South Africa Functional Foods Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Functional Foods Market Insights
- As highlighted in Deep Market Insights analysis, the South Africa Functional Foods Market, worth USD 3.9 Billion in 2024, is forecasted to achieve USD 7.86 Billion by 2033.
- The South Africa market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.11% during the period 2025–2033.
- By 2024, Probiotics represented the largest share of the Ingredient or benefit market size.
- Botanicals is expected to remain the key growth driver within Ingredient or benefit, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- South Africa accounted for 1.09% of the global Functional Foods Market size in 2024.
- By 2033, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
- Within Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is forecasted to dominate the regional Functional Foods Market size by 2033.
- Egypt will be the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, projected to achieve USD 9.17 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 3.9 Billion |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 7.86 Billion |
| Largest segment | Probiotics |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 8.11% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| Ingredient or benefit |
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| Distribution channel |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Functional Foods Market Ingredient or benefit 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Ingredient or benefit | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probiotics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.17 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Prebiotics | 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 |
| Omega-3 | 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 |
| Vitamins and minerals | 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 |
| Botanicals | 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 |
| Others | 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 Functional Foods Market Product 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Product | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy-based functional foods | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.46 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Bakery and cereals | 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 |
| Snacks | 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 |
| Beverages | 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 |
| Others | 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 Functional Foods 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 | 1.61 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Convenience 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 |
| Pharmacies | 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 | 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.