Middle East & Africa Healthcare Contract Research Organization Market Size & Outlook

The healthcare contract research organization market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,895.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7% is expected of Middle East & Africa healthcare contract research organization market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2,421.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,895.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7%
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Middle East & Africa healthcare contract research organization market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA healthcare contract research organization market highlights

  • The MEA healthcare contract research organization market generated a revenue of USD 2,421.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, clinical was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Pre-Clinical is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Egypt is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 2,421.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,895.3 million
Growth rate7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentClinical
Fastest growing segmentPre-Clinical
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDrug Discovery, Pre-Clinical, Clinical
Key market players worldwideIcon PLC, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, IQVIA Holdings Inc, GVK Biosciences, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, PAREXEL, Dassault Systemes SE, Pharmaron Beijing Co Ltd Ordinary Shares - Class H, SGS AG, Worldwide Clinical Trials, Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd, Caidya


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.8% of the global healthcare contract research organization 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 41,087.4 million by 2030.

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Clinical was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76.49% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa healthcare contract research organization market based on drug discovery, pre-clinical, clinical covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Growth in the region can be attributed to the increased healthcare expenditure, rising demand for biosimilars & biologics therapies, R&D investments, and technological advancements. Several countries in the region are implementing global standards and collaborating with other global CROs to establish a presence in the market.

For instance, in September 2020, CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services acquired Clinart to expand its presence in the MEA. Outsourcing clinical trials to a local CRO with regional language proficiency and local regulatory expertise can be advantageous for companies looking to increase their share in the MEA.

Despite aggressive investment in new technologies by companies and governments acting as early adopters, AI adoption has been slower in certain areas outside the Gulf economies.

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