South Africa Cannabidiol Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The cannabidiol market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 71.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 12.4% is expected of South Africa cannabidiol market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$35.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$71.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
12.4%
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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 2024USD 35.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 71.2 million
Growth rate12.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentHemp
Fastest growing segmentHemp
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHemp, Marijuana
Key market players worldwideMedical 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.

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Cannabidiol Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
PharmaHemp View profile 51-100 Ljubljana, Ljubljana Urban Commune, Slovenia, Europe https://b2b.pharma-hemp.com
NuLeaf Naturals View profile 51-100 Denver, Colorado, United States, North America https://nuleafnaturals.com/
Folium Biosciences View profile 101-250 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, North America https://foliumbiosciences.com/
Endoca View profile 1-10 Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Europe https://www.endoca.com/pl
Isodiol International Inc View profile 197 200 Granville Street, Suite 2710, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 1S4 https://www.isodiol.com
Elixinol Wellness Ltd Ordinary Shares View profile - 680 George Street, Level 12, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000 https://www.elixinolwellness.com
Medical Marijuana Inc View profile 85 2384 La Mirada Drive, Vista, CA, United States, 92081 https://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com
The Cronos Group View profile 1001-5000 Kontich, Antwerpen, Belgium, Europe https://cronos-groep.be/
Canopy Growth Corp View profile 1621 1 Hershey Drive, Smiths Falls, ON, Canada, K7A 0A8 https://www.canopygrowth.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.

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