Middle East & Africa Drug Testing Market Size & Outlook

The drug testing market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 242.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.7% is expected of Middle East & Africa drug testing market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$201.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$242.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
2.7%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA drug testing market highlights

  • The MEA drug testing market generated a revenue of USD 201.3 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, consumables was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Rapid Testing Devices is the most lucrative product 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 201.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 242.5 million
Growth rate2.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentConsumables
Fastest growing segmentRapid Testing Devices
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationConsumables, Instruments, Rapid Testing Devices, Services
Key market players worldwideQuest Diagnostics Inc, Abbott Laboratories, QuidelOrtho Corp, Roche Holding AG ADR, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Siemens Healthineers AG ADR, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc, Agilent Technologies Inc, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Clinical Reference Laboratory, Cordant Health Solutions, Legacy Medical, Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA, Omega Laboratories


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.3% of the global drug testing 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 1,552.3 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa drug testing market outlook

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Consumables was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.97% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa drug testing market based on consumables, instruments, rapid testing devices, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The MEA drug testing market is anticipated to exhibit lucrative growth during the forecast period, owing to the increasing prevalence of substance use disorder. For instance, according to data published by NIH in October 2022, Africa has substantial consumption of illicit substances, such as cannabis, with a prevalence of 5.2%, and amphetamine-type stimulants. 

Favorable regulations for conducting workplace testing in key countries are expected to further support the market growth. However, low access to innovative testing solutions in countries, such as South Africa, is anticipated to be a major factor hindering the market growth.

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

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