South Africa produces 15+ tracked crops. Its top crop by production volume is Sugar Cane, at 16,741 thousand tonnes in the most recent year on record.
| Crop | Latest Production (K tonnes) |
|---|---|
| Sugar Cane | 16,741 |
| Maize | 12,850 |
| Potatoes | 2,623.5 |
| Wheat | 1,924.9 |
| Grapes | 1,871 |
| Soya Beans | 1,848 |
| Oranges | 1,667.3 |
| Apples | 1,327.5 |
| Tangerines, mandarins, clementines | 770 |
| Lemons & Limes | 748.6 |
| Onions | 718.6 |
| Sunflower | 632 |
| Tomatoes | 509.6 |
| Pears | 465.4 |
| Bananas | 430.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.