The Agriculture in South Africa Market Report is Segmented by Commodity Type (Cereals and Grains, Pulses and Oilseeds, and More). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

GDP from Agriculture in South Africa increased to 131900.26 ZAR Million in the first quarter of 2025 from 113900.26 ZAR Million in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Gdp From Agriculture - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, approximately 243,000 South Africans residing in the Western Cape were working in the agriculture industry, marking a year-on-year change increase of 11,000 people being employed. The KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces revealed high numbers of people being employed within the industry as well, at 153,000 and 129,000, respectively.

This edition of the Abstract of Agricultural Statistics contains South African agricultural statistics of major importance that were available up to December 2017. The "Abstract" contains meaningful information on, inter alia, field crops, horticulture, livestock, important indicators and the contribution of agriculture.

Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) (modeled ILO estimate) in South Africa was reported at 18.79 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Africa - Employment in agriculture (% of total employment) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The Agriculture Industry in South Africa size was valued at USD 16.12 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 26.92 Million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.60 % during the forecast periods. This growth is fueled by factors such as Enhanced productivity and yield through hybrid seeds, Government incentives and support programs, Heightened concerns for food security, Technological advancements like precision farming and data analytics Hybrid seeds, developed by crossbreeding different varieties, offer superior traits, including increased yield, resistance to pests and diseases, and adaptability to varying climatic conditions. Prominent players in this market segment include Monsanto, Syngenta, and Bayer Crop Science. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Consumption of Cashew Nuts as a Healthy Snack, Increasing Government initiatives; Growing Cashew Nut Imports in The United States. Potential restraints include: Hazardous Climatic Condition Hinders Cashew Production, Stringent Regulations Related To Food Quality Standards. Notable trends are: High Demand for Food Crops with the rising population.

In 2023, the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry in South Africa contributed an added value of nearly ***** billion South African Rand (roughly **** billion U.S. dollars) to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This presents an decrease from the previous year, when it reached approximately ***** billion Rand (around **** billion U.S. dollars).

The South Africa Agricultural Equipment Market report segments the industry into Type (Tractors, Plowing and Cultivating Machinery, Planting Machinery, Harvesting Machinery, Haying and Forage Machinery, Irrigation Machinery). Get five years of historical data alongside five-year market forecasts.

Agricultural land (% of land area) in South Africa was reported at 79.42 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Africa - Agricultural land (% of land area) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The report covers South Africa Agriculture Machinery Market Challenges, South Africa Agriculture Equipment Industry Opportunities.

In 2021, the total income in the agriculture and related services industry in South Africa amounted to over 417 billion South African rand (around 21.8 billion U.S. dollars). This was an increase compared to the previous year when nearly 373 billion South African rands (approximately 19.5 billion U.S. dollars) were generated in the agriculture industry. During the period reviewed, the income earned in the agriculture industry made some incremental changes overall.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$) in South Africa was reported at 11693737076 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Africa - Agriculture, value added - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

South Africa: Agriculture value added, billion USD: The latest value from 2023 is 9.96 billion U.S. dollars, a decline from 11.03 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 23.49 billion U.S. dollars, based on data from 166 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1960 to 2023 is 4.82 billion U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 0.79 billion U.S. dollars, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 11.03 billion U.S. dollars was recorded in 2022.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (annual % growth) in South Africa was reported at --7.9786 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Africa - Agriculture, value added (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

As of 2022, 16.3 percent of the households in South Africa were involved in agricultural activities. Provinces with larger portions of rural areas, such as Limpopo (35.2 percent) and Mpumalanga (33.4 percent), were more likely to share large numbers of households involved in agricultural production. In contrast, relatively urbanized provinces, such as Gauteng (5.9 percent), which includes Johannesburg, and Western Cape (3.3 percent), which includes Cape Town, were less likely to be involved in such activities. Moreover, the share of households involved in agricultural activities dropped in all provinces except the Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape compared to 2021.

South Africa: Percent agricultural land: The latest value from 2022 is 79.42 percent, unchanged from 79.42 percent in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 38.55 percent, based on data from 189 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1961 to 2022 is 79.35 percent. The minimum value, 77.52 percent, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 83.53 percent was recorded in 1961.

Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary programmes, both sexes (%) in South Africa was reported at 2.0129 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Africa - Percentage of graduates from tertiary education graduating from Agriculture programmes, both sexes - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

South Africa: Value added in the agricultural sector as percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 2.92 percent, an increase from 2.62 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 9.68 percent, based on data from 151 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1960 to 2024 is 4.3 percent. The minimum value, 1.93 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 9.32 percent was recorded in 1961.

The average for 2022 based on 53 countries was 47.15 percent. The highest value was in the Ivory Coast: 84.16 percent and the lowest value was in the Seychelles: 3.37 percent. The indicator is available from 1961 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Employment: Economic Activity: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: Total for South Africa (LFEAAGTTZAA647S) from 2000 to 2024 about South Africa, agriculture, and employment.