South Africa produced 2.3 thousand tonnes of Other fibre crops, raw, n.e.c. in 2024, a -14.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,348 hg/ha, 62% below the Africa average of 19,378 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.7 | 9,305 | 2.9 |
| 2011 | 2.6 | 9,021 | 2.8 |
| 2012 | 2.5 | 8,448 | 2.9 |
| 2013 | 2.5 | 8,333 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2.5 | 8,296 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2.4 | 8,090 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2.4 | 7,879 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2.4 | 8,093 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2.4 | 8,014 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2.4 | 7,822 | 3.1 |
| 2020 | 2.4 | 7,650 | 3.1 |
| 2021 | 2.3 | 7,568 | 3.1 |
| 2022 | 2.3 | 7,445 | 3.1 |
| 2023 | 2.3 | 7,334 | 3.1 |
| 2024 | 2.3 | 7,348 | 3.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.