South Africa produced 42.8 thousand tonnes of Oats in 2024, a 25.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 13,806 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 12,838 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 | 16,581 | 20.5 |
| 2011 | 66 | 16,893 | 39.1 |
| 2012 | 57 | 17,227 | 33.1 |
| 2013 | 28 | 17,663 | 15.9 |
| 2014 | 21 | 16,461 | 12.8 |
| 2015 | 36.8 | 16,074 | 22.9 |
| 2016 | 55.6 | 16,283 | 34.1 |
| 2017 | 23 | 16,505 | 13.9 |
| 2018 | 32.7 | 17,000 | 19.2 |
| 2019 | 16.5 | 7,857 | 21 |
| 2020 | 57 | 21,756 | 26.2 |
| 2021 | 59 | 16,276 | 36.2 |
| 2022 | 27.6 | 10,204 | 27 |
| 2023 | 41 | 14,909 | 27.5 |
| 2024 | 42.8 | 13,806 | 31 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.