South Africa Molecular Diagnostics Market Size & Outlook
The molecular diagnostics market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 142.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.2% is expected of South Africa molecular diagnostics market from 2025 to 2030.
South Africa molecular diagnostics market highlights
The South Africa molecular diagnostics market generated a revenue of USD 97.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 142.8 million by 2030.
The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030.
In terms of segment, reagents was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
Reagents is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Molecular diagnostics market data book summary
Market revenue in 2024
USD 97.5 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 142.8 million
Growth rate
6.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segment
Reagents
Fastest growing segment
Reagents
Historical data
2018 - 2023
Base year
2024
Forecast period
2025 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Instruments, Reagents
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.4% of the global molecular diagnostics market in 2024.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
In Middle East & Africa, UAE molecular diagnostics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 246.0 million by 2030.
Government of South Africa made improvements in basic healthcare reforms by providing free primary healthcare and diagnostic services to children & pregnant women. The government also collaborated with the UN to improve healthcare measures toward decreasing mortality rates and increasing life expectancy.
Several multinational companies, such as F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, are showing interest in the South Africa market, forming joint ventures with local companies, such as The Southern African Laboratory Diagnostics Association (SALDA)—a body that represents laboratory medicine in the country, that distributes IVD tests.
This initiative introduces two new collaboration models: a researchuse-only (RUO) program designed to foster innovative research with universities and academic partners, and an expanded partnership with Alveo aimed at commercializing diagnostic tests in regions with significant unmet needs.
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Reagents was the largest segment with a revenue share of 64.92% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa molecular diagnostics market based on instruments, reagents covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
Government of South Africa made improvements in basic healthcare reforms by providing free primary healthcare and diagnostic services to children & pregnant women. The government also collaborated with the UN to improve healthcare measures toward decreasing mortality rates and increasing life expectancy.
Several multinational companies, such as F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, are showing interest in the South Africa market, forming joint ventures with local companies, such as The Southern African Laboratory Diagnostics Association (SALDA)—a body that represents laboratory medicine in the country, that distributes IVD tests.
This initiative introduces two new collaboration models: a researchuse-only (RUO) program designed to foster innovative research with universities and academic partners, and an expanded partnership with Alveo aimed at commercializing diagnostic tests in regions with significant unmet needs.
South Africa Molecular Diagnostics Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Instruments
Reagents
Others Product
South Africa Molecular Diagnostics Market Test Location Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Point of care
Self test or OTC
Central laboratories
South Africa Molecular Diagnostics Market Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
PCR
ISH
INAAT
Chips and microarrays
Mass spectrometry
Sequencing
TMA
Others Technology
South Africa Molecular Diagnostics Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Oncology
Pharmacogenomics
Infectious disease
Genetic testing
Neurological disease
Cardiovascular disease
Microbiology
Others Application
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South Africa Molecular Diagnostics Market, 2018-2030 (US$M)