South Africa Prepared Meals Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026

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The prepared meals market in South Africa was valued at ZAR10.3 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during the forecast period. In 2021, the South African prepared meals market was led by the ready meals category in both value and volume terms. However, the pizza category is forecasted to register the fastest value and volume growth during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets were the leading channels in the distribution of prepared meals products in the country.

The South Africa prepared meals market report on the prepared meals sector in South Africa provides insights on high-growth markets to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data, and companies’ market shares.

South Africa prepared meals market overview

South Africa prepared meals market overview

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What is the city-level outlook of the South African prepared meals sector?

The top eight cities in the South African prepared meals sector are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Tshwane, Durban, Ekurhuleni, Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, and Mangaung. Johannesburg emerged as the largest prepared meals market in South Africa in 2021, followed by Cape Town and Durban.

Prepared meals sector in South Africa, by cities

Prepared meals sector in South Africa, by cities

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What are the key categories in the South Africa prepared meals market?

The key categories in the South African prepared meals market are meal kits, pizza, and ready meals. Ready meals led the South African prepared meals sector in 2021 followed by pizza and meal kits.

Meal kits market in South Africa 

The meal kits category can be further segmented into ambient meal kits, chilled meal kits, and frozen meal kits. The chilled meal kits segment had the highest market share in the meal kits category in 2021.

Pizza market in South Africa

The pizza category can be further segmented into chilled pizza and frozen pizza. The chilled pizza segment had the highest market share in the pizza category in 2021.

Ready meals market in South Africa 

The ready meals category can be further segmented into ambient ready meals, chilled ready meals, dried ready meals, and frozen ready meals. The frozen ready meals segment had the highest market share in the ready meals category in 2021.

Prepared meals market in South Africa, by category

Prepared meals market in South Africa, by category

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What are the key distribution channels in the South Africa prepared meals market?

The key distribution channels in the South African prepared meals market are convenience stores, hypermarkets & supermarkets, food & drinks specialists, E-retailers, cash & carries & warehouse clubs, and others. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the South African prepared meals market followed by food & drinks specialists and convenience stores.

Prepared meals market in South Africa, by distribution channel

Prepared meals market in South Africa, by distribution channel

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Which are the key companies in the South Africa prepared meals market?

The key companies in the South African prepared meals market are Fry Family foods, Tiger Brands Limited, McCain, Pakco (Pty) Ltd, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Irvin & Johnson Ltd, Private Labels, and Others.

Prepared meals market in South Africa, by companies

Prepared meals market in South Africa, by companies

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Market report scope

Market size (Year – 2021)  ZAR10.3 billion
Growth rate (CAGR)  >7%
Forecast period 2021-2026
Key cities Johannesburg, Cape Town, Tshwane, Durban, Ekurhuleni, Nelson Mandela Bay, Buffalo City, and Mangaung
Key categories Meal Kits, Pizza, and Ready Meals
Key distribution channels Convenience Stores, Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Food & Drinks Specialists, E-retailers, Cash & Carries & Warehouse Clubs, and Others
Key companies Fry Family foods, Tiger Brands Limited, McCain, Pakco (Pty) Ltd, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Irvin & Johnson Ltd, and Private Labels

Scope 

  • Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of prepared meals was higher in South Africa than both the global and regional levels in 2021
  • South African consumers prefer premium products in the prepared meals sector
  • The per capita consumption of milk was higher in South Africa than in other prepared meals categories in 2021
  • Brands are growing at a higher CAGR than private labels in the South African prepared meals sector
  • In the milk category, products with health & wellness claims grew at a higher CAGR than products without health & wellness claims during 2016-2021
  • Milk was the most consumed category across leading cities in South Africa

Reasons to Buy

  • Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
  • Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
  • Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning
  • Our team of analysts has placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
  • The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
  • Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.

Fry Family foods
Tiger Brands Limited
McCain
Pakco (Pty) Ltd
Dr. August Oetker Kg
Irvin & Johnson Ltd
Rhodes Food Group (SA)
Enterprise Foods Ltd.
Mars Incorporated
Thai Union Group Public Company Limited

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Report Scope

Executive Summary

Part 1: Market Environment

Value and Volume Share of South Africa in the Global and Middle East & Africa Markets

Growth Analysis of South Africa Compared to Other Leading Countries in the Middle East & Africa Market

PCC and PCE of South Africa Compared to the Global and Middle East & Africa Markets

Part 2: Sector Deep Dive

South Africa Prepared Meals Sector Snapshot

Market Size Analysis

Cross category Comparison Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Cross category Comparison Volume Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Part 3: Category Deep Dive

Per Capita Consumption Analysis by Category

Market Size Analysis Category: Meal Kits Segment

Level Analysis (in Value Terms) Meal Kits Segment

Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) Meal Kits

Market Size Analysis Category: Pizza

Segment Level Analysis (in Value Terms) Pizza Segment

Level Analysis (in Volume Terms): Pizza

Market Size Analysis Category: Ready Meals

Segment Level Analysis (in Value Terms) Ready Meals Segment Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) Ready Meals

