South Africa Veterinary Medicine Market Size & Outlook

The veterinary medicine market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,201.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8% is expected of South Africa veterinary medicine market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$760.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,201.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8%
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South Africa veterinary medicine market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa veterinary medicine market highlights

  • The South Africa veterinary medicine market generated a revenue of USD 760.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,201.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, pharmaceuticals was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Biologics is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Veterinary medicine market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 760.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,201.3 million
Growth rate8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentPharmaceuticals
Fastest growing segmentBiologics
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBiologics, Pharmaceuticals, Medicated Feed Additives
Key market players worldwideZoetis Inc Class A, Boehringer Ingelheim, Merck & Co Inc, Elanco Animal Health Inc, Dechra Pharmaceuticals, Ceva Santé Animale, Phibro Animal Health Corp Class A, Virbac SA, Bimeda Ireland, Biogenesis Bago

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.5% of the global veterinary medicine 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 veterinary medicine market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Israel is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 85.7 million by 2030.

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South Africa veterinary medicine market outlook

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Pharmaceuticals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.28% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa veterinary medicine market based on biologics, pharmaceuticals, medicated feed additives covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The rising incidence of diseases and major outbreaks are key drivers of the country’s market. According to OIE, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry was reported in South Africa in April 2021. 29,000 poultry birds were identified to be at risk of contracting the disease, significantly impacting the safety of food stock as well as the productivity of animals.

Between July 2020 and December 2020, 14 outbreaks of low pathogenic avian influenza were recorded across the country with cases exceeding 200 birds. The increasing prevalence of similar diseases across animal types is expected to propel the demand for veterinary medicines, such as pharmaceuticals and biologics.

The growing need to safeguard the health of livestock animals, increasing incidence of diseases in animals, initiatives by market participants, and improving awareness regarding animal health are some of the key drivers of this market.

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