Foodservice in South Africa - Research and Markets

Foodservice in South Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

Foodservice is defined as the total value of all food and drink, including on-trade drinks consumed without food, which is intended for immediate consumption either on the premises, in designated eating areas shared with other foodservice operators, or as takeaway transactions involving freshly prepared food for immediate consumption.
The South African foodservice industry recorded revenues of $31.58 billion in 2024, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.4% between 2019 and 2024.
Industry consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 2.5% between 2019 and 2024, reaching a total of 7.94 billion transactions in 2024.
South Africa accounted for 31.8% of the Middle East & African foodservice industry in 2024.

Scope

Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the foodservice market in South Africa
Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity and therefore attractiveness of the foodservice market in South Africa
Leading company profiles reveal details of key foodservice market players’ global operations and financial performance
Add weight to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the South Africa foodservice market with five year forecasts

Reasons to Buy

What was the size of the South Africa foodservice market by value in 2024?
What will be the size of the South Africa foodservice market in 2029?
What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the South Africa foodservice market?
How has the market performed over the last five years?
Who are the top competitors in South Africa's foodservice market?

1 Executive Summary

1.1. Market value
1.2. Market value forecast
1.3. Market volume
1.4. Market volume forecast
1.5. Category segmentation
1.6. Geography segmentation
1.7. Market rivalry
1.8. Competitive landscape

2 Market Overview

2.1. Market definition
2.2. Market analysis

3 Market Data

3.1. Market value
3.2. Market volume

4 Market Segmentation

4.1. Category segmentation
4.2. Geography segmentation

5 Market Outlook

5.1. Market value forecast
5.2. Market volume forecast

6 Five Forces Analysis

6.1. Summary
6.2. Buyer power
6.3. Supplier power
6.4. New entrants
6.5. Threat of substitutes
6.6. Degree of rivalry

7 Competitive Landscape

7.1. Who are the leading players?
7.2. What are the strengths of leading players in the market?
7.3. What are the most recent market developments?

8 Company Profiles

8.1. Famous Brands Ltd
8.2. Yum! Brands, Inc.
8.3. Spur Corporation Ltd
8.4. McDonald's Corp

9 Macroeconomic Indicators

9.1. Country data

10 Appendix

10.1. Methodology
10.2. Industry associations
10.3. Related research
10.4. About the Publisher

List of Tables

Table 1: South Africa foodservice industry value: $ million, 2019-24
Table 2: South Africa foodservice industry volume: million transactions, 2019-24
Table 3: South Africa foodservice industry category segmentation: % share, by value, 2019-24
Table 4: South Africa foodservice industry category segmentation: $ million, 2019-24
Table 5: South Africa foodservice industry geography segmentation: $ million, 2024
Table 6: South Africa foodservice industry value forecast: $ million, 2024-29
Table 7: South Africa foodservice industry volume forecast: million transactions, 2024-29
Table 8: Famous Brands Ltd: Key Facts
Table 9: Famous Brands Ltd: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 10: Famous Brands Ltd: Key Employees
Table 11: Yum! Brands, Inc.: Key Facts
Table 12: Yum! Brands, Inc.: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 13: Yum! Brands, Inc.: Key Employees
Table 14: Spur Corporation Ltd: Key Facts
Table 15: Spur Corporation Ltd: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 16: Spur Corporation Ltd: Key Employees
Table 17: McDonald's Corp: Key Facts
Table 18: McDonald's Corp: Annual Financial Ratios
Table 19: McDonald's Corp: Key Employees
Table 20: South Africa Size of Population (Million), 2020-23
Table 21: South Africa Real GDP (Constant 2010 Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 22: South Africa GDP (Current Prices, $ Billion), 2020-24
Table 23: South Africa Inflation, 2020-23
Table 24: South Africa Consumer Price Index (Absolute), 2020-24
Table 25: South Africa Exchange Rate, 2019-24

List of Figures

Figure 1: South Africa foodservice industry value: $ million, 2019-24
Figure 2: South Africa foodservice industry volume: million transactions, 2019-24
Figure 3: South Africa foodservice industry category segmentation: $ million, 2019-24
Figure 4: South Africa foodservice industry geography segmentation: % share, by value, 2024
Figure 5: South Africa foodservice industry value forecast: $ million, 2024-29
Figure 6: South Africa foodservice industry volume forecast: million transactions, 2024-29
Figure 7: Forces driving competition in the foodservice industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 8: Drivers of buyer power in the foodservice industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 9: Drivers of supplier power in the foodservice industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 10: Factors influencing the likelihood of new entrants in the foodservice industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 11: Factors influencing the threat of substitutes in the foodservice industry in South Africa, 2024
Figure 12: Drivers of degree of rivalry in the foodservice industry in South Africa, 2024

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

Famous Brands Ltd
Yum! Brands, Inc.
Spur Corporation Ltd
McDonald's Corp

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Key Highlights

Scope

Reasons to Buy

Table of Contents

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

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