Food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation 2026
South Africa
Average food and non-alcoholic beverages inflation
2.0%
-2.2 lower than 2025
vs overall inflation: 3.9%
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 2026.
Month overview
| Month | Food and non-alcoholic beverages |
|---|---|
| January | 4.0% |
| February | 3.4% |
| March | 3.1% |
| April | 2.5% |
| May | 1.5% |
| June | 1.3% |
| July | 0.6% |
| August | 0.9% |
| September | 1.0% |
| Average | 2.0% |