Staple Foods in South Africa


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Staple Foods in South Africa

Overall consumer spending in South Africa has been declining in 2022 as food prices have soared. The invasion of Ukraine has caused major uncertainty worldwide and increased prices of commodities, including bread and breakfast cereals which have reached all-time highs. This follows the impact of the pandemic and economic recessions in South Africa. Local consumers have always been price sensitive, but in the context of 2022, they are more cash-strapped than ever before. Numerous compounding fact...

Euromonitor International's 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 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: 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.

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Staple Foods in South Africa
Euromonitor International
December 2022
List Of Contents And Tables
STAPLE FOODS IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staple foods in 2022: The big picture
Key trends in 2022
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for staple foods?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 2 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 3 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 4 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2018-2022
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2019-2022
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2017-2022
Table 8 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
BAKED GOODS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Tough competitive environment as demand for bread through retail stagnates
Home baking continues to boost demand for dessert mixes
Growing variety of vegan-friendly baked goods driven by private label innovation
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Increasing focus on encouraging consumers back to packaged leavened bread expected over forecast period
Packaged cakes poised for growth due to strong private label innovation
Lunches remain important consumption occasion for packaged leavened bread
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 14 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 16 Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 17 Sales of Pastries by Type: % Value 2017-2022
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2018-2022
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Baked Goods: % Value 2019-2022
Table 20 Distribution of Baked Goods by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Baked Goods by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
BREAKFAST CEREALS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Muted performance for breakfast cereals as cost of living increases
The rise of on-the-go breakfast sparks innovation
Children’s breakfast cereals perceived as unhealthy and expensive
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Bulk offerings important to meet consumer demand for value for money
Strong competition from other products to impact demand for breakfast cereals
Fibre and superfoods will be vital to attract health-conscious consumers
CATEGORY DATA
Table 25 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 26 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 27 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 28 Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 29 NBO Company Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2018-2022
Table 30 LBN Brand Shares of Breakfast Cereals: % Value 2019-2022
Table 31 Distribution of Breakfast Cereals by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Breakfast Cereals by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
PROCESSED MEAT, SEAFOOD AND ALTERNATIVES TO MEAT IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Country Bird permanently closes manufacturing site, signalling the end of the Enterprise brand
“Fakeaway” trend sees foodservice outlets diversify portfolios by entering retail
Increasing demand for meat substitutes as local consumers search for plant-based alternatives
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Shelf stable seafood expected to remain an important protein source
Young adults expected to drive demand for meat and seafood substitutes
Price pressure threatens processed poultry sales heading into forecast period
CATEGORY DATA
Table 36 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 37 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 38 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 39 Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 40 Sales of Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 41 Sales of Chilled Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 42 Sales of Frozen Processed Red Meat by Type: % Volume Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 43 Sales of Frozen Processed Poultry by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 44 Sales of Frozen Processed Seafood by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 45 NBO Company Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2018-2022
Table 46 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat: % Value 2019-2022
Table 47 Distribution of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives to Meat by Category: Value 2022-2027
PROCESSED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Shelf stable beans benefits from affordability and growing demand for plant-based proteins
“Fakeaway” trend sees foodservice outlets diversify portfolios by entering retail
Digitalisation drives better integration between fresh and pantry staples
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Consumers expected to switch to affordable brands to stretch household budgets
Government imposes higher import taxes on frozen processed potatoes to combat dumping
Home cooking and leftovers culture expected to remain relevant
CATEGORY DATA
Table 50 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 51 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 52 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 53 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 54 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2017-2022
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2018-2022
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2019-2022
Table 57 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 58 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
RICE, PASTA AND NOODLES IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2022 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for rice increases as cost of living rises
“Combo” deals remain popular as they are ideal for pantry packing
Affordable meal solutions remain top priority for brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Affordability expected to remain a priority over the forecast period
Instant noodles expected to continue strong performance over the forecast period
Home cooking and leftovers culture expected to remain relevant
CATEGORY DATA
Table 62 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2017-2022
Table 63 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 64 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2017-2022
Table 65 Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 66 Sales of Instant Noodles by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2017-2022
Table 67 NBO Company Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2018-2022
Table 68 LBN Brand Shares of Rice, Pasta and Noodles: % Value 2019-2022
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Rice: % Value 2018-2022
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Rice: % Value 2019-2022
Table 71 NBO Company Shares of Pasta: % Value 2018-2022
Table 72 LBN Brand Shares of Pasta: % Value 2019-2022
Table 73 NBO Company Shares of Noodles: % Value 2018-2022
Table 74 LBN Brand Shares of Noodles: % Value 2019-2022
Table 75 Distribution of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 76 Distribution of Rice by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 77 Distribution of Pasta by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 78 Distribution of Noodles by Format: % Value 2017-2022
Table 79 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Volume 2022-2027
Table 80 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 81 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Volume Growth 2022-2027
Table 82 Forecast Sales of Rice, Pasta and Noodles by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

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