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South Africa's staple crops include maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower, while citrus, avocado, grape lead exports. Regional growing conditions differ sharply, so check your region below before applying national averages.
| Agriculture share of GDP | ~2.5% |
|---|---|
| Arable land | 12,500,000 ha |
| Irrigated share | ~10% |
| Main rainy season | October to March |
| Main food crops | maize, wheat, soybean, sunflower, potato |
| Main export crops | citrus, avocado, grape, wine, sugar cane |
| Region | Annual rainfall | Major crops |
|---|---|---|
| Highveld / Maize Triangle (Free State, Mpumalanga, North West, Gauteng) | 600 mm | maize, soybean, sunflower, sorghum |
| KwaZulu-Natal (Coastal & Midlands) | 900 mm | sugar cane, maize, avocado, citrus |
| Western Cape (Mediterranean Climate) | 500 mm | wheat, grape, citrus, avocado |
| Limpopo | 500 mm | citrus, avocado, maize, sunflower |
| Eastern Cape | 600 mm | maize, sorghum, citrus, potato |
| Northern Cape (Irrigated River Valleys) | 200 mm | grape, citrus, wheat, maize |
Country context from the AfroTools agriculture dataset — planning reference, not agronomic advice. Confirm with local extension services.