South Africa produced 1,848 thousand tonnes of Soya Beans in 2024, a 226.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 16,063 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 11,922 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 566 | 18,173 | 311.4 |
| 2011 | 710 | 16,986 | 418 |
| 2012 | 650 | 13,771 | 472 |
| 2013 | 784.5 | 15,189 | 516.5 |
| 2014 | 948 | 18,851 | 502.9 |
| 2015 | 1,070 | 15,568 | 687.3 |
| 2016 | 742 | 14,757 | 502.8 |
| 2017 | 1,316 | 22,929 | 574 |
| 2018 | 1,540 | 19,563 | 787.2 |
| 2019 | 1,170.3 | 16,021 | 730.5 |
| 2020 | 1,245.5 | 17,667 | 705 |
| 2021 | 1,897 | 22,936 | 827.1 |
| 2022 | 2,230 | 24,100 | 925.3 |
| 2023 | 2,770 | 24,123 | 1,148.3 |
| 2024 | 1,848 | 16,063 | 1,150.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.