The fastest-growing and largest of the 41 sized OTC & Nutraceuticals markets in Africa, 2023 to 2033, with active clinical trials.
| # | Market | 2023 | 2033 (projected) | CAGR | Active trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannabidiol (CBD) Supplements | $80 Mn | $427 Mn | 18.3% | 7 |
| 2 | Prebiotics | $122 Mn | $424 Mn | 13.3% | 4 |
| 3 | Beauty Supplements | $62 Mn | $170 Mn | 10.7% | 8 |
| 4 | Coenzyme Q10 | $8 Mn | $20 Mn | 10.5% | 11 |
| 5 | Adaptogens | $122 Mn | $315 Mn | 10% | 0 |
| 6 | Mood and Stress Supplements | $158 Mn | $394 Mn | 9.6% | 3 |
| 7 | Plant-Based Supplements | $185 Mn | $457 Mn | 9.5% | 5 |
| 8 | Sports Nutrition | $780 Mn | $1.9 Bn | 9.4% | 3 |
| 9 | Herbal Supplements | $1.2 Bn | $2.9 Bn | 9.1% | 7 |
| 10 | Omega 3 Fatty Acid | $62 Mn | $144 Mn | 8.9% | 17 |
| # | Market | 2023 | 2033 (projected) | CAGR | Active trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nutritional Supplements | $5.8 Bn | $12.8 Bn | 8.3% | 75 |
| 2 | Dietary Supplements | $4.6 Bn | $9.7 Bn | 7.7% | 74 |
| 3 | Functional Food | $4.3 Bn | $9.4 Bn | 8.2% | 46 |
| 4 | Over The Counter (OTC) Drugs | $2.7 Bn | $4.9 Bn | 6.2% | 6 |
| 5 | Over The Counter (OTC) Pharmaceuticals | $2.7 Bn | $4.9 Bn | 6.2% | 6 |
| 6 | Over The Counter (OTC) Consumer | $2.3 Bn | $4.3 Bn | 6.7% | 6 |
| 7 | Herbal Supplements | $1.2 Bn | $2.9 Bn | 9.1% | 7 |
| 8 | Sports Nutrition | $780 Mn | $1.9 Bn | 9.4% | 3 |
| 9 | Over The Counter (OTC) Vitamins and Minerals | $480 Mn | $944 Mn | 7% | 15 |
| 10 | Clinical Nutrition | $428 Mn | $976 Mn | 8.6% | 18 |
2033 values are projected from the 2023 size and the CAGR. Each market name opens its report. Active trials: recruiting, about to start or running, in Egypt, South Africa, Kenya.
Cannabidiol (CBD) Supplements grows fastest, at 18.3% a year from 2023 to 2033, ahead of Prebiotics (13.3%).
Nutritional Supplements is the largest, worth about $5.8 Bn in 2023 and $12.8 Bn by 2033 (projected).
Sources: market size and growth: Acuitas Health Analytics research (2023 base year, forecasts to 2033). Trials: ClinicalTrials.gov (fetched 10 Nov 2026); found by search words, so counts are a guide.