Staple Foods in South Africa - Research and Markets

2023 is proving to be a tough financial year for South Africans due to double-digit food inflation, rising interest rates and rolling blackouts. Many categories have experienced single-digit unit price growth, which is placing pressure on volume sales. Leavened bread has experienced strong double-digit unit price growth, driven by the rising global price of wheat. As such, local consumers have been moving away from bread to other staples such as rice and maize.

The Staple Foods in South Africa report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2018-2022, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are shaping the market directly informs our forecasts to 2027, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Baked Goods, Breakfast Cereals, Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat, Rice, Pasta and Noodles.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

Get a detailed picture of the Staple Foods market;
Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

STAPLE FOODS IN SOUTH AFRICA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Staple foods in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?

MARKET DATA

Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

DISCLAIMER

SOURCES

Summary 1 Research Sources

BAKED GOODS IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Another notable rise in average unit price drives down retail demand for packaged leavened bread
Health and wellness trend drives up demand for flat bread and fortified options
Gradual shifts in consumers’ purchasing behaviour influences distribution

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Packaged leavened bread will struggle to recover through retail due to elevated prices and competition from foodservice
Further retail volume demand for packaged cakes and dessert mixes, driven by further private label innovation and more frequent socialising
Health trends set to help expand baked goods in South Africa

CATEGORY DATA

Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2023
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2020-2023
Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

BREAKFAST CEREALS IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Rising unit prices place pressure on affordability of breakfast cereals
Greater mobility outside of the home pushes innovation by category players
Discount strategies and bulk packaging to attempt to drive up volumes

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Stagnation likely for breakfast cereals due to elevated prices and alternative options
Health and wellness to support interest in fortified breakfast cereals
Government calls for greater transparency over ingredients used in packaged foods

CATEGORY DATA

Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2023
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2020-2023
Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Positive performance overall, but foodservice remains the more dynamic channel
Price pressures help strengthen private label’s leading position in the category
Shelf stable seafood remains an important protein source

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Dominance of private label will support positive outlook for chilled processed meat
Further dynamic growth predicted for meat and seafood substitutes as target audience expands
Regulations on meat and seafood substitutes likely to be clarified over forecast period

CATEGORY DATA

Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2023
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2020-2023
Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2023-2028

PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Shelf stable beans enjoys robust growth through both retail and foodservice as an affordable source of protein
Various factors impacting weak performance by frozen processed potatoes
Affordable options from private label continue to attract price-sensitive consumers

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Consumers expected to continue focusing on affordability to stretch household budgets
Home cooking and leftovers culture expected to continue
Digitalisation to continue driving better integration between fresh and pantry staples

CATEGORY DATA

Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2018-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS

2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Rice remains popular staple food in South African households due to affordability
Private label continues to gain ground from brands due to rising cost of living
Supermarkets remains dominant, but smaller distribution channels gain ground

PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Subdued retail performance for dried pasta as prices remain elevated
Price pressures and convenience are respective growth drivers of rice and instant noodles
Home cooking and leftovers culture expected to remain relevant

CATEGORY DATA

Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2020-2023
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2023
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2020-2023
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2023
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2020-2023
Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

License	Format	Properties	Price
SINGLE USER LICENSE PDF	The product is a PDF.	This is a single user license, allowing one user access to the product.	€1750EUR$1,941USD£1,503GBP
SITE LICENSE PDF	The product is a PDF.	This is a site license, allowing all users within a given geographical location of your organization access to the product.	€3500EUR$3,881USD£3,006GBP
ENTERPRISE LICENSE PDF	The product is a PDF.	This is an enterprise license, allowing all employees within your organization access to the product.	€5250EUR$5,822USD£4,509GBP

Why buy this report?

Table of Contents

Related Topics

Related Reports

Western Europe Food Market Opportunities, Trends, Growth Analysis and Forecast to 2027

FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Approval Process for Medical Devices Training Course (March 31, 2025 April 1, 2025)

HW Staple Foods in South Africa

Staple Foods in Middle East and Africa

Halal Food Market Report by Product, Distribution Channel, and Region 2024-2032