South Africa Foodservice Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Foodservice Market Insights
- According to Deep Market Insights analysis, the South Africa Foodservice Market size was USD 23.38 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 30.5 Billion by 2033.
- The South Africa market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.03% between 2025 and 2033.
- By segment, Quick Service Restaurants emerged as the largest Outlet Type in terms of market size in 2024.
- Bars and Pubs is anticipated to remain the most attractive Outlet Type segment, recording the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2024, South Africa accounted for 0.73% of the global Foodservice Market size.
- By 2033, United States is expected to lead the global Foodservice Market in terms of market size.
- Within Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is projected to dominate the regional Foodservice Market size by 2033.
- South Africa is identified as the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, anticipated to reach USD 30.59 Billion by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 23.38 Billion |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 30.5 Billion |
| Largest segment | Quick Service Restaurants |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 3.03% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| Outlet Type |
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| Service Model |
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| Cuisine Concept |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Foodservice Market Outlet Type 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Outlet Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Service Restaurants | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 8.19 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Full-Service Restaurants | 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 |
| Cafés | 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 |
| Bars and Pubs | 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 |
| Institutional Catering | 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 Foodservice Market Service Model 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Service Model | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dine-In | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 8.37 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Takeaway | 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 |
| Delivery Only | 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 |
| Drive-Through | 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 |
| Catering Services | 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 Foodservice Market Cuisine Concept 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Cuisine Concept | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Cuisine | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 9.73 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| International Cuisine | 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 |
| Fast Casual | 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 |
| Specialty Concepts | 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 |
| Plant-Based Concepts | 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.