Castor oil seeds — Gross Production Value in South Africa
South Africa: Castor oil seeds — Gross Production Value was 36,801 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Castor oil seeds — Gross Production Value in South Africa, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 36,801 1000 SLC for castor oil seeds — gross production value in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 17.1% on the previous year and up 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, castor oil seeds — gross production value in South Africa peaked at 36,801 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,162 1000 SLC, in 1991.
That places South Africa 13th out of 23 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Castor oil seeds — Gross Production Value in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3,162 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 3,317 1000 SLC | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 3,603 1000 SLC | +8.6% |
| 1994 | 3,898 1000 SLC | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 4,424 1000 SLC | +13.5% |
| 1996 | 4,968 1000 SLC | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 5,432 1000 SLC | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 5,641 1000 SLC | +3.8% |
| 1999 | 5,765 1000 SLC | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 6,213 1000 SLC | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 7,213 1000 SLC | +16.1% |
| 2002 | 9,251 1000 SLC | +28.3% |
| 2003 | 9,598 1000 SLC | +3.8% |
| 2004 | 9,187 1000 SLC | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 8,423 1000 SLC | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 9,898 1000 SLC | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 12,253 1000 SLC | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 14,054 1000 SLC | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 14,818 1000 SLC | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 14,921 1000 SLC | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 17,184 1000 SLC | +15.2% |
| 2012 | 20,154 1000 SLC | +17.3% |
| 2013 | 21,732 1000 SLC | +7.8% |
| 2014 | 24,572 1000 SLC | +13.1% |
| 2015 | 25,419 1000 SLC | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 29,934 1000 SLC | +17.8% |
| 2017 | 30,197 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 31,033 1000 SLC | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 31,154 1000 SLC | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 32,260 1000 SLC | +3.6% |
| 2021 | 31,219 1000 SLC | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 30,791 1000 SLC | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 31,415 1000 SLC | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 36,801 1000 SLC | +17.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,468 1000 SLC | 3,162 1000 SLC | 5,765 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 10,091 1000 SLC | 6,213 1000 SLC | 14,818 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,630 1000 SLC | 14,921 1000 SLC | 31,154 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 32,497 1000 SLC | 30,791 1000 SLC | 36,801 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 10 Brazil 135,645 1000 SLC compare
- 11 Thailand 125,421 1000 SLC compare
- 12 China, mainland 83,091 1000 SLC compare
- 14 Togo 15,446 1000 SLC compare
- 15 Bangladesh 7,961 1000 SLC compare
- 16 Russian Federation 2,206 1000 SLC compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3618 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is castor oil seeds — gross production value in South Africa?
- Castor oil seeds — gross production value in South Africa was 36,801 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest castor oil seeds — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 36,801 1000 SLC in 2024.
- What is the lowest castor oil seeds — gross production value recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,162 1000 SLC in 1991.
- How does South Africa rank for castor oil seeds — gross production value?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is castor oil seeds — gross production value rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Castor oil seeds — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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