Middle East & Africa Nicotine Pouches Market Size & Outlook

The nicotine pouches market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 158.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 48.2% is expected of Middle East & Africa nicotine pouches market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$15.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$158.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
48.2%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA nicotine pouches market highlights

  • The MEA nicotine pouches market generated a revenue of USD 15.0 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 48.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, tobacco derived was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • Synthetic is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 15.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 158.8 million
Growth rate48.2% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentTobacco derived
Fastest growing segmentSynthetic
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTobacco derived, Synthetic
Key market players worldwideSwedish Match, Altria Group Inc, British American Tobacco, Japan Tobacco Inc, Philip Morris International Inc, Skruf Snus

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 0.4% of the global nicotine pouches market in 2024.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • MEA is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 158.8 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa nicotine pouches market outlook

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Tobacco derived was the largest segment with a revenue share of 98.67% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa nicotine pouches market based on tobacco derived, synthetic covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Nicotine pouches are popular in Egypt, Nigeria, and Qatar and are consumed on a large scale in these countries. Egypt has the largest population of tobacco users in the region. Across the six Middle Eastern and African markets under review, a range of reduced-risk products are legal in most countries.

For instance, In Kenya, regulatory uncertainty led to British American Tobacco (BAT) launching and subsequently withdrawing its tobacco-free nicotine pouch brand Lyft from the market following a regulatory dispute in late 2020. The manufacturers focus on product launches and promotions in the region.

According to a report published by TR business in 2021, Swedish Match AB a Sweden company operates as a manufacturer and distributor of various products, including nicotine pouches without tobacco, said that the potential for this category in travel retail is vast. In the UK, sales of nicotine pouches grew by 220% in 2020.

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