The sunflower yield in South Africa is projected to rise consistently from 2024 to 2028, starting at 1.37 metric tons per hectare in 2024 and reaching 1.41 metric tons per hectare by 2028. In 2023, the yield was 1.36 metric tons per hectare. Compared to the previous year, the yield grew by 0.74% in 2024. For the years 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, the forecasted annual growth rates are approximately 0.73%, 0.72%, 0.72%, and 0.71%, respectively. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the forecasted five-year period stands at around 0.72%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of climate change on sunflower yield.
- Advances in agricultural technology and their adoption rates.
- Government policies and incentives for sunflower farming.
- Market demand for sunflower oil and seeds, both locally and globally.
