> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/south-africa/

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# 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.

[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 202452,920 t
World rank40 of 114
10-year change+32%
Record55,000 t2019

## All tree nuts in South Africa, 1984–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.29%0.30% in 2014
Yield, t/ha3.5world 1.3 (+174%)
kg per person0.83world 2.25
10-year change+32%world +37%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 38 | [Colombia](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/colombia/) | 58,474 | 0.32% |
| 39 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/romania/) | 56,700 | 0.31% |
| 40 | **South Africa** | 52,920 | 0.29% |
| 41 | [Georgia](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/georgia/) | 52,503 | 0.29% |
| 42 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/zimbabwe/) | 50,107 | 0.27% |

[Full ranking of 114 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/)

### Map of world production of tree nuts

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 | 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/united-states/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/turkey/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/india/)[Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/cote-divoire/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/iran/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/spain/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/tanzania/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/australia/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/vietnam/)[Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/chile/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/mexico/)
[All countries producing all tree nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/treenuts-total/)

## 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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