South Africa Drug Testing Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The drug testing market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 97.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.1% is expected of South Africa drug testing market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$77.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$97.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.1%
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South Africa

South Africa drug testing market highlights

  • The South Africa drug testing market generated a revenue of USD 77.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 97.8 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, consumables was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Rapid Testing Devices is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Drug testing market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 77.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 97.8 million
Growth rate4% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentConsumables
Fastest growing segmentRapid Testing Devices
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationConsumables, Instruments, Rapid Testing Devices, Services
Key market players worldwideQuest Diagnostics Inc, Abbott Laboratories, QuidelOrtho Corp, Roche Holding AG ADR, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Siemens Healthineers AG ADR, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc, Agilent Technologies Inc, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Clinical Reference Laboratory, Cordant Health Solutions, Legacy Medical, Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA, Omega Laboratories

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.6% of the global drug testing 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 drug testing 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 87.4 million by 2030.

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Drug Testing Market Scope

Drug testing market segmentation & scope
Consumables
Instruments
Rapid Testing Devices
Services
Urine Samples
Oral Fluid Samples
Hair Samples
Other Samples
Alcohol
Cannabis/Marijuana
Cocaine
Opioids
Amphetamine & Methamphetamine
LSD
Others
Drug Testing Laboratories
Workplaces
Hospitals
Other
Countries
Mexico
UK
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Australia
Thailand
South Korea
Argentina
UAE
Kuwait

Drug Testing Market Companies

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South Africa drug testing market outlook

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Consumables was the largest segment with a revenue share of 34.63% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa drug testing market based on consumables, instruments, rapid testing devices, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


In South Africa, drug testing is regulated by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). SAHPRA is responsible for regulating the quality, safety, and efficacy of health products in South Africa, including medicines, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostics. 

SAHPRA requires that all new pharmaceuticals undergo preclinical testing to determine their safety before they can be approved for human use. This includes drug testing to evaluate the potentially toxic effects of the drug candidate. 

SAHPRA also requires that all testing facilities comply with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results.

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