South Africa produced 82.4 thousand tonnes of Plums and sloes in 2024, a 35.1% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 76,788 hg/ha, 3% below the Africa average of 79,299 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61 | 91,876 | 6.6 |
| 2011 | 63.6 | 91,155 | 7 |
| 2012 | 59.6 | 91,284 | 6.5 |
| 2013 | 74.9 | 91,414 | 8.2 |
| 2014 | 76.9 | 91,087 | 8.4 |
| 2015 | 80.6 | 88,401 | 9.1 |
| 2016 | 87.7 | 86,785 | 10.1 |
| 2017 | 77.4 | 81,626 | 9.5 |
| 2018 | 74.3 | 78,041 | 9.5 |
| 2019 | 62.6 | 76,834 | 8.1 |
| 2020 | 65.4 | 76,948 | 8.5 |
| 2021 | 102 | 80,180 | 12.7 |
| 2022 | 111.2 | 77,884 | 14.3 |
| 2023 | 94.3 | 77,336 | 12.2 |
| 2024 | 82.4 | 76,788 | 10.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.