Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross in South Africa
South Africa: Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross was 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross in South Africa, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 279,415 1000 SLC for chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 18.6% on the previous year and up 75.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in South Africa peaked at 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17,600 1000 SLC, in 1991.
That places South Africa 29th out of 44 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.
Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross in South Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17,600 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 22,172 1000 SLC | +26.0% |
| 1993 | 26,610 1000 SLC | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 26,252 1000 SLC | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 27,389 1000 SLC | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 31,413 1000 SLC | +14.7% |
| 1997 | 28,102 1000 SLC | -10.5% |
| 1998 | 27,634 1000 SLC | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 27,189 1000 SLC | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 30,220 1000 SLC | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 35,153 1000 SLC | +16.3% |
| 2002 | 45,291 1000 SLC | +28.8% |
| 2003 | 47,168 1000 SLC | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 45,334 1000 SLC | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 41,973 1000 SLC | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 49,243 1000 SLC | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 60,493 1000 SLC | +22.8% |
| 2008 | 68,321 1000 SLC | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 70,660 1000 SLC | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 79,386 1000 SLC | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 106,391 1000 SLC | +34.0% |
| 2012 | 132,090 1000 SLC | +24.2% |
| 2013 | 142,226 1000 SLC | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 159,510 1000 SLC | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 162,286 1000 SLC | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 192,371 1000 SLC | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 197,004 1000 SLC | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 203,982 1000 SLC | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 205,910 1000 SLC | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 244,611 1000 SLC | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 234,446 1000 SLC | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 243,963 1000 SLC | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 235,523 1000 SLC | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 279,415 1000 SLC | +18.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,040 1000 SLC | 17,600 1000 SLC | 31,413 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 49,386 1000 SLC | 30,220 1000 SLC | 70,660 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 158,116 1000 SLC | 79,386 1000 SLC | 205,910 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 247,592 1000 SLC | 234,446 1000 SLC | 279,415 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in South Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross in South Africa was 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 279,415 1000 SLC in 2024.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,600 1000 SLC in 1991.
- How does South Africa rank for chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, dry (capsicum spp., pimenta spp.), raw — gross rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.2%. 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 Chillies and peppers, dry (Capsicum spp., Pimenta spp.), raw — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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