South Africa produced 19.2 thousand tonnes of Lupins in 2024, a 79.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 12,000 hg/ha, 6% below the Africa average of 12,809 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.7 | 9,118 | 11.8 |
| 2011 | 10.8 | 9,228 | 11.7 |
| 2012 | 11 | 9,338 | 11.7 |
| 2013 | 11.2 | 9,447 | 11.8 |
| 2014 | 11.1 | 9,711 | 11.5 |
| 2015 | 7.9 | 9,871 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10.1 | 9,652 | 10.4 |
| 2017 | 9.7 | 9,733 | 9.9 |
| 2018 | 13.3 | 10,575 | 12.6 |
| 2019 | 17.4 | 11,081 | 15.7 |
| 2020 | 24.4 | 13,500 | 18.1 |
| 2021 | 28.6 | 13,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | 15.8 | 7,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | 16 | 10,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | 19.2 | 12,000 | 16 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.