South Africa Canned Seafood Market (2025-2031) | Size, Trends, Forecast, Industry, Companies, Analysis, Growth, Value, Share & Revenue

Topics Covered in the South Africa Canned Seafood Market

South Africa Canned Seafood Market report thoroughly covers the market by product and by distribution channel. The market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

South Africa Canned Seafood Market Synopsis

South Africa Canned Seafood Market has been on the rise, with a growing demand for canned tuna, pilchards, salmon, and sardines. The growth is mainly due to factors such as an increase in population and rising disposable incomes. On the other hand, the increasing health awareness of consumers has also impacted the market, with more people selecting canned seafood items as a healthy and wholesome option. Canned seafood products often comprise significant nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, which play a vivacious role in cardiac health.

According to 6Wresearch, the South Africa Canned Seafood Market size is expected to grew at a CAGR of 6.34% during the forecast period of 2025-2031. The market is driven by the increasing demand for seafood, both domestically and internationally. Due to this, local and foreign companies continue to invest in the South Africa canned seafood industry. Additionally, the expanding export market is another driver fueing the market expansion. The government is executing policies to support the growth of the seafood export sector, which is creating significant opportunities for canned seafood producers in the country. The market size for is expected to grow in the forthcoming years. With growing concern over diet and health, consumers are increasingly turning to health-conscious which is driving demand for canned seafood. However, the rising cost of raw materials pose major barrier to market development as the price of various types of seafood, particularly canned fish, has increased globally due to a decline in fish stocks. The rising cost of raw materials and the availability of imported canned seafood products at a lower cost has compelled some companies to scale back production. Irrespective of these challenges, South Africa canned seafood market presents significant opportunities for companies such as the growing demand for sustainable, ethically sourced seafood products. Another significant opportunity is the growing demand for canned seafood in countries with large South African populations.

Government policies and schemes introduced in the South Africa Canned Seafood Market

The seafood market in South Africa has seen phenomenal growth in recent years. The development has encouraged the government to introduce policies and schemes that would further enhance South Africa Canned Seafood Market Growth in the years to come. The government has introduced policies that have positively impacted the canned seafood market. One of such policies is the marine resource allocation policy. It allocates fishing quotas to various fishing companies in the country. Also, this policy ensures that the available fish resources are not overfished, and each quota guarantees that canned seafood companies can access resources for production. Moreover. the government also introduced the South African Fishing Industry Charter. The main aim of this policy is to transform the fishing industry and empower disadvantaged communities through employment opportunities and shares ownership.

Prominent players in the South Africa Canned Seafood Market

The South Africa Canned Seafood Industry is dominated by various major companies which are primarily functioned as fishing companies, they have since prolonged into the processing and packaging realm, creating a market that meets national and international demands. These prominent players include Oceana Group, Oceanic South Africa, Lucky Star, Rhodes Food Group, and Woodstock Canning Company.

Market by Product

According to Nitesh Kumar, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the tuna segment is expected to be the largest in the market, followed by salmon, sardines, prawns, shrimps, and other seafood products. The market share of salmon, sardines, and other seafood products have been growing over the years owing to increased consumer awareness and diverse product offerings by manufacturers.

Market by Distribution Channel

Based on Distribution Channel, the retail channel dominates the South Africa Canned Seafood Market Share as more consumers started opting for canned seafood as a healthy source of protein.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

• 10 Years Market Numbers.
• Historical Data Starting from 2021 to 2024.
• Base Year: 2024.
• Forecast Data until 2031.
• Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
• Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• South Africa Canned Seafood Market Outlook
• Market Size of South Africa Canned Seafood Market, 2024
• Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market, 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Revenues & Volume for the Period 2021 - 2031
• South Africa Canned Seafood Market Trend Evolution
• South Africa Canned Seafood Market Drivers and Challenges
• South Africa Canned Seafood Price Trends
• South Africa Canned Seafood Porter's Five Forces
• South Africa Canned Seafood Industry Life Cycle
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Product for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Tuna for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Salmon for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Sardines for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Prawns for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Shrimps for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Other Seafood for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Distribution Channel for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Foodservices for the Period 2021 - 2031
• Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Canned Seafood Market Revenues & Volume By Retail for the Period 2021 - 2031
• South Africa Canned Seafood Import Export Trade Statistics
• Market Opportunity Assessment By Product
• Market Opportunity Assessment By Distribution Channel
• South Africa Canned Seafood Top Companies Market Share
• South Africa Canned Seafood Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
• South Africa Canned Seafood Company Profiles
• South Africa Canned Seafood Key Strategic Recommendations

Market Covered

The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:

By Product

• Tuna
• Salmon
• Sardines
• Prawns
• Shrimps
• Other Seafood

By Distribution Channel

• Foodservice
• Retail