South Africa Licorice Extract Market Size Growth Rate
The South Africa Licorice Extract Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Although the growth rate starts strong at -0.02% in 2025, it steadily loses momentum, ending at -0.04% by 2029.

South Africa Licorice Extract Market Overview
South Africa`s licorice extract market provides natural sweeteners and flavoring agents derived from licorice roots, used in confectionery, pharmaceuticals, and herbal supplements. Health benefits and consumer preference for natural ingredients contribute to market growth.
Drivers of the market
The South Africa licorice extract market is growing due to increasing applications in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and skincare products. Licorice extract is valued for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and flavoring properties. Market expansion is driven by rising consumer preference for natural ingredients, health benefits associated with licorice, and its diverse applications across industries.
Challenges of the market
Challenges involve sourcing issues for quality licorice roots, regulatory compliance for glycyrrhizin content in extracts, market volatility due to global supply disruptions, and competition from synthetic flavoring alternatives.
Government Policy of the market
In South Africa, the licorice extract market is shaped by government policies aimed at ensuring product safety, promoting traditional medicine practices, and supporting sustainable agricultural methods. Regulations focus on quality control measures, including the purity and potency of licorice extracts used in pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetic products. Efforts also include promoting research on the medicinal properties of licorice, fostering partnerships between farmers and manufacturers, and enhancing export opportunities while adhering to international standards for herbal products.
Key Highlights of the Report:
- South Africa Licorice Extract Market Outlook
- Market Size of South Africa Licorice Extract Market, 2024
- Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market, 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Revenues & Volume for the Period 2018 - 2031
- South Africa Licorice Extract Market Trend Evolution
- South Africa Licorice Extract Market Drivers and Challenges
- South Africa Licorice Extract Price Trends
- South Africa Licorice Extract Porter's Five Forces
- South Africa Licorice Extract Industry Life Cycle
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Product Type for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Food Grade for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Feed Grade for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Pharmaceutical Grade for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Form for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Powder for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Liquid for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Block for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Application for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Food & Beverages for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Pharmaceutical for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Tobacco for the Period 2018 - 2031
- Historical Data and Forecast of South Africa Licorice Extract Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2031
- South Africa Licorice Extract Import Export Trade Statistics
- Market Opportunity Assessment By Product Type
- Market Opportunity Assessment By Form
- Market Opportunity Assessment By Application
- South Africa Licorice Extract Top Companies Market Share
- South Africa Licorice Extract Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
- South Africa Licorice Extract Company Profiles
- South Africa Licorice Extract Key Strategic Recommendations