South Africa produced 88.6 thousand tonnes of Watermelons in 2024, a -36.4% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 164,685 hg/ha, 44% below the Africa average of 294,931 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 139.2 | 152,351 | 9.1 |
| 2011 | 76.6 | 154,160 | 5 |
| 2012 | 69.3 | 153,938 | 4.5 |
| 2013 | 68.2 | 154,807 | 4.4 |
| 2014 | 59.9 | 155,896 | 3.8 |
| 2015 | 73.8 | 157,229 | 4.7 |
| 2016 | 80.1 | 158,083 | 5.1 |
| 2017 | 80.4 | 158,922 | 5.1 |
| 2018 | 75.2 | 159,968 | 4.7 |
| 2019 | 80 | 161,002 | 5 |
| 2020 | 60.9 | 161,980 | 3.8 |
| 2021 | 82.3 | 163,271 | 5 |
| 2022 | 63.1 | 163,199 | 3.9 |
| 2023 | 63.7 | 163,942 | 3.9 |
| 2024 | 88.6 | 164,685 | 5.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.