South Africa Data Center Storage Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South Africa Data Center Storage Market Report is Segmented by Storage Technology (Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), and Direct Attached Storage (DAS)), Storage Type (Traditional Storage, All-Flash Storage, and Hybrid Storage), and End User (IT & Telecommunication, BFSI, Government, Media & Entertainment, and Other End Users). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

South Africa Data Center Storage Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South Africa Data Center Storage Market Size

South Africa Data Center Storage Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 514.38 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 894.43 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 11.70 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

South Africa Data Center Storage Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South Africa Data Center Storage Market Analysis

The South Africa Data Center Storage Market size is estimated at USD 514.38 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 894.43 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

South Africa, the most developed cloud market in sub-Saharan Africa, is experiencing a surge in data center investment to meet the growing demand for cloud services. This development is leading to more demand for data storage as well. Global giants like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and VMware are targeting this market to expand the local data center facilities. Such factors showcase a positive demand for the market.

  • Under Construction IT Load Capacity: The upcoming IT load capacity of the South African data center market is expected to reach 828.92 MW by 2029.
  • Under Construction Raised Floor Space: The country's construction of raised floor area is expected to increase to 4.4 million sq. ft by 2029.
  • Planned Racks: The country's total number of racks to be installed is expected to reach 220201 units by 2029. Johannesburg is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2029.
  • Planned Submarine Cables: There are close to 9 submarine cable systems connecting South Korea, and many are under construction. One such submarine cable that is estimated to start service in 2023 is 2Africa, which stretches over 45,000 kilometers with landing points from Cape Town, Mtunzini, and Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

South Africa Data Center Storage Industry Overview

The South African data center storage market is moderately consolidated among the players and has gained a competitive edge in recent years. Some of the major players in the country are Dell Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Pure Storage Inc. These players, with a prominent market share, focus on expanding their customer base across the region. They leverage strategic collaborative initiatives to increase their market share and profitability.

  • For instance, in March 2024, Seagate launched Exos X24 CMR 7,200 rpm Helium SATA and SAS 3.5-inch 24 TB HDD with 10 Platters. They are designed for maximum storage capacity and the highest rack-space efficiency. Exos X24 is purpose-built for hyperscale with performance and proven technology. The helium 3.5-inch 7,200 rpm nearline drive offers both SATA and SAS interfaces and delivers enhanced caching that performs up to 3x better than solutions that only utilize read or write caching.

South Africa Data Center Storage Market Leaders

  1. Dell Inc.

  2. Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  3. Pure Storage Inc.

  4. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

  5. Kingston Technology Company Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South Africa Data Center Storage Market Concentration
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South Africa Data Center Storage Market News

  • March 2024: Western Digital expanded its product lineup with the introduction of a 24 TB WD Red Pro mechanical hard drive designed specifically for NAS (network attached storage) applications. The company launched a 24TB model earlier, targeted at enterprise and data center use.
  • March 2024: Pure Storage launched advanced data storage technologies and services. The company announced new self-service capabilities across its Pure1 storage management platform and Evergreen portfolio, offering software-based solutions, all via a single platform experience, to global customers.

South Africa Data Center Storage Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumption and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Dynamics

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Digitalization and Emergence of Data-centric Applications
    • 4.2.2 Evolution of Hybrid Flash Arrays
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Compatibility and Optimum Storage Performance Issues
  • 4.4 Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.6 Assessment of COVID-19 Impact

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Storage Technology
    • 5.1.1 Network Attached Storage (NAS)
    • 5.1.2 Storage Area Network (SAN)
    • 5.1.3 Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
    • 5.1.4 Other Technologies
  • 5.2 By Storage Type
    • 5.2.1 Traditional Storage
    • 5.2.2 All-Flash Storage
    • 5.2.3 Hybrid Storage
  • 5.3 By End User
    • 5.3.1 IT & Telecommunication
    • 5.3.2 BFSI
    • 5.3.3 Government
    • 5.3.4 Media & Entertainment
    • 5.3.5 Other End Users

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Dell Inc.
    • 6.1.2 Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • 6.1.3 Pure Storage Inc.
    • 6.1.4 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
    • 6.1.5 Kingston Technology Company Inc.
    • 6.1.6 Infinidat Ltd
    • 6.1.7 Lenovo Group Limited
    • 6.1.8 Fujitsu Limited
    • 6.1.9 Nutanix Inc.
    • 6.1.10 Oracle Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South Africa Data Center Storage Industry Segmentation

Data center storage encompasses devices, hardware, networking equipment, and software technologies facilitating the storage of data and applications within data center facilities, which are used for storing, managing, retrieving, distributing, and backing up digital information within such facilities.

The South African data center storage market is segmented by storage technology (network attached storage (NAS), storage area network (SAN), and direct attached storage (DAS)), storage type (traditional storage, all-flash storage, and hybrid storage), and end user (IT & telecommunication, BFSI, government, media & entertainment, and other end users). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Storage Technology Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Storage Area Network (SAN)
Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
Other Technologies
By Storage Type Traditional Storage
All-Flash Storage
Hybrid Storage
By End User IT & Telecommunication
BFSI
Government
Media & Entertainment
Other End Users
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South Africa Data Center Storage Market Research FAQs

How big is the South Africa Data Center Storage Market?

The South Africa Data Center Storage Market size is expected to reach USD 514.38 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 11.70% to reach USD 894.43 million by 2030.

What is the current South Africa Data Center Storage Market size?

In 2025, the South Africa Data Center Storage Market size is expected to reach USD 514.38 million.

Who are the key players in South Africa Data Center Storage Market?

Dell Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Pure Storage Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and Kingston Technology Company Inc. are the major companies operating in the South Africa Data Center Storage Market.

What years does this South Africa Data Center Storage Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South Africa Data Center Storage Market size was estimated at USD 454.20 million. The report covers the South Africa Data Center Storage Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South Africa Data Center Storage Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

South Africa Data Center Storage Industry Report

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