> In 2023 South Africa produced 922,185 t of wine, the 8th largest in the world (3.77% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%.

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# Wine production in South Africa

In 2023 South Africa produced 922,185 t of wine, the 8th largest in the world (3.77% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 16%. The record was 1.1 million t in 2014.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

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

Production, 2023922,185 t
World rank8 of 74
10-year change−16%
Record1.1 million t2014

## Wine in South Africa, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total3.8%3.8% in 2013
10-year change−16%world −15%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/chile/) | 1,103,023 | 4.5% |
| 7 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/australia/) | 964,000 | 3.9% |
| 8 | **South Africa** | 922,185 | 3.8% |
| 9 | [Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/argentina/) | 881,305 | 3.6% |
| 10 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/portugal/) | 737,257 | 3.0% |

[Full ranking of 74 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/)

### Map of world production of wine

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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 922,185 | −13% |
| 2022 | 1,063,700 | −6.1% |
| 2021 | 1,133,300 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 1,040,000 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 973,500 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 950,300 | −12% |
| 2017 | 1,082,000 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 1,053,100 | −6.2% |
| 2015 | 1,123,100 | −2.0% |
| 2014 | 1,146,006 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 1,098,170 | +3.9% |
| 2012 | 1,056,841 | +8.7% |
| 2011 | 972,590 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 932,695 | −6.6% |
| 2009 | 998,660 | −1.8% |
| 2008 | 1,016,484 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 978,269 | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 939,779 | +12% |
| 2005 | 840,649 | −9.4% |
| 2004 | 927,920 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 885,324 | +23% |
| 2002 | 718,831 | +11% |
| 2001 | 647,077 | −6.9% |
| 2000 | 694,917 | −13% |
| 1999 | 796,841 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 770,251 | −5.1% |
| 1997 | 811,457 | −4.0% |
| 1996 | 845,071 | +12% |
| 1995 | 752,668 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 719,929 | +15% |
| 1993 | 628,059 | −18% |
| 1992 | 770,009 | −3.9% |
| 1991 | 801,668 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 771,338 | −5.9% |
| 1989 | 819,275 | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 784,174 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 754,686 | +17% |
| 1986 | 646,832 | −12% |
| 1985 | 733,460 | −6.4% |
| 1984 | 783,815 | −1.0% |
| 1983 | 791,723 | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 772,332 | +16% |
| 1981 | 666,712 | −5.7% |
| 1980 | 706,872 | +12% |
| 1979 | 630,352 | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 606,277 | +26% |
| 1977 | 482,340 | −19% |
| 1976 | 597,476 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 589,633 | +17% |
| 1974 | 504,655 | −6.3% |
| 1973 | 538,752 | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 535,171 | −3.2% |
| 1971 | 552,859 | +31% |
| 1970 | 423,584 | −14% |
| 1969 | 489,843 | −0.5% |
| 1968 | 492,232 | +14% |
| 1967 | 432,137 | +3.8% |
| 1966 | 416,420 | −7.9% |
| 1965 | 451,947 | +21% |
| 1964 | 373,124 | +6.5% |
| 1963 | 350,429 | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 348,988 | +14% |
| 1961 | 305,172 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports388,186 t USD 648 m
Exporter rank6 of 128
Imports7,686 t USD 56.2 m
Importer rank74 of 192
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/wine/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of wine in South Africa?

South Africa produced 922,185 t in 2023, 3.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of wine?

South Africa ranked 8th of 74 countries in 2023. The largest producer was France with 19.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of wine in South Africa changed?

It fell by 16% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −15% for the world. The record was 1.1 million t in 2014.

### Does South Africa export or import wine?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 388,186 t (USD 648 m) and imports of 7,686 t (USD 56.2 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; the 2023 figure for South Africa is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[France](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/france/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/italy/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/spain/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/united-states/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/china/)[Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/chile/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/australia/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/argentina/)[Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/portugal/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/russia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/germany/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/romania/)
[All countries producing wine](https://husfarm.com/production/wine/)

## 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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