Key Market Indicators
Vegetable production in South Africa is projected to grow by 0.2% year-on-year to 2.79 million metric tons in 2026. In 2021, South Africa ranked 43rd in vegetable production with 2.76 million metric tons, overtaken by Taiwan. India, the United States and Iran were the top three producers, respectively. Consumption of vegetables in South Africa is expected to reach 2.34 million metric tons by 2026, increasing 0.1% year-on-year. In 2021, South Africa ranked 41st in vegetable consumption with 2.33 million metric tons, overtaken by Mali. India, the United States and Iran were the top three consumers, respectively. Since 2017, South African vegetable production and demand have grown 0.7% and 0.6% year-on-year, respectively.
