Middle East & Africa Custom Software Development Market Size & Outlook

The custom software development market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 10,084.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 21.5% is expected of Middle East & Africa custom software development market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2,585.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$10,084.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
21.5%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA custom software development market highlights

  • The MEA custom software development market generated a revenue of USD 2,585.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, enterprise software was the largest revenue generating solution in 2023.
  • Enterprise Software is the most lucrative solution segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2,585.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 10,084.5 million
Growth rate21.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentEnterprise software
Fastest growing segmentEnterprise Software
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWeb-based Solutions, Mobile App, Enterprise Software
Key market players worldwideAccenture PLC Class A, Capgemini SE, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp Class A, HCL Technologies, Infosys Ltd ADR, Microsoft Corp, Thoughtworks Holding Inc, TietoEVRY Corp ADR, Tata Consultancy Services, Brainvire, Iflexion, Infopulse, Magora, Trigent, TRooTech Business Solutions


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 7.3% of the global custom software development 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 42,248.4 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa custom software development market outlook

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Enterprise software was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.59% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa custom software development market based on web-based solutions, mobile app, enterprise software covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The growth of Mexico's custom software development market can be attributed to increasing partnerships aimed at improving the IT sector in the region.

For instance, in December 2023, in a move to bolster digital transformation efforts across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, Mindware, a distributor of IT products, and Xebia, a global IT consultancy and software development company, formed a strategic partnership. 

This collaboration would leverage Mindware's extensive distribution network with Xebia's expertise in cloud services, AI, and managed services.

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