South Africa Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market Insights
- Packaging Market Insights analysis indicates that the South Africa Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market size, valued at USD 2.13 Billion in 2024, is expected to expand to USD 3.82 Billion by 2033.
- The South Africa market is forecasted to expand at a CAGR of 6.69% spanning 2026–2033.
- Biodegradable held the leading position among By Material segments in 2024, based on market size.
- Compostable is projected to post the fastest growth rate, sustaining its position as the most attractive By Material segment during the forecast horizon.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- South Africa accounted for 0.82% of the global Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market size in 2024.
- By 2033, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
- Within Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is forecasted to dominate the regional Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market size by 2033.
- Nigeria will be the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, projected to achieve USD 2.03 Billion by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
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| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 2.13 Billion |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 3.82 Billion |
| Largest segment | Biodegradable |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 6.69% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
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| By Product |
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| By End-user |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market By Material 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| By Material | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodegradable | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.09 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Recyclable | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Compostable | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market By Product 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| By Product | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bags | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 0.77 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Containers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Boxes & Cartons | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Bottles & Jars | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Eco-friendly Food Packaging Market By End-user 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| By End-user | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foodservice | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 1.02 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Food Processing | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Retail | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.