The figure also indicates that between 2010/11 and 2011/12 the production of groundnuts in the local market was slightly above consumption of groundnuts. In 2014/2015 South Africa’s groundnut production amounted to 70 000 tons, which is 17% lower than the previous season.
What happened to groundnut production in South Africa?
Notably, groundnut production in all the major producing regions has undergone a drastic decline during 2012/13 season, leading to a slight decline in South Africa’s total groundnuts production. Gauteng Province has not recorded any groundnuts production volume from 2010/11 until 2019/20 marketing seasons.
Does local nut production continue to increase in South Africa?
Kalaba, M. (2019). Local nut production continues to increase– South Africa. South Africa: BFAP. King, J. C., Blumberg, J., Ingwersen, L., Jenab, M., & Tucker, K. L. (2007). Tree Nuts and Peanuts as Components of a Healthy Diet.
What nuts are grown in South Africa?
South Africa’s diverse climatic conditions are suited to the production of most nuts, including groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. Macadamia and pecan nuts are the predominant tree nut crops grown in the country.