South Africa Beer Market 2025

Anticipated trends indicate that the South Africa beer market will achieve incremental growth of USD 7.3 billion, translating to a CAGR of around 7.9% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030. South Africa has a well-established beer market, driven by a diverse consumer base and a strong beer-drinking culture. The country’s robust brewing industry is benefiting from a rising demand for both local and international premium beer brands. Craft beer consumption is also on the rise, particularly among urban youth, as South Africans seek more variety and innovation in their beer options. Additionally, the country’s social culture, including its love for sports and outdoor events, further supports strong beer sales.

The report aims to deliver comprehensive data on the South Africa beer market, covering annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, along with projections through 2030. It provides an in-depth analysis of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by product type, category, packaging and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The South Africa beer market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: ale, sorghum beer, weissbier, lager, no-/low-alcohol beer, stout
Category: craft, non-craft
Packaging: glass bottles, aluminum cans, others
Distribution channel: warehouse clubs, food and drinks stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, others

The segmentation of the South Africa beer market product type, category, packaging and distribution channel. The categorization of the market by product type includes ale, sorghum beer, weissbier, lager, no-/low-alcohol beer, and stout. Category segments encompass craft, and non-craft. Packaging segments comprise glass bottles, aluminum cans, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes warehouse clubs, food and drinks stores, bars and HoReCa, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The market features leading players such as Molson Coors Beverage Company, Heineken N.V., Diageo plc, Delta Corporation Limited and AB InBev. This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the beer market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Africa Beer Market – Product Type Analysis
South Africa Beer Market – Category Analysis
South Africa Beer Market – Packaging Analysis
South Africa Beer Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Heineken N.V.
Diageo plc
Delta Corporation Limited
AB InBev
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Beer Market 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Beer Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Beer Market by Category, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Category, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Category, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Beer Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Beer Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Beer Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Beer Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Beer Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Africa Beer Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Beer Market, by Brands, 2024
Table South Africa – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table South Africa – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table South Africa Beer Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Beer Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Molson Coors Beverage Company
Heineken N.V.
Diageo plc
Delta Corporation Limited
AB InBev