South Africa produced 12.7 thousand tonnes of Cereals n.e.c. in 2024, a -31.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,039 hg/ha, 43% below the Africa average of 8,819 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.6 | 5,573 | 33.3 |
| 2011 | 17.9 | 5,114 | 35 |
| 2012 | 18.5 | 5,139 | 36 |
| 2013 | 19 | 5,205 | 36.5 |
| 2014 | 17.7 | 5,252 | 33.7 |
| 2015 | 12.3 | 5,055 | 24.3 |
| 2016 | 12.5 | 5,102 | 24.5 |
| 2017 | 12 | 5,090 | 23.6 |
| 2018 | 13 | 5,060 | 25.7 |
| 2019 | 13 | 5,046 | 25.8 |
| 2020 | 12.3 | 5,024 | 24.5 |
| 2021 | 12.8 | 5,044 | 25.3 |
| 2022 | 12.7 | 5,038 | 25.2 |
| 2023 | 12.6 | 5,036 | 25 |
| 2024 | 12.7 | 5,039 | 25.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.