South Africa produced 18 thousand tonnes of Dried Peppers in 2024, a 42.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 21,697 hg/ha, 43% below the Africa average of 38,255 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.6 | 14,721 | 8.5 |
| 2011 | 15 | 18,750 | 8 |
| 2012 | 16.5 | 19,412 | 8.5 |
| 2013 | 17 | 19,355 | 8.8 |
| 2014 | 17.4 | 19,366 | 9 |
| 2015 | 16.8 | 19,945 | 8.4 |
| 2016 | 17.1 | 19,548 | 8.7 |
| 2017 | 17.4 | 19,200 | 9.1 |
| 2018 | 17.7 | 20,226 | 8.7 |
| 2019 | 17.9 | 21,224 | 8.4 |
| 2020 | 18.2 | 20,770 | 8.8 |
| 2021 | 17.9 | 21,271 | 8.4 |
| 2022 | 18 | 21,535 | 8.4 |
| 2023 | 18 | 21,661 | 8.3 |
| 2024 | 18 | 21,697 | 8.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.