Other oil seeds, n.e.c. production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 15,252 t of other oil seeds, n.e.c., the 31st largest in the world (0.63% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.1%. The record was 15,306 t in 2023. Area harvested: 5,498 ha, yield 2.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 15,252 t
- World rank
- 31 of 64
- 10-year change
- +4.1%
- Record
- 15,306 t
- 2023
Other oil seeds, n.e.c. in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.63%
- 0.66% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.8
- world 0.9 (+206%)
- kg per person
- 0.24
- world 0.30
- 10-year change
- +4.1%
- world +9.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Canada | 18,376 | 0.76% |
| 30 | Costa Rica | 17,493 | 0.72% |
| 31 | South Africa | 15,252 | 0.63% |
| 32 | Eritrea | 15,201 | 0.63% |
| 33 | Sudan | 13,777 | 0.57% |
Map of world production of other oil seeds, 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 | 15,252 | −0.4% | 5,498 | 2.77 |
| 2023 | 15,306 | +0.6% | 5,503 | 2.78 |
| 2022 | 15,220 | −0.1% | 5,514 | 2.76 |
| 2021 | 15,229 | +2.2% | 5,478 | 2.78 |
| 2020 | 14,904 | +0.8% | 5,517 | 2.70 |
| 2019 | 14,779 | +0.7% | 5,546 | 2.66 |
| 2018 | 14,670 | +0.5% | 5,372 | 2.73 |
| 2017 | 14,596 | +0.4% | 5,544 | 2.63 |
| 2016 | 14,544 | −0.1% | 5,723 | 2.54 |
| 2015 | 14,554 | −0.7% | 5,504 | 2.64 |
| 2014 | 14,652 | +1.9% | 5,770 | 2.54 |
| 2013 | 14,383 | +2.7% | 5,894 | 2.44 |
| 2012 | 14,000 | +4.5% | 6,000 | 2.33 |
| 2011 | 13,400 | +1.0% | 6,000 | 2.23 |
| 2010 | 13,273 | +0.8% | 6,268 | 2.12 |
| 2009 | 13,166 | +0.2% | 6,545 | 2.01 |
| 2008 | 13,145 | −0.2% | 6,897 | 1.91 |
| 2007 | 13,169 | −0.2% | 7,311 | 1.80 |
| 2006 | 13,195 | +0.1% | 7,776 | 1.70 |
| 2005 | 13,182 | +0.7% | 8,273 | 1.59 |
| 2004 | 13,087 | +1.7% | 8,781 | 1.49 |
| 2003 | 12,869 | +0.5% | 9,270 | 1.39 |
| 2002 | 12,800 | +8.4% | 10,000 | 1.28 |
| 2001 | 11,811 | +7.4% | 9,949 | 1.19 |
| 2000 | 11,000 | +10% | 9,968 | 1.10 |
| 1999 | 10,000 | +6.1% | 10,046 | 1.00 |
| 1998 | 9,427 | −10% | 10,542 | 0.89 |
| 1997 | 10,484 | +1.4% | 13,221 | 0.79 |
| 1996 | 10,338 | +2.1% | 14,944 | 0.69 |
| 1995 | 10,124 | +2.2% | 17,142 | 0.59 |
| 1994 | 9,910 | +2.2% | 20,250 | 0.49 |
| 1993 | 9,696 | +2.3% | 24,978 | 0.39 |
| 1992 | 9,482 | +2.3% | 33,042 | 0.29 |
| 1991 | 9,268 | −25% | 49,894 | 0.19 |
| 1990 | 12,354 | +12% | 9,141 | 1.35 |
| 1989 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1988 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1987 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1986 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1985 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1984 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1983 | 11,000 | −8.3% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1982 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.33 |
| 1981 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 9,000 | 1.33 |
| 1980 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1979 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1978 | 11,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1977 | 11,000 | +10% | 9,000 | 1.22 |
| 1976 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.11 |
| 1975 | 10,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 1.11 |
| 1974 | 10,000 | +11% | 9,000 | 1.11 |
| 1973 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 1.13 |
| 1972 | 9,000 | +13% | 8,000 | 1.13 |
| 1971 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.14 |
| 1970 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.14 |
| 1969 | 8,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.14 |
| 1968 | 8,000 | +14% | 7,000 | 1.14 |
| 1967 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 1.17 |
| 1966 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 1.17 |
| 1965 | 7,000 | +17% | 6,000 | 1.17 |
| 1964 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 1.20 |
| 1963 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 1.20 |
| 1962 | 6,000 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 1.20 |
| 1961 | 6,000 | — | 5,000 | 1.20 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 370 t USD 806,000
- Exporter rank
- 52 of 115
- Imports
- 3,345 t USD 2.7 m
- Importer rank
- 30 of 156
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 oil seeds, n.e.c. in South Africa?
South Africa produced 15,252 t in 2024, 0.63% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
South Africa ranked 31st of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Pakistan with 26.6% of the world total.
How has the production of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in South Africa changed?
It rose by 4.1% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +9.9% for the world. The record was 15,306 t in 2023.
What is the yield of other oil seeds, n.e.c. in South Africa?
2.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (15,252 t from 5,498 ha), against a world average of 0.9 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import other oil seeds, n.e.c.?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 370 t (USD 806,000) and imports of 3,345 t (USD 2.7 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; the 2024 figure for South Africa is estimated 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.