South Africa produced 2 thousand tonnes of Rye in 2024, a 5.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,986 hg/ha, 12% below the Africa average of 12,437 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.9 | 8,897 | 2.1 |
| 2011 | 2.2 | 9,409 | 2.3 |
| 2012 | 2.3 | 9,920 | 2.3 |
| 2013 | 2.3 | 10,431 | 2.2 |
| 2014 | 2.1 | 10,972 | 1.9 |
| 2015 | 1.8 | 11,748 | 1.6 |
| 2016 | 2.1 | 10,975 | 1.9 |
| 2017 | 1.9 | 10,759 | 1.8 |
| 2018 | 1.9 | 11,133 | 1.7 |
| 2019 | 2 | 10,955 | 1.8 |
| 2020 | 1.9 | 10,948 | 1.8 |
| 2021 | 2 | 11,011 | 1.8 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10,971 | 1.8 |
| 2023 | 2 | 10,977 | 1.8 |
| 2024 | 2 | 10,986 | 1.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.