All tree nuts production in South Africa
In 2024 South Africa produced 52,920 t of all tree nuts, the 40th largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 32%. The record was 55,000 t in 2019. Area harvested: 15,175 ha, yield 3.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 52,920 t
- World rank
- 40 of 114
- 10-year change
- +32%
- Record
- 55,000 t
- 2019
All tree nuts in South Africa, 1984–2024 (tonnes)
South Africa compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.29%
- 0.30% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.5
- world 1.3 (+174%)
- kg per person
- 0.83
- world 2.25
- 10-year change
- +32%
- world +37%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Colombia | 58,474 | 0.32% |
| 39 | Romania | 56,700 | 0.31% |
| 40 | South Africa | 52,920 | 0.29% |
| 41 | Georgia | 52,503 | 0.29% |
| 42 | Zimbabwe | 50,107 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of tree nuts
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 | 52,920 | +0.5% | 15,175 | 3.49 |
| 2023 | 52,640 | −1.1% | 15,099 | 3.49 |
| 2022 | 53,230 | +0.6% | 15,260 | 3.49 |
| 2021 | 52,892 | +2.1% | 15,166 | 3.49 |
| 2020 | 51,797 | −5.8% | 14,870 | 3.48 |
| 2019 | 55,000 | +6.0% | 15,745 | 3.49 |
| 2018 | 51,880 | +6.9% | 14,882 | 3.49 |
| 2017 | 48,509 | +6.9% | 13,983 | 3.47 |
| 2016 | 45,373 | +5.5% | 13,200 | 3.44 |
| 2015 | 43,000 | +7.5% | 12,630 | 3.40 |
| 2014 | 40,000 | +23% | 11,771 | 3.40 |
| 2013 | 32,590 | +31% | 9,577 | 3.40 |
| 2012 | 24,898 | +8.3% | 7,245 | 3.44 |
| 2011 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 6,286 | 3.66 |
| 2010 | 22,000 | +40% | 6,114 | 3.60 |
| 2009 | 15,664 | +1.9% | 4,700 | 3.33 |
| 2008 | 15,370 | +6.0% | 4,600 | 3.34 |
| 2007 | 14,500 | +3.6% | 4,300 | 3.37 |
| 2006 | 14,000 | +3.7% | 4,179 | 3.35 |
| 2005 | 13,500 | +3.8% | 4,000 | 3.38 |
| 2004 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 3,900 | 3.33 |
| 2003 | 12,000 | +4.3% | 3,750 | 3.20 |
| 2002 | 11,500 | +15% | 3,650 | 3.15 |
| 2001 | 10,000 | +5.3% | 3,400 | 2.94 |
| 2000 | 9,500 | +12% | 3,300 | 2.88 |
| 1999 | 8,500 | +21% | 3,000 | 2.83 |
| 1998 | 7,000 | +7.7% | 2,500 | 2.80 |
| 1997 | 6,500 | +8.3% | 2,300 | 2.83 |
| 1996 | 6,000 | +9.1% | 2,100 | 2.86 |
| 1995 | 5,500 | +22% | 1,917 | 2.87 |
| 1994 | 4,500 | +50% | 1,560 | 2.88 |
| 1993 | 3,000 | +11% | 1,030 | 2.91 |
| 1992 | 2,700 | +35% | 939 | 2.88 |
| 1991 | 2,003 | +0.2% | 700 | 2.86 |
| 1990 | 2,000 | +100% | 700 | 2.86 |
| 1989 | 1,000 | 0.0% | 360 | 2.78 |
| 1988 | 1,000 | +100% | 360 | 2.78 |
| 1987 | 500 | 0.0% | 190 | 2.63 |
| 1986 | 500 | 0.0% | 190 | 2.63 |
| 1985 | 500 | 0.0% | 190 | 2.63 |
| 1984 | 500 | — | — | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of tree nuts in South Africa?
South Africa produced 52,920 t in 2024, 0.29% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of tree nuts?
South Africa ranked 40th of 114 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 18.1% of the world total.
How has the production of tree nuts in South Africa changed?
It rose by 32% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +37% for the world. The record was 55,000 t in 2019.
What is the yield of tree nuts in South Africa?
3.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (52,920 t from 15,175 ha), against a world average of 1.3 t/ha.
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 estimated by FAO. 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.