South Africa produced 718.6 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 38.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 251,931 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 518.3 | 228,513 | 22.7 |
| 2011 | 587 | 233,897 | 25.1 |
| 2012 | 633.3 | 237,033 | 26.7 |
| 2013 | 585 | 239,753 | 24.4 |
| 2014 | 642.1 | 239,754 | 26.8 |
| 2015 | 700.2 | 241,115 | 29 |
| 2016 | 685.6 | 240,292 | 28.5 |
| 2017 | 716.2 | 240,958 | 29.7 |
| 2018 | 726.8 | 242,597 | 30 |
| 2019 | 748.4 | 244,028 | 30.7 |
| 2020 | 726.2 | 246,108 | 29.5 |
| 2021 | 733.4 | 249,042 | 29.4 |
| 2022 | 693.3 | 249,350 | 27.8 |
| 2023 | 665.4 | 250,633 | 26.6 |
| 2024 | 718.6 | 251,931 | 28.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.