The nuts production in South Africa stood at 24.0 thousand metric tons in 2023. Over the last decade, production has shown consistent growth from 20.0 thousand metric tons in 2014 to 24.0 thousand metric tons in 2023. The year-on-year variations highlight periods of stability and moderate growth, with notable fluctuations such as a 5% increase in 2015 and a 5% decrease in 2020. The last two years witnessed steady production with no year-on-year variation in 2023 but a CAGR of 0.85% over the last five years.
Forecasts indicate continued gradual growth, with production expected to reach 25.25 thousand metric tons by 2028. This represents a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.8% and an overall growth rate of 4.04% from 2023 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on crop yields, shifts in global nut demand, and technological advancements in agricultural practices which could drive higher productivity and efficiency in nut production.
