Middle East & Africa Legal Cannabis Market Size & Outlook

The legal cannabis market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 42,462.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 35.6% is expected of Middle East & Africa legal cannabis market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$5,028.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$42,462.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
35.6%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA legal cannabis market highlights

  • The MEA legal cannabis market generated a revenue of USD 5,028.6 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 35.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, marijuana was the largest revenue generating source in 2023.
  • Marijuana is the most lucrative source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 5,028.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 42,462.5 million
Growth rate35.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMarijuana
Fastest growing segmentMarijuana
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMarijuana, Hemp
Key market players worldwideCanopy Growth Corp, Aurora Cannabis Inc, Aphria Inc, The Cronos Group, Tilray Brands Inc, Sundial Growers, Insys Therapeutics, The Scotts Miracle Gro Co Class A, MediPharm Labs Corp, Cara Therapeutics Inc, GW Pharmaceuticals

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 18.4% of the global legal cannabis 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 37,735.3 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa legal cannabis market outlook

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Marijuana was the largest segment with a revenue share of 87.32% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa legal cannabis market based on marijuana, hemp covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Middle East & Africa Legal Cannabis Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Marijuana
      • Flower
      • Oil and Tinctures
    • Hemp
      • Hemp CBD
      • Supplements
      • Industrial Hemp
  • Middle East & Africa Legal Cannabis Derivative Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • CBD
    • THC
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa Legal Cannabis End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Medical
      • Cancer
      • Chronic Pain
      • Depression and Anxiety
      • Arthritis
      • Diabetes
      • Glaucoma
      • Migraines
      • Epilepsy
      • Multiple Sclerosis
      • AIDS
      • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
      • Alzheimers's
      • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
      • Parkinson's
      • Tourettes
      • Others
    • Recreational
    • Industrial

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