Saudi Arabia Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Market Size & Outlook

The glp-1 receptor agonist market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,248.1 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 15.9% is expected of Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$348.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$1,248.1
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
15.9%
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Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market highlights

  • The Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market generated a revenue of USD 348.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,248.1 million by 2033.
  • The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy, rybelsus) was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
  • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Glp-1 receptor agonist market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 348.3 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 1,248.1 million
Growth rate15.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentSemaglutide (ozempic, wegovy, rybelsus)
Fastest growing segmentTirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSemaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), Dulaglutide (Trulicity), Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), Others (Byetta, Bydureon, SOLIQUA)
Key market players worldwideEli Lilly and Co, Sanofi SA, Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, AstraZeneca PLC


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Saudi Arabia accounted for 0.5% of the global glp-1 receptor agonist market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,248.1 million by 2033.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals View profile 10001+ Andheri, Maharashtra, India, Asia http://www.glenmarkpharma.com
AstraZeneca PLC View profile 89900 1 Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 0AA https://www.astrazeneca.com
Novo Nordisk A/S ADR View profile 66015 Novo Alle 1, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 2880 https://www.novonordisk.com
Eli Lilly and Co View profile 43000 Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46285 https://www.lilly.com
Sanofi SA View profile 87994 46, avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris, France, 75017 https://www.sanofi.com
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd View profile 37851 124 Dvora HaNevi’a Street, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6944020 https://www.tevapharm.com

Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market outlook

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Semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy, rybelsus) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.9% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market based on semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy, rybelsus), tirzepatide (mounjaro, zepbound), dulaglutide (trulicity), liraglutide (victoza, saxenda), others (byetta, bydureon, soliqua) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Despite having a low local output of branded drugs relative to generic ones, the country has the largest pharmaceutical market in the MEA. Moreover, the country is experiencing an increased prevalence of target diseases, specifically obesity and diabetes. 

According to NIH, the prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia was 37%, and diabetes prevalence was the second highest in the MEA region. Moreover, this rise in type 2 diabetes has been seen over time, with an increase in prevalence rate from 8.5% in 1992 to 39.35% in 2022. 

Furthermore, a mix of private and government initiatives & investments focused on enhancing the healthcare industry in the country is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund launched Lifera, a commercial-scale CDMO aimed at enhancing the biopharmaceutical industry. 

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