South Africa produced 16.8 thousand tonnes of Green Beans in 2024, a -29.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 60,906 hg/ha, 15% below the Africa average of 71,809 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.9 | 63,863 | 3.7 |
| 2011 | 23.9 | 62,042 | 3.9 |
| 2012 | 24.9 | 62,210 | 4 |
| 2013 | 23.7 | 60,810 | 3.9 |
| 2014 | 21.3 | 60,854 | 3.5 |
| 2015 | 24.9 | 60,963 | 4.1 |
| 2016 | 23.5 | 60,953 | 3.8 |
| 2017 | 24.3 | 60,932 | 4 |
| 2018 | 24 | 60,881 | 3.9 |
| 2019 | 22.8 | 60,802 | 3.7 |
| 2020 | 22.6 | 60,167 | 3.8 |
| 2021 | 21 | 41,915 | 5 |
| 2022 | 21.4 | 30,711 | 7 |
| 2023 | 17.4 | 60,906 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 16.8 | 60,906 | 2.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.