South Africa Radiation Oncology Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa radiation oncology market highlights
- The South Africa radiation oncology market generated a revenue of USD 66.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 163.3 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.9% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, external beam radiation therapy (ebrt) was the largest revenue generating treatment type in 2025.
- Systemic Targeted Radiation Therapy is the most lucrative treatment type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Radiation oncology market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 66.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 163.3 million |
| Growth rate | 11.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | External beam radiation therapy (ebrt) |
| Fastest growing segment | Systemic Targeted Radiation Therapy |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT), Internal Beam Radiation Therapy, Systemic Targeted Radiation Therapy |
| Key market players worldwide | Siemens Healthineers AG ADR, Elekta AB ADR, BD, Accuray Inc, IBA RadioPharma Solutions, IsoRay, MeVis Medical Solutions AG, Nordion, Ntp Radioisotopes, Curium Pharma, ViewRay |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.5% of the global radiation oncology market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia radiation oncology 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 229.7 million by 2033.
External beam radiation therapy (ebrt) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 91.63% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa radiation oncology market based on external beam radiation therapy (ebrt), internal beam radiation therapy, systemic targeted radiation therapy covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Radiation oncology market in South Africa is expected to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period owing to growing need for cancer treatment due to high incidence of cancer. According to WHO, around 107,467 new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2018.
Prostate, colorectal, and lung cancers are the top three types of cancer diagnosed in men while breast cancer in women is the most diagnosed cancer. In addition, many manufacturers are keen to enter the country to expand their product portfolios and to further strengthen their position in the market.
For instance, in April 2019, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. inaugurated its office in South Africa. The company will provide education and training to healthcare professionals in collaboration with Groote Schuur Hospital.
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Radiation Oncology Market Scope
Radiation Oncology Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewRay | View profile | 251-500 | Oakwood, Ohio, United States, North America | http://www.viewray.com |
| Curium Pharma | View profile | 1001-5000 | Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | https://www.curiumpharma.com/contact/ |
| Ntp Radioisotopes | View profile | 251-500 | Brits, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Africa | https://www.ntp.co.za/ |
| Nordion | View profile | 251-500 | Kanata, Ontario, Canada, North America | http://nordion.com |
| MeVis Medical Solutions AG | View profile | 101-250 | Bremen, Bremen, Germany, Europe | http://www.mevis.de/ |
| IBA RadioPharma Solutions | View profile | 1001-5000 | Louvain-la-neuve, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium, Europe | https://www.iba-radiopharmasolutions.com/ |
| Accuray Inc | View profile | 1024 | 1240 Deming Way, Madison, WI, United States, 53717 | https://www.accuray.com |
| IsoRay | View profile | 51-100 | Richland, Washington, United States, North America | https://isoray.com/ |
| Elekta AB ADR | View profile | 4584 | Kungstensgatan 18, Box 7593, Stockholm, Sweden, SE-103 93 | https://www.elekta.com |
| BD | View profile | 10001+ | Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, United States, North America | https://www.bd.com |
| Siemens Healthineers AG ADR | View profile | 71400 | Siemensstr. 3, Forchheim, BY, Germany, 91301 | https://www.siemens-healthineers.com |
South Africa radiation oncology market size, by treatment type, 2021-2033 (US$M)
South Africa Radiation Oncology Market Outlook Share, 2025 & 2033 (US$M)
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