> In 2024 South Africa produced 3,082 t of rice (paddy), the 103rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.8%.

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

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# Rice (paddy) production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 3,082 t of rice (paddy), the 103rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.8%. The record was 3,300 t in 2007. Area harvested: 1,058 ha, yield 2.9 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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

Production, 20243,082 t
World rank103 of 115
10-year change+0.8%
Record3,300 t2007

## Rice (paddy) in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.9world 4.8 (−39%)
kg per person0.05world 100
10-year change+0.8%world +10%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 101 | [Brunei](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/brunei/) | 3,612 | 0.00% |
| 102 | [Puerto Rico](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/puerto-rico/) | 3,498 | 0.00% |
| 103 | **South Africa** | 3,082 | 0.00% |
| 104 | [Solomon Islands](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/solomon-islands/) | 2,756 | 0.00% |
| 105 | [Somalia](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/somalia/) | 2,000 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 115 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/)

### Map of world production of rice (paddy)

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 | 3,082 | 0.0% | 1,058 | 2.91 |
| 2023 | 3,082 | +0.0% | 1,066 | 2.89 |
| 2022 | 3,081 | 0.0% | 1,074 | 2.87 |
| 2021 | 3,081 | +0.0% | 1,079 | 2.86 |
| 2020 | 3,080 | 0.0% | 1,084 | 2.84 |
| 2019 | 3,080 | 0.0% | 1,094 | 2.82 |
| 2018 | 3,080 | +0.0% | 1,103 | 2.79 |
| 2017 | 3,079 | +0.1% | 1,113 | 2.77 |
| 2016 | 3,077 | +0.1% | 1,123 | 2.74 |
| 2015 | 3,074 | +0.6% | 1,130 | 2.72 |
| 2014 | 3,057 | +1.9% | 1,146 | 2.67 |
| 2013 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,150 | 2.61 |
| 2012 | 3,000 | −2.2% | 1,100 | 2.73 |
| 2011 | 3,067 | +0.1% | 1,173 | 2.61 |
| 2010 | 3,064 | −0.1% | 1,184 | 2.59 |
| 2009 | 3,067 | +2.2% | 1,197 | 2.56 |
| 2008 | 3,000 | −9.1% | 1,184 | 2.53 |
| 2007 | 3,300 | +5.8% | 1,316 | 2.51 |
| 2006 | 3,118 | −0.0% | 1,258 | 2.48 |
| 2005 | 3,119 | −0.1% | 1,274 | 2.45 |
| 2004 | 3,123 | −2.4% | 1,292 | 2.42 |
| 2003 | 3,200 | +6.7% | 1,340 | 2.39 |
| 2002 | 3,000 | −6.3% | 1,273 | 2.36 |
| 2001 | 3,200 | +6.7% | 1,400 | 2.29 |
| 2000 | 3,000 | +3.4% | 1,305 | 2.30 |
| 1999 | 2,900 | −4.3% | 1,263 | 2.30 |
| 1998 | 3,029 | −0.9% | 1,332 | 2.27 |
| 1997 | 3,058 | +0.1% | 1,359 | 2.25 |
| 1996 | 3,056 | +0.0% | 1,371 | 2.23 |
| 1995 | 3,055 | +0.0% | 1,385 | 2.21 |
| 1994 | 3,054 | +0.1% | 1,399 | 2.18 |
| 1993 | 3,052 | +0.0% | 1,413 | 2.16 |
| 1992 | 3,051 | +0.0% | 1,427 | 2.14 |
| 1991 | 3,050 | +35% | 1,442 | 2.12 |
| 1990 | 2,260 | −25% | 1,191 | 1.90 |
| 1989 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1988 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1987 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1986 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1985 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1984 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1983 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1982 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1981 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1980 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1979 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1978 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1977 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1976 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1975 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1974 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1973 | 3,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1972 | 3,000 | +50% | 1,300 | 2.31 |
| 1971 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1970 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1969 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1968 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1967 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1966 | 2,000 | 0.0% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1965 | 2,000 | +5.3% | 1,300 | 1.54 |
| 1964 | 1,900 | +4.7% | 1,300 | 1.46 |
| 1963 | 1,814 | −17% | 1,300 | 1.40 |
| 1962 | 2,177 | −14% | 1,500 | 1.45 |
| 1961 | 2,540 | — | 1,600 | 1.59 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports8,718 t USD 5.9 m
Exporter rank16 of 86
Imports1,669 t USD 862,000
Importer rank38 of 149
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/rice/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of rice (paddy) in South Africa?

South Africa produced 3,082 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of rice (paddy)?

South Africa ranked 103rd of 115 countries in 2024. The largest producer was India with 26.6% of the world total.

### How has the production of rice (paddy) in South Africa changed?

It rose by 0.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +10% for the world. The record was 3,300 t in 2007.

### What is the yield of rice (paddy) in South Africa?

2.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,082 t from 1,058 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.

### Does South Africa export or import rice?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 8,718 t (USD 5.9 m) and imports of 1,669 t (USD 862,000), 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; the 2024 figure for South Africa is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[India](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/india/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/china/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bangladesh/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/indonesia/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/vietnam/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/thailand/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/myanmar/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/philippines/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/pakistan/)[Cambodia](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/cambodia/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/brazil/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/japan/)
[All countries producing rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/)

## 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.

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