South Africa produced 14.6 thousand tonnes of Cantaloupes and other melons in 2024, a -38.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 92,770 hg/ha, 46% below the Africa average of 172,726 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.7 | 101,574 | 2.3 |
| 2011 | 18.4 | 101,484 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | 19.2 | 102,228 | 1.9 |
| 2013 | 19.2 | 101,900 | 1.9 |
| 2014 | 18.2 | 100,536 | 1.8 |
| 2015 | 20.6 | 98,970 | 2.1 |
| 2016 | 19.5 | 97,447 | 2 |
| 2017 | 20.7 | 96,438 | 2.1 |
| 2018 | 21.2 | 95,591 | 2.2 |
| 2019 | 18 | 94,684 | 1.9 |
| 2020 | 14.6 | 93,990 | 1.5 |
| 2021 | 13.5 | 93,979 | 1.4 |
| 2022 | 13.6 | 93,795 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 13.7 | 93,282 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 14.6 | 92,770 | 1.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.