Consumer Credit in South Africa

October 2022
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Consumer Credit industry in South Africa with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

If you're in the Consumer Credit industry in South Africa, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Consumer Credit in South Africa report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Consumer Credit in South Africa?
  • What are the major trends key to understanding Consumer Credit in South Africa?
  • How has COVID-19, recession and macroeconomic volatility impacted the market?
  • How long will the market take to recover? What are the opportunities now?
  • How will political context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
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Consumer Credit in South Africa - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

High inflation and weak economic performance drive innovation in micro-lending by telcos, targeting lower-income consumers
Capitec expands purpose-driven lending services to focus on higher-income customers, while TymeBank launches credit card
Growing use of e-commerce combined with inflation boosts demand for BNPL
Consumer lending to be driven by improving economic activity, boosted by innovation and strategic partnerships
Rapid Payments Programme expected to facilitate greater fintech lending
Table 1 Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 2 Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 3 Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 4 Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 5 Forecast Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 6 Forecast Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 7 Forecast Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 8 Forecast Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

Consumer Lending in South Africa - Industry Overview

Consumer lending in 2021: The big picture
Buy Now, Pay Later continues to gain momentum in the retail landscape
Demand for mortgages/housing continues to grow, despite rising repo rates
Capitec and digital banks continue to disrupt banking sector, while vehicle subscription services challenge the status quo
What next for consumer lending?
Table 9 Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 10 Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 11 Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2017-2022
Table 12 Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2017-2022
Table 13 Consumer Lending: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 14 Mortgages/Housing: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 15 Consumer Credit: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 16 Card Lending: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2017-2022
Table 17 Forecast Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 18 Forecast Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027
Table 19 Forecast Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2022-2027
Table 20 Forecast Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2022-2027

DISCLAIMER

Summary 1 Research Sources
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Consumer Credit

  • Auto Lending
  • Card Lending
  • Durables Lending
  • Education Lending
  • Home Lending
  • Other Personal Lending

Consumer Credit

Non-mortgage consumer debt extended to individuals for personal or household use including installment loans and credit cards. Examples of consumer credit include auto lending, card lending, durables lending, education lending, home lending and other personal loans. Consumer credit includes both revolving and non-revolving credit.

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