> In 2024 South Africa produced 11,744 t of other citrus fruit, n.e.c., the 27th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.3%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/south-africa/

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# Other citrus fruit, n.e.c. production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 11,744 t of other citrus fruit, n.e.c., the 27th largest in the world (0.09% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.3%. The record was 11,847 t in 2020. Area harvested: 272 ha, yield 43.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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

Production, 202411,744 t
World rank27 of 58
10-year change+8.3%
Record11,847 t2020

## Other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in South Africa, 1980–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.09%0.08% in 2014
Yield, t/ha43.2world 9.2 (+371%)
kg per person0.18world 1.64
10-year change+8.3%world +4.6%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/morocco/) | 18,374 | 0.14% |
| 26 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/afghanistan/) | 16,952 | 0.13% |
| 27 | **South Africa** | 11,744 | 0.09% |
| 28 | [Nepal](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/nepal/) | 10,696 | 0.08% |
| 29 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/israel/) | 9,067 | 0.07% |

[Full ranking of 58 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/)

### Map of world production of other citrus fruit, n.e.c.

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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 | 11,744 | −0.2% | 272 | 43.18 |
| 2023 | 11,769 | +0.1% | 273 | 43.11 |
| 2022 | 11,754 | +0.4% | 273 | 43.05 |
| 2021 | 11,708 | −1.2% | 274 | 42.73 |
| 2020 | 11,847 | +1.2% | 276 | 42.92 |
| 2019 | 11,707 | +1.2% | 276 | 42.42 |
| 2018 | 11,569 | +1.2% | 277 | 41.77 |
| 2017 | 11,433 | +1.2% | 278 | 41.13 |
| 2016 | 11,295 | +1.4% | 278 | 40.63 |
| 2015 | 11,138 | +2.8% | 277 | 40.21 |
| 2014 | 10,839 | +1.5% | 279 | 38.85 |
| 2013 | 10,674 | −3.0% | 286 | 37.32 |
| 2012 | 11,000 | +5.0% | 270 | 40.74 |
| 2011 | 10,476 | +1.3% | 286 | 36.63 |
| 2010 | 10,338 | +1.3% | 287 | 36.02 |
| 2009 | 10,201 | +1.4% | 289 | 35.30 |
| 2008 | 10,064 | +1.4% | 290 | 34.70 |
| 2007 | 9,928 | +1.4% | 291 | 34.12 |
| 2006 | 9,793 | +1.4% | 293 | 33.42 |
| 2005 | 9,659 | +1.4% | 294 | 32.85 |
| 2004 | 9,525 | +1.4% | 295 | 32.29 |
| 2003 | 9,392 | +1.4% | 298 | 31.52 |
| 2002 | 9,260 | +1.4% | 301 | 30.76 |
| 2001 | 9,128 | +1.5% | 305 | 29.93 |
| 2000 | 8,997 | +1.5% | 308 | 29.21 |
| 1999 | 8,866 | +1.5% | 312 | 28.42 |
| 1998 | 8,736 | +1.5% | 316 | 27.65 |
| 1997 | 8,606 | +1.6% | 320 | 26.89 |
| 1996 | 8,473 | +1.6% | 324 | 26.15 |
| 1995 | 8,336 | +1.9% | 329 | 25.34 |
| 1994 | 8,182 | +2.5% | 335 | 24.42 |
| 1993 | 7,984 | +3.9% | 343 | 23.28 |
| 1992 | 7,684 | +9.8% | 354 | 21.71 |
| 1991 | 7,000 | +9.5% | 380 | 18.42 |
| 1990 | 6,395 | −1.6% | 374 | 17.10 |
| 1989 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 340 | 19.12 |
| 1988 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 340 | 19.12 |
| 1987 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 340 | 19.12 |
| 1986 | 6,500 | 0.0% | 340 | 19.12 |
| 1985 | 6,500 | +44% | 340 | 19.12 |
| 1984 | 4,500 | 0.0% | 250 | 18.00 |
| 1983 | 4,500 | 0.0% | 250 | 18.00 |
| 1982 | 4,500 | 0.0% | 250 | 18.00 |
| 1981 | 4,500 | 0.0% | 250 | 18.00 |
| 1980 | 4,500 | — | 250 | 18.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports28,388 t USD 5.9 m
Exporter rank2 of 78
Imports311 t USD 231,000
Importer rank33 of 116
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/other-citrus-fruit/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in South Africa?

South Africa produced 11,744 t in 2024, 0.09% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of other citrus fruit, n.e.c.?

South Africa ranked 27th of 58 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 41.1% of the world total.

### How has the production of other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in South Africa changed?

It rose by 8.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +4.6% for the world. The record was 11,847 t in 2020.

### What is the yield of other citrus fruit, n.e.c. in South Africa?

43.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (11,744 t from 272 ha), against a world average of 9.2 t/ha.

### Does South Africa export or import other citrus fruit, n.e.c.?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 28,388 t (USD 5.9 m) and imports of 311 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; the 2024 figure for South Africa is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/china/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/nigeria/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/india/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/iran/)[Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/angola/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/mexico/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/tunisia/)[Sierra Leone](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/sierra-leone/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/philippines/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/pakistan/)[Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/saudi-arabia/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/peru/)
[All countries producing other citrus fruit, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/)

## Other products of South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[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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