> 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%.

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

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# 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.

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

Production, 202415,952 t
World rank82 of 136
10-year change−78%
Record79,949 t2013

## Other fruits, n.e.c. in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.04%0.23% in 2014
Yield, t/ha12.1world 7.8 (+56%)
kg per person0.25world 4.81
10-year change−78%world +24%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 80 | [Georgia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/georgia/) | 17,800 | 0.05% |
| 81 | [Paraguay](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/paraguay/) | 16,973 | 0.04% |
| 82 | **South Africa** | 15,952 | 0.04% |
| 83 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/chile/) | 15,334 | 0.04% |
| 84 | [Lesotho](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/lesotho/) | 14,984 | 0.04% |

[Full ranking of 136 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/)

### Map of world production of other fruits, 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 | 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

Exports25,748 t USD 35.3 m
Exporter rank16 of 131
Imports2,434 t USD 2.5 m
Importer rank66 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](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/)

## 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

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/india/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/vietnam/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/china/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iran/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/burkina-faso/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/indonesia/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/myanmar/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/nigeria/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/papua-new-guinea/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/thailand/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/colombia/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/bangladesh/)
[All countries producing other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/)

## 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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