South Africa Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Size & Outlook
The voluntary carbon credit market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 148.2 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 22.3% is expected of South Africa voluntary carbon credit market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$27.6
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$36.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$148.2
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
22.3%
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South Africa voluntary carbon credit market highlights
- The South Africa voluntary carbon credit market generated a revenue of USD 27.6 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 148.2 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.3% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, renewable energy was the largest revenue generating project in 2025.
- Methane Capture and Destruction is the most lucrative project segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Voluntary carbon credit market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 27.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 148.2 million |
| Growth rate | 22.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Renewable energy |
| Fastest growing segment | Methane Capture and Destruction |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Afforestation and Reforestation, Renewable Energy, Others (soil carbon sequestration, energy efficiency), Energy Efficiency, Methane Capture and Destruction |
| Key market players worldwide | ecosecurities, Combio Energia, Terrasos, EKI Energy Services, 3Degrees Group, Inc, Climate Impact Partners, EcoAct, Verra, Puro.earth |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.5% of the global voluntary carbon credit market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, UAE voluntary carbon credit 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 217.1 million by 2033.
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Publish Date: Jun 19, 2026
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Voluntary Carbon Credit Market segmentation & scope
Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3Degrees Group, Inc | View profile | - | - | - |
| EKI Energy Services | View profile | 251-500 | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, Asia | www.enkingint.org |
| Verra | View profile | 101-250 | Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North America | verra.org/ |
| ecosecurities | View profile | 51-100 | Carouge, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe | www.ecosecurities.com |
| Combio Energia | View profile | 501-1000 | São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America | combioenergia.com.br |
| Terrasos | View profile | 11-50 | Bogotá, Distrito Especial, Colombia, South America | en.terrasos.co/ |
| Climate Impact Partners | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | www.climateimpact.com/ |
| EcoAct | View profile | 11-50 | Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | www.eco-act.com/ |
| Puro.earth | View profile | 11-50 | Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland, Europe | puro.earth/ |
South Africa Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Outlook
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Renewable Energy was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.81% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa voluntary carbon credit market based on afforestation and reforestation, renewable energy, others (soil carbon sequestration, energy efficiency), energy efficiency, methane capture and destruction covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- South Africa Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Project Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Efficiency
- Afforestation and Reforestation
- Methane Capture and Destruction
- Others (soil carbon sequestration, energy efficiency)
- South Africa Voluntary Carbon Credit Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Industrial
- Household Devices
- Energy
- Agriculture
- Others
- South Africa Voluntary Carbon Credit Market End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Private Companies
- Individuals
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South Africa Voluntary Carbon Credit Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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