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Staple Foods in South Africa

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  • 66 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567222
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.

Table of Contents

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