South Africa Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Cdmo Market Size & Outlook
The nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 809.1 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 12.4% is expected of South Africa nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market from 2026 to 2033.
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South Africa nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market highlights
The South Africa nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market generated a revenue of USD 320.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 809.1 million by 2033.
The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, rna-based therapies was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
RNA-based Therapies is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 320.1 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 809.1 million
Growth rate
12.4% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Rna-based therapies
Fastest growing segment
RNA-based Therapies
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
RNA-based Therapies, Gene Therapy
Key market players worldwide
Catalent Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Lonza Group Ltd, FUJIFILM Holdings Corp, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, Eurofins Scientific SE, PerkinElmer, Oxford Biomedical Research, Danaher Corp
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.8% of the global nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Middle East & Africa, South Africa nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 520.9 million by 2033.
The market for nucleic acid therapeutics CDMO in South Africa is driven by the growing demand for nucleic acid therapeutics to treat various chronic & genetic disorders, approval of products, and expansion of CDMO manufacturing sites.
In addition, the country is the largest market for pharmaceuticals in the sub-Saharan African region and has one of the most developed infrastructure facilities with the presence of a significant number of life sciences companies.
This collaboration allows the exchange of scientific expertise, which further supports Afrigen’s global important research and vaccine discovery efforts. Thus, growing collaborations in nucleic acid therapeutics CDMO market in the country are expected to boost growth.
South Africa Nucleic Acid Therapeutics CDMO Market Outlook
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Rna-Based Therapies was the largest segment with a revenue share of 72.82% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa nucleic acid therapeutics cdmo market based on rna-based therapies, gene therapy covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The market for nucleic acid therapeutics CDMO in South Africa is driven by the growing demand for nucleic acid therapeutics to treat various chronic & genetic disorders, approval of products, and expansion of CDMO manufacturing sites.
In addition, the country is the largest market for pharmaceuticals in the sub-Saharan African region and has one of the most developed infrastructure facilities with the presence of a significant number of life sciences companies.
This collaboration allows the exchange of scientific expertise, which further supports Afrigen’s global important research and vaccine discovery efforts. Thus, growing collaborations in nucleic acid therapeutics CDMO market in the country are expected to boost growth.
South Africa Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Cdmo Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Gene Therapy
RNA-based Therapies
South Africa Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Cdmo Market Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Process Development and Optimization
Manufacturing Services
Analytical and Quality Control Services
Others
South Africa Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Cdmo Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Pharmaceutical Companies
Government & Academic Research Institutes
Biotech Companies
South Africa Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Cdmo Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Rare Diseases
Genetic Disorders
Infectious Diseases
Others
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