South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market 2025

Forecasts highlight a favorable growth outlook for the South Africa alcoholic beverages market, with a projected increase of USD 22.8 billion and a CAGR close to 8.5% through 2030. South Africa’s alcoholic beverages market is one of the most developed in Africa, with beer, wine, and spirits being widely consumed. The country’s strong winemaking tradition supports steady growth in the wine sector, while beer remains the most popular alcoholic drink. Increasing disposable income, a growing tourism industry, and rising demand for premium products are driving market diversification, with younger consumers embracing craft beer and premium spirits.

Providing a strategic perspective on the South Africa alcoholic beverages market, this report analyzes historical trends from 2020 to 2024 and forecasts market developments through 2030. It delves into market size, growth rates, and segment-level insights, uncovering the forces shaping the industry’s future. By examining product, packaging type and distribution channel, the report delivers a robust framework for understanding market dynamics and identifying pathways for growth.

Market Segmentation

The South Africa alcoholic beverages market is classified into the following segments:
Product: beer, cider/perry, RTDs, spirits, wine
Packaging type: glass bottles, metal cans, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food & drinks specialty stores, bars & HoReCa, e-commerce, others

The alcoholic beverages market in the South Africa is segmented by product, packaging type and distribution channel. By product, it includes beer, cider/perry, RTDs, spirits, and wine. Packaging type segments are divided into glass bottles, metal cans, and others. Distribution channel segments comprise convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food & drinks specialty stores, bars & HoReCa, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The report highlights leading companies in the alcoholic beverages market, including Heineken N.V., Diageo plc, Delta Corporation Limited and AB InBev. This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the alcoholic beverages market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market – Product Analysis
South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market – Packaging Type Analysis
South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Heineken N.V.
Diageo plc
Delta Corporation Limited
AB InBev
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Product, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Product, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market, by Brands, 2024
Table South Africa – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Alcoholic Beverages Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Heineken N.V.
Diageo plc
Delta Corporation Limited
AB InBev