> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/south-africa/

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# 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.

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Production, 2024836 t
World rank27 of 47
10-year change+157%
Record7,126 t1987

## Asparagus in South Africa, 1986–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha4.2world 5.7 (−25%)
kg per person0.01world 1.09
10-year change+157%world +12%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/ecuador/) | 1,958 | 0.02% |
| 26 | [New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/new-zealand/) | 1,073 | 0.01% |
| 27 | **South Africa** | 836 | 0.01% |
| 28 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/switzerland/) | 777 | 0.01% |
| 29 | [North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/north-macedonia/) | 728 | 0.01% |

[Full ranking of 47 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/)

### Map of world production of asparagus

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports270 t USD 244,000
Exporter rank21 of 72
Imports1,071 t USD 859,000
Importer rank24 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](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/china/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/peru/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/germany/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/italy/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/spain/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/united-states/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/france/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/japan/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/thailand/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/iran/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/poland/)
[All countries producing asparagus](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/)

## Other products of South Africa

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[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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