As Devil's Claw is a focal species for PhytoTrade it is currently pursuing a number of initiatives including the preparation of Devil's Claw Stewardship Charter which is aimed at encouraging sustainable harvesting and more equitable trade. In this regard PhytoTrade Africa commissioned CRIAA SA-DC to undertake some preliminary research with regard to the cultivation and current trade status of Devil's Claw in Namibia and South Africa. The aim of this research was to assess the capacity in the region to produce and supply sustainably harvested Devil's Claw. Within the ambit of this research this report focuses on the current status of Devil's Claw exports as well as that of cultivation efforts. It should be noted that the unorganised nature of the harvesting and trade of Devil's Claw makes it at times difficult to quantify and qualify certain aspects related to this.