South Africa Sports Nutrition Market Size & Outlook

The sports nutrition market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,018.2 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.2% is expected of South Africa sports nutrition market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$587.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$1,018.2
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
7.2%
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South Africa sports nutrition market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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South Africa sports nutrition market highlights

  • The South Africa sports nutrition market generated a revenue of USD 587.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,018.2 million by 2033.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, sports drinks was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
  • Sports Drinks is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Sports nutrition market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 587.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 1,018.2 million
Growth rate7.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentSports drinks
Fastest growing segmentSports Drinks
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSports Supplements, Meal Replacement Products, Sports Drinks, Sports Foods, Weight Loss Product
Key market players worldwideIovate Health Sciences International, Abbott Laboratories, Quest Nutrition, PepsiCo Inc, Mondelez International Inc Class A, The Coca-Cola Company, MusclePharm Corp, The Bountiful Company, Post Holdings Inc, Nestle SA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.8% of the global sports nutrition market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa sports nutrition market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 716.6 million by 2033.

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Sports Nutrition Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Quest Nutrition View profile 501-1000 El Segundo, California, United States, North America http://www.questnutrition.com
The Coca-Cola Company View profile 10001+ Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America https://www.coca-colacompany.com
Mondelez International Inc Class A View profile 91000 905 West Fulton Market, Suite 200, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607 https://www.mondelezinternational.com
Iovate Health Sciences International View profile 251-500 Oakville, Ontario, Canada, North America http://www.iovate.com/
The Bountiful Company View profile 1001-5000 Bohemia, New York, United States, North America https://www.bountifulcompany.com/
Post Holdings Inc View profile 11430 2503 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO, United States, 63144 https://www.postholdings.com
MusclePharm Corp View profile 21 6728 W. Sunset Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89118 https://www.musclepharmcorp.com
PepsiCo Inc View profile 318000 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY, United States, 10577 https://www.pepsico.com
Nestle SA View profile 270000 Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 https://www.nestle.com
Abbott Laboratories View profile 114000 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park, IL, United States, 60064-6400 https://www.abbottinvestor.com

South Africa sports nutrition market outlook

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Sports drinks was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.8% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa sports nutrition market based on sports supplements, meal replacement products, sports drinks, sports foods, weight loss product covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The public health authorities in South Africa are actively spreading awareness about the importance of exercising or physical activities through various health campaigns. The government has been increasingly investing to provide free outdoor public gyms to increase access to fitness facilities.

Thus, increasing adoption of healthy lifestyle is expected to boost the demand for sports nutrition products in the country. However, South Africa sports nutrition market is expected to witness slow growth over the forecast period, due to the pandemic, economic downturn, and high prices of sports nutrition products.

Ultimate Sports Nutrition and Evox Ltd. are some of the significant players operating in the South Africa sports nutrition market owing to their strong foothold in nutrition product categories, such as protein powders & sports protein bars, and strong online presence, which enables consumers to sign up on the website to order personalized sports nutrition products & gain access to attractive offers on price & promotions.

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