Orex Export (Pty) Ltd
Kakamas, South Africa
Orex Export (Pty) Ltd, established in 1997, was founded by it's shareholders, the Spangenberg and Nel family, through which they can build a personalised relationship between producer, buyer and consumer. The farms are situated in the lower Orange River Valley, South Africa. These farms have a relative unique potential to develop approximately 2000 hectars for growing export grapes and citrus. The farms are situated roughly on the longitude 20° 46 and latitude 28° 46. The southern boundary of the farm is formed by the Orange River, the largest river in South Africa. The valley enjoys summer rainfall with a annual average of approximately 120mm rainfall and average annual evaporation amounts to approximately 3300mm. The average day temperature in summer varies up to 42° C, and night temperature in winter sometimes drops just below freezing point. The habitation in the valley is almost desert-like. Water from the river is the life-spring of the valley. Dams, built in the catchment are