PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Premium, functional and indulgence products to spur retail volume and value sales
The outlook for other dairy in South Africa is positive, with strong retail value (constant 2025 prices) growth projected over the forecast period. There is also expected to be stability in retail volume sales, following declines in the review period.
High-protein and lactose-free options to add dynamism to the offer of other dairy
Looking ahead, the consumer demand for high-protein products is expected to remain strong, driven by growing health consciousness and lifestyle alignment. Categories like cottage cheese are well-positioned to benefit from this trend, particularly as brands continue be supported by innovation through formats, flavours and functional claims.
Other dairy awaits new food labelling legislation
Other dairy is also set to be affected by new food labelling regulations in South Africa, particularly for products that are high in sugar, saturated fats and sodium. The Department of Health has published draft regulations proposing mandatory front-of-pack warning labels for pre-packaged foods that exceed specific thresholds for these nutrients or contain artificial sweeteners.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Other Dairy 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.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Other Dairy 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 Other Dairy 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 Other Dairy in South Africa?
- Which are the leading brands in Other Dairy in South Africa?
- How are products distributed in Other Dairy in South Africa?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Other Dairy?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in South Africa?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Other Dairy in South Africa - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cream shows dynamism through innovation, cooking trends and packaging
Lancewood offers innovation and economy packaging to pique the interest of consumers
Retailers time promotions to drive footfall and sales
Premium, functional and indulgence products to spur retail volume and value sales
High-protein and lactose-free options to add dynamism to the offer of other dairy
Other dairy awaits new food labelling legislation
Dairy Products and Alternatives in South Africa - Industry Overview
Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
APPENDIX
DISCLAIMER
Other Dairy
This is the aggregation of chilled and shelf stable desserts, chilled snacks, coffee whiteners, condensed/evaporated milk, cream, and fromage frais and quark.
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