Middle East & Africa Antibiotics Market Size & Outlook

The antibiotics market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,661.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa antibiotics market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,204.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,661.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.7%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA antibiotics market highlights

  • The MEA antibiotics market generated a revenue of USD 1,204.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, cell wall synthesis inhibitors was the largest revenue generating action mechanism in 2023.
  • RNA Synthesis Inhibitors is the most lucrative action mechanism segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,204.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,661.5 million
Growth rate4.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCell wall synthesis inhibitors
Fastest growing segmentRNA Synthesis Inhibitors
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors, Protein Synthesis Inhibitors, DNA Synthesis Inhibitors, RNA Synthesis Inhibitors, Mycolic Acid Inhibitors
Key market players worldwideAbbVie Inc, Pfizer Inc, Novartis AG ADR, Merck & Co Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Lupin, Viatris Inc, Melinta Therapeutics, Cipla Ltd DR, Shionogi & Co Ltd, GSK PLC, Kyorin Pharmaceutical, Nabriva Therapeutics

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 2.4% of the global antibiotics market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 31,962.7 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa antibiotics market outlook

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Cell wall synthesis inhibitors was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.55% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa antibiotics market based on cell wall synthesis inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitors, dna synthesis inhibitors, rna synthesis inhibitors, mycolic acid inhibitors covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Middle East & Africa Antibiotics Action Mechanism Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors
    • Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
    • DNA Synthesis Inhibitors
    • RNA Synthesis Inhibitors
    • Mycolic Acid Inhibitors
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa Antibiotics Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Branded Antibiotics
    • Generic Antibiotics
  • Middle East & Africa Antibiotics Drug Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Cephalosporins
    • Penicillins
    • Fluoroquinolones
    • Macrolides
    • Carbapenems
    • Aminoglycosides
    • Sulfonamides
    • 7-ACA
    • Others

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MEA antibiotics market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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