South Africa produced 11.2 thousand tonnes of Tobacco in 2024, a -8.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 27,510 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 12,202 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.3 | 31,139 | 4 |
| 2011 | 15 | 27,778 | 5.4 |
| 2012 | 17 | 33,100 | 5.1 |
| 2013 | 15.2 | 29,231 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 12.9 | 27,396 | 4.7 |
| 2015 | 14.4 | 29,401 | 4.9 |
| 2016 | 14.7 | 30,000 | 4.9 |
| 2017 | 14.8 | 32,174 | 4.6 |
| 2018 | 15.6 | 31,200 | 5 |
| 2019 | 15 | 30,612 | 4.9 |
| 2020 | 15.1 | 30,816 | 4.9 |
| 2021 | 11.5 | 24,468 | 4.7 |
| 2022 | 10 | 23,256 | 4.3 |
| 2023 | 9.5 | 25,484 | 3.7 |
| 2024 | 11.2 | 27,510 | 4.1 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.