Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation 2025
South Africa
Average food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation
4.2%
-0.5 lower than 2024
vs overall inflation: 3.2%
What's included in food and non-alcoholic beverages?
Food products and non-alcoholic beverages such as bread, meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruit, and soft drinks.
Monthly progress
Monthly food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation during 2025.
Month overview
| Month | Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
|---|---|
| January | 2.7% |
| February | 3.0% |
| March | 3.1% |
| April | 4.1% |
| May | 4.8% |
| June | 5.2% |
| July | 5.6% |
| August | 5.1% |
| September | 4.4% |
| October | 3.8% |
| November | 4.2% |
| December | 4.2% |
| Average | 4.2% |