Forecasted to grow at a moderate pace, the South Africa cooking and edible oils market size is expected to reach USD 1,330.6 million by 2030, up from USD 852.6 million in 2024, resulting in a CAGR of 7.7%. The South Africa cooking and edible oils market is primarily driven by the country’s expanding population and increasing urbanization, which are fueling demand for edible oils. As incomes rise, there is also a noticeable shift towards packaged and processed foods, further boosting market growth.
Moreover, growing consumer awareness about health and nutrition is creating demand for healthier alternatives, such as rice bran oils. The expansion of retail distribution networks, including supermarkets and modern trade channels, is making a wider variety of oils accessible, supporting further market expansion.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the South Africa cooking and edible oils market, combining historical data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It examines market size, growth rates, and key trends, offering a detailed perspective on the industry’s evolution. The analysis is structured across critical dimensions, including product, packaging type and distribution channel, enabling stakeholders to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions.
Market Segmentation
The segmentation of the South Africa cooking and edible oils market is outlined below:
Product: olive oil, rapeseed oil (canola oil), soybean oil, sunflower oil
Packaging type: glass bottles, plastic bottles
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, foodservice channels, forecourts, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, others
In South Africa, the cooking and edible oils market is segmented by product, packaging type and distribution channel. By product, the market is categorized into olive oil, rapeseed oil (canola oil), soybean oil, and sunflower oil. Packaging type segments encompass glass bottles, and plastic bottles. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, foodservice channels, forecourts, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The cooking and edible oils market is characterized by dominance from key players such as Borges International Group S.L., Costa F & Son, Maxims Packers (Pty) Ltd, Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd., Unity Food Products (Pty) Ltd., Upfield Holdings B.V., Willowton Group and Wilmar International Ltd. This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the cooking and edible oils market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Product Analysis
South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Packaging Type Analysis
South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
Borges International Group S.L.
Costa F & Son
Maxims Packers (Pty) Ltd
Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd.
Unity Food Products (Pty) Ltd.
Upfield Holdings B.V.
Willowton Group
Wilmar International Ltd
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils 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 Cooking and Edible Oils Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Cooking and Edible Oils Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Borges International Group S.L.
Costa F & Son
Maxims Packers (Pty) Ltd
Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd.
Unity Food Products (Pty) Ltd.
Upfield Holdings B.V.
Willowton Group
Wilmar International Ltd