Processed fruit and vegetables packaging grew 2% to 588 million units in 2025 on demand for affordable, shelf stable staples. Metal, specifically metal food cans, dominated at 78% of volumes, with Tiger Brands' KOO anchoring canned beans, vegetables and tomatoes. Woolworths moved its speciality tomato range into a fully recyclable kraft tray made from 65% recycled paper, removing around 77 tonnes of plastic a year. Paper-based containers was the fastest-growing pack type, up 9% to 6 million unit
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Processed Fruit and Vegetables 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 Processed Fruit and Vegetables 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 Processed Fruit and Vegetables 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 Processed Fruit and Vegetables 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?
Processed Fruit and Vegetables Packaging in South Africa
Key Data Findings
KOO and affordable canned staples anchor a metal-led category as fibre trays accelerate
A can-led category grows on affordable staples
KOO and canned staples anchor metal’s dominance
Fibre trays and frozen pouches accelerate diversification
Fibre and flexible formats outpace a resilient can
Convenience, value and recyclability shape competition
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Processed Fruit and Vegetables Packaging
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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