About the Tshwane Market
Fresh Produce Market where fresh produce is traded to the mutual benefit of suppliers, buyers and consumers.
City of Tshwane photographer Helenus Kruger’s photo of the Tshwane Market was one of the 13 winning photographs selected for inclusion in the 2012 calendar of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) under the caption “Early Morning Tshwane”.
The Tshwane Market previously known as “Pretoria Fresh Produce Market” or “Pretoria Market” is a Fresh Produce Market where fresh produce is traded to the mutual benefit of suppliers, buyers and consumers. It provides an efficient and cost-effective infrastructure and services that comply with international standards.
The Tshwane Market has a national and international client-base. On the procurement side produce is obtained from producers country-wide and on the supply side the market is supported by buyers from all walks of life in South Africa and neighbouring countries. Prices are formed on the basis of supply and demand and set the trend for prices nationally.
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality owns and operates the Tshwane Market and is responsible for maintaining the market in terms of:
- Modern facilities that meet the present and future demands of users;
- Quality fresh produce in good supply;
- Clean market floors for a pleasant and healthy working environment;
- Information systems that meet the demands of agents;
- Real-time market information;
- A sales system that ensures accurate financial management information and general accountability;
- A budget control system that ensures accurate financial management information and general accountability;
- Safe and quick handling of financial transactions;
- Regular product audits;
- Regular monitoring of prices, product age and grading requirements;
- Regular inspection of products for residue;
- Daily removal of products that are unsafe for human consumption;
- Provide trolleys for hire;
- Security that safeguards market agents and their assets;
- Cold storage with stock control and quality control;
- A banana ripening centre with stock and quality control.
Have Any Questions?
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To buy at the Tshwane Market you must have a market account and a buyer’s tag.
There are 2 types of accounts available:Credit account
To use a credit account an application form must be completed and a bank guarantee submitted as surety. Only cash and electronic payments are accepted for a credit account.Secured cash account
To use a secured cash account an application form must be completed. The buyer should provide either of the following documents when applying for a buyers tag: SA GREEN ID; SA DRIVERS LICENCE; ASSYLUM LETTER OR PASSPORT AND PROOF OF RESIDENCE. This account is recommended for buyer’s who do not have a need for credit facilities. Only cash and electronic payments are accepted for a secured cash account. Funds must be deposited into this account before purchases can be made.- A buyer’s tag must be used for all purchases irrespective of which account is used.
- A buyer’s tag is obtained from the market chief cashier for R10.00
- If a buyer loses a tag, the reissue tag is obtainable at R50.00
- Once the buyer has chosen which type of account to use and acquired a tag he/she can immediately procure fresh-produce from any market agent.
A client service centre is available in market hall A and B to assist you buyers with further information, queries and any other problem that they may experience.
Telephone number: 012 358 2302 -
Trading Hours
Weekdays: 05:00 – 10:20
Saturday: 05:00 – 09:20
Delivery Hours
24 hours at dedicated off-loading zonesCashier services hours
Mondays to Fridays: 05:00 – 13:00
Saturday: 05:00 – 11:00Collecting of daily purchased produce out of both halls
Mondays to Fridays: 05:00 – 13:00
Saturday: 05:00 – 11:00