South Africa Pharma & Medical Procurement (2026)
SA runs a $7.9B pharma market and imports ~90% of its medical devices. Here's the buyer map for fill-finish, API, and device equipment RFQs.
May 2026 11 min read
SA runs a $7.9B pharma market and imports ~90% of its medical devices. Here's the buyer map for fill-finish, API, and device equipment RFQs.
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