South Africa produced 34.5 thousand tonnes of Lettuce and chicory in 2024, a -11.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 153,321 hg/ha, 16% below the Africa average of 182,546 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39 | 158,171 | 2.5 |
| 2011 | 37.5 | 158,268 | 2.4 |
| 2012 | 37.2 | 157,041 | 2.4 |
| 2013 | 37.2 | 157,246 | 2.4 |
| 2014 | 37.6 | 157,363 | 2.4 |
| 2015 | 38.5 | 154,571 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 38.5 | 153,178 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 36.2 | 153,641 | 2.4 |
| 2018 | 33.1 | 154,341 | 2.1 |
| 2019 | 33.9 | 155,145 | 2.2 |
| 2020 | 33.6 | 155,992 | 2.2 |
| 2021 | 34 | 155,037 | 2.2 |
| 2022 | 33.5 | 153,472 | 2.2 |
| 2023 | 31.6 | 153,373 | 2.1 |
| 2024 | 34.5 | 153,321 | 2.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.