South Africa produced 24.6 thousand tonnes of Apricots in 2024, a -44.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 83,291 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 75,272 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.3 | 91,066 | 4.9 |
| 2011 | 57.5 | 91,278 | 6.3 |
| 2012 | 52.5 | 92,931 | 5.7 |
| 2013 | 41.8 | 92,449 | 4.5 |
| 2014 | 35.2 | 88,851 | 4 |
| 2015 | 48.4 | 87,662 | 5.5 |
| 2016 | 25.9 | 87,696 | 3 |
| 2017 | 30.6 | 87,876 | 3.5 |
| 2018 | 26.5 | 87,225 | 3 |
| 2019 | 34.1 | 86,482 | 3.9 |
| 2020 | 21.6 | 84,508 | 2.6 |
| 2021 | 39.5 | 84,473 | 4.7 |
| 2022 | 29.3 | 84,545 | 3.5 |
| 2023 | 24.9 | 83,928 | 3 |
| 2024 | 24.6 | 83,291 | 3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.