South Africa produced 288.2 thousand tonnes of Rape or colza seed in 2024, a 681.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 17,388 hg/ha, 9% below the Africa average of 19,034 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.9 | 10,597 | 34.8 |
| 2011 | 58.8 | 13,514 | 43.5 |
| 2012 | 79 | 17,914 | 44.1 |
| 2013 | 112 | 15,520 | 72.2 |
| 2014 | 121 | 12,737 | 95 |
| 2015 | 93 | 11,915 | 78 |
| 2016 | 105 | 15,424 | 68.1 |
| 2017 | 93.5 | 11,127 | 84 |
| 2018 | 104 | 13,500 | 77 |
| 2019 | 95 | 12,838 | 74 |
| 2020 | 165.2 | 22,288 | 74.1 |
| 2021 | 198.1 | 19,810 | 100 |
| 2022 | 210 | 17,003 | 123.5 |
| 2023 | 236.3 | 18,011 | 131.2 |
| 2024 | 288.2 | 17,388 | 165.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.