South Africa Ophthalmic Drugs Market Size & Outlook

The ophthalmic drugs market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 392.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 11% is expected of South Africa ophthalmic drugs market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$188.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$392.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
11%
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South Africa ophthalmic drugs market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa ophthalmic drugs market highlights

  • The South Africa ophthalmic drugs market generated a revenue of USD 188.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 392.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, anti-vegf agents was the largest revenue generating drug class in 2023.
  • Anti-VEGF agents is the most lucrative drug class segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Ophthalmic drugs market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 188.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 392.0 million
Growth rate11% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAnti-vegf agents
Fastest growing segmentAnti-VEGF agents
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAnti-Allergy, Anti-VEGF agents, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-glaucoma
Key market players worldwidePfizer Inc, Alcon Inc, Novartis AG ADR, Bausch Health Companies Inc, Merck & Co Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, AbbVie Inc, Bayer AG, Genentech, Nicox SA Share from reverse split, Coherus BioSciences Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.5% of the global ophthalmic drugs 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 ophthalmic drugs 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 392.0 million by 2030.

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Anti-vegf agents was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.91% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa ophthalmic drugs market based on anti-allergy, anti-vegf agents, anti-inflammatory, anti-glaucoma covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The South African market is expected to witness significant growth due to improved infrastructure and healthcare-related regulations. The South African government commemorated the 20th of September to the 17th of October as the eye care awareness month to raise awareness about the importance of eye health.

Moreover, in September 2022, the South African Optometric Association planned to increase awareness about preventable blindness and the importance of routine eye examinations. Such initiatives are expected to boost the growth of the ophthalmic drugs market over the forecast period.

Furthermore, aging generates structural and physiological changes that predispose humans to visual morbidity (such as presbyopia, AMD, cataract, and glaucoma), which contributes to market growth. According to the United Nations Population Fund's 2022 statistics, a major proportion of the live population of South Africa is aged 15-64, accounting for 66% in 2022.

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