South Africa Animal Health Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product, By Disease, By Animal (Production Animals, Companion Animal), By Distribution Channel, By End Use, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

South Africa Animal Health Market Summary

The South Africa animal health market size was estimated at USD 958.47 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,808.59 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2025 to 2033. The market is continuously growing driven by rising awareness of zoonotic and emerging diseases, increasing aquaculture and poultry production and government regulations and disease control programs.

Global health concerns, such as COVID-19, highlighted the importance of controlling zoonotic diseases. South Africa, with its diverse wildlife and livestock populations, faces unique risks of disease spillovers. Zoonotic diseases, account for over 60% of all recognized human illnesses and nearly 75% of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). In developing countries such as South Africa, EIDs carry a mortality rate of 47.3%, posing a serious public health challenge. Majority of these emerging infections (71.8%) originate from wildlife, underscoring the critical need for strengthened surveillance, early detection, and One Health approaches that integrate animal, human, and environmental health strategies.

South Africa is witnessing growth in the aquaculture and poultry industries, driven by rising demand for affordable animal protein. According to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report of September 2024, South Africa’s chicken meat production is expected to rise 3% to 1.65 million tons in 2025, driven by industry recovery post-HPAI. Consumption is set to grow 2% to 1.88 million tons, supported by easing food inflation. Poultry and aquaculture face high disease risks, including bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections that can devastate production. Farmers invest in vaccines, feed supplements, water treatments, and biosecurity solutions to maintain yields and profitability. Poultry, being the largest protein source, demands continuous innovation in health management, while aquaculture expansion brings new opportunities for specialized veterinary pharmaceuticals. This diversification of animal farming strengthens the market for veterinary medicines, diagnostics, and nutritional products, positioning aquaculture and poultry health as important growth drivers.

Government-led programs targeting zoonotic diseases, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), and avian influenza are major growth drivers. Regulatory authorities like the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD) work with veterinary organizations to strengthen surveillance, vaccination campaigns, and biosecurity frameworks. Policies supporting antimicrobial stewardship and responsible veterinary drug usage are improving product adoption while promoting safer animal-derived food supply chains. Moreover, ongoing trade negotiations push farmers to meet international animal health standards, creating demand for certified vaccines and medicines. This regulatory environment strengthens trust in veterinary products, accelerates adoption, and fosters growth in the South African market.

South Africa Animal Health Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the South Africa Animal Health market report based on product, animal, disease, distribution channel, and end use.

• Animal Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Production Animals
• Poultry
• Swine
• Cattle
• Sheep & Goats
• Fish
• Companion Animals
• Dogs
• Cats
• Horses
• Pet Birds
• Others
• Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Biologics
• Vaccines
• Modified/ Attenuated Live
• Inactivated (Killed)
• Other Vaccines
• Other Biologics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Parasiticides
• Anti-infectives
• Anti-inflammatory
• Analgesics
• Others
• Medicated Feed Additives
• Diagnostics
• Consumables, reagents and kits
• Instruments and devices
• Equipment & Disposables
• Critical Care Consumables
• Anesthesia Equipment
• Fluid Management Equipment
• Temperature Management Equipment
• Rescue & Resuscitation Equipment
• Research Equipment
• Patient Monitoring Equipment
• Others
• Veterinary Telehealth
• Veterinary Software
• Livestock Monitoring
• Disease Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Poultry Diseases
• Avian Influenza
• Salmonellosis
• Coccidiosis
• Infectious Bronchitis
• Others
• Swine Diseases
• Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)
• African Swine Fever
• Salmonellosis
• Porcine Circovirus (PCV)
• Others
• Cattle Diseases
• Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD)
• Mastitis
• Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
• Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
• Others
• Sheep & Goat Diseases
• Bacterial Diseases
• Parasitic Diseases
• Viral Diseases
• Others
• Fish/Aquaculture Diseases
• Bacterial Diseases
• Parasitic Diseases
• Others
• Canine Diseases
• Gastrointestinal
• Neurological
• Ophthalmic
• Others
• Feline Diseases
• Gastrointestinal
• Neurological
• Ophthalmic
• Others
• Equine Diseases
• Gastrointestinal
• Neurological
• Ophthalmic
• Others
• Pet Bird Diseases
• Gastrointestinal
• Ophthalmic
• Others
• Other Companion Animal Diseases
• Gastrointestinal
• Ophthalmic
• Others
• Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Retail
• E-Commerce
• Hospital/ Clinic Pharmacy
• End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Veterinary Reference Laboratories
• Point-of-care Testing/In-house Testing
• Veterinary Hospitals & Clinics
• Others

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