South Africa produced 4.4 thousand tonnes of Chicory roots in 2024, a -81.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 57,265 hg/ha, 56% below the Africa average of 128,898 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.7 | 52,667 | 4.5 |
| 2011 | 28.3 | 56,600 | 5 |
| 2012 | 26.6 | 51,240 | 5.2 |
| 2013 | 12.5 | 41,787 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 | 56,682 | 0.9 |
| 2015 | 7 | 55,568 | 1.3 |
| 2016 | 8.5 | 55,066 | 1.5 |
| 2017 | 6.6 | 54,495 | 1.2 |
| 2018 | 13.1 | 54,281 | 2.4 |
| 2019 | 13.2 | 54,741 | 2.4 |
| 2020 | 10.7 | 55,109 | 1.9 |
| 2021 | 12 | 56,215 | 2.1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 56,250 | 2.1 |
| 2023 | 5.7 | 56,758 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4.4 | 57,265 | 0.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.