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South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Report Covers South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Statistics and is Segmented Into Drugs (Insulin Drugs (Basal or Long-Acting Insulins, Bolus or Fast-Acting Insulins, Traditional Human Insulins, And Biosimilar Insulins), Oral Anti-Diabetic Drugs (Biguanides, Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitors, Dopamine D2 Receptor Agonist, Sglt-2 Inhibitors, Dpp-4 Inhibitors, Sulfonylureas, And Meglitinides), Non-insulin Injectable Drugs (Glp-1 Receptor Agonists and Amylin Analogue), And Combination Drugs (Insulin Combinations and Oral Combinations)). The Market Size and Forecast are Provided in Terms of Value (In USD) and Volume (In Units) for the Above Segments.

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South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Summary
Study Period 2018 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Forecast Data Period 2024 - 2029
Market Size (2024) USD 340.72 Million
Market Size (2029) USD 384.74 Million
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 2.46 %

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South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Analysis

The South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market size is estimated at USD 340.72 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 384.74 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.46% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

South Africa is currently witnessing a troubling rise in the demand for diabetes drugs, which mirrors the increasing prevalence of diabetes within its population. As the nation deals with the challenges of urbanization and lifestyle changes, the incidence of diabetes has reached alarming levels, requiring an urgent response from healthcare authorities and policymakers.

South Africa encounters numerous obstacles in effectively managing the diabetes epidemic, despite its ongoing efforts. The complexity of the issue is exacerbated by limited healthcare access, discrepancies in healthcare provision between urban and rural regions, and socioeconomic factors like poverty and unemployment. Additionally, the exorbitant prices of diabetes medications create a significant hurdle for treatment, especially for individuals belonging to marginalized communities.

In light of the increasing incidence of diabetes, there has been a proportional rise in the need for diabetes treatments throughout South Africa. Oral hypoglycemic agents, insulin formulations, and other supplementary therapies have become essential resources in diabetes management, aiding patients in achieving glycemic regulation and reducing the likelihood of complications.

Pharmaceutical firms have acknowledged the surge in demand for diabetes medications and have extended their manufacturing capabilities to address this requirement. Furthermore, healthcare professionals are striving to enhance the availability of these treatments, especially in underserved rural regions where healthcare facilities may be scarce.

Thus, the increasing diabetes population is driving diabetes drugs in south africa market.

South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Trends

The oral anti-diabetic drugs segment holds the highest market share in the South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market in the current year

Oral Anti-Diabetic Drugs are available internationally and are recommended for use when escalation of treatment for type 2 diabetes is required along with lifestyle management. Oral agents are typically the first medications used in treating type 2 diabetes due to their wide range of efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of action. 

Anti-diabetic drugs help diabetes patients control their condition and lower the risk of diabetes complications. People with diabetes may need to take anti-diabetic drugs for their whole lives to control their blood glucose levels and avoid hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Oral anti-diabetic agents present the advantages of easier management and lower cost. So they became an attractive alternative to insulin with better acceptance, which enhances adherence to the treatment.

In July 2022, Zydus Lifesciences announced that it had received final approval to market Empagliflozin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablets in multiple strengths. Empagliflozin and Metformin Hydrochloride tablets are used with proper diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. They are also used to lower the risk of cardiovascular death in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease.

Due to the early age and longer diabetes duration, the youth is at risk of developing diabetes at a younger age. It lessens their life quality, shortens life expectancy, and increases healthcare costs to society. One of the most effective ways to decrease the prevalence of diabetes in South Africa is to educate citizens and encourage healthy decision-making. South Africa is currently working towards this goal. 

One recent preventative measure the South African government took was implementing a sugar tax. By charging more for sugary drinks and foods, the government is fighting obesity and helping citizens make more conscious decisions. South Africa briefly launched a Diabetes Prevention Programme (DPP). The DPP aims to integrate intervention treatments into a culturally relevant context through household questionnaires and group gatherings for at-risk individuals.

Owing to the factors above, the market studied is anticipated to grow over the analysis period.

South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market, Type-2 Diabetes Population in million, 2017-2022

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Segment is expected to register highest CAGR in the South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a class of medications used for treating type 2 diabetes, and some drugs are also approved for obesity. One of the benefits of this class of drugs over older insulin secretagogues, such as sulfonylureas or meglitinides, is that they include a lower risk of causing hypoglycemia. Besides being important glucose-lowering agents, GLP-1RAs contain significant anti-inflammatory and pulmonary protective effects and benefit gut microbes' composition.

