Mushrooms production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 37,380 t of mushrooms, the 20th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 116%. This is the highest figure on record.
- Production, 2024
- 37,380 t
- World rank
- 20 of 64
- 10-year change
- +116%
- Record
- 37,380 t
- 2024
Mushrooms in South Africa, 1986–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.07%
- 0.05% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.58
- world 6.32
- 10-year change
- +116%
- world +46%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Australia | 56,941 | 0.11% |
| 19 | Indonesia | 48,689 | 0.09% |
| 20 | South Africa | 37,380 | 0.07% |
| 21 | Belarus | 29,354 | 0.06% |
| 22 | Belgium | 28,000 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of mushrooms
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,380 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 35,690 | +11% |
| 2022 | 32,031 | +10% |
| 2021 | 29,064 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 26,522 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 24,455 | +16% |
| 2018 | 21,116 | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 19,447 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 18,803 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 18,267 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 17,302 | +11% |
| 2013 | 15,608 | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 14,284 | +12% |
| 2011 | 12,803 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 12,217 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 11,744 | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 11,351 | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 10,320 | +22% |
| 2006 | 8,477 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 8,385 | −0.4% |
| 2004 | 8,415 | −2.3% |
| 2003 | 8,610 | +23% |
| 2002 | 7,021 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 7,019 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | 7,278 | −4.5% |
| 1999 | 7,617 | +17% |
| 1998 | 6,507 | −12% |
| 1997 | 7,406 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 7,048 | −9.9% |
| 1995 | 7,824 | +26% |
| 1994 | 6,200 | +31% |
| 1993 | 4,735 | +14% |
| 1992 | 4,142 | −14% |
| 1991 | 4,833 | −15% |
| 1990 | 5,719 | +17% |
| 1989 | 4,899 | +21% |
| 1988 | 4,053 | −24% |
| 1987 | 5,334 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 5,300 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,132 t USD 4.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 28 of 93
- Imports
- 55 t USD 231,000
- Importer rank
- 92 of 149
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 mushrooms in South Africa?
South Africa produced 37,380 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of mushrooms?
South Africa ranked 20th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 94.2% of the world total.
How has the production of mushrooms in South Africa changed?
It rose by 116% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Does South Africa export or import mushrooms and truffles?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 1,132 t (USD 4.2 m) and imports of 55 t (USD 231,000), 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.