South Africa Pet Insurance Market Size & Outlook

The pet insurance market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 311.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17.6% is expected of South Africa pet insurance market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$100.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$311.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
17.6%
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South Africa

South Africa pet insurance market highlights

  • The South Africa pet insurance market generated a revenue of USD 100.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 311.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, accident & illness was the largest revenue generating coverage type in 2023.
  • Accident & Illness is the most lucrative coverage type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Pet insurance market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 100.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 311.2 million
Growth rate17.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAccident & illness
Fastest growing segmentAccident & Illness
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAccident & Illness, Accident only
Key market players worldwideTrupanion Inc, Allianz SE, Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, MetLife Inc, Deutsche Familienversicherung, Anicom, Animal Friends Insurance, Figo Pet Insurance, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Embrace Pet Insurance, Ipet Insurance, Pumpkin Insurance Services


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.9% of the global pet insurance 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 pet insurance market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Kuwait is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 15.5 million by 2030.

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South Africa pet insurance market outlook

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Accident & illness was the largest segment with a revenue share of 85.24% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa pet insurance market based on accident & illness, accident only covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa has been engaged in pet care activities to assess the impact of drugs on animals. In addition, introduction of South Africa Veterinary Association enhanced the knowledge and concern about animal healthcare. Furthermore, initiatives were taken by the government to detect any disease or disorders related to pets.

Foreign and local insurers are launching new premium plans to gain more market penetration. Some of the key players include Oneplan, Medipet, Dotsure, Pet Sure, Hollard, etc. Moreover, the pet insurance market in the country is driven by increasing rates of pet companionship. There are 21.7 million pets in South Africa.

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South Africa pet insurance market size, by coverage type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa pet insurance market size, by coverage type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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