South Africa Functional Foods Market Size & Outlook

The functional foods market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,938.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.8% is expected of South Africa functional foods market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2,327.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,938.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.8%
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South Africa

South Africa functional foods market highlights

  • The South Africa functional foods market generated a revenue of USD 2,327.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3,938.5 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, prebiotics & probiotics was the largest revenue generating ingredient in 2023.
  • Vitamins is the most lucrative ingredient segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Functional foods market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2,327.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,938.5 million
Growth rate7.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPrebiotics & probiotics
Fastest growing segmentVitamins
Historical data2017 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCarotenoids, Dietary Fibers, Fatty Acids, Minerals, Prebiotics & Probiotics, Vitamins
Key market players worldwideCoca-Cola Co, Arla Foods, Amway Malaysia Holdings, Herbalife Ltd, Cargill, General Mills Inc, Basf SE


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the global functional foods 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 functional foods 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 2,203.5 million by 2030.

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Functional Foods Market Scope

Functional foods market segmentation & scope
Carotenoids
Dietary Fibers
Fatty Acids
Minerals
Prebiotics & Probiotics
Vitamins
Others
Bakery & Cereals
Dairy Products
Meat, Fish, & Eggs
Soy Products
Fats & Oils
Others
Sports Nutrition
Weight Management
Immunity
Digestive Health
Clinical Nutrition
Cardio Health
Others

Functional Foods Market Companies

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South Africa functional foods market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to functional foods market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Prebiotics & probiotics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33.75% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa functional foods market based on carotenoids, dietary fibers, fatty acids, minerals, prebiotics & probiotics, vitamins covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


South Africa presents a fast-growing region for functional foods owing to the country’s burgeoning population, rising disposable income and the transition towards healthier diets & lifestyles to combat rising instances of epidemics and diseases. Food consumption is an important issue in South Africa, not only in its relation to poverty and deprivation, but also given the importance of nutrition in allowing HIV/AIDS sufferers to lead extended, productive lives.


With the pressing need to increase food security and the enormity of the epidemic, understanding the demand for functional food has become a vital task. The Government of South Africa has adopted market-oriented food policies and have liberalized trade; coupled with the prevalence of trade in the international commodity markets that has reached new heights.


Global trade agreements that reduce tariffs and non-tariff barriers have spurred the growth in trade in agricultural products. These policy reforms are likely to impact on household food consumption patterns, leading to high growth in functional foods market.

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South Africa functional foods market size, by ingredient, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa functional foods market size, by ingredient, 2017-2030 (US$M)

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