South Africa produced 6.6 thousand tonnes of Castor oil seeds in 2024, a 17.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,318 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 6,053 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.6 | 7,118 | 7.9 |
| 2011 | 5.8 | 7,218 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 | 7,317 | 8.2 |
| 2013 | 6.2 | 7,294 | 8.5 |
| 2014 | 6.4 | 7,282 | 8.8 |
| 2015 | 6.3 | 7,312 | 8.6 |
| 2016 | 6.3 | 7,342 | 8.6 |
| 2017 | 6.4 | 7,369 | 8.6 |
| 2018 | 6.4 | 7,384 | 8.7 |
| 2019 | 6.5 | 7,404 | 8.7 |
| 2020 | 6.5 | 7,421 | 8.8 |
| 2021 | 6.7 | 7,454 | 9 |
| 2022 | 6.6 | 7,333 | 8.9 |
| 2023 | 6.6 | 7,331 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6.6 | 7,318 | 9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.