UAE Ophthalmic Drugs Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The ophthalmic drugs market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 222.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.3% is expected of the UAE ophthalmic drugs market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$119.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$222.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.3%
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UAE ophthalmic drugs market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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UAE ophthalmic drugs market highlights

  • The UAE ophthalmic drugs market generated a revenue of USD 119.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 222.4 million by 2030.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% 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.


Ophthalmic drugs market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 119.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 222.4 million
Growth rate9.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentAnti-vegf agents
Fastest growing segmentAnti-VEGF agents
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 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, UAE accounted for 0.3% of the global ophthalmic drugs market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa ophthalmic drugs market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 392.0 million by 2030.

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UAE ophthalmic drugs market outlook

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Anti-vegf agents was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.86% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE 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.


The increasing prevalence of eye-related disorders and rising awareness are expected to boost overall market growth. The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO) was created by involving UAE ophthalmologists in the Emirates Medical Association (EMA).

The ESO is responsible for supervising and conducting scientific training, conferences, and events by collaborating with health organizations. In addition, increasing initiatives to raise awareness related to eye disorders and their severe impact on visual impairment are anticipated to fuel market growth.

For instance, in October 2018, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed an MoU with Noor Dubai Foundation to help patients suffering from chronic eye diseases that can lead to diabetic retinopathy. Moreover, the agreement was made to educate the public about the cause of visual impairment and its treatment.

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