South Africa Anti-infective Agents Market Size & Outlook

The anti-infective agents market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 935.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.5% is expected of South Africa anti-infective agents market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$829.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$935.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
2.5%
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South Africa anti-infective agents market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa anti-infective agents market highlights

  • The South Africa anti-infective agents market generated a revenue of USD 829.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 935.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, antivirals was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Antifungals is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Anti-infective agents market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 829.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 935.7 million
Growth rate2.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentAntivirals
Fastest growing segmentAntifungals
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAntibacterials, Antivirals, Antifungals
Key market players worldwidePfizer Inc, Abbott Laboratories, Gilead Sciences Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, Merck & Co Inc, Sandoz Group AG ADR, B. Braun, Novo Holdings, Mankind Pharma, Bayer AG, AstraZeneca PLC, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.6% of the global anti-infective agents market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa anti-infective agents market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 935.7 million by 2030.

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Anti-infective Agents Market Scope

Anti-infective agents market segmentation & scope
Antivirals
Cephalosporins
Penicillins
Fluoroquinolones
Macrolides
Carbapenems
Other Antibacterials
Azoles
Echinocandins
Polyenes
Other Antifungals
Oral
Parenteral
Topical
Other Route of Administration
Hospital Pharmacies
Retail Pharmacies
Other Distribution Channel

Anti-infective Agents Market Companies

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South Africa anti-infective agents market outlook

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Antivirals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.27% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa anti-infective agents market based on antibacterials, antivirals, antifungals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa's anti-infective agents market is experiencing growth driven by a rising prevalence of infectious diseases and significant governmental support for clinical trials and drug development. The country has one of the highest burdens of HIV and tuberculosis globally, making anti-infective drugs a critical component of healthcare strategy.

For instance, in 2022, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) approved Apretude, marking it as the first and only long-acting option for preexposure prophylaxis to lower the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1. This regulatory framework supports a rigorous assessment of clinical trial data, which helps accelerate the availability of effective drugs.

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