Middle East & Africa Clinical Trials Market Size & Outlook

The clinical trials market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,811.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa clinical trials market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,193.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,811.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.1%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA clinical trials market highlights

  • The MEA clinical trials market generated a revenue of USD 1,193.6 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, phase iii was the largest revenue generating phase in 2023.
  • Phase I is the most lucrative phase 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 1,193.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,811.9 million
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPhase iii
Fastest growing segmentPhase I
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPhase I, Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV
Key market players worldwideThermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Icon PLC, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, IQVIA Holdings Inc, Syneos Health, SGS AG, PAREXEL, Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Eli Lilly and Co, Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, Pfizer Inc, Caidya


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 1.5% of the global clinical trials market in 2023.
  • Globally, North America 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 25,992.8 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa clinical trials market outlook

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Phase iii was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.01% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa clinical trials market based on phase i, phase ii, phase iii, phase iv covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait constitute the MEA market. A number of companies in the region are innovating patient diversity, cost advantage, infrastructure, and world-class medical facilities.

The region has much to offer with its untapped market for clinical trials with expanding pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical devices companies. In addition, the number of CROs in the region has been experiencing an upsurge in the past years.

The country's attractive incentive policies have pulled big pharmaceutical companies, such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Amgen. The country has expended a large amount of money to attract companies to Dubai Healthcare City and DuBiotech.

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