Other fruits, n.e.c. production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 15,952 t of other fruits, n.e.c., the 82nd largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 78%. The record was 79,949 t in 2013. Area harvested: 1,316 ha, yield 12.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 15,952 t
- World rank
- 82 of 136
- 10-year change
- −78%
- Record
- 79,949 t
- 2013
Other fruits, n.e.c. in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.23% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.1
- world 7.8 (+56%)
- kg per person
- 0.25
- world 4.81
- 10-year change
- −78%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Georgia | 17,800 | 0.05% |
| 81 | Paraguay | 16,973 | 0.04% |
| 82 | South Africa | 15,952 | 0.04% |
| 83 | Chile | 15,334 | 0.04% |
| 84 | Lesotho | 14,984 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of other fruits, n.e.c.
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 | 15,952 | +6.4% | 1,316 | 12.12 |
| 2023 | 14,990 | −30% | 1,244 | 12.05 |
| 2022 | 21,418 | +3.2% | 1,787 | 11.99 |
| 2021 | 20,745 | −8.3% | 1,745 | 11.89 |
| 2020 | 22,622 | +4.2% | 1,914 | 11.82 |
| 2019 | 21,712 | −43% | 1,848 | 11.75 |
| 2018 | 38,184 | −30% | 3,259 | 11.72 |
| 2017 | 54,487 | −24% | 4,678 | 11.65 |
| 2016 | 71,684 | +0.6% | 6,178 | 11.60 |
| 2015 | 71,272 | −0.3% | 6,158 | 11.57 |
| 2014 | 71,491 | −11% | 6,000 | 11.92 |
| 2013 | 79,949 | +31% | 6,500 | 12.30 |
| 2012 | 60,889 | −11% | 6,000 | 10.15 |
| 2011 | 68,661 | +5.6% | 6,200 | 11.07 |
| 2010 | 65,046 | +1.0% | 6,039 | 10.77 |
| 2009 | 64,378 | +1.6% | 5,989 | 10.75 |
| 2008 | 63,369 | +1.2% | 5,691 | 11.13 |
| 2007 | 62,615 | +2.0% | 5,921 | 10.58 |
| 2006 | 61,376 | +0.7% | 5,840 | 10.51 |
| 2005 | 60,921 | +2.4% | 5,842 | 10.43 |
| 2004 | 59,520 | −0.8% | 5,750 | 10.35 |
| 2003 | 60,000 | +2.5% | 6,000 | 10.00 |
| 2002 | 58,544 | +2.7% | 5,712 | 10.25 |
| 2001 | 57,000 | +3.6% | 5,750 | 9.91 |
| 2000 | 55,000 | +1.9% | 5,362 | 10.26 |
| 1999 | 54,000 | −1.8% | 5,254 | 10.28 |
| 1998 | 55,000 | −4.3% | 5,341 | 10.30 |
| 1997 | 57,490 | −0.9% | 5,571 | 10.32 |
| 1996 | 58,000 | +5.5% | 5,610 | 10.34 |
| 1995 | 55,000 | −8.3% | 5,310 | 10.36 |
| 1994 | 60,000 | −3.2% | 5,781 | 10.38 |
| 1993 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 5,962 | 10.40 |
| 1992 | 60,000 | −7.7% | 5,600 | 10.71 |
| 1991 | 65,000 | +3.2% | 6,176 | 10.52 |
| 1990 | 63,000 | −1.6% | 5,409 | 11.65 |
| 1989 | 64,000 | +1.6% | 5,400 | 11.85 |
| 1988 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 5,400 | 11.67 |
| 1987 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 5,400 | 11.48 |
| 1986 | 60,000 | +9.1% | 5,400 | 11.11 |
| 1985 | 55,000 | +10% | 5,400 | 10.19 |
| 1984 | 50,000 | +11% | 5,000 | 10.00 |
| 1983 | 45,000 | −10.0% | 4,500 | 10.00 |
| 1982 | 50,000 | +11% | 5,000 | 10.00 |
| 1981 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 10.00 |
| 1980 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 10.00 |
| 1979 | 45,000 | 0.0% | 4,500 | 10.00 |
| 1978 | 45,000 | +13% | 4,500 | 10.00 |
| 1977 | 40,000 | +5.3% | 4,000 | 10.00 |
| 1976 | 38,000 | +2.7% | 4,000 | 9.50 |
| 1975 | 37,000 | +2.8% | 4,000 | 9.25 |
| 1974 | 36,000 | +2.9% | 4,000 | 9.00 |
| 1973 | 35,000 | +2.9% | 3,800 | 9.21 |
| 1972 | 34,000 | 0.0% | 3,800 | 8.95 |
| 1971 | 34,000 | +17% | 3,800 | 8.95 |
| 1970 | 29,000 | +7.4% | 3,000 | 9.67 |
| 1969 | 27,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 9.00 |
| 1968 | 27,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 9.00 |
| 1967 | 27,000 | +8.0% | 3,000 | 9.00 |
| 1966 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 8.33 |
| 1965 | 25,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 8.33 |
| 1964 | 25,000 | +4.2% | 3,000 | 8.33 |
| 1963 | 24,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 8.00 |
| 1962 | 24,000 | −20% | 3,000 | 8.00 |
| 1961 | 30,000 | — | 4,000 | 7.50 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25,748 t USD 35.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 16 of 131
- Imports
- 2,434 t USD 2.5 m
- Importer rank
- 66 of 168
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 other fruits, n.e.c. in South Africa?
South Africa produced 15,952 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of other fruits, n.e.c.?
South Africa ranked 82nd of 136 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 30.5% of the world total.
How has the production of other fruits, n.e.c. in South Africa changed?
It fell by 78% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 79,949 t in 2013.
What is the yield of other fruits, n.e.c. in South Africa?
12.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (15,952 t from 1,316 ha), against a world average of 7.8 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import other fruits, n.e.c.?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 25,748 t (USD 35.3 m) and imports of 2,434 t (USD 2.5 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.