South Africa: Bread And Bakery Market 2025

Bread And Bakery Market Size in South Africa

The South African bread and bakery market totaled $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bread And Bakery Production in South Africa

In value terms, bread and bakery production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bread And Bakery Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of bread and bakery increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bread and bakery exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) were the main destinations of bread and bakery exports from South Africa, together accounting for X% of total exports. Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lesotho (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for bread and bakery exported from South Africa were Namibia ($X), Botswana ($X) and Mozambique ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bread and bakery export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bread And Bakery Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of bread and bakery increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bread and bakery imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest bread and bakery supplier to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bread and bakery imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lesotho (X tons), twofold. Bahrain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the largest bread and bakery suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average bread and bakery import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Lesotho ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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