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THE SOUTH AFRICA DATA CENTER COLOCATION MARKET SIZE WAS VALUED AT USD 330 MILLION IN 2023 AND IS EXPECTED TO REACH USD 780 MILLION BY 2029, GROWING AT A CAGR OF 15.42% DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD.
The South Africa Data Center Colocation Market Report Includes
- Colocation Supply (MW, Area, Rack Capacity)
- Colocation Demand (MW, Area, Rack Capacity) and by End-User (Cloud/IT, BFSI, etc..)
- Colocation Revenue (Retail & Wholesale Colocation Services)
- Competitive Scenario (Market Share Analysis by Revenue & MW Capacity)
Get Insights on 51 Existing Colocation Data Center Facilities and 09 Upcoming Facilities across South Africa
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SOUTH AFRICA DATA CENTER COLOCATION MARKET REPORT SCOPE
REPORT ATTRIBUTE | DETAILS |
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MARKET SIZE (COLOCATION REVENUE) | USD 780 Million (2029) |
MARKET SIZE (UTILIZED WHITE FLOOR AREA) | 2.14 million sq. feet (2029) |
MARKET SIZE (UTILIZED RACKS) | 70 thousand units (2029) |
MARKET SIZE (UTILIZED IT POWER CAPACITY) | 330.96 MW (2029) |
BASE YEAR | 2023 |
FORECAST YEAR | 2024-2029 |
COLOCATION DEMAND AND SUPPLY HIGHLIGHTS
The South Africa data center colocation market size was valued at USD 330 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 780 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 15.42% during the forecast period. South Africa has around 51 operational colocation data centers. Most colocation data centers are being developed according to Tier III standards. The South Africa data center colocation market has the presence of both local and global operators such as Teraco (Digital Realty), Africa Data Centres, Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Digital Parks Africa, NTT DATA, and Others.
In South Africa, Johannesburg is the prominent data center destination. In addition, it is well connected to other major cities in Africa and Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, making it an ideal location for a data center. Furthermore, the average rack power density in South Africa is around 4–5 kW as of 2024, which is likely to increase to 6–8 kW by 2029 on account of increased deployment of big data, IoT, AI, and ML workloads and the expansion by hyperscalers/cloud operators in the market.
The South Africa data center colocation market has a presence of several retail, wholesale, and hybrid colocation operators. Retail operators include Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Digital Parks Africa, Business Connexion, MTN, Vodacom Business and others. Wholesale operators include Africa Data Centres, Teraco (Digital Realty), Vantage Data Centers, and NTT DATA. Moreover, Equinix and Paratus are the new entrants in the industry. These companies are likely to disrupt and increase competition in the industry. The industry market share of several existing companies is likely to come down in the next 2–3 years due to the entry of several new players in the market, with nearby countries such as Nigeria and Kenya growing.
WHATS INCLUDED?
- A transparent research methodology and insights on the market's colocation of demand and supply.
- The market size is available in terms of utilized white floor area, IT power capacity, and racks.
- The market size is available in terms of Core & Shell vs. Installed vs. Utilized IT Power Capacity, along with the occupancy percentage.
- An assessment and snapshot of the colocation investment regarding core & shell area, power, and rack in South Africa and a comparison between African countries.
- The study of the existing South Africa data center market landscape and insightful predictions about industry size during the forecast period.
- An analysis of the current and future colocation demand in South Africa by several industries.
- Study on sustainability status in the region
- Analysis of current and future cloud operations in the region.
- Snapshot of upcoming submarine cables and existing cloud-on-ramps services in the region.
- Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in South Africa
- Facilities Covered (Existing): 51
- Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 09
- Coverage: 27+ locations
- Existing vs. Upcoming (White Floor Area)
- Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
- Data Center Colocation Market in South Africa
- Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2023-2029)
- Retail Colocation Revenue (2023-2029)
- Wholesale Colocation Revenue (2023-2029)
- Retail Colocation Pricing along with Addons
- Wholesale Colocation Pricing along with the pricing trends.
- An analysis of the latest trends, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for South Africa's colocation data center industry.
- Competitive landscape, including industry share analysis by the colocation operators based on IT power capacity and revenue.
- The vendor landscape of each existing and upcoming colocation operator is based on the existing/ upcoming count of data centers, white floor area, IT power capacity, and data center location.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
- Construction Contractors
- Infrastructure Providers
- New Entrants
- Consultants/Consultancies/Advisory Firms
- Corporate & Governments Agencies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the count of existing and upcoming colocation data center facilities in South Africa?
Who are the new entrants in South Africa's data center industry?
How much MW of IT power capacity is likely to be utilized in South Africa by 2029?
What factors are driving the South Africa data center colocation market?
The South Africa data center colocation market is projected to reach USD 780 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 15.42% from 2023 to 2029.
The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the South Africa data center colocation market during the forecast period:
- Advent of 5G Technology Driving Edge Data Center Investment
- High Adoption of Cloud Services
- The Advent of Big Data & IoT Technologies Driving Investments
Base Year: 2023
Forecast Year: 2024-2029
The report considers the present scenario of the South Africa data center colocation market and its market dynamics for 2024−2029. It covers a detailed overview of several market growth enablers, restraints, and trends. The study includes the demand and supply aspects of the South Africa data center colocation industry.
The report includes:
- Colocation Supply (MW, Area, Rack Capacity)
- Colocation Demand (MW, Area, Rack Capacity) and by End-User (Cloud/IT, BFSI, etc..)
- Colocation Revenue (Retail & Wholesale Colocation Services)
- Competitive Scenario (Market Share Analysis by Revenue & MW Capacity)
VENDOR LANDSCAPE
Existing Colocation Operators
- Africa Data Centres
- Digital Parks Africa
- Open Access Data Centres (OADC)
- Teraco (Digital Realty)
- Vantage Data Centers
- Business Connexion
- Internet Solutions ZA
- MTN
- NTT DATA
- Vodacom Business
New Operators
- Equinix
- Paratus
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ABOUT OUR DATA CENTER CAPABILITIES
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
MARKET SCOPE
MARKET DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 01 – MARKET SNAPSHOT
Colocation Market Snapshot
Africa vs South Africa Colocation Market Comparison
CHAPTER 02 - SUPPLY & DEMAND ANALYSIS
Existing vs Upcoming Data Center Facilities
Market by Utilized Area
Market by Utilized Racks
Market by IT Power Capacity
Colocation Demand by Industry
CHAPTER 03 – MARKET GROWTH FACTORS
Factors Attracting Colocation Investment in South Africa
Sustainability Status in South Africa
Cloud Connectivity
Cloud On Ramps & Investment in South Africa
Submarine Cables & Inland Connectivity
CHAPTER 04 – COLOCATION REVENUE & PRICING ANALYSIS
Colocation Market by Revenue
Retail Vs Wholesale Colocation
Retail Colocation Pricing and Addons
Wholesale Colocation Pricing
Key Pricing Trends
CHAPTER 05 - MARKET DYNAMICS
Key Trends in the Market
Key Enablers / Drivers in the Market
Key Restraints in the Market
CHAPTER 06 – COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Competitive Landscape by Colocation Operators
Market Share by Colocation Revenue
Market Share by IT Power Capacity
Existing Colocation Operators
New Operators
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Frequently Asked Questions
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