Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in South Africa
South Africa: Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) was 14,970 SLC in 2024. ▼ Falling
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in South Africa, 2010–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South Africa is 14,970 SLC, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South Africa peaked at 17,254 SLC in 2014 and was at its lowest, 10,132 SLC, in 2017.
That places South Africa 39th out of 91 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Chillies and peppers, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,788 SLC | — |
| 2011 | 16,624 SLC | +30.0% |
| 2012 | 13,914 SLC | -16.3% |
| 2013 | 15,440 SLC | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 17,254 SLC | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 16,889 SLC | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 10,700 SLC | -36.6% |
| 2017 | 10,132 SLC | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 10,522 SLC | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 11,706 SLC | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 11,692 SLC | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 15,095 SLC | +29.1% |
| 2024 | 14,970 SLC | -0.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 14,970 SLC is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 14,970 SLC, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 14,970 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 152,000 SLC, 10% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,597 SLC | 10,132 SLC | 17,254 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,919 SLC | 11,692 SLC | 15,095 SLC | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.01 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -61.95 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -2.16 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -192.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0051 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -33.37 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 16.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South Africa?
- Chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) in South Africa was 14,970 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 17,254 SLC in 2014.
- What is the lowest chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,132 SLC in 2017.
- How does South Africa rank for chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.)?
- South Africa ranks 39th out of 91 countries with data for 2024.
- Is chillies and peppers, green (capsicum spp. and pimenta spp.) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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, green (Capsicum spp. and Pimenta spp.) — Producer Price (SLC/tonne). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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