South Africa produced 70.6 thousand tonnes of Sweet Potatoes in 2024, a 7.3% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 25,862 hg/ha, 76% below the Africa average of 107,526 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.8 | 30,877 | 21.3 |
| 2011 | 55.8 | 30,655 | 18.2 |
| 2012 | 55.4 | 30,067 | 18.4 |
| 2013 | 65.1 | 29,696 | 21.9 |
| 2014 | 62.6 | 29,323 | 21.3 |
| 2015 | 65.5 | 29,200 | 22.4 |
| 2016 | 61.7 | 28,665 | 21.5 |
| 2017 | 74.4 | 28,271 | 26.3 |
| 2018 | 86.2 | 27,853 | 30.9 |
| 2019 | 90.2 | 27,506 | 32.8 |
| 2020 | 84.1 | 27,120 | 31 |
| 2021 | 81.6 | 26,992 | 30.2 |
| 2022 | 91.7 | 26,541 | 34.5 |
| 2023 | 75.7 | 26,207 | 28.9 |
| 2024 | 70.6 | 25,862 | 27.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.