South Africa Aquafeed Additives Market Size & Outlook

Feed acidifiers was the largest segment with a revenue share of 10.61% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa aquafeed additives market based on anti-parisitic, feed acidifiers, prebiotics, essential oil & natural extracts, palatants covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.

The aquaculture industry in South Africa comprises freshwater and marine aquaculture. Freshwater species currently being cultivated in the country include Rainbow trout and brown trout, Ornamental fish (such as Koi carp), African sharp tooth catfish, Mozambique and Nile tilapia, and Common carp. The key production areas for freshwater species in South Africa include Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, the Free State, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and Western Cape provinces.

Rainbow trout are being produced on a large scale in the country and the major trout species cultured include Salmo trutta and Oncorhynchus mykiss. Various technologies are used for the cultivation process such as raceway, pond, cage culture, and recirculating systems. Apart from trout, Tilapia species are being widely cultivated in the country mostly by small-scale farmers by employing recirculation and pond culture systems.

The South African government is taking several initiatives to promote aquaculture in the country. One such initiative is Aquaculture Development and Enhancement Program (ADEP), which has been made available for establishments undertaking both fresh and marine water aquaculture activities.