South Africa produced 1,924.9 thousand tonnes of Wheat in 2024, a 34.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 38,094 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 23,019 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,430 | 25,623 | 558.1 |
| 2011 | 2,005 | 33,157 | 604.7 |
| 2012 | 1,915 | 37,476 | 511 |
| 2013 | 1,870 | 36,993 | 505.5 |
| 2014 | 1,750 | 36,721 | 476.6 |
| 2015 | 1,440 | 29,866 | 482.1 |
| 2016 | 1,910 | 37,571 | 508.4 |
| 2017 | 1,535 | 31,225 | 491.6 |
| 2018 | 1,868 | 37,111 | 503.4 |
| 2019 | 1,535 | 28,426 | 540 |
| 2020 | 2,120 | 41,585 | 509.8 |
| 2021 | 2,285 | 43,649 | 523.5 |
| 2022 | 2,110 | 37,227 | 566.8 |
| 2023 | 2,050 | 38,108 | 538 |
| 2024 | 1,924.9 | 38,094 | 505.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.