a threefold delivery note book with serial numbers
  6. Make an appointment at Product control office or email our systems administrator to obtain additional information
  7. Complete and return the Producer Information form provided by officer or via email or in person, with details on which agent to link up with as the Consignment control will then register an agreement with this specific agent or agents as multiple agents can be used at any given time
  8. The Producer Code Number linked on our Freshmark System (FMS) will be provided by the systems administrator for reference on all consignments entering the market
  9. Ensure that this code is provided on all delivery notes declared to ensure traceability and reconciliation documents

  • 24/7 Monday to Friday.
  • Saturday open at 05:30 to 11:00.
  • Sunday closed during the day.
  • Open Sunday 14:00 for deliveries.

Come to the Fresh Produce Market with your ID to open a buyer's card/account. Go to cashiers, deposit the money into the buyers card/account and start buying from agents then when you're done buying, you go back to cashiers to withdraw the money or keep the money for buying the next day.

05:30 to 11:00am

  • On-site security guards ensuring safety throughout the premises
  • Controlled gate access for enhanced security
  • Fully fenced perimeter for added protection
  • All financial transactions secured through a Fidelity Trust Fund account

Legal Entity Name: SEDIBENG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Account Name: FRESH PRODUCE MARKET ACCOUNT
Account Number: 021779589
Account Type: Business Current Account
Branch Code: 014637
Electronic Payments: 051001

Market News & Updates

Mandela Day Celebration
Vereeniging Fresh Produce Market Celebrates Mandela Day at Kutolong Community Centre

18 July 2024

The market team participated in community service activities to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy.

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Market Information Day
Successful Market Information Day Hosted at Vereeniging Fresh Produce Market

17 May 2024

Farmers and buyers gathered for an informative session about market operations and trends.

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Autism Awareness Support
Sedibeng District Municipality Supports Autism Awareness Event with Fruit Donation

06 April 2024

The market contributed fresh fruits to support autism awareness initiatives in the community.

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Contact Details
  • Address: Lager St, Leeuwkuil, Vereeniging, 1939
  • Phone: Someleze Jali: 083 600 1274
  • Email: somelezej@sedibeng.gov.za
  • Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30-11:00 AM