Middle East & Africa Ophthalmic Drugs Market Size & Outlook

The ophthalmic drugs market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,134.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa ophthalmic drugs market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,163.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,134.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.1%
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Middle East & Africa

Middle East & Africa ophthalmic drugs market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA ophthalmic drugs market highlights

  • The MEA ophthalmic drugs market generated a revenue of USD 1,163.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, anti-vegf agents was the largest revenue generating drug class in 2023.
  • Anti-VEGF agents is the most lucrative drug class 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 1,163.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,134.6 million
Growth rate9.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAnti-vegf agents
Fastest growing segmentAnti-VEGF agents
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAnti-Allergy, Anti-VEGF agents, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-glaucoma
Key market players worldwidePfizer Inc, Alcon Inc, Novartis AG ADR, Bausch Health Companies Inc, Merck & Co Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, AbbVie Inc, Bayer AG, Genentech, Nicox SA Share from reverse split, Coherus BioSciences Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 3.1% of the global ophthalmic drugs 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 16,136.6 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa ophthalmic drugs market outlook

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Anti-vegf agents was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.81% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa ophthalmic drugs market based on anti-allergy, anti-vegf agents, anti-inflammatory, anti-glaucoma covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Countries in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are prospering economies. The market in this region is driven by the high prevalence of dry eye disease, rise in consumer awareness, and improvements in healthcare infrastructure.

Thus, MEA is a largely untapped market for dry eye treatment drugs, with the presence of lucrative opportunities for players. Economic development witnessed in emerging markets, such as South Africa, and high unmet healthcare needs are some of the primary factors driving the growth of this market. There is a high prevalence of dry eye disease in this region.

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