South Africa Plant Based Meat Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2034
Last Updated : 15 June, 2026 |
Study Period : 2022-2034 |
Format : PDF, Excel |
Author : Hannah Blake
South Africa Plant Based Meat Market Insights
- Based on Deep Market Insights findings, the South Africa Plant Based Meat Market reached USD 181.79 Million in 2025 and is estimated to attain USD 1062.65 Million by 2034.
- From 2026 to 2034, the South Africa market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 21.72%.
- Within the Source category, Soy-based dominated in 2025 in terms of market size contribution.
- Over the forecast period, Wheat-based is forecasted to deliver the fastest growth, positioning it as the most lucrative Source segment.
![South Africa Plant Based Meat Market Size, Share & Growth Report By [2034]](https://deepmarketinsights.com/uploads/charts/south-africa-plant-based-meat-market-south-africa-source-115690.png)
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2025, South Africa represented 1.71% of the overall global Plant Based Meat Market size.
- United States is projected to lead the global Plant Based Meat Market size by 2034.
- Across Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is anticipated to hold the dominant position in market size by 2034.
- Egypt is forecasted to expand at the fastest pace in Middle East and Africa, attaining USD 772.78 Million by 2034.
South Africa Plant Based Meat Market Source 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| Source | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soy-based | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 79.57 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Wheat-based | 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 |
| Pea-based | 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 |
| Other plant proteins | 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 | 181.79 | 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 Plant Based Meat Market Product 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| Product | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 66.28 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Sausages | 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 |
| Nuggets | 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 |
| Meatballs | 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 |
| Mince | 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 | 181.78 | 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 Plant Based Meat Market End use 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| End use | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and household | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 98.32 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Foodservice | 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 | 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 | 181.78 | 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 Plant Based Meat Market Distribution channel 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| Distribution channel | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarkets and hypermarkets | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 97.16 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Specialty and health 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 retail | 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 | 181.78 | 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.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2034 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2034 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 181.79 Million |
| Market Size In 2034 | USD 1062.65 Million |
| Largest segment | Soy-based |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 21.72% (2026-2034) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |