South Africa Tea Market 2025

Anticipated to grow steadily, the South Africa tea market is expected to rise from USD 598.7 million in 2024 to USD 971.4 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.4% throughout the forecast period. South Africa’s tea market thrives on the popularity of rooibos tea, a locally produced and health-oriented variety. Rising disposable incomes and urbanization expand demand for green and herbal teas. The export of indigenous teas like honeybush further boosts the market.

This report delivers a comprehensive analysis and forward-looking perspective on the South Africa tea market, spanning historical data from 2020 to 2024 and market projections through 2030. By examining market size, growth rates, and segmented insights, the report highlights the dynamic shifts and emerging trends shaping the industry. It provides a granular breakdown across key dimensions, including product type, packaging and distribution channel, offering stakeholders a detailed roadmap for strategic decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The South Africa tea market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: black tea, fruit & herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, others
Packaging: flexible packaging, paper containers, others (glass, metal, etc.)
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food & drinks stores, grocery stores, health and beauty stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, others

The segmentation of the South Africa tea market product type, packaging and distribution channel. By product type, the market features black tea, fruit & herbal tea, green tea, instant tea, and others. Packaging segments encompass flexible packaging, paper containers, and others (glass, metal, etc.). Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food & drinks stores, grocery stores, health and beauty stores, foodservice channels, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The report profiles major companies, including Avi Ltd., Lipton Teas and Infusions, Tata Consumer Products Ltd., Associated British Foods plc, MJF Holdings Limited and Carmien Tea Pty. Ltd. This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the tea 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 Tea Market – Product Type Analysis
South Africa Tea Market – Packaging Analysis
South Africa Tea Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Avi Ltd.
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
Associated British Foods plc
MJF Holdings Limited
Carmien Tea Pty. Ltd.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Africa Tea Market 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Tea Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Africa Tea Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Africa Tea Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Tea Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Africa Tea Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Africa Tea 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 Tea Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Africa Tea Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Avi Ltd.
Lipton Teas and Infusions
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
Associated British Foods plc
MJF Holdings Limited
Carmien Tea Pty. Ltd.