Our Story
Our Story
Today, Jap Commodities is easily one of South Africa’s largest importers, exporters and wholesalers of nuts, dried fruits and seeds to numerous industries…but it didn’t start that way!
Our Story
Today, Jap Commodities is easily one of South Africa’s largest importers, exporters and wholesalers of nuts, dried fruits and seeds to numerous industries…but it didn’t start that way!
The Beginning
Anesh Patel, the founder is at heart an explorer. He has travelled the world in search of new and exciting experiences in the business world and in unique travel and cultural experiences. Combined with his professional training as a Chartered Accountant, he found his true calling in the exciting world of international trade.
The Beginning
Anesh Patel, the founder is at heart an explorer. He has travelled the world in search of new and exciting experiences in the business world and in unique travel and cultural experiences. Combined with his professional training as a Chartered Accountant, he found his true calling in the exciting world of international trade.
The Now
Today, having started operations over 15 years ago, we have established global connections with quality food ingredient suppliers in over 12 countries. Some of them are now our closest friends. Our experience, market knowledge and connections ensure that we are well placed to be your trusted food ingredient supplier.
The Now
Today, having started operations over 15 years ago, we have established global connections with quality food ingredient suppliers in over 12 countries. Some of them are now our closest friends. Our experience, market knowledge and connections ensure that we are well placed to be your trusted food ingredient supplier.
The Future
“There is so much to celebrate at our company but we are still growing!”
South Africa is a renowned grower and exporter of macadamia’s, pecans, raisins, peanuts, and other dried fruits. We can consolidate a container for you of the above lines, export ready to a destination of your choice.
We have already expanded our services into the international markets with good customers in Australia, Korea, Indonesia, Germany and of course South Africa. We’ve established a close partnership with a quality cashew factory in Vietnam and are agents for one of California’s leading almond processors. The future looks ever so bright!

The Future
There is so much to celebrate at our company but we are still growing!
South Africa is a renowned grower and exporter of macadamia’s, pecans, raisins, peanuts, and other dried fruits. We can consolidate a container for you of the above lines, export ready to a destination of your choice.
We have already expanded our services into the international markets with good customers in Australia, Korea, Indonesia, Germany and of course South Africa etc. We’ve established a close partnership with a quality cashew factory in Vietnam and are agents for one of California’s leading almond processors. The future looks ever so bright!

