South Africa produced 1.8 thousand tonnes of Tea in 2024, a 12.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 19,793 hg/ha, 69% below the Africa average of 63,255 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.6 | 21,184 | 0.8 |
| 2011 | 1.8 | 20,965 | 0.9 |
| 2012 | 0.9 | 20,785 | 0.4 |
| 2013 | 2.2 | 20,734 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 20,683 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1.9 | 20,631 | 0.9 |
| 2016 | 1.7 | 20,580 | 0.8 |
| 2017 | 1.9 | 20,634 | 0.9 |
| 2018 | 1.8 | 20,616 | 0.9 |
| 2019 | 1.8 | 20,611 | 0.9 |
| 2020 | 1.8 | 20,620 | 0.9 |
| 2021 | 1.8 | 20,616 | 0.9 |
| 2022 | 1.8 | 20,960 | 0.8 |
| 2023 | 1.8 | 21,004 | 0.9 |
| 2024 | 1.8 | 19,793 | 0.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.