Carrots and turnips production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 227,122 t of carrots and turnips, the 33rd largest in the world (0.50% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 234,480 t in 2019. Area harvested: 7,647 ha, yield 29.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 227,122 t
- World rank
- 33 of 130
- 10-year change
- +22%
- Record
- 234,480 t
- 2019
Carrots and turnips in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.50%
- 0.47% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 29.7
- world 35.6 (−17%)
- kg per person
- 3.55
- world 5.53
- 10-year change
- +22%
- world +15%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Venezuela | 245,590 | 0.54% |
| 32 | Nigeria | 237,588 | 0.53% |
| 33 | South Africa | 227,122 | 0.50% |
| 34 | Peru | 224,061 | 0.50% |
| 35 | Tunisia | 209,219 | 0.46% |
Map of world production of carrots and turnips
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 | 227,122 | +6.0% | 7,647 | 29.70 |
| 2023 | 214,271 | −3.8% | 7,228 | 29.64 |
| 2022 | 222,729 | −4.7% | 7,528 | 29.59 |
| 2021 | 233,625 | +5.6% | 7,899 | 29.58 |
| 2020 | 221,198 | −5.7% | 7,495 | 29.51 |
| 2019 | 234,480 | +8.8% | 7,961 | 29.45 |
| 2018 | 215,480 | −1.9% | 7,332 | 29.39 |
| 2017 | 219,597 | +2.3% | 7,491 | 29.31 |
| 2016 | 214,750 | −0.4% | 7,350 | 29.22 |
| 2015 | 215,525 | +16% | 7,408 | 29.09 |
| 2014 | 186,227 | −0.8% | 6,400 | 29.10 |
| 2013 | 187,773 | +0.6% | 6,300 | 29.81 |
| 2012 | 186,579 | +15% | 6,250 | 29.85 |
| 2011 | 162,725 | +13% | 5,800 | 28.06 |
| 2010 | 144,088 | −2.7% | 5,048 | 28.54 |
| 2009 | 148,052 | −13% | 5,300 | 27.93 |
| 2008 | 170,500 | +15% | 6,100 | 27.95 |
| 2007 | 148,299 | +2.1% | 5,300 | 27.98 |
| 2006 | 145,234 | +3.6% | 4,600 | 31.57 |
| 2005 | 140,195 | −4.1% | 4,515 | 31.05 |
| 2004 | 146,191 | +12% | 5,181 | 28.22 |
| 2003 | 130,979 | +17% | 4,711 | 27.80 |
| 2002 | 111,747 | +15% | 4,500 | 24.83 |
| 2001 | 97,120 | +3.9% | 3,563 | 27.26 |
| 2000 | 93,449 | −7.3% | 3,427 | 27.27 |
| 1999 | 100,765 | +2.7% | 3,699 | 27.24 |
| 1998 | 98,080 | −8.9% | 3,605 | 27.21 |
| 1997 | 107,643 | +2.3% | 3,945 | 27.29 |
| 1996 | 105,224 | −22% | 4,000 | 26.31 |
| 1995 | 135,690 | +58% | 5,000 | 27.14 |
| 1994 | 85,883 | −8.3% | 3,300 | 26.03 |
| 1993 | 93,697 | −0.0% | 3,422 | 27.38 |
| 1992 | 93,702 | +6.1% | 3,200 | 29.28 |
| 1991 | 88,290 | +1.5% | 3,183 | 27.74 |
| 1990 | 87,000 | −3.3% | 3,142 | 27.69 |
| 1989 | 90,000 | +1.1% | 3,000 | 30.00 |
| 1988 | 89,000 | +11% | 3,000 | 29.67 |
| 1987 | 80,000 | +2.6% | 3,000 | 26.67 |
| 1986 | 78,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 26.00 |
| 1985 | 78,000 | −10% | 3,000 | 26.00 |
| 1984 | 87,000 | +18% | 3,000 | 29.00 |
| 1983 | 74,000 | −29% | 2,600 | 28.46 |
| 1982 | 104,000 | −13% | 3,400 | 30.59 |
| 1981 | 120,000 | +12% | 3,400 | 35.29 |
| 1980 | 107,000 | +18% | 3,000 | 35.67 |
| 1979 | 90,686 | +0.1% | 3,000 | 30.23 |
| 1978 | 90,569 | +0.6% | 3,000 | 30.19 |
| 1977 | 90,000 | +13% | 3,000 | 30.00 |
| 1976 | 80,000 | −4.8% | 3,000 | 26.67 |
| 1975 | 84,000 | +9.1% | 3,000 | 28.00 |
| 1974 | 77,000 | +22% | 3,000 | 25.67 |
| 1973 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 3,000 | 21.00 |
| 1972 | 62,000 | −7.5% | 3,000 | 20.67 |
| 1971 | 67,000 | +6.3% | 3,000 | 22.33 |
| 1970 | 63,000 | −1.6% | 2,500 | 25.20 |
| 1969 | 64,000 | +10% | 2,500 | 25.60 |
| 1968 | 58,000 | −6.5% | 2,000 | 29.00 |
| 1967 | 62,000 | +1.6% | 1,500 | 41.33 |
| 1966 | 61,000 | +11% | 1,400 | 43.57 |
| 1965 | 55,000 | −3.5% | 1,400 | 39.29 |
| 1964 | 57,000 | +5.6% | 1,400 | 40.71 |
| 1963 | 54,000 | +35% | 1,400 | 38.57 |
| 1962 | 40,000 | −11% | 1,400 | 28.57 |
| 1961 | 45,000 | — | 1,400 | 32.14 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 28,353 t USD 13.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 20 of 102
- Imports
- 18 t USD 1,000
- Importer rank
- 142 of 156
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 carrots and turnips in South Africa?
South Africa produced 227,122 t in 2024, 0.50% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of carrots and turnips?
South Africa ranked 33rd of 130 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 42.2% of the world total.
How has the production of carrots and turnips in South Africa changed?
It rose by 22% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +15% for the world. The record was 234,480 t in 2019.
What is the yield of carrots and turnips in South Africa?
29.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (227,122 t from 7,647 ha), against a world average of 35.6 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import carrots and turnips?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 28,353 t (USD 13.3 m) and imports of 18 t (USD 1,000), 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.