South Africa Cannabidiol Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030
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South Africa cannabidiol market highlights
- The South Africa cannabidiol market generated a revenue of USD 35.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 71.2 million by 2030.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, hemp was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
- Hemp is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Cannabidiol market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 35.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 71.2 million |
| Growth rate | 12.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Hemp |
| Fastest growing segment | Hemp |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Hemp, Marijuana |
| Key market players worldwide | Medical Marijuana Inc, Canopy Growth Corp, Elixinol Wellness Ltd Ordinary Shares, The Cronos Group, Isodiol International Inc, Endoca, Folium Biosciences, NuLeaf Naturals, PharmaHemp |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.4% of the global cannabidiol market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, Israel cannabidiol 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 443.2 million by 2030.
In South Africa, cannabis for personal and private use is decriminalized in 2018. The country defines regulations for the cultivation of cannabis for scientific, medical, and research purposes. Owing to legalization in the country, cannabis-derived CBD products have gained popularity and have attracted companies to invest in the market.
In South Africa, the regulatory authority (SAHPRA) has authorized patients to access cannabis containing products in exceptional circumstances and has to be subscribed by a physician first to obtain permission to import the required product.
South African Department of Health and SAHPRA has delivered guidelines for the cultivation of Cannabis, and to ensure the accessibility of superior quality- Cannabis, for medical, scientific, and clinical research purposes.
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Cannabidiol Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy Growth Corp | View profile | 1,621 | 1 Hershey Drive, Smiths Falls, ON, Canada, K7A 0A8 | www.canopygrowth.com |
| The Cronos Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Kontich, Antwerpen, Belgium, Europe | cronos-groep.be/ |
| Medical Marijuana Inc | View profile | 85 | 2384 La Mirada Drive, Vista, CA, United States, 92081 | www.medicalmarijuanainc.com |
| Elixinol Wellness Ltd Ordinary Shares | View profile | - | 680 George Street, Level 12, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000 | www.elixinolwellness.com |
| Isodiol International Inc | View profile | 197 | 200 Granville Street, Suite 2710, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1S4 | www.isodiol.com |
| Endoca | View profile | 1-10 | Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Europe | www.endoca.com/pl |
| Folium Biosciences | View profile | 101-250 | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, North America | foliumbiosciences.com/ |
| NuLeaf Naturals | View profile | 51-100 | Denver, Colorado, United States, North America | nuleafnaturals.com/ |
| PharmaHemp | View profile | 51-100 | Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia, Europe | b2b.pharma-hemp.com |
South Africa Cannabidiol Market Outlook
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Hemp was the largest segment with a revenue share of 78.25% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa cannabidiol market based on hemp, marijuana covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
In South Africa, cannabis for personal and private use is decriminalized in 2018. The country defines regulations for the cultivation of cannabis for scientific, medical, and research purposes. Owing to legalization in the country, cannabis-derived CBD products have gained popularity and have attracted companies to invest in the market.
In South Africa, the regulatory authority (SAHPRA) has authorized patients to access cannabis containing products in exceptional circumstances and has to be subscribed by a physician first to obtain permission to import the required product.
South African Department of Health and SAHPRA has delivered guidelines for the cultivation of Cannabis, and to ensure the accessibility of superior quality- Cannabis, for medical, scientific, and clinical research purposes.
- South Africa Cannabidiol Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Hemp
- Marijuana
- South Africa Cannabidiol Market Sale Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- B2B
- B2C
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South Africa Cannabidiol Market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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