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  • Why is peanut production important in South Africa?
  • Peanut production in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) is important for both commercial and communal farmers for the provision of plant protein and oil.
  • Why does South Africa Import groundnuts (peanuts)?
  • South Africa has to import groundnuts (peanuts) to make up for local production shortfalls. Imports fluctuate depending on local production volumes, reaching a peak of 55 000 tons in 2016 and over 30 000 tons in 2017. Roughly 80% of the groundnuts (peanuts) in South Africa is used for consumption, whereas the rest is crushed.
  • How much peanut is produced in South Africa?
  • Peanut production in RSA varies between 80 000 and 250 000 tons per annum with most production coming from the commercial sector and mainly farmers in the Northern Cape, North West and Free State Provinces. South Africa's highest peanut producing area is along the Vaal River
  • Where can I find information about groundnut production?
  • The latest Groundnut Forum presentation at www.sagis.org.za includes information like production and producer deliveries; and provides a breakdown of groundnut products and their consumption (direct edible markets, peanut butter, crushed oil & cake, pods). Groundnut production has been on the decline since the mid-1980s.
  • Where are groundnuts grown in South Africa?
  • Groundnuts (or Peanuts) are grown in the summer rainfall areas of South Africa, primarily in the Northern Cape, Free State, Limpopo and North West. Most of the plantings in the Free State and North West are on dryland, while those in the Northern Cape and Limpopo are under irrigation.
  • Which countries export groundnuts?
  • india and the United States are the biggest exporters, with China, Argentina and the Netherlands also exporting large volumes. Groundnuts (peanuts) came into South Africa with Portuguese seafarers, along with maize and cassava.