South Africa Laboratory Proficiency Testing Market Size & Outlook

The laboratory proficiency testing market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 13.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.6% is expected of South Africa laboratory proficiency testing market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$10.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$13.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.6%
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South Africa laboratory proficiency testing market highlights

  • The South Africa laboratory proficiency testing market generated a revenue of USD 10.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, clinical diagnostics was the largest revenue generating industry in 2024.
  • Cannabis is the most lucrative industry segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Laboratory proficiency testing market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 10.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 13.2 million
Growth rate4.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentClinical diagnostics
Fastest growing segmentCannabis
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationClinical Diagnostics, Pharmaceuticals, Microbiology, Cannabis
Key market players worldwideLGC Group, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc, Randox, Merck KGaA, Randox Biosciences, QACS International, Weqas, BIPEA, NSI Lab Solutions, Absolute Standards, Instand

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the global laboratory proficiency 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 laboratory proficiency 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 6.7 million by 2030.

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Laboratory Proficiency Testing Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Instand View profile 1-10 Bergen, Hordaland, Norway, Europe http://www.instand.nl
Absolute Standards View profile 11-50 Hamden, Connecticut, United States, North America https://absolutestandards.com
NSI Lab Solutions View profile 11-50 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, North America https://www.nsilabsolutions.com
BIPEA View profile 11-50 Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe https://bipea.org
Weqas View profile 11-50 Llanishen, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.weqas.com/
QACS International View profile 51-100 Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia https://qacsworld.com
Randox Biosciences View profile - Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland, Europe http://www.randoxbiosciences.com
Randox View profile 1001-5000 Crumlin, Antrim, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.randox.com
LGC Group View profile 1001-5000 Teddington, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.lgcgroup.com/
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc View profile 8030 1000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA, United States, 94547 https://www.bio-rad.com
Merck KGaA View profile 62345 Frankfurter Strasse 250, Darmstadt, HE, Germany, 64293 https://www.emdgroup.com

South Africa laboratory proficiency testing market outlook

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Clinical diagnostics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 34% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa laboratory proficiency testing market based on clinical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, microbiology, cannabis covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Africa is the second-most populous continent in the world, with a high incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases. It is estimated that two-thirds of its annual mortality is due to non-communicable diseases such as cancer.

Technological developments have enabled the evolution of the pharmaceutical industry in the region, which is driving the demand for laboratory proficiency testing. 

However, investment constraints arise when private companies try setting up pharmaceutical production in the country. This contrasts with other BRICS countries witnessing massive growth in pharmaceutical access due to global attention.

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