HW Snacks in South Africa

January 2026

In 2024, health and wellness snacks in South Africa evolved through incremental but meaningful shifts rather than dramatic category disruption. Innovation focused on boosting nutritional value, simplifying ingredient lists and preparing for impending regulatory change. Protein-enriched products, cleaner formulations aimed at children, and growing scrutiny of front-of-pack messaging all played a role in shaping the snack landscape. While indulgence remains important, brands increasingly balanced

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the HW Snacks industry in South Africa with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the HW Snacks industry in South Africa, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The HW Snacks in South Africa report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of HW Snacks in South Africa?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving sales in HW Snacks?
  • Is HW Snacks a dynamic niche or mainstream concern in South Africa?
  • Which are the leading brands in HW Snacks in South Africa?
  • How are products distributed in HW Snacks in South Africa?
  • How has COVID-19 and accordant recession impacted sales? Which categories have seen rising demand? Which are most vulnerable to economic disruption and diminished consumer confidence?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

HW Snacks in South Africa - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Protein, cleaner labels and regulation reshape snack innovation
Protein enrichment and cleaner labels gain traction across snacks
Gluten free shifts from lifestyle positioning to incidental health cue
Fibre claims soften as messaging shifts toward moderation
Fortification, protein and regulation will reshape snack positioning
Gluten free grows incidentally through healthier snack alternatives
Fibre finds relevance in bars and traditional snack formats
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 3 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Health and Wellness in South Africa - Industry Overview

Health pressures accelerate demand for functional and better-for-you products
Sugar reduction and regulatory pressure reshape portfolios
Functionality, fortification and everyday nutrition gain momentum
Functionality, clean labelling and affordability to drive future growth

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