> In 2024 South Africa produced 7,782 t of papayas, the 40th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 47%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/south-africa/

[Home](https://husfarm.com/)›[Production](https://husfarm.com/production/)›[Papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)›South AfricaFAOSTAT · 1961–2024

# Papayas production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 7,782 t of papayas, the 40th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 47%. The record was 31,729 t in 1988. Area harvested: 854 ha, yield 9.1 t/ha.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/papaya/)[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 20247,782 t
World rank40 of 72
10-year change−47%
Record31,729 t1988

## Papayas in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.05%0.11% in 2014
Yield, t/ha9.1world 31.3 (−71%)
kg per person0.12world 1.80
10-year change−47%world +11%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 38 | [Panama](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/panama/) | 9,200 | 0.06% |
| 39 | [Puerto Rico](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/puerto-rico/) | 7,976 | 0.05% |
| 40 | **South Africa** | 7,782 | 0.05% |
| 41 | [Fiji](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/fiji/) | 6,958 | 0.05% |
| 42 | [Oman](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/oman/) | 6,080 | 0.04% |

[Full ranking of 72 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

### Map of world production of papayas

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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 | 7,782 | +2.0% | 854 | 9.11 |
| 2023 | 7,633 | −8.4% | 837 | 9.12 |
| 2022 | 8,330 | −11% | 912 | 9.13 |
| 2021 | 9,398 | −11% | 1,027 | 9.15 |
| 2020 | 10,555 | −20% | 1,152 | 9.16 |
| 2019 | 13,134 | +1.7% | 1,432 | 9.17 |
| 2018 | 12,909 | −6.0% | 1,407 | 9.17 |
| 2017 | 13,739 | −12% | 1,498 | 9.17 |
| 2016 | 15,525 | +4.6% | 1,699 | 9.14 |
| 2015 | 14,836 | +1.6% | 1,629 | 9.11 |
| 2014 | 14,602 | −1.8% | 1,650 | 8.85 |
| 2013 | 14,875 | +17% | 1,650 | 9.02 |
| 2012 | 12,713 | −4.5% | 1,650 | 7.70 |
| 2011 | 13,312 | +10% | 1,400 | 9.51 |
| 2010 | 12,076 | −15% | 1,300 | 9.29 |
| 2009 | 14,139 | −9.8% | 1,300 | 10.88 |
| 2008 | 15,667 | +1.4% | 1,600 | 9.79 |
| 2007 | 15,447 | +8.0% | 1,500 | 10.30 |
| 2006 | 14,297 | −6.4% | 1,503 | 9.51 |
| 2005 | 15,274 | +7.4% | 1,400 | 10.91 |
| 2004 | 14,223 | +12% | 1,800 | 7.90 |
| 2003 | 12,648 | −18% | 1,500 | 8.43 |
| 2002 | 15,449 | −30% | 1,900 | 8.13 |
| 2001 | 22,202 | +14% | 2,500 | 8.88 |
| 2000 | 19,516 | −17% | 2,300 | 8.49 |
| 1999 | 23,550 | +1.5% | 2,600 | 9.06 |
| 1998 | 23,208 | +2.1% | 2,200 | 10.55 |
| 1997 | 22,735 | −15% | 2,300 | 9.88 |
| 1996 | 26,795 | +27% | 2,700 | 9.92 |
| 1995 | 21,105 | +3.7% | 2,246 | 9.40 |
| 1994 | 20,344 | −4.4% | 2,166 | 9.39 |
| 1993 | 21,271 | +46% | 2,200 | 9.67 |
| 1992 | 14,578 | −47% | 2,100 | 6.94 |
| 1991 | 27,569 | −9.9% | 2,700 | 10.21 |
| 1990 | 30,598 | +15% | 2,900 | 10.55 |
| 1989 | 26,589 | −16% | 2,700 | 9.85 |
| 1988 | 31,729 | +9.6% | 2,900 | 10.94 |
| 1987 | 28,944 | +25% | 2,800 | 10.34 |
| 1986 | 23,070 | −0.7% | 2,400 | 9.61 |
| 1985 | 23,240 | +18% | 2,400 | 9.68 |
| 1984 | 19,761 | +0.9% | 2,400 | 8.23 |
| 1983 | 19,577 | +1.0% | 2,400 | 8.16 |
| 1982 | 19,374 | −21% | 2,400 | 8.07 |
| 1981 | 24,643 | +13% | 2,500 | 9.86 |
| 1980 | 21,753 | −13% | 2,400 | 9.06 |
| 1979 | 25,135 | +23% | 2,600 | 9.67 |
| 1978 | 20,354 | +2.9% | 2,400 | 8.48 |
| 1977 | 19,784 | −1.1% | 2,400 | 8.24 |
| 1976 | 20,010 | −3.0% | 2,400 | 8.34 |
| 1975 | 20,633 | +1.1% | 2,400 | 8.60 |
| 1974 | 20,415 | +12% | 2,400 | 8.51 |
| 1973 | 18,201 | −21% | 2,200 | 8.27 |
| 1972 | 23,181 | +11% | 2,500 | 9.27 |
| 1971 | 20,859 | −14% | 2,400 | 8.69 |
| 1970 | 24,243 | +34% | 2,600 | 9.32 |
| 1969 | 18,112 | −16% | 2,200 | 8.23 |
| 1968 | 21,643 | +7.6% | 2,400 | 9.02 |
| 1967 | 20,108 | +8.6% | 2,400 | 8.38 |
| 1966 | 18,519 | +14% | 2,200 | 8.42 |
| 1965 | 16,252 | −26% | 2,000 | 8.13 |
| 1964 | 22,089 | +38% | 2,500 | 8.84 |
| 1963 | 16,044 | −16% | 2,100 | 7.64 |
| 1962 | 19,065 | −6.4% | 2,200 | 8.67 |
| 1961 | 20,374 | — | 2,400 | 8.49 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports855 t USD 909,000
Exporter rank23 of 70
Imports5,585 t USD 1.0 m
Importer rank11 of 107
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/papayas/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of papayas in South Africa?

South Africa produced 7,782 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of papayas?

South Africa ranked 40th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 36.1% of the world total.

### How has the production of papayas in South Africa changed?

It fell by 47% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +11% for the world. The record was 31,729 t in 1988.

### What is the yield of papayas in South Africa?

9.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7,782 t from 854 ha), against a world average of 31.3 t/ha.

### Does South Africa export or import papayas?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 855 t (USD 909,000) and imports of 5,585 t (USD 1.0 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/papayas/india/)[Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/dominican-republic/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/indonesia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/mexico/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/nigeria/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/china/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/dr-congo/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/peru/)[Venezuela](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/venezuela/)[Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/colombia/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/thailand/)
[All countries producing papayas](https://husfarm.com/production/papayas/)

## 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.

---
Husfarm: https://husfarm.com/ · Site guide for agents: https://husfarm.com/llms.txt