South Africa Dairy Products Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Dairy Products Market Insights
- Deep Market Insights analysis indicates that the South Africa Dairy Products Market size, valued at USD 11.8 Billion in 2024, is expected to expand to USD 15.96 Billion by 2033.
- The South Africa market is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 3.42% spanning 2025–2033.
- Milk and liquid dairy held the leading position among Product Type segments in 2024, based on market size.
- Yogurt and cultured products is projected to post the fastest growth rate, sustaining its position as the most attractive Product Type segment during the forecast horizon.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2024, South Africa represented 2.23% of the overall global Dairy Products Market size.
- United States is projected to lead the global Dairy Products Market size by 2033.
- Across Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is anticipated to hold the dominant position in market size by 2033.
- Egypt is forecasted to expand at the fastest pace in Middle East and Africa, attaining USD 8.82 Billion by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
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| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 11.8 Billion |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 15.96 Billion |
| Largest segment | Milk and liquid dairy |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 3.42% (2025-2033) |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Dairy Products Market Product Type 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Product Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk and liquid dairy | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.21 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Cheese | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Butter and spreads | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Yogurt and cultured products | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Milk powders and concentrates | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Dairy Products Market Product Nature 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Product Nature | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 4.79 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Organic | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Lactose-free and reduced-lactose | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Fortified and functional dairy | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Dairy Products Market Fat Content 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Fat Content | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular/full-fat | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.35 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Low-fat | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Skimmed and fat-free | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Dairy Products Market Distribution Channel 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Distribution Channel | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarkets and hypermarkets | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.06 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Convenience and neighborhood stores | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Online grocery and e-commerce | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Foodservice and institutional buyers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.