South Sudan produced 55.5 thousand tonnes of Cantaloupes and other melons in 2024, a 20.7% change from 2012. Yield in 2024 was 224,414 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 172,726 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 46 | 230,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | 50 | 227,273 | 2.2 |
| 2014 | 52 | 226,087 | 2.3 |
| 2015 | 54.2 | 224,862 | 2.4 |
| 2016 | 52.1 | 226,037 | 2.3 |
| 2017 | 53.7 | 225,708 | 2.4 |
| 2018 | 54.6 | 225,112 | 2.4 |
| 2019 | 55.3 | 224,548 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 56 | 224,021 | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 55.3 | 224,555 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | 55.5 | 224,373 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 55.6 | 224,315 | 2.5 |
| 2024 | 55.5 | 224,414 | 2.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.