Meals and soups packaging grew 4% to 774 million units in 2025 on busy lifestyles and demand for instant and dry soups, stock and convenient meals. Flexible packaging led at 77% of volumes, with brands such as Knorr and Royco anchoring instant and dry soup ranges. Paper-based containers followed at 22% and rose 5% to 169 million units under the Fibre Circle scheme, while Woolworths broadened the premium chilled end with fresh soups in plastic tubs.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Meals and Soups Packaging 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 Meals and Soups Packaging 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 Meals and Soups Packaging in South Africa report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- 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 Meals and Soups Packaging in South Africa?
- Which are the major pack types and how are they performing in South Africa?
- Have there been any packaging legislative changes in the past 12 months?
- How are consumption trends impacting the packaging landscape?
- What are the key trends and latest product developments in packaging?
- How important are sustainability and recycling to consumers in South Africa?
- Where is future growth expected to be most significant?
Meals and Soups Packaging in South Africa
Key Data Findings
Instant soup demand drives category as chilled formats emerge
Demand for convenience lifts a flexible packaging and fibre-led category
Instant soup and dry formats anchor flexible packaging’s lead
Fibre and chilled formats round out the mix
Fibre and flexible formats lead balanced growth
Convenience, premiumisation and value reshape pack sizes
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Meals and Soups Packaging
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- Dried Ready Meals
- Shelf Stable Ready Meals
- Chilled Ready Meals
- Frozen Ready Meals
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- Chilled Pizza
- Frozen Pizza
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- Meal Kits
- Quick Recipe Kits
- Chilled Lunch Kits
- Prepared Salads
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- Dry Soup
- Shelf Stable Soup
- Chilled Soup
- Frozen Soup
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