South Africa produced 50.5 thousand tonnes of Beans in 2024, a -3.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 12,767 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,940 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52.3 | 11,849 | 44.1 |
| 2011 | 42 | 10,019 | 41.9 |
| 2012 | 47.7 | 11,999 | 39.8 |
| 2013 | 60.2 | 13,823 | 43.5 |
| 2014 | 82.1 | 14,713 | 55.8 |
| 2015 | 73.4 | 11,467 | 64 |
| 2016 | 35.4 | 10,304 | 34.4 |
| 2017 | 68.5 | 15,211 | 45 |
| 2018 | 69.4 | 12,999 | 53.4 |
| 2019 | 66.4 | 11,190 | 59.3 |
| 2020 | 64.8 | 12,921 | 50.1 |
| 2021 | 57.7 | 12,170 | 47.4 |
| 2022 | 52.6 | 12,259 | 42.9 |
| 2023 | 50.3 | 13,714 | 36.6 |
| 2024 | 50.5 | 12,767 | 39.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.