Key Market Indicators
South Africa's import of wound dressings is projected to reach $19.7 million by 2028, up from $19.4 million in 2023. This growth represents a modest annual increase of 0.1%. The demand for wound dressings in South Africa has seen a steady rise of 0.1% per year since 2005. On the export front, South Africa's wound dressing exports are expected to climb to $2.9 million by 2028, from $2.8 million in 2023. This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.4%. Since 2005, the country's supply has surged by an average of 1.3% annually. In 2023, South Africa ranked 32nd in wound dressing exports, with Portugal surpassing it at $2.8 million. The leading exporters in this category were Belgium, Germany, and Austria, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
