South Africa Clinical Laboratory Service Market Size & Outlook

The clinical laboratory service market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,899.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.4% is expected of South Africa clinical laboratory service market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,232.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,899.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.4%
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South Africa clinical laboratory service market highlights

  • The South Africa clinical laboratory service market generated a revenue of USD 1,232.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,899.1 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, clinical chemistry was the largest revenue generating test type in 2023.
  • Medical Microbiology & Cytology is the most lucrative test type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Clinical laboratory service market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,232.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,899.1 million
Growth rate6.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentClinical chemistry
Fastest growing segmentMedical Microbiology & Cytology
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHuman & Tumor Genetics, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology & Cytology, Other Esoteric Tests
Key market players worldwideLabcorp Holdings Inc, Qiagen NV, Eurofins Scientific SE, Quest Diagnostics Inc, OPKO Health Inc, Siemens Healthineers AG ADR, NeoGenomics Inc, Fresenius Medical Care AG, Sonic Healthcare Ltd, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, SYNLAB Group, Mayo Clinic

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.5% of the global clinical laboratory service market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE clinical laboratory service 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 1,899.1 million by 2030.

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Clinical Laboratory Service Market Scope

Clinical laboratory service market segmentation & scope
Human & Tumor Genetics
Clinical Chemistry
Medical Microbiology & Cytology
Other Esoteric Tests
Hospital-Based Laboratories
Stand-Alone Laboratories
Clinic-Based Laboratories
Bioanalytical & Lab chemistry services
Toxicology testing services
Cell & gene therapy related services
Preclinical & clinical trial related services
Drug discovery & development related Services
Other clinical laboratory services

Clinical Laboratory Service Market Companies

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South Africa clinical laboratory service market outlook

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Clinical chemistry was the largest segment with a revenue share of 54.91% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa clinical laboratory service market based on human & tumor genetics, clinical chemistry, medical microbiology & cytology, other esoteric tests covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • South Africa Clinical Laboratory Service Test Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Human & Tumor Genetics
    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Medical Microbiology & Cytology
    • Other Esoteric Tests
  • South Africa Clinical Laboratory Service Service Provider Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Hospital-Based Laboratories
    • Stand-Alone Laboratories
    • Clinic-Based Laboratories
  • South Africa Clinical Laboratory Service Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Bioanalytical & Lab chemistry services
    • Toxicology testing services
    • Cell & gene therapy related services
    • Preclinical & clinical trial related services
    • Drug discovery & development related Services
    • Other clinical laboratory services

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South Africa clinical laboratory service market size, by test type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa clinical laboratory service market size, by test type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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