> In 2024 South Africa produced 295,149 t of pumpkins and squash, the 21st largest in the world (0.85% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 30%.

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

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# Pumpkins and squash production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 295,149 t of pumpkins and squash, the 21st largest in the world (0.85% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 30%. The record was 446,900 t in 2015. Area harvested: 40,599 ha, yield 7.3 t/ha.

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Production, 2024295,149 t
World rank21 of 124
10-year change−30%
Record446,900 t2015

## Pumpkins and squash in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.85%1.8% in 2014
Yield, t/ha7.3world 15.4 (−53%)
kg per person4.61world 4.24
10-year change−30%world +46%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 19 | [Cuba](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/cuba/) | 321,401 | 0.93% |
| 20 | [South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/south-korea/) | 306,851 | 0.89% |
| 21 | **South Africa** | 295,149 | 0.85% |
| 22 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/morocco/) | 282,472 | 0.82% |
| 23 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/zimbabwe/) | 269,968 | 0.78% |

[Full ranking of 124 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/)

### Map of world production of pumpkins and squash

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 | 295,149 | +6.5% | 40,599 | 7.27 |
| 2023 | 277,027 | −0.3% | 37,046 | 7.48 |
| 2022 | 277,852 | +0.5% | 36,079 | 7.70 |
| 2021 | 276,449 | +2.6% | 34,793 | 7.95 |
| 2020 | 269,477 | −0.4% | 33,408 | 8.07 |
| 2019 | 270,600 | +1.4% | 32,504 | 8.33 |
| 2018 | 266,746 | +2.6% | 31,187 | 8.55 |
| 2017 | 259,965 | +1.9% | 29,413 | 8.84 |
| 2016 | 255,032 | −43% | 28,005 | 9.11 |
| 2015 | 446,900 | +5.6% | 47,524 | 9.40 |
| 2014 | 423,074 | +71% | 44,484 | 9.51 |
| 2013 | 247,000 | +1.2% | 24,810 | 9.96 |
| 2012 | 244,000 | +3.0% | 24,038 | 10.15 |
| 2011 | 237,000 | +1.3% | 22,908 | 10.35 |
| 2010 | 234,000 | +48% | 22,938 | 10.20 |
| 2009 | 158,335 | −4.7% | 15,341 | 10.32 |
| 2008 | 166,110 | +105% | 11,000 | 15.10 |
| 2007 | 81,200 | +3.7% | 12,000 | 6.77 |
| 2006 | 78,293 | −69% | 10,000 | 7.83 |
| 2005 | 253,907 | −0.8% | 18,940 | 13.41 |
| 2004 | 256,014 | −28% | 19,662 | 13.02 |
| 2003 | 357,055 | +21% | 26,646 | 13.40 |
| 2002 | 294,000 | +0.5% | 21,364 | 13.76 |
| 2001 | 292,600 | +3.8% | 20,722 | 14.12 |
| 2000 | 282,000 | −16% | 19,478 | 14.48 |
| 1999 | 336,552 | +2.8% | 22,687 | 14.83 |
| 1998 | 327,247 | −1.2% | 21,540 | 15.19 |
| 1997 | 331,372 | +5.8% | 18,000 | 18.41 |
| 1996 | 313,193 | +7.3% | 21,364 | 14.66 |
| 1995 | 291,824 | −2.0% | 19,773 | 14.76 |
| 1994 | 297,927 | −0.7% | 21,360 | 13.95 |
| 1993 | 300,171 | +5.1% | 21,296 | 14.10 |
| 1992 | 285,621 | +2.3% | 20,055 | 14.24 |
| 1991 | 279,137 | +7.0% | 19,400 | 14.39 |
| 1990 | 260,941 | −1.6% | 17,042 | 15.31 |
| 1989 | 265,162 | +5.7% | 17,000 | 15.60 |
| 1988 | 250,777 | −4.4% | 17,000 | 14.75 |
| 1987 | 262,428 | +2.9% | 18,000 | 14.58 |
| 1986 | 255,000 | +2.0% | 17,000 | 15.00 |
| 1985 | 250,000 | +4.2% | 16,500 | 15.15 |
| 1984 | 240,000 | +3.0% | 16,000 | 15.00 |
| 1983 | 233,000 | −0.9% | 15,000 | 15.53 |
| 1982 | 235,000 | +2.2% | 15,000 | 15.67 |
| 1981 | 230,000 | +4.5% | 13,000 | 17.69 |
| 1980 | 220,000 | −0.7% | 12,000 | 18.33 |
| 1979 | 221,638 | +2.9% | 12,000 | 18.47 |
| 1978 | 215,352 | −4.1% | 12,000 | 17.95 |
| 1977 | 224,485 | +10% | 12,000 | 18.71 |
| 1976 | 204,000 | +8.5% | 12,000 | 17.00 |
| 1975 | 188,000 | +1.1% | 12,000 | 15.67 |
| 1974 | 186,000 | −2.1% | 12,000 | 15.50 |
| 1973 | 190,000 | +8.6% | 12,000 | 15.83 |
| 1972 | 175,000 | +2.9% | 10,000 | 17.50 |
| 1971 | 170,000 | 0.0% | 10,000 | 17.00 |
| 1970 | 170,000 | +6.3% | 10,000 | 17.00 |
| 1969 | 160,000 | +6.7% | 9,500 | 16.84 |
| 1968 | 150,000 | +7.1% | 9,000 | 16.67 |
| 1967 | 140,000 | −3.4% | 8,500 | 16.47 |
| 1966 | 145,000 | +3.6% | 9,000 | 16.11 |
| 1965 | 140,000 | +7.7% | 8,500 | 16.47 |
| 1964 | 130,000 | +8.3% | 8,000 | 16.25 |
| 1963 | 120,000 | +9.1% | 7,500 | 16.00 |
| 1962 | 110,000 | +10% | 7,000 | 15.71 |
| 1961 | 100,000 | — | 6,500 | 15.38 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports23,478 t USD 17.8 m
Exporter rank13 of 122
Imports2,393 t USD 1.5 m
Importer rank48 of 140
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/pumpkins/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of pumpkins and squash in South Africa?

South Africa produced 295,149 t in 2024, 0.85% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of pumpkins and squash?

South Africa ranked 21st of 124 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 27.0% of the world total.

### How has the production of pumpkins and squash in South Africa changed?

It fell by 30% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 446,900 t in 2015.

### What is the yield of pumpkins and squash in South Africa?

7.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (295,149 t from 40,599 ha), against a world average of 15.4 t/ha.

### Does South Africa export or import pumpkins, squash and gourds?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 23,478 t (USD 17.8 m) and imports of 2,393 t (USD 1.5 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/pumpkins/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/china/)[Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/egypt/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/russia/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/ukraine/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/united-states/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/bangladesh/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/spain/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/turkey/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/italy/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/mexico/)[Niger](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/niger/)
[All countries producing pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/)

## Other products of South Africa

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[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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