South Africa Frozen Food Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The frozen food market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 5,814.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.4% is expected of South Africa frozen food market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$4,616.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$5,814.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.4%
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South Africa

South Africa frozen food market highlights

  • The South Africa frozen food market generated a revenue of USD 4,616.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 5,814.8 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, frozen desserts was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Fruits & Vegetables is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Frozen food market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 4,616.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 5,814.8 million
Growth rate3.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentFrozen desserts
Fastest growing segmentFruits & Vegetables
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFruits & Vegetables, Potatoes, Ready Meals, Meat, Fish/Seafood, Frozen Desserts, Bakery Products
Key market players worldwideNestle SA, Unilever PLC ADR, General Mills Inc, Nomad Foods Ltd, Tyson Foods Inc Class A, Conagra Brands Inc, Wawona Frozen Foods, Bellisio Foods, Kellogg's, Kraft Foods Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.0% of the global frozen food market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa frozen food market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 2,750.0 million by 2030.

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South Africa frozen food market outlook

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Frozen desserts was the largest segment with a revenue share of 22.51% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa frozen food market based on fruits & vegetables, potatoes, ready meals, meat, fish/seafood, frozen desserts, bakery products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Frozen food operators have established a strong presence in South Africa, especially in the Western Cape region. They take pride in offering comprehensive route-to-market solutions for all the products they handle, store, and distribute. They specialize in ice creams and a diverse array of frozen goods and excel in the management, storage, sales, and distribution processes.

In December 2021, Frozen Food Distributors made significant strides in enhancing customer support and extending business reach in the Western Cape region. It achieved this by significantly enlarging its fleet, adding 10 new FUSO FE8-150 AMT trucks equipped with specialized ice cream bodies.

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