Asparagus production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 836 t of asparagus, the 27th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 157%. The record was 7,126 t in 1987. Area harvested: 197 ha, yield 4.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 836 t
- World rank
- 27 of 47
- 10-year change
- +157%
- Record
- 7,126 t
- 1987
Asparagus in South Africa, 1986–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.2
- world 5.7 (−25%)
- kg per person
- 0.01
- world 1.09
- 10-year change
- +157%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Ecuador | 1,958 | 0.02% |
| 26 | New Zealand | 1,073 | 0.01% |
| 27 | South Africa | 836 | 0.01% |
| 28 | Switzerland | 777 | 0.01% |
| 29 | North Macedonia | 728 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of asparagus
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 836 | +3.5% | 197 | 4.24 |
| 2023 | 808 | +163% | 189 | 4.28 |
| 2022 | 307 | +31% | 69 | 4.45 |
| 2021 | 235 | −4.5% | 50 | 4.70 |
| 2020 | 246 | −25% | 60 | 4.10 |
| 2019 | 330 | +1.5% | 80 | 4.13 |
| 2018 | 325 | +1.6% | 80 | 4.06 |
| 2017 | 320 | +25% | 80 | 4.00 |
| 2016 | 255 | −3.8% | 60 | 4.25 |
| 2015 | 265 | −18% | 60 | 4.42 |
| 2014 | 325 | −34% | 80 | 4.06 |
| 2013 | 489 | +3.4% | 110 | 4.45 |
| 2012 | 473 | −8.7% | 110 | 4.30 |
| 2011 | 518 | −4.8% | 120 | 4.32 |
| 2010 | 544 | −13% | 120 | 4.53 |
| 2009 | 622 | −22% | 140 | 4.44 |
| 2008 | 801 | −12% | 170 | 4.71 |
| 2007 | 907 | −13% | 200 | 4.54 |
| 2006 | 1,044 | −47% | 250 | 4.18 |
| 2005 | 1,972 | −24% | 450 | 4.38 |
| 2004 | 2,607 | +0.9% | 600 | 4.35 |
| 2003 | 2,584 | −18% | 600 | 4.31 |
| 2002 | 3,161 | −12% | 700 | 4.52 |
| 2001 | 3,601 | −43% | 800 | 4.50 |
| 2000 | 6,360 | +15% | 1,400 | 4.54 |
| 1999 | 5,525 | +6.5% | 1,300 | 4.25 |
| 1998 | 5,188 | −16% | 1,150 | 4.51 |
| 1997 | 6,181 | +29% | 1,400 | 4.42 |
| 1996 | 4,802 | −14% | 1,100 | 4.37 |
| 1995 | 5,558 | +1.2% | 1,300 | 4.28 |
| 1994 | 5,492 | +11% | 1,300 | 4.22 |
| 1993 | 4,929 | +26% | 1,200 | 4.11 |
| 1992 | 3,912 | −24% | 950 | 4.12 |
| 1991 | 5,176 | +17% | 1,250 | 4.14 |
| 1990 | 4,417 | −29% | — | — |
| 1989 | 6,224 | +9.8% | — | — |
| 1988 | 5,668 | −20% | — | — |
| 1987 | 7,126 | +19% | — | — |
| 1986 | 6,000 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 270 t USD 244,000
- Exporter rank
- 21 of 72
- Imports
- 1,071 t USD 859,000
- Importer rank
- 24 of 119
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of asparagus in South Africa?
South Africa produced 836 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of asparagus?
South Africa ranked 27th of 47 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 87.4% of the world total.
How has the production of asparagus in South Africa changed?
It rose by 157% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 7,126 t in 1987.
What is the yield of asparagus in South Africa?
4.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (836 t from 197 ha), against a world average of 5.7 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import asparagus?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 270 t (USD 244,000) and imports of 1,071 t (USD 859,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.