South Africa: Market for Medicaments Of Penicillins, Streptomycins Or Derivatives Thereof 2026

Market Size for Medicaments Of Penicillins, Streptomycins Or Derivatives Thereof in South Africa

In 2025, the South African penicillins or streptomycins medicaments market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2025, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Medicaments Of Penicillins, Streptomycins Or Derivatives Thereof in South Africa

In value terms, penicillins or streptomycins medicaments production shrank notably to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Medicaments Of Penicillins, Streptomycins Or Derivatives Thereof

Exports from South Africa

In 2025, approx. X tons of medicaments of penicillins, streptomycins or derivatives thereof were exported from South Africa; which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2025, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, penicillins or streptomycins medicaments exports soared to $X in 2025. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2025 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for penicillins or streptomycins medicaments exports from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, penicillins or streptomycins medicaments exports to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Swaziland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Lesotho (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Mozambique stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Lesotho (X% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) remains the key foreign market for medicaments of penicillins, streptomycins or derivatives thereof exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Swaziland ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Botswana, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2025, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Swaziland (X% per year) and Botswana (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2025, the average penicillins or streptomycins medicaments export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed prominent growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Botswana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mozambique (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Medicaments Of Penicillins, Streptomycins Or Derivatives Thereof

Imports into South Africa

For the third consecutive year, South Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of medicaments of penicillins, streptomycins or derivatives thereof, which increased by X% to X tons in 2025. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2025: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2025 figures, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2025 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, penicillins or streptomycins medicaments imports skyrocketed to $X in 2025. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2025, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of penicillins or streptomycins medicaments imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Portugal, Greece, Italy, China, the UK, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2025, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest penicillins or streptomycins medicaments suppliers to South Africa were India ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Portugal, the UK, Germany, Greece, France, China and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2025, the average penicillins or streptomycins medicaments import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2025, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2025, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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