South Africa Direct Selling Market Size & Outlook

The direct selling market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 6,175.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.3% is expected of South Africa direct selling market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$3,512.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$6,175.2
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
7.3%
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South Africa

South Africa direct selling market highlights

  • The South Africa direct selling market generated a revenue of USD 3,512.1 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 6,175.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, health & wellness was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Direct selling market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 3,512.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 6,175.2 million
Growth rate7.3% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHealth & wellness
Fastest growing segmentCosmetics and Personal Care
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHealth & Wellness, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Household Goods & Durables
Key market players worldwideAmway Corporation, Herbalife Ltd, Natura &Co Holding SA ADR, Friedrich Vorwerk Group SE ADR, Nu Skin Enterprises Inc Class A, Tupperware Brands Corp, Oriflame


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.8% of the global direct selling market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa direct selling 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 6,175.2 million by 2030.

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Health & wellness was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.83% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa direct selling market based on health & wellness, cosmetics and personal care, household goods & durables covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Direct selling has the potential to dramatically impact unemployment levels in South Africa by creating thousands of jobs for youth and women. Besides creating job opportunities, direct selling provides an environment for learning, personal development, and business building, which are critical elements of entrepreneurship.

South African government, in 2017, reported that unlike many other sectors in the economy, direct selling grew and provided more micro-entrepreneurial and income-generating opportunities for women. South Africans benefited from direct selling, of which 72% were women.

Growing access to social media is also aiding women entrepreneurs to enter direct selling businesses in South Africa. Diverse competence, availability of resources, and increasing access to the internet are expected to provide strong growth goals to the market.

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