South Africa Milk Market 2025

The South Africa milk market is projected to expand from USD 1,844.6 million in 2024 to USD 2,910.9 million by 2030, achieving a CAGR of 7.9% during the period from 2025 to 2030. The South Africa milk market is driven by a combination of rising health awareness and increasing consumer demand for premium and value-added dairy products, such as organic, lactose-free, and fortified milk. As the middle class expands, there is a notable shift towards healthier dietary choices, aligning with global wellness trends. Additionally, the market benefits from advancements in dairy farming and processing technologies, which enhance the efficiency and quality of milk production. Government support for the dairy industry, including initiatives to improve food safety standards and promote local agriculture, further bolsters market growth. The expansion of modern retail channels, coupled with the rise of e-commerce, plays a critical role in broadening consumer access to a wide range of milk products across the country.

The report delivers a comprehensive dataset on the South Africa milk market, detailing annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside projections through 2030. It offers an in-depth examination of market segments and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by product and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The South Africa milk market is categorized into the following segments:
Product: cow’s milk (fresh milk, shelf-stable milk), flavoured milk drinks, goat milk, plant-based milk, powdered milk
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The milk market in the South Africa is segmented by product and distribution channel. By product, it includes cow’s milk (fresh milk, shelf-stable milk), flavoured milk drinks, goat milk, plant-based milk, and powdered milk. Distribution channel segments are divided into convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Prominent companies operating within the market comprise Woodlands Dairy (Pty) Ltd, Nestle S.A., Milco SA (Pty) Ltd, Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd., Fair Cape (Pty) Ltd, Darling Romery (Pty) Ltd and Danone S.A. This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the milk sector from 2020 to 2024. 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
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Africa Milk Market – Product Analysis
South Africa Milk Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Woodlands Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Nestle S.A.
Milco SA (Pty) Ltd
Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Fair Cape (Pty) Ltd
Darling Romery (Pty) Ltd
Danone S.A.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Milk Market 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Milk Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Milk Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Milk Market by Product, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Milk Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Milk Market by Product, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Milk Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Milk Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Milk Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Milk Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Milk Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Africa Milk Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Milk 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 Milk Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Milk Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Woodlands Dairy (Pty) Ltd
Nestle S.A.
Milco SA (Pty) Ltd
Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Fair Cape (Pty) Ltd
Darling Romery (Pty) Ltd
Danone S.A.