Saudi Arabia Antiviral Drugs Market Size & Outlook

The antiviral drugs market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 329.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of -5.3% is expected of Saudi Arabia antiviral drugs market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$508.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$329.8
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
-5.3%
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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia antiviral drugs market highlights

  • The Saudi Arabia antiviral drugs market generated a revenue of USD 508.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 329.8 million by 2030.
  • The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of -5.3% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hiv was the largest revenue generating application in 2022.
  • HIV is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Antiviral drugs market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 508.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 329.8 million
Growth rate-5.3% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentHiv
Fastest growing segmentHIV
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHIV, Hepatitis, Herpes, Influenza
Key market players worldwideRoche Holding AG, GSK PLC ADR, AbbVie Inc, Merck & Co Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd ADR, Aurobindo Pharma


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Saudi Arabia accounted for 0.7% of the global antiviral drugs market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia antiviral drugs market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 134.7 million by 2030.

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Hiv was the largest segment with a revenue share of 25.33% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia antiviral drugs market based on hiv, hepatitis, herpes, influenza covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Despite having a low local output of branded drugs relative to generic products, Saudi Arabia has the largest pharmaceutical market in the Middle East and African region. Moreover, the country is experiencing an increased prevalence of viral diseases, specifically influenza.

According to the Saudi Ministry of Health, seasonal influenza causes a variety of complications, the most serious of which are bronchitis, pneumonia, blood poisoning, ear infection, and death. As a result of which, in October 2022, the Ministry of Health launched an awareness campaign to encourage seasonal influenza vaccination, focusing on groups most vulnerable to it, such as the elderly, people with chronic diseases or immunodeficiency, healthcare workers, and pregnant women.

Moreover, in Saudi Arabia, HSV-1 infection is common and almost certainly acquired before adulthood, whereas HSV-2 prevalence is extremely low, acquired throughout adulthood, and grows with age. Acyclovir is one of the most prescribed drugs in the country. The rising prevalence of viral diseases is further anticipated to drive the growth of the overall market in the country.

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