South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview, 2028

South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview, 2028


South Africa's spices and seasoning herbs market is a thriving and diverse industry that represents the country's rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions. South Africa has a multitude of aromatic spices and herbs that are fundamental to its lively food culture. It is known for its distinct blend of indigenous flavors and influences from other world cuisines. The market is distinguished by a diverse assortment of traditional and exotic spices that have been meticulously obtained and developed to match the discerning preferences of consumers. The South African spices and seasoning herbs industry offers a wide range of culinary inclinations, from the earthy warmth of African pepper to the aromatic enticement of Cape Malay curry blends, making it a booming hub for culinary discovery and gourmet exploration. As the country embraces its cultural variety and health consciousness, there is a growing demand for organic, sustainably sourced, and high-quality spices and herbs, fueling industry innovation and expansion. The South African spices and flavoring herbs industry continues to expand, captivating taste buds and inspiring culinary connoisseurs across the country with a unique blend of heritage, innovation, and global influences. The diversified topography and climate of South Africa encourage the growth of distinct indigenous spices and herbs. African pepper (umngqusho), for example, is a savory and aromatic spice obtained from the dried fruit of the Xylopia aethiopica tree and wild rosemary (Eriocephalus africanus), which is recognized for its earthy and herbal undertones.

According to the research report ""South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs market is predicted to reach market size of USD 388.34 Million by 2028. South Africa's Cape Malay minority has a rich culinary legacy that is largely influenced by Indonesian, Malaysian, and Indian cuisines. Cape Malay spice blends, such as ""Cape Malay curry powder,"" frequently include a variety of fragrant spices such as turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cardamom, resulting in a delectable marriage of sweet and savory flavors. Rooibos, a South African native plant, is a caffeine-free herbal tea with numerous health advantages. It has also acquired popularity as an ingredient in spice blends and marinades in recent years, providing a subtle, earthy sweetness to foods. The term ""braai"" refers to the South African tradition of barbecuing or grilling meat, which is essential to the country's culinary culture. Various spice blends and rubs are created specifically for braai seasoning, combining powerful spices such as paprika, garlic, and chile to improve the flavor of grilled meats. The flavor profile of bobotie, a typical South African meal made with minced beef and spices, is peculiar. A cinnamon, turmeric, and curry powder blend is frequently used in the spice mix for bobotie, giving it a wonderful combination of sweet and savory overtones. South Africa's cultural diversity encourages culinary fusion and experimentation. Chefs and home cooks alike are combining traditional spices with international flavors, creating unique and exciting dishes that showcase the versatility of South African spices and seasoning herbs.

The conventional spices and seasoning herbs plays significant role in the development of spices and seasoning herbs market of South Africa and conventional spices and herbs are widely consumed in South Africa. Conventional spices and herbs have been a staple of South African cuisine for millennia. They are the backbone of traditional meals, and their familiar flavors have cultural value, connecting individuals to their culinary past. Dried traditional spices and herbs have a longer shelf life than fresh ones, making them ideal for houses where fresh products may not be available all year. They enable customers to enjoy their favourite flavors at any time. Furthermore based on product type market is segmented into spices and herbs. The spices products are most commonly consumed in South Africa and is positively leading the market with significant market share. Spices have been used in South African cuisine for ages. They have an important role in enhancing the flavors, fragrances, and colors of traditional foods, making them an essential part of the country's culinary legacy. Slow-cooking methods, such as stews and curries, are common in South African cookery. Spices are vital in these meals because they absorb flavors during long cooking times, resulting in rich and nuanced flavors.

The spices type of the market include, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg & mace, mustard powder and others (onion powder, allspice, angelica, anise, asafoetida, caraway, sesame, lovage, marjoram, saffron, sorrel, star anise, spearmint, tarragon, etc.). Pepper spices is commonly used in various cuisines in South Africa and is significantly dominating the market of South Africa with highest market share. Many traditional South African foods include pepper, such as bobotie, a curried minced beef dish, and peri-peri chicken, a fiery meal inspired by Portuguese cuisine. Pepper is high in vitamin C and has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. As a result, more South Africans are including pepper in their diet for health reasons. Furthermore based on herbs type, market include garlic, oregano, mint, parsley, rosemary, fennel, basil, thyme and other herbs (bay leaves, sage, savoury). Garlic herb is widely consumed by South African people and is dominating the market as well. Garlic is quite flexible and may be used in a variety of savory recipes, including stews and curries, as well as marinades, sauces, and roasts. Its capacity to enhance flavors and provide depth to a variety of recipes has made it a popular ingredient in many South African kitchens. Garlic's strong and aromatic flavor enhances the flavor of many foods, making it a favourite among individuals who enjoy powerful and distinct flavors. Garlic has long been used in South African cuisine, particularly in dishes influenced by European, Indian, and Malay cuisines. It is an essential ingredient in traditional recipes and has cultural importance in South African cuisine.

