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Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging in South Africa

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  • 10 Pages
  • September 2025
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 4606390
In 2024, total processed meat and seafood packaging retail volumes in South Africa experienced 5% growth, reaching 668 million units. This expansion was primarily driven by the robust demand for shelf stable seafood, which already dominated packaging unit volumes and maintained robust growth. The affordability and versatility of shelf stable seafood significantly contributed to rising packaging volumes, especially as the cost of fresh seafood increased.

This Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging in South Africa report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.

Product coverage: Meat and Seafood Substitutes inc Tofu, Processed Meat, Processed Seafood.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Processed Meat and Seafood Packaging 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.

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KEY DATA FINDINGS

2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising packaging volumes in processed meat and seafood in South Africa, with metal food cans maintaining its lead
  • Stable demand for proven metal food can and plastic pouch solutions
  • Demand for smaller pack sizes rises as they are affordable, offer portion control, and help reduce food waste
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Stable growth expected in processed meat and seafood packaging volumes in South Africa
  • 250g flexible plastic expected to gain popularity amid demand for convenience and portion control
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