South Africa Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Size & Outlook

The complementary and alternative medicine market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 12,844.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 23.3% is expected of South Africa complementary and alternative medicine market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2,958.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$12,844.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
23.3%
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South Africa complementary and alternative medicine market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa complementary and alternative medicine market highlights

  • The South Africa complementary and alternative medicine market generated a revenue of USD 2,958.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 12,844.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, traditional alternative medicine/botanicals was the largest revenue generating intervention in 2023.
  • Mind Healing is the most lucrative intervention segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Complementary and alternative medicine market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2,958.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 12,844.2 million
Growth rate23.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentTraditional alternative medicine/botanicals
Fastest growing segmentMind Healing
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTraditional Alternative Medicine/Botanicals, Mind Healing, Body Healing, External Energy, Sensory Healing
Key market players worldwideColumbia Nutritional, Nordic Naturals, The Healing Co Inc, Nestle SA, Unity Woods Yoga Center, Herb Pharm


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 2.0% of the global complementary and alternative medicine market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia complementary and alternative medicine market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 10,704.5 million by 2030.

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Traditional alternative medicine/botanicals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33.82% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa complementary and alternative medicine market based on traditional alternative medicine/botanicals, mind healing, body healing, external energy, sensory healing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


More than 80% of the African population, according to the WHO, relies on traditional medicine for its medical requirements. Due to its accessibility, perceived low toxicity, and low cost, traditional medicine has continued to gain acceptance throughout Africa.

Recent research has demonstrated that steam inhalation and oral administration of the leaves of Azadirachta indica, Mangifera indica, Eucalyptus globulus, Carica papaya, Psidium guajava, Citrus reticulate, & Musa paradisiaca can relieve symptoms and restore physiological & psychological functions.

The Zimbabwean government reportedly gave herbalists permission to treat COVID-19 symptoms in patients using these medicines, which caused national public health professionals to express their concern.

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