Diabetes South Africa (DSA), the Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMDSA), and Youth with Diabetes (YWD) are the various organizations in South Africa working towards helping diabetes patients. DSA is a nonprofit that centers around mobilizing volunteers to demand better treatment for those with diabetes and focuses on educating citizens and lobbying the government for better facilities and cheaper healthcare. 

Further, SEMDSA researches the genetic sources and causes of diabetes. This organization also promotes high treatment standards and encourages widespread medicine availability. The organizations are promoting the allocation of an increased budget dedicated to funding all aspects of diabetes care and providing a system for better coordination with the Council of Medical Schemes. It is the organization in charge of reimbursement to limit out-of-pocket payments and prevent increased expenditure for patients.

Diabetes is a significant health problem and one of the great challenges for healthcare systems. The disease's growing incidence, prevalence, and progressive nature encouraged the development of new drugs to provide additional treatment options for diabetic patients. The roll-out of many new products, increasing international research collaborations in technology advancement, and increasing awareness about diabetes among people are some market opportunities for the players.

South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market, Volume CAGR (%), by Drugs, 2023-2028

South Africa Diabetes Drugs Industry Overview

The South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market is moderately consolidated, with major manufacturers, namely Sanofi, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, and other generic players holding a presence in the region. A major share of the market is held by manufacturers concomitant with strategy-based M&A operations and constantly entering the market to generate new revenue streams and boost existing ones. These measures taken by the market players will ensure a competitive marketplace, forcing companies to experiment with new technologies.

South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Leaders

  1. AstraZeneca

  2. Merck

  3. Boehringer Ingelheim

  4. Novo Nordisk A/S

  5. Sanofi Aventis

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market News

  • Spetmber 2023: Novo Nordisk has revealed a fresh collaboration aimed at setting up human insulin manufacturing in South Africa, demonstrating an increased dedication to delivering essential treatment to individuals with diabetes throughout Africa.
  • December 2022: Boehringer Ingelheim announced The DINAMO Phase III clinical trial met its primary endpoint by demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in HbA1c with empagliflozin compared with placebo for children and adolescents aged 10-17 years living with type 2 diabetes. The DINAMO (Diabetes Study of Linagliptin and Empagliflozin In Children And Adolescents) trial included youth aged 10-17 with type 2 diabetes and HbA1c 6.5% and 10.5%.

South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Oral Anti-diabetic drugs

      1. 5.1.1 Biguanides

      2. 5.1.2 Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

      3. 5.1.3 Dopamine D2 receptor agonist

      4. 5.1.4 SGLT-2 inhibitors

        1. 5.1.4.1 Invokana (Canagliflozin)

        2. 5.1.4.2 Jardiance (Empagliflozin)

        3. 5.1.4.3 Farxiga/Forxiga (Dapagliflozin)

        4. 5.1.4.4 Suglat (Ipragliflozin)

      5. 5.1.5 DPP-4 inhibitors

        1. 5.1.5.1 Onglyza (Saxagliptin)

        2. 5.1.5.2 Tradjenta (Linagliptin)

        3. 5.1.5.3 Vipidia/Nesina(Alogliptin)

        4. 5.1.5.4 Galvus (Vildagliptin)

      6. 5.1.6 Sulfonylureas

      7. 5.1.7 Meglitinides

    2. 5.2 Insulins

      1. 5.2.1 Basal or Long Acting Insulins

        1. 5.2.1.1 Lantus (Insulin Glargine)

        2. 5.2.1.2 Levemir (Insulin Detemir)

        3. 5.2.1.3 Toujeo (Insulin Glargine)

        4. 5.2.1.4 Tresiba (Insulin Degludec)

        5. 5.2.1.5 Basaglar (Insulin Glargine)

      2. 5.2.2 Bolus or Fast Acting Insulins

        1. 5.2.2.1 NovoRapid/Novolog (Insulin Aspart)

        2. 5.2.2.2 Humalog (Insulin Lispro)

        3. 5.2.2.3 Apidra (Insulin Glulisine)

      3. 5.2.3 Traditional Human Insulins

        1. 5.2.3.1 Novolin/Actrapid/Insulatard

        2. 5.2.3.2 Humulin

        3. 5.2.3.3 Insuman

      4. 5.2.4 Biosimilar Insulins

        1. 5.2.4.1 Insulin Glargine Biosimilars

        2. 5.2.4.2 Human Insulin Biosimilars

    3. 5.3 Combination drugs

      1. 5.3.1 Insulin combinations

        1. 5.3.1.1 NovoMix (Biphasic Insulin Aspart)

        2. 5.3.1.2 Ryzodeg (Insulin Degludec and Insulin Aspart)

        3. 5.3.1.3 Xultophy (Insulin Degludec and Liraglutide)

      2. 5.3.2 Oral Combinations

        1. 5.3.2.1 Janumet (Sitagliptin and Metformin)

    4. 5.4 Non-Insulin Injectable drugs

      1. 5.4.1 GLP-1 receptor agonists

        1. 5.4.1.1 Victoza (Liraglutide)

        2. 5.4.1.2 Byetta (Exenatide)

        3. 5.4.1.3 Bydureon (Exenatide)

        4. 5.4.1.4 Trulicity (Dulaglutide)

        5. 5.4.1.5 Lyxumia (Lixisenatide)

      2. 5.4.2 Amylin Analogue

        1. 5.4.2.1 Symlin (Pramlintide)

  6. 6. MARKET INDICATORS

    1. 6.1 Type-1 Diabetic Population

    2. 6.2 Type-2 Diabetic Population

  7. 7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 7.1 COMPANY PROFILES

      1. 7.1.1 Novo Nordisk A/S

      2. 7.1.2 Takeda

      3. 7.1.3 Pfizer

      4. 7.1.4 Eli Lilly

      5. 7.1.5 Janssen Pharmaceuticals

      6. 7.1.6 Astellas

      7. 7.1.7 Boehringer Ingelheim

      8. 7.1.8 Merck and Co.

      9. 7.1.9 AstraZeneca

      10. 7.1.10 Bristol Myers Squibb

      11. 7.1.11 Novartis

      12. 7.1.12 Sanofi Aventis

    2. *List Not Exhaustive

    3. 7.2 COMPANY SHARE ANALYSIS

      1. 7.2.1 Novo Nordisk A/S

      2. 7.2.2 Sanofi Aventis

      3. 7.2.3 Eli Lilly

      4. 7.2.4 Merck and Co.

      5. 7.2.5 Others

  8. 8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South Africa Diabetes Drugs Industry Segmentation

Diabetes Drugs are used to manage diabetes mellitus by lowering the glucose level in the blood. The South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market is segmented into drugs (insulin drugs (basal or long-acting insulins, bolus or fast-acting insulins, traditional human insulins, and biosimilar insulins), oral anti-diabetic drugs (Biguanides, Alpha-Glucosidase inhibitors, Dopamine D2 receptor agonist, SGLT-2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, Sulfonylureas, and Meglitinides), non-insulin injectable drugs (GLP-1 receptor agonists and Amylin Analogue), and combination drugs (insulin combinations and oral combinations)). The report offers the value (in USD) and volume (in units) for the above segments.

Oral Anti-diabetic drugs
Biguanides
Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Dopamine D2 receptor agonist
SGLT-2 inhibitors
Invokana (Canagliflozin)
Jardiance (Empagliflozin)
Farxiga/Forxiga (Dapagliflozin)
Suglat (Ipragliflozin)
DPP-4 inhibitors
Onglyza (Saxagliptin)
Tradjenta (Linagliptin)
Vipidia/Nesina(Alogliptin)
Galvus (Vildagliptin)
Sulfonylureas
Meglitinides
Insulins
Basal or Long Acting Insulins
Lantus (Insulin Glargine)
Levemir (Insulin Detemir)
Toujeo (Insulin Glargine)
Tresiba (Insulin Degludec)
Basaglar (Insulin Glargine)
Bolus or Fast Acting Insulins
NovoRapid/Novolog (Insulin Aspart)
Humalog (Insulin Lispro)
Apidra (Insulin Glulisine)
Traditional Human Insulins
Novolin/Actrapid/Insulatard
Humulin
Insuman
Biosimilar Insulins
Insulin Glargine Biosimilars
Human Insulin Biosimilars
Combination drugs
Insulin combinations
NovoMix (Biphasic Insulin Aspart)
Ryzodeg (Insulin Degludec and Insulin Aspart)
Xultophy (Insulin Degludec and Liraglutide)
Oral Combinations
Janumet (Sitagliptin and Metformin)
Non-Insulin Injectable drugs
GLP-1 receptor agonists
Victoza (Liraglutide)
Byetta (Exenatide)
Bydureon (Exenatide)
Trulicity (Dulaglutide)
Lyxumia (Lixisenatide)
Amylin Analogue
Symlin (Pramlintide)
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The South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market size is expected to reach USD 340.72 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 2.46% to reach USD 384.74 million by 2029.

In 2024, the South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market size is expected to reach USD 340.72 million.

AstraZeneca, Merck, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk A/S and Sanofi Aventis are the major companies operating in the South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market.

In 2023, the South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market size was estimated at USD 332.34 million. The report covers the South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market historical market size for years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

South Africa Diabetes Drugs Industry Report

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South Africa Diabetes Drugs Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)