South Africa Dairy Alternatives Market Size & Outlook

The dairy alternatives market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 807.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.3% is expected of South Africa dairy alternatives market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$297.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$807.0
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
13.3%
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South Africa

South Africa dairy alternatives market highlights

  • The South Africa dairy alternatives market generated a revenue of USD 297.4 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 807.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, soy was the largest revenue generating source in 2022.
  • Almond is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Dairy alternatives market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 297.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 807.0 million
Growth rate13.3% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentSoy
Fastest growing segmentAlmond
Historical data2017 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSoy, Almond, Coconut, Rice, Oats
Key market players worldwideArcher-Daniels Midland Co, Danone SA, The Hain Celestial Group Inc, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, SunOpta Inc, Oatly Group AB ADR, Blue Diamond Growers, CP Kelco, Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd, Eden Foods, Earth's Own, Freedom Foods Group, Organic Valley, Living Harvest Foods


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.1% of the global dairy alternatives market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa dairy alternatives market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 807.0 million by 2030.

Soy was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.63% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa dairy alternatives market based on soy, almond, coconut, rice, oats covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


South Africa is expected to be a potential market for the dairy alternatives owing to the rising consumer demand for plant based food and beverages. Rising consumer awareness towards health in the region has resulted in the demand for low calorie milk products, which is likely to open new avenues for the soymilk, almond milk and other dairy alternative products over the next eight years.

The market is expected to grow at a significant rate owing to increasing consumer awareness regarding the nutritional benefits offered by these products than their dairy counterparts. Dairy alternatives are lactose free products and are highly preferred by customers with lactose intolerance problems.

Ability of soymilk to replace cow milk in household and commercial applications to produce various food products, snacks and beverages is expected to drive the industry growth over the forecast period. About 80% of the South African consumers suffer from lactose intolerance.

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South Africa dairy alternatives market size, by source, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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