Insights reveal that the South Africa baby food market is set for a healthy expansion, with an anticipated growth of USD 207.0 million, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 6.2% from 2024 to 2029. South Africa’s baby food market is influenced by growing health consciousness among consumers, which fuels demand for organic and nutritious baby food products. Additionally, rising urbanization and changing family structures, with more working mothers, have increased the demand for convenient and ready-to-serve baby food. Furthermore, South Africa’s growing middle class and improving economic conditions are contributing to a shift towards premium baby food options, as parents seek higher-quality products for their children.
This report provides a thorough assessment of the South Africa baby food industry, presenting key market data including historical performance, growth trends, and future outlooks. It delves into various market segments and sub-segments, with a focus on important factors like product type, category and distribution channel. Through this detailed assessment, the report helps uncover the growth potential of the baby food industry.
Market Segmentation
The South Africa baby food market is categorized into the following segments:
Product type: dried baby food, prepared baby food, milk formula (standard formula, follow-on formula, growing-up milk, special milks), other baby food
Category: conventional, organic
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, health and beauty stores, others
The baby food market in South Africa is segmented across product type, category and distribution channel. In terms of product type, the market is segmented into dried baby food, prepared baby food, milk formula (standard formula, follow-on formula, growing-up milk, special milks), and other baby food. Category categories include conventional, and organic. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, health and beauty stores, and others.
Competitive Landscape
Leading companies in the baby food market include United Pharmaceuticals S.A., Tiger Brands Limited, RFG Holdings Limited, Pioneer Food Group Ltd., Nestle S.A., Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd., Allganix Foods (Pty) Ltd. and Abbott Laboratories. This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the baby food sector from 2019 to 2023. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Report Scope
Research Methodology
Market Overview
South Africa Baby Food Market – Product Type Analysis
South Africa Baby Food Market – Category Analysis
South Africa Baby Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
– United Pharmaceuticals S.A.
– Tiger Brands Limited
– RFG Holdings Limited
– Pioneer Food Group Ltd.
– Nestle S.A.
– Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
– Allganix Foods (Pty) Ltd.
– Abbott Laboratories
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Baby Food Market 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market, Net Growth, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market, Growth Rates, 2019-2029
Table South Africa Baby Food Market by Product Type, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market by Product Type, 2019-2029
Table South Africa Baby Food Market by Category, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market by Category, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market by Category, 2019-2029
Table South Africa Baby Food Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2019-2029
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market by Distribution Channel, 2019-2029
Table South Africa Baby Food Market Share (%), by Companies, 2019-2023
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market, by Companies, 2023
Table South Africa Baby Food Market Share (%), by Brands, 2019-2023
Chart South Africa Baby Food Market, by Brands, 2023
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 Baby Food Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Baby Food Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
United Pharmaceuticals S.A.
Tiger Brands Limited
RFG Holdings Limited
Pioneer Food Group Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Allganix Foods (Pty) Ltd.
Abbott Laboratories