South Africa Commercial Seaweed Market Size & Outlook

The commercial seaweed market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.6% is expected of South Africa commercial seaweed market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$5.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8.2
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
4.7%
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South Africa

South Africa commercial seaweed market highlights

  • The South Africa commercial seaweed market generated a revenue of USD 5.7 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 8.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, brown seaweeds was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Red seaweeds is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Commercial seaweed market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 5.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8.2 million
Growth rate4.6% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentBrown seaweeds
Fastest growing segmentRed seaweeds
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBrown seaweeds, Red seaweeds, Green seaweeds
Key market players worldwideCargill, DuPont de Nemours Inc, CP Kelco, Trevena Inc, Groupe Roullier, Biostadt, Compo, Acadian Seaplants, Gelymar, BRANDT, Seasol International, West Coast Marine-Bio Processing Corp, Bejing Leili, Indigrow


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.1% of the global commercial seaweed market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa commercial seaweed 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 8.2 million by 2030.

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South Africa commercial seaweed market outlook

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Brown seaweeds was the largest segment with a revenue share of 49.12% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa commercial seaweed market based on brown seaweeds, red seaweeds, green seaweeds covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa is a significant market as it is involved in agricultural activities ranging from mixed farming and intensive crop production, Farmers prefer bio-simulant products and fertilizer, that offer high crop productivity to fulfill the growing demand for agricultural produce in the country Commercial seaweed-based biostimulant is a natural fertilizer, which fuels the growth and productivity of crops.

Growing preference for organic farming leads demand for seaweed –based biostimulant in the country. South Africa is projected to account for a high product demand over the coming years owing to rising popularity of luxury cosmetics, abundant availability of raw materials, and growing consumer interest in personal care products. 

Innovative compositions derived from the existing seaweed hydrocolloids are anticipated to provide numerous growth opportunities for personal care & cosmetics companies in the region. The country is characterized by the presence of major manufacturers such as Algaia and Ceamsa that are involved in the manufacturing of advanced products.

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South Africa commercial seaweed market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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