South Africa produced 632 thousand tonnes of Sunflower in 2024, a 29.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,947 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 10,389 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 490 | 12,321 | 397.7 |
| 2011 | 860 | 13,381 | 642.7 |
| 2012 | 522 | 11,514 | 453.4 |
| 2013 | 557 | 11,052 | 504 |
| 2014 | 832 | 13,891 | 599 |
| 2015 | 663 | 11,510 | 576 |
| 2016 | 755 | 10,508 | 718.5 |
| 2017 | 874 | 13,748 | 635.8 |
| 2018 | 862 | 14,331 | 601.5 |
| 2019 | 678 | 13,156 | 515.4 |
| 2020 | 788.5 | 15,761 | 500.3 |
| 2021 | 678 | 14,190 | 477.8 |
| 2022 | 845.5 | 12,607 | 670.7 |
| 2023 | 720 | 12,957 | 555.7 |
| 2024 | 632 | 11,947 | 529 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.