Nov 1, 2009 · South Africa produced approximately 1,800 metric tons (MT) of trout in 2008, with a farm gate value of 63 million rand (R), about U.S. $8.7 million, and a unit value of R 35/kg ($4.82/kg). The main areas of production were Mpumalanga (700 MT from 14 farms), Western Cape (550 MT from 14 farms), Kwa-Zulu Natal (200 MT from four farms), Eastern