Meat Industry in South Africa Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers Meat Processing Companies in South Africa and is Segmented by Source (Poultry, Pork, Beef, and Mutton), Product Type (Chilled, Frozen, and Shelf Stable), and Distribution Channel (Online Retail Channels and Offline Retail Channels). The report offers market size and forecasts for the processed meat market in value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Meat Industry in South Africa Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South African Processed Meat Market Size

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South Africa Processed Meat Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 673.01 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 938.65 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.88 %
Market Concentration Low

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South Africa Processed Meat Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South African Processed Meat Market Analysis

The South Africa Processed Meat Market size is estimated at USD 673.01 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 938.65 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.88% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

There has been an increase in the consumption of packaged food products in South Africa, which is fueling the market for processed meat. A rising number of millennials in the country are consuming ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat foods, which is increasing the demand for processed meat in the country. Furthermore, demand for quality meat products and a spike in consumer spending on meat products, particularly among the middle class, may drive the processed meat market. Most demand for processed meat will likely come from hotels, restaurants, and food service segments. But people are still likely to eat a lot of fresh meat, even though they will eat more poultry meat and products.

The increase in disposable income drives the growth of the South African processed meat market. Furthermore, consumers' increasingly fast-paced lifestyles and less time spent cooking are driving market demand for processed meat products. However, the rising cost of raw materials used in feed is a significant restraint on the market. Religious practices make people even less likely to eat pork and beef, while marketing campaigns by big companies are helping to grow the market. South Africa is the largest regional exporter of processed meat.

South African Processed Meat Industry Overview

The South African processed meat market is competitive due to many regional and domestic players. South Africa is an emerging market, and vendors emphasize the companies' mergers, expansions, acquisitions, partnerships, and new product development as strategic approaches adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. The major companies are promoting the health benefits of animal proteins in this region to increase the market's growth. Innovations in meat processing technology encourage vendors to introduce new products. Major companies operating in the country are Tiger Brands, RCL Foods, Tyson Foods, Eskort Co-operative, and BRF SA, among others.

South African Processed Meat Market Leaders

  1. Tiger Brands

  2. RCL Foods

  3. Eskort Co-operative

  4. BRF S.A.

  5. Tyson Foods Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South African Processed Meat Market News

  • May 2022: JBS announced that two plants of the subsidiary Seara were approved to export chicken meat to South Africa. With that, the company now has 28 units ready to export chickens and pigs to the African country.
  • April 2022: CULT Food Science Corp. announced that its portfolio company, Mogale Meat Co., had created its first cultivated chicken breast product in Africa.
  • March 2022: BRF was granted a license to export sausages to South Africa. A company statement stated that the item was produced in Marau, in northern Rio Grande do Sul, specifically for the South African market.

South African Processed Meat Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

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

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Source
    • 5.1.1 Poultry
    • 5.1.2 Pork
    • 5.1.3 Beef
    • 5.1.4 Mutton
  • 5.2 By Product Type
    • 5.2.1 Chilled
    • 5.2.2 Frozen
    • 5.2.3 Shelf Stable
  • 5.3 By Distribution
    • 5.3.1 Online Retail Channels
    • 5.3.2 Offline Retail Channels

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 BRF SA
    • 6.3.2 Tiger Brands
    • 6.3.3 RCL Foods
    • 6.3.4 Eskort Co-operative
    • 6.3.5 Tyson Foods
    • 6.3.6 JBS SA
    • 6.3.7 Astral Poultry Ltd.
    • 6.3.8 Rainbow Farms (Pty) Ltd
    • 6.3.9 Irvin & Johnson ltd
    • 6.3.10 New Style Pork (Pty) Ltd.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South African Processed Meat Industry Segmentation

Processed meat is considered to be any meat that has been modified to either improve its taste or extend its shelf life. Methods of processing meat include salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, and adding chemical preservatives. The South African processed meat market is segmented by source, by product, and by distribution channel. Based on source, the market is segmented into poultry, pork, beef, lamb, and mutton. Based on product type, the market is segmented into chilled, frozen, and shelf-stable. Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into online retail stores and offline retail stores. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).

By Source Poultry
Pork
Beef
Mutton
By Product Type Chilled
Frozen
Shelf Stable
By Distribution Online Retail Channels
Offline Retail Channels
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South African Processed Meat Market Research FAQs

How big is the South Africa Processed Meat Market?

The South Africa Processed Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 673.01 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.88% to reach USD 938.65 million by 2030.

What is the current South Africa Processed Meat Market size?

In 2025, the South Africa Processed Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 673.01 million.

Who are the key players in South Africa Processed Meat Market?

Tiger Brands, RCL Foods, Eskort Co-operative, BRF S.A. and Tyson Foods Inc. are the major companies operating in the South Africa Processed Meat Market.

What years does this South Africa Processed Meat Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South Africa Processed Meat Market size was estimated at USD 626.71 million. The report covers the South Africa Processed Meat Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South Africa Processed Meat Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

South African Meat Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 South Africa Processed Meat market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. South Africa Processed Meat analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.