South Africa Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Market Size & Outlook

The active pharmaceutical ingredients market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,253.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of South Africa active pharmaceutical ingredients market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,427.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,253.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
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South Africa active pharmaceutical ingredients market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa active pharmaceutical ingredients market highlights

  • The South Africa active pharmaceutical ingredients market generated a revenue of USD 1,427.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,253.5 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, synthetic was the largest revenue generating type of synthesis in 2023.
  • Synthetic is the most lucrative type of synthesis segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Active pharmaceutical ingredients market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,427.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,253.5 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSynthetic
Fastest growing segmentSynthetic
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSynthetic, Biotech
Key market players worldwideDr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Cipla Ltd DR, AbbVie Inc, Aurobindo Pharma, Sandoz Group AG Registered Shares, Viatris Inc, Fresenius Kabi


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.6% of the global active pharmaceutical ingredients market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa active pharmaceutical ingredients market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Kuwait is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 126.0 million by 2030.

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Synthetic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.47% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa active pharmaceutical ingredients market based on synthetic, biotech covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The pharmaceutical market in South Africa has not made a significant impact internationally, and the vast majority of pharmaceuticals exported from larger South African pharmaceutical firms, such as Aspen, remain within the African continent. South Africa has several public and private organizations working to facilitate local production of APIs.

For instance, the API for Africa (APIFA) is a nonprofit organization focusing on improving production in the region. In March 2022, North-West University partnered with Technology Innovation Agency and Department of Science and Innovation for the launch of API Plus Laboratory to improve the manufacturing of APIs in the country.

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