The application of the market include meat & poultry products, snacks & convenience food, soups, sauces, and dressings, bakery & confectionery, frozen products, beverages and others (pickles and chutneys, dips and spreads, health supplements, pet food, baby food, etc.) Meat and poultry products are widely consumed in South Africa and is significantly leading the market of South Africa. South African cuisine has a long history of meat-centric dishes, particularly braais (barbecues) and stews, where spices and seasoning herbs play an important role in enhancing the flavors of the meat and fowl. South Africans adore grilling, and spice blends developed expressly for grilling (braai spice) are extremely popular. These blends are often made up of herbs, spices, and salt and are ideal for seasoning meat on the barbecue. South Africa's various regions each have their own culinary traditions; however, beef and fowl are prevalent ingredients throughout the country. Spices and herbs are employed differently in many regional cuisines, which contributes to the market dominance in meat and poultry applications.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: South Africa
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report:
• South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type:
• Spices
• Herbs

By Spices Type:
• Pepper
• Ginger
• Cinnamon
• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Coriander
• Cardamom
• Cloves
• Nutmeg & mace
• Mustard Powder
• Others (Onion Powder, Allspice, angelica, anise, asafoetida, caraway, sesame, lovage, marjoram, saffron, sorrel, star anise, spearmint, tarragon, etc.)

By Herbs Type:
• Garlic
• Oregano
• Mint
• Parsley
• Rosemary
• Fennel
• Basil
• Thyme
• Other herbs (bay leaves, Sage, Savoury)

By Application:
• Meat & poultry products
• Snacks & convenience food
• Soups, sauces, and dressings
• Bakery & confectionery
• Frozen products
• Beverages
• Others (Pickles and Chutneys, Dips and Spreads, Health Supplements, Pet Food, Baby Food, etc.)

By Nature:
• Conventional
• Organic

By Distribution Channel:
• Foodservice
• Retail

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Spices and Seasoning Herbs industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. South Africa Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Products Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Spices
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Herbs
6.5. Market Size and Forecast By Application
6.6. Market Size and Forecast By Nature
7. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Segmentations
7.1. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Products Type
7.1.1. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Spices, 2017-2028
7.1.2. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Herbs, 2017-2028
7.2. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Spices
7.2.1. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Pepper, 2017-2028
7.2.2. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Ginger, 2017-2028
7.2.3. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cinnamon, 2017-2028
7.2.4. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cumin, 2017-2028
7.2.5. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Turmeric, 2017-2028
7.2.6. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Coriander, 2017-2028
7.2.7. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cardamom 2017-2028
7.2.8. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Cloves, 2017-2028
7.2.9. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Nutmeg and Mace, 2017-2028
7.2.10. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Muster Powder, 2017-2028
7.2.11. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Other, 2017-2028
7.3. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Herbs
7.3.1. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Garlic, 2017-2028
7.3.2. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Oregano, 2017-2028
7.3.3. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Mint, 2017-2028
7.3.4. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Parsley, 2017-2028
7.3.5. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Rosemary, 2017-2028
7.3.6. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Fennel, 2017-2028
7.3.7. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Basil, 2017-2028
7.3.8. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Thyme, 2017-2028
7.3.9. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.4. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Application
7.4.1. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Meat & poultry products, 2017-2028
7.4.2. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Snacks & convenience food, 2017-2028
7.4.3. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Soups, sauces, and dressings, 2017-2028
7.4.4. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Bakery & confectionery, 2017-2028
7.4.5. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Frozen products, 2017-2028
7.4.6. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.5. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Nature
7.5.1. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Conventional, 2017-2028
7.5.2. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Organic, 2017-2028
7.6. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, By Distribution
7.6.1. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Retail, 2017-2028
7.6.2. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size, By Foodservice, 2017-2028
8. South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Products Type, 2023 to 2028
8.2. By Spices, 2023 to 2028
8.3. By Herbs, 2023 to 2028
8.4. By Application, 2023 to 2028
8.5. By Nature, 2023 to 2028
8.6. By Distribution, 2023 to 2028
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size By Value (2017, 2022 & 2028F) (in USD Million)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Products Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Spices
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Herbs
Figure 5: Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
Figure 6: Market Attractiveness Index, By Nature
Figure 7: Market Attractiveness Index, By Distribution
Figure 8: Porter's Five Forces of South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market
List of Table
Table 1 : Influencing Factors for Global Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market, 2022
Table 2: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Products Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 3: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Spices (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 4: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Herbs (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 5: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Application (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 6: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size and Forecast By Nature (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 7: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Spices (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 8: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Herbs (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 9: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Pepper (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 10: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Ginger (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 11: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cinnamon (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 12: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cumin (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 13: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Turmeric (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 14: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Coriander (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 15: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cardamom (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 16: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Cloves (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 17: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Nutmeg & mace (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 18: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Mustard Powder (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 19: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 20: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Garlic (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 21: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Oregano (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 22: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Mint (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 23: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Parsley (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 24: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Rosemary (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 25: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Fennel (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 26: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Basil (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 27: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Thyme (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 28: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 29: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Meat & poultry products (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 30: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Snacks & convenience food (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 31: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Soups, sauces, and dressings (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 32: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Bakery & confectionery (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 33: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Frozen products (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 34: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 35: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Conventional (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 36: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Organic (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 37: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size of Retail (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 38: South Africa Spices and Seasoning Herbs Market Size

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