South Africa Pet Food Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The pet food market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 183.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of South Africa pet food market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$137.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$183.7
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
3.7%
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South Africa pet food market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa pet food market highlights

  • The South Africa pet food market generated a revenue of USD 137.3 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 183.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2023 to 2030.

Pet food market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 137.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 183.7 million
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Key market players worldwideJM Smucker Co, Nestle Purina Petcare, Mars Group Holdings Corp, Colgate-Palmolive Co, General Mills Inc, The Hartz Mountain Corporation, Lupus Foder, Total Alimentação, WellPet Humane

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.1% of the global pet food market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia pet food market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,151.8 million by 2030.

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Pet Food Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
WellPet Humane View profile 11-50 Chamblee, Georgia, United States, North America https://www.wellpethumane.com
Total Alimentação View profile 501-1000 Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America https://totalalimentacao.com.br
Lupus Foder View profile 11-50 Västerås, Vastmanlands Lan, Sweden, Europe https://lupus.se
JM Smucker Co View profile 5800 One Strawberry Lane, Orrville, OH, United States, 44667-0280 https://www.jmsmucker.com
Mars Group Holdings Corp View profile 755 1-10-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 160-0022 http://www.mars-ghd.co.jp
Colgate-Palmolive Co View profile 34000 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022 https://www.colgatepalmolive.com
Nestle Purina Petcare View profile 10001+ St Louis, Missouri, United States, North America https://www.purina.com
General Mills Inc View profile 34000 Number One General Mills Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55426 https://www.generalmills.com
The Hartz Mountain Corporation View profile 251-500 Secaucus, New Jersey, United States, North America http://www.hartz.com/

South Africa pet food market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to pet food market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


The adoption and purchase of pets, including dog, cats, reptiles, birds, and fishes, in South Africa witnessed a significant increase post covid thus increasing the demand for pet food. In order to fulfill the increasing demand market players such as Food Corp Pty. Ltd., RCL Foods, Mars Africa Pty. Ltd., and Martin & Martin, have enhanced the market expansion in the country. 

Specialty pet food stores, supermarkets, and retailers are some of the prominent pet food distribution channels; however, online retail stores have gained prominence amid the outbreak of COVID-19. 

Lack of awareness and high costs of pet foods are some of the factors that are likely to restrain the demand for pet food. Leftovers and homemade food are dominant when compared to processed pet food in the region. 

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