South Africa Sex Toys Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030
The sex toys market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 411.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.9% is expected of South Africa sex toys market from 2023 to 2030.
The South Africa sex toys market generated a revenue of USD 224.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 411.8 million by 2030.
The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2023 to 2030.
In terms of segment, e-commerce was the largest revenue generating distribution channel in 2022.
Specialty Stores is the most lucrative distribution channel segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Sex toys market data book summary
Market revenue in 2022
USD 224.8 million
Market revenue in 2030
USD 411.8 million
Growth rate
7.9% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segment
E-commerce
Fastest growing segment
Specialty Stores
Historical data
2018 - 2021
Base year
2022
Forecast period
2023 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
E-Commerce, Specialty Stores, Mass Merchandizers
Key market players worldwide
Church & Dwight Co Inc, Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC, LELO, TENGA, Lifestyles Healthcare, Doc Johnson Enterprises, BMS Factory, Fun Factory, We-Vibe
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the sex toys market in 2022.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
In Middle East & Africa, South Africa sex toys market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 411.8 million by 2030.
According to a 2017 survey by South Africa’s largest sex toy company, Desir’s, around 77% of respondents reported using sex toys once in their life. Nearly 47% of respondents used sex toys multiple times a week for better sexual experience.
Moreover, the use of sex toys was associated with stronger orgasms for women, extended foreplay, and improved intimacy & arousal between couples. Vibrators, cock rings, dildos, and anal toys were the most frequently purchased products.
Moreover, online stores are preferred over brick-and-mortar stores in South Africa. Some of the leading stores in South Africa include My Sex Shop, Olivia Grey, Passionfruit Adult Sex Toys Shop, Yummy Lifestyle & Lingerie, OhGee.co.za, Play With Me, Zando, LadyJane.co.za, and ASE Products PTY Ltd.
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E-Commerce was the largest segment with a revenue share of 88.39% in 2022.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa sex toys market based on e-commerce, specialty stores, mass merchandizers covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
According to a 2017 survey by South Africa’s largest sex toy company, Desir’s, around 77% of respondents reported using sex toys once in their life. Nearly 47% of respondents used sex toys multiple times a week for better sexual experience.
Moreover, the use of sex toys was associated with stronger orgasms for women, extended foreplay, and improved intimacy & arousal between couples. Vibrators, cock rings, dildos, and anal toys were the most frequently purchased products.
Moreover, online stores are preferred over brick-and-mortar stores in South Africa. Some of the leading stores in South Africa include My Sex Shop, Olivia Grey, Passionfruit Adult Sex Toys Shop, Yummy Lifestyle & Lingerie, OhGee.co.za, Play With Me, Zando, LadyJane.co.za, and ASE Products PTY Ltd.
South Africa Sex Toys Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
E-Commerce
Specialty Stores
Mass Merchandizers
South Africa Sex Toys Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
Female
Male
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