42 Important WFPB South Africa Stats (2024)
This article lists the latest South African statistics for whole food plant-based (WFPB) diets.
On this page are hand-picked stats on plant-based food in South Africa.
I got these stats from authority sites. They are from surveys, reports, and statements by Whole Foods Plant-Based experts.
So, without delay, let us see the stats!
- Key WFPB South Africa Stats
- Alternate Meat Stats
- Alternate Dairy Stats
- WFPB Industry Stats
- Global WFPB Stats
- WFPB Trends South Africa
Key WFPB South Africa Statistics
1. According to the Vegan SA Report, The number of vegans in South Africa has increased by 40% since 2021.
2. Vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian diets comprise 10 to 12% of the South African fast food market. ProVeg reported this.
3. Bloomberg expects the plant-based market to grow. They project it will increase from $30 billion in 2021 to $160 billion in 2030.
4. Forks Over Knives states that a vegan diet creates 75% fewer greenhouse gases than meat-heavy diets.
5. The Uber Eats Animal Cravings Report says that, in 2023, Johannesburg surpassed Cape Town. It had 23% more vegan orders.
6. Local restaurants have been adding plant-based options to their menus. They do this to serve the 10-12% of vegans in South Africa. The ProVeg Report highlighted this.
7. According to the Uber Eats Report, Vegans and vegetarians comprise 3% of the South African population.
8. South Africa ranks 23rd among the top 30 vegan countries. Google Trends Data forms the basis of the ranking. (News 24)
9. Checkers offers over 80 plant-based products in the Simple Truth range. Checkers reported this.
10. According to Food Stuff SA, 42% of consumers in South Africa consider protein the most essential ingredient.
11. The use of mushrooms as an ingredient has grown by 12% year-on-year between 2018 and 2023, according to Food Stuff SA.
12. According to the Vegan SA Report, The number of vegans in South Africa has increased by 40% since 2021.
13. The whole food plant-based trend has gained momentum in the food industry. More restaurants, cafes, and catering companies offer plant-based options. Popular vegan eateries in South Africa include Leafy Greens, Plant, and Conscious 108.
14. They use their platforms to raise awareness. They inspire others to go plant-based. Examples include Trevor Noah, Bonang Mathebe, and Natalie Becker.
15. According to the Vegan SA Report, The UCT Vegan Society is experiencing growth.
16. In 2020, there were 100,000 vegans in South Africa, as reported by Nielsen and Knorr.
17. Umair Bashir says a survey in 2023 asked 2038 customers. It found that 23% preferred low-carb diets.
18. Daymon says 22% of South Africans follow a plant-based diet or lifestyle.
19. Daymon reported that 20% of South Africans are flexitarians. 17% are vegetarians, and 9% are vegans.
20. A study on Fast Food Outlets in South Africa shows that mains comprise 4.92% of the dishes. Plant-based sides are 23.4%, and desserts are 6.72%. This data is from ProVeg.
21. ProVeg shows a percentage of plant-based offerings in 2023. It compares them to 2022 in a chart.
22. In 2023, Kauai kept its top spot for plant-based offerings. Simple Asia, Panarottis, Nandos, and Burger King followed. The number of plant-based mains increased to 54. Side dishes increased to 79. Desserts fell to 8. This stat is according to ProVeg.
23. Business Tech compares the cost of going plant-based in South Africa.
Alternate Meat Statistics
1. Sales of meat and seafood substitutes are increasing by 7% each year. Retail Brief Africa expects the market to reach $1.5 billion by 2026.
2. 66% of South Africans show a high interest in vegan protein and cultivated meat, based on a study by Green Queen.
3. 67% of South Africans are open to trying plant-based meats, as reported by IOL.
4. Forbes says the cultivated meat industry is worth $100 million now. By 2030, experts expect it to grow to nearly $13 billion.
5. The Credence Institute says 60% of South Africans will likely try lab-grown meat. 53% are likely to buy it.
Alternate Dairy Statistics
1. There has been an 11.1% increase in the purchase of alternative milk (US Omni Sales).
2. Oat milk has seen a 22.6% increase compared to last year. Almond and soy alternatives have increased by 5.6% and 7.1%, respectively.
3. In 2025, the non-dairy milk market is projected to grow to $31.28 billion, increasing from $21.44 billion in 2021.
Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Industry Statistics
1. The plant-based food market is predicted to triple to $35.9 billion by 2023 (Future Market Insights).
Global WFPB Statistics
1. The Bloomberg Intelligence Report projects that sales of plant-based foods will increase five times by 2030.
2. Orders for plant-based burgers have increased by 28%. Vegetarian orders are up by 55% (State of the Plate Report).
3. In Canada, there has been a 250% increase in vegetarians (Statista).
4. German companies introduced more vegan food products than any other country 2016. But, the UK surpassed them in 2018 (Mintel).
5. Statista expects the global plant-based food market to reach $77.8 billion in 2025.
6. The US News ranks the vegan diet #3 in the US with a score of 62.
7. Statista reports that soy emerged as a leading source of plant-based foods with an approximate market value of 20 per cent globally in 2019. Pea and rice take the market share of 13 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively.
8. In 2023, Ger}many led in searches about veganism, followed by Austria and the UK (The Vegan Society)
WFPB Trends in South Africa
1. Comparison of plant-based food and meat products in South Africa:
A 220g pack of Herbiraw Smoked Carrot Salmon costs R85. A 200g pack of Woolworths Smoked Norwegian Salmon costs R109.99.
2. Swiss Business Hub South Africa valued the plant-based food market at R1.1 billion in 2020. It expects the plant-based food market to grow 9.8 per cent from 2020 to 2025.
Conclusion
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These South Africa Stats are about whole food plant-based diets. They will help you decide to eat plant-based foods.