South Africa Legalized Cannabis Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Legalized Cannabis Market Insights
- As per Reed Intelligence insights, the South Africa Legalized Cannabis Market stood at USD 589.48 Million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 4879.89 Million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 26.62% from 2025 through 2033.
- In 2024, Medical accounted for the highest share of the By Usage market size.
- During the forecast period, Recreational is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative By Usage segment.
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- South Africa accounted for 1.73% of the global Legalized Cannabis Market size in 2024.
- By 2033, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
- Within Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is forecasted to dominate the regional Legalized Cannabis Market size by 2033.
- Nigeria will be the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, projected to achieve USD 2180.25 Million by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 589.48 Million |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 4879.89 Million |
| Largest segment | Medical |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 26.62% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
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| By Form |
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| By Application |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Legalized Cannabis Market By Usage 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| By Usage | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 277.76 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Recreational | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Industrial Hemp | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Legalized Cannabis Market By Form 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| By Form | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 278.82 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Oil | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Tincture | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Legalized Cannabis Market By Application 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| By Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Pain | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 259.43 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Mental Disorders | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Cancer | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
