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Snacks in South Africa

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  • 78 Pages
  • September 2022
  • Region: South Africa
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567572
In 2022, snacks is set to record moderate growth in retail current value terms, driven by higher unit prices. Rising inflation, civil unrest locally and the war in Ukraine have been severely impacting the unit prices of products across snacks. Added to that, fuel prices have been increasing by ZAR1-2 per litre almost every month, which is increasing transport costs for consumers.

The Snacks 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 2017-2021, 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 in < - Year - > directly informs our forecasts to 2026, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Confectionery, Ice Cream, Savoury Snacks, Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks.

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

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Snacks 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

SNACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Snacks in 2022: The big picture
  • Key trends in 2022
  • Competitive landscape
  • Channel developments
  • What next for snacks?
  • CHART 1 Snacks Value Sales Growth Scenarios: 2020-2027
  • CHART 2 Snacks Impact of Drivers on Value Sales: 2020-2027
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Chocolate confectionery buckles under the pressure of rising unit prices
  • Strong competition drives innovation from brands and private label
  • Discounts and promotions, but at what cost?
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Value-added products expected to perform better over the forecast period
  • Players must stay agile and forward-thinking to stay ahead of trends
  • Legislation under review due to burden of lifestyle diseases on healthcare system
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
GUM IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Gum sees moderate value growth, driven mostly by higher unit prices
  • Clippa Sales competes head-on with category leader Mondelez
  • Cheap imports remain a threat to mainstream brands in 2022
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Flavour and pack size innovation will play a pivotal role during the forecast period
  • Government concern about healthcare system sees legislation review
  • Mondelez expected to remain the leader, but strong competition threatens its share
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2017-2022
  • Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Moderate value growth due to rising unit prices, despite fewer trips to stores
  • Key acquisitions intensify the competition and threaten Tiger Consumer Brands
  • Private label drives innovation, while still offering value for money
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Different pack sizes expected to retain cash-strapped consumers during the forecast period
  • Cheap imports likely to remain a threat to mainstream brands
  • Rise of lifestyle diseases could see legislation change due to healthcare costs
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 2 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2022
  • Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 41 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Affordability remains key as tough economic conditions persist in 2022
  • Rusks sees a dip in demand as consumers look for more affordable options
  • On-the-go snacking boosts demand for protein bars and filled biscuits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Price-sensitive consumers to limit demand over the forecast period, but growth for some categories
  • Children likely to remain an important target for snack bars and sweet biscuits during the forecast period
  • Legislation may be reviewed due to burden of lifestyle diseases on healthcare system
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 51 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 52 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 61 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 62 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 63 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 64 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 68 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
ICE CREAM IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Improved performance of bulk dairy ice cream boosts growth
  • Private label innovates ahead of the competition to meet consumer demands
  • Offerings from foodservice outlets hamper retail growth of impulse dairy ice crem
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Value-added products expected to win over the forecast period
  • Optimistic outlook for ice cream, despite expectation of lower consumer spending
  • New food legislation under review due to rising health problems
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 69 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 70 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 71 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 72 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 73 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2017-2022
  • Table 74 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 81 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
SAVOURY SNACKS IN SOUTH AFRICAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Tough year for savoury snacks, as potato chips sees a strong volume decline
  • Weather causes potato shortages, affecting production of Simba and Lay’s potato chips
  • Busy lifestyles boost on-the-go snacking as lines between eating occasions blur
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Outlook for savoury snacks is optimistic, driven by recovery of potato chips and healthy snacking
  • Room for innovation in bulk packaging to offer consumers value for money
  • Government concern sees legislation being reviewed
CATEGORY DATA
  • Summary 3 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2022
  • Table 86 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2017-2022
  • Table 87 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 88 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 89 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 92 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2017-2022
  • Table 93 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2022-2027
  • Table 94 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 95 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 96 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027