South Africa produced 509.6 thousand tonnes of Tomatoes in 2024, a -8.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 653,019 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 203,053 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 554.1 | 696,264 | 8 |
| 2011 | 511.5 | 746,438 | 6.9 |
| 2012 | 564.7 | 728,209 | 7.8 |
| 2013 | 545.8 | 734,538 | 7.4 |
| 2014 | 513.4 | 733,749 | 7 |
| 2015 | 558 | 706,856 | 7.9 |
| 2016 | 630 | 684,673 | 9.2 |
| 2017 | 672.2 | 668,703 | 10.1 |
| 2018 | 537.3 | 655,273 | 8.2 |
| 2019 | 584.5 | 644,717 | 9.1 |
| 2020 | 599.3 | 641,209 | 9.3 |
| 2021 | 530.8 | 665,439 | 8 |
| 2022 | 471.7 | 656,225 | 7.2 |
| 2023 | 532.3 | 654,622 | 8.1 |
| 2024 | 509.6 | 653,019 | 7.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.