Peaches and nectarines production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 136,240 t of peaches and nectarines, the 20th largest in the world (0.49% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 18%. The record was 252,677 t in 1997. Area harvested: 7,312 ha, yield 18.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 136,240 t
- World rank
- 20 of 80
- 10-year change
- −18%
- Record
- 252,677 t
- 1997
Peaches and nectarines in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.49%
- 0.74% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 18.6
- world 17.8 (+4.5%)
- kg per person
- 2.13
- world 3.42
- 10-year change
- −18%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Tunisia | 158,681 | 0.57% |
| 19 | Pakistan | 142,401 | 0.51% |
| 20 | South Africa | 136,240 | 0.49% |
| 21 | North Korea | 122,610 | 0.44% |
| 22 | Japan | 109,700 | 0.39% |
Map of world production of peaches and nectarines
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 | 136,240 | −28% | 7,312 | 18.63 |
| 2023 | 188,048 | −6.6% | 10,171 | 18.49 |
| 2022 | 201,254 | +11% | 10,970 | 18.35 |
| 2021 | 181,131 | +3.3% | 9,841 | 18.41 |
| 2020 | 175,374 | +11% | 9,826 | 17.85 |
| 2019 | 157,974 | +3.6% | 8,917 | 17.72 |
| 2018 | 152,444 | −16% | 8,625 | 17.67 |
| 2017 | 182,489 | +0.2% | 10,379 | 17.58 |
| 2016 | 182,054 | −6.1% | 10,368 | 17.56 |
| 2015 | 193,902 | +17% | 11,186 | 17.33 |
| 2014 | 165,475 | −3.0% | 9,739 | 16.99 |
| 2013 | 170,537 | −2.9% | 10,088 | 16.90 |
| 2012 | 175,665 | +12% | 10,539 | 16.67 |
| 2011 | 156,819 | −4.5% | 9,447 | 16.60 |
| 2010 | 164,231 | +3.0% | 9,670 | 16.98 |
| 2009 | 159,444 | −2.1% | 10,000 | 15.94 |
| 2008 | 162,798 | −4.3% | 11,400 | 14.28 |
| 2007 | 170,032 | +1.6% | 10,600 | 16.04 |
| 2006 | 167,379 | −2.5% | 10,358 | 16.16 |
| 2005 | 171,757 | −6.5% | 10,853 | 15.83 |
| 2004 | 183,652 | −18% | 11,000 | 16.70 |
| 2003 | 223,976 | +18% | 15,000 | 14.93 |
| 2002 | 190,235 | +17% | 16,611 | 11.45 |
| 2001 | 162,302 | −27% | 20,000 | 8.12 |
| 2000 | 222,773 | +4.6% | 22,813 | 9.77 |
| 1999 | 213,015 | +2.8% | 22,000 | 9.68 |
| 1998 | 207,297 | −18% | 17,736 | 11.69 |
| 1997 | 252,677 | +46% | 20,000 | 12.63 |
| 1996 | 173,069 | +9.2% | 17,000 | 10.18 |
| 1995 | 158,416 | +14% | 16,000 | 9.90 |
| 1994 | 139,287 | −21% | 14,000 | 9.95 |
| 1993 | 175,591 | +5.1% | 16,921 | 10.38 |
| 1992 | 167,043 | +6.3% | 15,000 | 11.14 |
| 1991 | 157,100 | +8.1% | 14,546 | 10.80 |
| 1990 | 145,332 | −15% | 13,021 | 11.16 |
| 1989 | 170,747 | +10% | 13,000 | 13.13 |
| 1988 | 154,962 | −8.5% | 12,500 | 12.40 |
| 1987 | 169,356 | +15% | 12,500 | 13.55 |
| 1986 | 147,132 | +7.9% | 12,000 | 12.26 |
| 1985 | 136,324 | −19% | 12,800 | 10.65 |
| 1984 | 168,545 | +2.9% | 16,000 | 10.53 |
| 1983 | 163,854 | −3.4% | 16,000 | 10.24 |
| 1982 | 169,566 | +2.2% | 16,000 | 10.60 |
| 1981 | 165,871 | −21% | 16,000 | 10.37 |
| 1980 | 211,027 | +29% | 20,000 | 10.55 |
| 1979 | 164,184 | +7.6% | 17,000 | 9.66 |
| 1978 | 152,561 | −13% | 16,000 | 9.54 |
| 1977 | 175,237 | −0.7% | 17,000 | 10.31 |
| 1976 | 176,561 | +7.3% | 17,000 | 10.39 |
| 1975 | 164,500 | −1.3% | 16,000 | 10.28 |
| 1974 | 166,655 | +8.7% | 16,000 | 10.42 |
| 1973 | 153,318 | −3.5% | 15,000 | 10.22 |
| 1972 | 158,892 | +1.9% | 16,000 | 9.93 |
| 1971 | 155,986 | +14% | 16,000 | 9.75 |
| 1970 | 136,398 | −8.0% | 14,000 | 9.74 |
| 1969 | 148,209 | +8.5% | 15,000 | 9.88 |
| 1968 | 136,543 | +2.0% | 14,000 | 9.75 |
| 1967 | 133,828 | +2.5% | 13,000 | 10.29 |
| 1966 | 130,597 | −4.6% | 13,000 | 10.05 |
| 1965 | 136,913 | +17% | 13,000 | 10.53 |
| 1964 | 116,881 | +12% | 12,000 | 9.74 |
| 1963 | 104,785 | +36% | 11,000 | 9.53 |
| 1962 | 77,009 | −14% | 9,000 | 8.56 |
| 1961 | 89,398 | — | 9,000 | 9.93 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 33,924 t USD 56.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 83
- Imports
- 4,535 t USD 6.4 m
- Importer rank
- 45 of 157
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 peaches and nectarines in South Africa?
South Africa produced 136,240 t in 2024, 0.49% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of peaches and nectarines?
South Africa ranked 20th of 80 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 63.1% of the world total.
How has the production of peaches and nectarines in South Africa changed?
It fell by 18% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +25% for the world. The record was 252,677 t in 1997.
What is the yield of peaches and nectarines in South Africa?
18.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (136,240 t from 7,312 ha), against a world average of 17.8 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import peaches and nectarines?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 33,924 t (USD 56.7 m) and imports of 4,535 t (USD 6.4 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.