South Africa Scar Treatment Market Size & Outlook

The scar treatment market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 595.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.5% is expected of South Africa scar treatment market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$296.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$595.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
10.5%
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South Africa

South Africa scar treatment market highlights

  • The South Africa scar treatment market generated a revenue of USD 296.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 595.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, topical was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Laser is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Scar treatment market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 296.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 595.2 million
Growth rate10.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentTopical
Fastest growing segmentLaser
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTopical, Laser, Injectables, Other Products
Key market players worldwideSmith & Nephew PLC, Lumenis, Merz Pharma, Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc, Cynosure, CCA Industries Inc, Mölnlycke Health Care, Suneva Medical, Pacific World Corporation, Perrigo Co PLC, Enaltus, Newmedical, Make Love Not Scars


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.0% of the global scar treatment 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 scar treatment 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 595.2 million by 2030.

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Topical was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.88% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa scar treatment market based on topical, laser, injectables, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa has a significant and largely neglected public health burden, owing to factors including the high incidence of burn injuries & fatalities. According to NCBI estimates, about a million patients suffer from drastic burn injuries in South Africa annually, with 18% of hospital admissions due to burns.

These injuries often leave scars that require treatment for removal or reduction. With a large number of people being affected by burns, topical products are being used commonly. In more complicated situations, laser treatment options are utilized.

South Africa is one of the fastest-growing countries in terms of population and has a top-tier emerging market economy, with investment potential in esthetics and cosmetics by multinational companies. According to Africa Business Pages, there has been a significant increase in the middleclass population, which has opened opportunities for various local & international companies.

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