South Africa produced 1.7 thousand tonnes of Cherries in 2024, a 466.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 15,794 hg/ha, 49% below the Africa average of 30,920 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.3 | 23,360 | 0.1 |
| 2011 | 0.3 | 22,936 | 0.1 |
| 2012 | 0.3 | 23,408 | 0.1 |
| 2013 | 0.4 | 22,903 | 0.2 |
| 2014 | 0.3 | 19,802 | 0.2 |
| 2015 | 0.5 | 18,751 | 0.3 |
| 2016 | 0.4 | 17,169 | 0.2 |
| 2017 | 0.2 | 17,632 | 0.1 |
| 2018 | 0.4 | 16,175 | 0.3 |
| 2019 | 0.5 | 15,396 | 0.3 |
| 2020 | 0.8 | 15,943 | 0.5 |
| 2021 | 1.1 | 16,536 | 0.7 |
| 2022 | 1.7 | 16,611 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1.8 | 16,212 | 1.1 |
| 2024 | 1.7 | 15,794 | 1.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.