Pineapples production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 121,397 t of pineapples, the 31st largest in the world (0.41% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 33%. The record was 249,215 t in 1982. Area harvested: 10,919 ha, yield 11.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 121,397 t
- World rank
- 31 of 85
- 10-year change
- +33%
- Record
- 249,215 t
- 1982
Pineapples in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.41%
- 0.36% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 11.1
- world 27.8 (−60%)
- kg per person
- 1.90
- world 3.60
- 10-year change
- +33%
- world +16%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Honduras | 137,852 | 0.47% |
| 30 | Panama | 125,027 | 0.43% |
| 31 | South Africa | 121,397 | 0.41% |
| 32 | Madagascar | 88,424 | 0.30% |
| 33 | Bolivia | 86,527 | 0.29% |
Map of world production of pineapples
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 | 121,397 | −5.5% | 10,919 | 11.12 |
| 2023 | 128,420 | −3.0% | 11,437 | 11.23 |
| 2022 | 132,429 | +3.0% | 11,679 | 11.34 |
| 2021 | 128,623 | +13% | 11,491 | 11.19 |
| 2020 | 113,469 | −0.3% | 9,954 | 11.40 |
| 2019 | 113,822 | +1.3% | 9,691 | 11.75 |
| 2018 | 112,412 | +8.9% | 9,590 | 11.72 |
| 2017 | 103,179 | +16% | 8,707 | 11.85 |
| 2016 | 88,594 | −15% | 7,422 | 11.94 |
| 2015 | 103,903 | +14% | 8,606 | 12.07 |
| 2014 | 91,304 | −9.8% | 7,250 | 12.59 |
| 2013 | 101,208 | −6.9% | 7,805 | 12.97 |
| 2012 | 108,699 | +6.0% | 7,500 | 14.49 |
| 2011 | 102,580 | +8.8% | 8,000 | 12.82 |
| 2010 | 94,287 | −23% | 7,200 | 13.10 |
| 2009 | 122,993 | −15% | 9,600 | 12.81 |
| 2008 | 144,791 | −9.6% | 11,500 | 12.59 |
| 2007 | 160,088 | −3.8% | 12,400 | 12.91 |
| 2006 | 166,335 | −7.9% | 12,129 | 13.71 |
| 2005 | 180,618 | +9.8% | 13,000 | 13.89 |
| 2004 | 164,434 | +2.2% | 13,000 | 12.65 |
| 2003 | 160,820 | −8.9% | 13,000 | 12.37 |
| 2002 | 176,490 | +5.2% | 13,000 | 13.58 |
| 2001 | 167,720 | +4.9% | 11,000 | 15.25 |
| 2000 | 159,921 | −0.2% | 9,000 | 17.77 |
| 1999 | 160,216 | +9.1% | 8,500 | 18.85 |
| 1998 | 146,788 | +1.8% | 7,500 | 19.57 |
| 1997 | 144,182 | +7.5% | 6,100 | 23.64 |
| 1996 | 134,121 | −8.8% | 5,800 | 23.12 |
| 1995 | 147,004 | +85% | 6,000 | 24.50 |
| 1994 | 79,503 | −45% | 3,900 | 20.39 |
| 1993 | 143,388 | −23% | 5,800 | 24.72 |
| 1992 | 186,935 | +15% | 6,900 | 27.09 |
| 1991 | 162,437 | −4.4% | 7,000 | 23.21 |
| 1990 | 169,897 | −28% | 6,800 | 24.98 |
| 1989 | 234,366 | +4.3% | 8,800 | 26.63 |
| 1988 | 224,729 | +5.3% | 6,700 | 33.54 |
| 1987 | 213,464 | −12% | 8,800 | 24.26 |
| 1986 | 242,656 | −2.0% | 8,800 | 27.57 |
| 1985 | 247,623 | +62% | 8,800 | 28.14 |
| 1984 | 153,315 | −27% | 5,500 | 27.88 |
| 1983 | 209,600 | −16% | 7,500 | 27.95 |
| 1982 | 249,215 | +9.9% | 8,800 | 28.32 |
| 1981 | 226,733 | +2.2% | 7,800 | 29.07 |
| 1980 | 221,879 | +9.5% | 7,800 | 28.45 |
| 1979 | 202,697 | +21% | 7,500 | 27.03 |
| 1978 | 167,256 | +5.3% | 6,000 | 27.88 |
| 1977 | 158,825 | −13% | 5,500 | 28.88 |
| 1976 | 181,719 | +2.4% | 6,500 | 27.96 |
| 1975 | 177,447 | −8.5% | 6,500 | 27.30 |
| 1974 | 193,859 | +11% | 7,000 | 27.69 |
| 1973 | 174,146 | −7.0% | 6,500 | 26.79 |
| 1972 | 187,354 | +7.7% | 7,000 | 26.76 |
| 1971 | 173,906 | +0.9% | 6,500 | 26.75 |
| 1970 | 172,357 | +36% | 6,500 | 26.52 |
| 1969 | 126,797 | −5.3% | 5,500 | 23.05 |
| 1968 | 133,836 | −7.7% | 5,500 | 24.33 |
| 1967 | 144,938 | +52% | 6,000 | 24.16 |
| 1966 | 95,648 | +1.7% | 4,500 | 21.26 |
| 1965 | 94,028 | −31% | 4,500 | 20.90 |
| 1964 | 136,395 | +22% | 6,000 | 22.73 |
| 1963 | 111,631 | −7.7% | 5,000 | 22.33 |
| 1962 | 120,969 | −21% | 5,000 | 24.19 |
| 1961 | 152,505 | — | 6,500 | 23.46 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 6,506 t USD 4.8 m
- Exporter rank
- 24 of 105
- Imports
- 571 t USD 178,000
- Importer rank
- 89 of 153
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 pineapples in South Africa?
South Africa produced 121,397 t in 2024, 0.41% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of pineapples?
South Africa ranked 31st of 85 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Costa Rica with 10.6% of the world total.
How has the production of pineapples in South Africa changed?
It rose by 33% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +16% for the world. The record was 249,215 t in 1982.
What is the yield of pineapples in South Africa?
11.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (121,397 t from 10,919 ha), against a world average of 27.8 t/ha.
Does South Africa export or import pineapples?
In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 6,506 t (USD 4.8 m) and imports of 571 t (USD 178,000), 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.