South Africa Laboratory Equipment Market Size & Outlook

The laboratory equipment market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 484.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5% is expected of South Africa laboratory equipment market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$344.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$484.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5%
Report Coverage
South Africa

South Africa laboratory equipment market highlights

  • The South Africa laboratory equipment market generated a revenue of USD 344.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 484.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, general was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Support is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Laboratory equipment market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 344.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 484.3 million
Growth rate5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGeneral
Fastest growing segmentSupport
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationGeneral, Analytical, Clinical, Support, Specialty
Key market players worldwideSartorius AG, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc, FUJIFILM Holdings Corp, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Agilent Technologies Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.1% of the global laboratory equipment market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa laboratory equipment 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 484.3 million by 2030.

General was the largest segment with a revenue share of 27.82% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa laboratory equipment market based on general, analytical, clinical, support, specialty covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Government initiatives such as the development of special economic zones, Tripartite Free Trade Area, tax breaks, and the establishment of South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) are expected to increase the number of foreign investments & collaborations in South Africa, facilitating market growth.

Moreover, an increase in the number of public-private partnerships and a growing need for upgrading hospitals & laboratories are some of the other factors expected to create opportunities for market players.

In September 2019, iBio, Inc. under an MOU entered into its initial Statement of Work (SOW1) with South Africa’s AzarGen Biotechnologies (Pty.) Ltd. Under SOW1, iBio would develop research quantities of plant-made rituximab using its proprietary FastPharming System for AzarGen. The developed drug candidate would then undergo testing via iBio CDMO’s bioanalytical services. Such supportive collaborations are anticipated to increase the demand for lab equipment.

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