Cream, fresh production in South Africa
In 2023 South Africa produced 2,403 t of cream, fresh, the 53rd largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 25%. The record was 5,400 t in 2009.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 2,403 t
- World rank
- 53 of 67
- 10-year change
- −25%
- Record
- 5,400 t
- 2009
Cream, fresh in South Africa, 1988–2023 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.09% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −25%
- world +7.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Ecuador | 3,258 | 0.09% |
| 52 | Pakistan | 2,774 | 0.07% |
| 53 | South Africa | 2,403 | 0.06% |
| 54 | Bulgaria | 2,280 | 0.06% |
| 55 | Serbia | 1,989 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of cream, fresh
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,403 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 2,328 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 2,283 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 2,328 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 2,131 | −43% |
| 2018 | 3,727 | +81% |
| 2017 | 2,061 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 2,011 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 1,918 | −7.6% |
| 2014 | 2,076 | −35% |
| 2013 | 3,185 | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 3,090 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 2,942 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 2,848 | −47% |
| 2009 | 5,400 | +50% |
| 2008 | 3,600 | +33% |
| 2007 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 2,700 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 2,700 | −14% |
| 1998 | 3,150 | +94% |
| 1997 | 1,620 | +29% |
| 1996 | 1,260 | −6.7% |
| 1995 | 1,350 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 1,350 | +50% |
| 1993 | 900 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 900 | −55% |
| 1991 | 1,980 | +120% |
| 1990 | 900 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 900 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 900 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of cream, fresh in South Africa?
South Africa produced 2,403 t in 2023, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of cream, fresh?
South Africa ranked 53rd of 67 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 14.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cream, fresh in South Africa changed?
It fell by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +7.8% for the world. The record was 5,400 t in 2009.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for South Africa is imputed by FAO. 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.