In South Africa the nutritional yeast segment is part of the broader yeast extract/inactive yeast industry, which is gradually evolving under rising health and food‑industry trends. Demand is being driven by increasing consumer interest in plant‑based, vegan and clean‑label nutrition products, as nutritional yeast offers complete protein, B‑vitamins (including B12) and savoury flavour enhancement that resonates with health‑conscious South African consumers. It’s also gaining traction in functional foods and dietary supplements as awareness of its immune‑supporting and nutritional properties grows. However, the market is restrained by limited local consumer awareness of nutritional yeast specifically, higher production or import costs and competition from established international yeast extract and seasoning brands. Yet the rise of vegetarianism and the functional foods segment presents opportunities for product innovation, fortified blends, and educational campaigns. Trends include incorporation into vegan spreads, snacks and sauces as flavour‑boosting, fortified ingredients, aligned with global clean label and wellness preferences
TABLE - South Africa Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecast By Type 2021-2033
Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Fortified Nutritional Yeast | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Unfortified Nutritional Yeast | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - South Africa Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecast By Form 2021-2033
Form | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Flakes | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Powder | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Granules | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - South Africa Nutritional Yeast Market Size & Forecast By Application 2021-2033
Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Food & Beverages | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Dietary Supplements | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Animal Feed | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis