Key Market Indicators
South African sugarcane production is forecast to reach 20.1 million metric tons by 2026, up from 19.4 million metric tons in 2021. Since 1966, the country has seen an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. In 2021, South Africa was ranked 13th in the world, with the Philippines taking the lead at 19.4 million metric tons. India, Thailand, and China followed in that order.
