South Africa Retail Vending Machine Market Size & Outlook

The retail vending machine market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 165.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 4.4% is expected of South Africa retail vending machine market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$113.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$165.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
4.4%
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South Africa retail vending machine market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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South Africa retail vending machine market highlights

  • The South Africa retail vending machine market generated a revenue of USD 113.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 165.7 million by 2033.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, beverages vending machines was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Snacks Vending Machines is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Retail vending machine market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 113.2 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 165.7 million
Growth rate4.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentBeverages vending machines
Fastest growing segmentSnacks Vending Machines
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBeverages Vending Machines, Snacks Vending Machines, Food Vending Machines, Frozen Vending Machines, Tobacco Vending Machines, Games/Amusement Vending Machines, Beauty & Personal Care Vending Machines, Candy & Confectionery Vending Machines, Pharmaceuticals Vending Machines, Electronics Vending Machines, Book & Magazine Vending Machines
Key market players worldwideCantaloupe Inc, Sanden Corp, Fuji Electric Co Ltd, Azkoyen, Westomatic, Royal Vendors, Glory Global Solutions, Seaga Manufacturing, Sellmat, Selecta, Express Vending


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.2% of the global retail vending machine market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia retail vending machine market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Israel is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 146.5 million by 2033.

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Retail Vending Machine Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Express Vending View profile 251-500 Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.expressvending.co.uk
Selecta View profile 1001-5000 Cham, Zug, Switzerland, Europe http://www.selecta.com/
Sellmat View profile 101-250 Prato Sesia, Piemonte, Italy, Europe https://www.sellmat.it
Seaga Manufacturing View profile 101-250 Freeport, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.seaga.com
Glory Global Solutions View profile 5001-10000 Himeji, Hyogo, Japan, Asia https://www.glory-global.com
Cantaloupe Inc View profile 300 100 Deerfield Lane, Suite 300, Malvern, PA, United States, 19355 https://www.cantaloupe.com
Westomatic View profile 11-50 Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.westomatic.com
Azkoyen View profile 501-1000 Navarrés, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, Europe http://www.azkoyen.com/
Royal Vendors View profile 251-500 Kearneysville, West Virginia, United States, North America http://royalvendors.com
Sanden Corp View profile 7873 20 Kotobuki-cho, Gunma, Isesaki, Japan, 372-8502 https://www.sanden.co.jp
Fuji Electric Co Ltd View profile 30123 Gate City Ohsaki, East Tower, 11-2, Osaki 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 141-0032 http://www.fujielectric.co.jp

South Africa retail vending machine market outlook

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Beverages vending machines was the largest segment with a revenue share of 37.37% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa retail vending machine market based on beverages vending machines, snacks vending machines, food vending machines, frozen vending machines, tobacco vending machines, games/amusement vending machines, beauty & personal care vending machines, candy & confectionery vending machines, pharmaceuticals vending machines, electronics vending machines, book & magazine vending machines covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The vending machine market in South Africa is expected to develop significantly in the next few years, owing to changing consumer lifestyles and increased snack and beverage consumption. Tourism plays a vital role in the South African economy, and the entry of foreign tourists also leads to the growth of vending machine market in the country.

In addition, expanding urbanization, a rising working population, as well as an increase in the number of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and sophisticated retail outlets, are set to boost the demand for vending machines in South Africa in the coming years.

Many manufacturers are focusing on launching new vending machines to attract more customers across the country. For instance, in April 2021, The MENstruation Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating "period poverty," launched Africa's first sanitary pad vending machine. The pads are locally produced and are biodegradable.

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