Part 4: Distribution Analysis

Channel Share Analysis

Part 5: Competitive Environment

Leading Companies Value and Volume Share

Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies

Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies by Category

Private Label Share Analysis by Category

Growth of Private Labels Compared to Branded Products

Degree of Consolidation/Fragmentation by Category

Part 6: Packaging Analysis

Pack Material Growth Analysis

Pack Type Growth Analysis

Closure Type Growth Analysis

Primary Outer Type Growth Analysis

Part 7: City Deep Dive

Market Size Analysis of Top Eight Cities

Market Size Analysis of Top Eight Cities by Category

Leading Cities Contribution to Volume Growth

Part 8: Consumergraphics

Demographic Analysis

Part 9: Macroeconomic Analysis

GDP Growth and Inflation Population Growth

Labor Market Trend

Economic Summary, Labor Market, and Demographic Trends

South Africa Risk Index (GCRI) 2021

South Africa Risk Analysis

Compared to Global and Middle East & Africa Markets

Methodology

Definitions

Appendix

Table

List of Tables

Leading Value Categories

Fastest Growing Segments (Value), 2021

Cross Category Comparison by Value (2016-2026)

Cross Category Comparison by Volume (2016-2026)

Per Capita Consumption (by Category), South Africa Compared to Middle East & Africa and Global Levels (in kg),2021

Meal Kits Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026

Meal Kits Volume Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026

Pizza Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026 Pizza

Volume Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026

Ready Meals Value Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026

Ready Meals Volume Analysis by Segment, 2016-2026

Change in Distribution Share, 2016-2021

Top Five Companies Share by Brand (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector, 2020

Brand Shares of Top Five Companies (in Value and Volume Terms) by Category, 2020

Volume Analysis of Top Eight Cities by Category (Million kg), 2021

Performance Overview (Score: 1-100)

Category Data, by Segment

Per Capita Consumption (in kg), 2016-2026

Per Capita Expenditure ($), 2016-2026

Prepared Meals Sales Distribution in South Africa by Category (ZAR Million), 2021

Brand Share (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector, 2020

Brand Share (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector,by Category, 2020

Pack Material (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025

Pack Materials by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020

Pack Type (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025

Pack Types by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020

Closure Type (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025

Closure Types by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020

Primary Outer Type (in Million Pack Units), 2015-2025

Primary Outer Types by Category (in Million Pack Units), 2020

Real GDP and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026

Nominal GDP and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026

Consumer Price Inflation (%), 2018-2026

Employed People and Unemployment Rate (%), 2018-2026

Nominal Household Final Consumption Expenditure and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026

Population and Annual Growth (%), 2018-2026

Population by Age Group (%)

Population by Gender (%)

Population by Rural-Urban Split (%)

Exchange Rates, 2016-2026

Figures

List of Figures

Value and Volume Share of South Africa in the Global and Middle East & Africa Prepared Meals Sector, 2021-2026

South Africa Compared to Other Top Countries in Terms of Market Share, Growth, and Competitive Landscape

PCC Comparison South Africa, Middle East & Africa, and Global, 2016-2026

PCE Comparison South Africa, Middle East & Africa, and Global, 2016-2026

Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Prepared Meals Sector, 2016-2026

Cross category Comparison Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Cross category Comparison Volume Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Meal Kits Category, 2016-2026

Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Pizza Category, 2016-2026

Market Size and Growth Analysis by Value and Volume, Ready Meals Category, 2016-2026

Share of Key Distribution Channels (in Value Terms) Prepared Meals, 2021

Key Distribution Channel Share by Category (in Value Terms), 2021

Leading Companies (in Value and Volume Terms) in the Prepared Meals Sector, 2020

Private Label Penetration by Category (in Value Terms), 2020

Growth Analysis, Private Label and Brands, 2015-2020

Category wise Consolidation/Fragmentation (in Value Terms) Prepared Meals , 2020

Key Pack Materials in the South African Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020

Annual Growth Rate by Key Pack Material, 2015-2025

Use of Pack Material by Category (in Pack Units), 2020

Key Pack Types in the South African Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020

Annual Growth Rate by Key Pack Type, 2015-2025

Use of Pack Type by Category (in Pack Units), 2020

Key Closure Types in the South African Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020

Annual Growth Rate by Key Closure Type, 2015-2025

Use of Closure Type by Category (in Pack Units), 2020

Key Primary Outer Types in the South African Prepared Meals Sector, Percentage Share of Pack Units, 2020

Annual Growth Rate by Key Primary Outer Type, 2015-2025

Use of Primary Outer Type by Category (in Pack Units), 2020

Volume Growth Analysis of Top Eight Cities (Million kg), 2016-2021

Leading Cities’ Contribution to Volume Change, 2016-2021

Demographic Analysis

Real GDP (ZAR Billion) and Annual Growth(%)

Nominal GDP (ZAR Billion) and Annual Growth(%)

Consumer Price Inflation (%)

Nominal Household Final Consumption Expenditure Growth (%) in ZAR Terms

Population (Millions) and Annual Growth(%)

Population by Age Group(%)

Population by Gender(%)

Population by Rural-urban Split(%)

Employed People (Millions) and Unemployment Rate(%) Economic Summary, Labor Market, and Demographic Trends

Five Lowest Risk Nations in GCRI Q4 2021

Five Highest Risk Nations in GCRI Q4 2021

South Africa Performance in Country Risk Analysis in Comparison to Middle East & Africa and the World

List of 109 Countries Analyzed to Identify High Potential Countries in Different Regions

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