Avocados production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 123,448 t of avocados, the 20th largest in the world (1.10% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 15%. The record was 127,568 t in 2018. Area harvested: 24,294 ha, yield 5.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 123,448 t
- World rank
- 20 of 73
- 10-year change
- +15%
- Record
- 127,568 t
- 2018
Avocados in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 2.1% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.1
- world 11.2 (−55%)
- kg per person
- 1.93
- world 1.38
- 10-year change
- +15%
- world +120%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Morocco | 126,207 | 1.1% |
| 19 | Zimbabwe | 125,028 | 1.1% |
| 20 | South Africa | 123,448 | 1.1% |
| 21 | Malawi | 122,547 | 1.1% |
| 22 | Guatemala | 117,248 | 1.0% |
Map of world production of avocados
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 | 123,448 | +13% | 24,294 | 5.08 |
| 2023 | 108,880 | +5.1% | 21,339 | 5.10 |
| 2022 | 103,602 | +25% | 20,226 | 5.12 |
| 2021 | 82,677 | −2.5% | 16,327 | 5.06 |
| 2020 | 84,775 | +1.4% | 16,916 | 5.01 |
| 2019 | 83,623 | −34% | 16,814 | 4.97 |
| 2018 | 127,568 | +102% | 25,340 | 5.03 |
| 2017 | 63,045 | −30% | 12,323 | 5.12 |
| 2016 | 89,546 | +3.9% | 17,540 | 5.11 |
| 2015 | 86,189 | −20% | 16,536 | 5.21 |
| 2014 | 107,176 | +28% | 20,000 | 5.36 |
| 2013 | 83,718 | −8.6% | 16,000 | 5.23 |
| 2012 | 91,603 | +21% | 16,500 | 5.55 |
| 2011 | 75,765 | −8.9% | 13,800 | 5.49 |
| 2010 | 83,204 | +8.4% | 15,000 | 5.55 |
| 2009 | 76,726 | −8.1% | 14,500 | 5.29 |
| 2008 | 83,534 | +28% | 16,000 | 5.22 |
| 2007 | 65,209 | +6.2% | 13,000 | 5.02 |
| 2006 | 61,404 | −42% | 12,500 | 4.91 |
| 2005 | 105,931 | +86% | 14,000 | 7.57 |
| 2004 | 56,869 | −10% | 12,750 | 4.46 |
| 2003 | 63,265 | −25% | 13,000 | 4.87 |
| 2002 | 84,720 | +63% | 12,950 | 6.54 |
| 2001 | 51,942 | −36% | 11,000 | 4.72 |
| 2000 | 81,006 | +45% | 12,380 | 6.54 |
| 1999 | 55,793 | −39% | 11,450 | 4.87 |
| 1998 | 92,161 | +107% | 10,790 | 8.54 |
| 1997 | 44,586 | −17% | 6,000 | 7.43 |
| 1996 | 53,801 | +18% | 7,000 | 7.69 |
| 1995 | 45,428 | −6.2% | 8,700 | 5.22 |
| 1994 | 48,418 | +28% | 9,000 | 5.38 |
| 1993 | 37,763 | −11% | 5,300 | 7.13 |
| 1992 | 42,234 | −13% | 5,600 | 7.54 |
| 1991 | 48,565 | −6.3% | 7,000 | 6.94 |
| 1990 | 51,808 | +26% | 6,010 | 8.62 |
| 1989 | 41,004 | −0.5% | 6,000 | 6.83 |
| 1988 | 41,217 | +7.7% | 5,400 | 7.63 |
| 1987 | 38,270 | +18% | 5,400 | 7.09 |
| 1986 | 32,553 | +28% | 5,300 | 6.14 |
| 1985 | 25,506 | +15% | 4,300 | 5.93 |
| 1984 | 22,132 | −17% | 4,000 | 5.53 |
| 1983 | 26,581 | +21% | 4,000 | 6.65 |
| 1982 | 21,967 | +3.9% | 4,000 | 5.49 |
| 1981 | 21,135 | +4.2% | 4,000 | 5.28 |
| 1980 | 20,283 | +0.6% | 4,000 | 5.07 |
| 1979 | 20,162 | +10% | 4,000 | 5.04 |
| 1978 | 18,284 | −3.6% | 3,500 | 5.22 |
| 1977 | 18,971 | +11% | 3,500 | 5.42 |
| 1976 | 17,140 | +16% | 3,300 | 5.19 |
| 1975 | 14,760 | +11% | 3,000 | 4.92 |
| 1974 | 13,254 | +9.4% | 2,800 | 4.73 |
| 1973 | 12,112 | +26% | 2,500 | 4.84 |
| 1972 | 9,587 | +9.8% | 2,000 | 4.79 |
| 1971 | 8,729 | +13% | 2,000 | 4.36 |
| 1970 | 7,757 | −11% | 1,800 | 4.31 |
| 1969 | 8,747 | +42% | 2,000 | 4.37 |
| 1968 | 6,150 | +4.4% | 1,500 | 4.10 |
| 1967 | 5,891 | +47% | 1,300 | 4.53 |
| 1966 | 4,011 | −3.4% | 1,000 | 4.01 |
| 1965 | 4,152 | −8.8% | 1,000 | 4.15 |
| 1964 | 4,553 | +12% | 1,000 | 4.55 |
| 1963 | 4,054 | −25% | 1,000 | 4.05 |
| 1962 | 5,412 | +14% | 1,200 | 4.51 |
| 1961 | 4,733 | — | 1,000 | 4.73 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 86,943 t USD 205 m
- Exporter rank
- 9 of 94
- Imports
- 4,261 t USD 2.7 m
- Importer rank
- 50 of 147
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 avocados in South Africa?
South Africa produced 123,448 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of avocados?
South Africa ranked 20th of 73 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Mexico with 24.6% of the world total.
How has the production of avocados in South Africa changed?
It rose by 15% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +120% for the world. The record was 127,568 t in 2018.
What is the yield of avocados in South Africa?
5.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (123,448 t from 24,294 ha), against a world average of 11.2 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import avocados?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 86,943 t (USD 205 m) and imports of 4,261 t (USD 2.7 m), 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.