Domestic kitchenware and kitchen supplies

The Western Cape government is spending about R1.7 million on domestic kitchenware and kitchen supplies, which is a decent market size for your business to consider. However, the market is not growing, with zero year-on-year growth, so you'll need to compete for existing contracts. It's also a relatively crowded space, with 56 suppliers already vying for contracts from 7 different departments. Notably, the government has a strong favour towards black-owned businesses, with about 74% of the allocation going to them, so your B-BBEE level could be an important factor in securing contracts. If I were you, I'd focus on building relationships with the key departments in the Western Cape, such as the Department of Health and the Department of Education, to get a foothold in this market.