Table 1 Overview of the avocado, litchi and mango industries in South Africa as provided by the South African Subtropical Growers’ Association
| Â | Avocado | Litchi | Mango | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number of commercial farmers |  ± 360 |  ± 100 |  ± 120 |  ± 580 |
Number of emerging farmers | 62 | 32 | 78 | 172 |
Area planted (2020) | 14,7000Â ha | 1549Â ha | 5252Â ha | 21,501Â ha |
Annual expansion |  ± 900 ha |  ± 50 ha |  ± 100 ha | 1050 ha |
Annual production |  ± 125,000 t |  ± 6000 t |  ± 75,000 t |  ± 206,000 t |
Annual value (FOB Cape Town + Local) |  ± R2.06 billion |  ± R185 million |  ± R400 million |  ± 2.645 billion |
Employment (seasonal and permanent) |  ± 11,500 |  ± 2400 |  ± 5000 |  ± 18,900 |