Middle East & Africa Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Market Size & Outlook

The pharmaceutical manufacturing market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 15,165.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.8% is expected of Middle East & Africa pharmaceutical manufacturing market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$8,968.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$15,165.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.8%
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Middle East & Africa

Middle East & Africa pharmaceutical manufacturing market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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MEA pharmaceutical manufacturing market highlights

  • The MEA pharmaceutical manufacturing market generated a revenue of USD 8,968.0 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest revenue generating molecule type in 2023.
  • Biologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules) is the most lucrative molecule type 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 8,968.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 15,165.2 million
Growth rate7.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentConventional drugs (small molecules)
Fastest growing segmentBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules)
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBiologics & Biosimilars (Large Molecules), Conventional Drugs (Small Molecules)
Key market players worldwideRoche Holding AG ADR, Novartis AG ADR, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer Inc, Merck & Co Inc, AstraZeneca PLC, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi SA, Eli Lilly and Co, AbbVie Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd, Samsung BioLogics, FUJIFILM Holdings Corp, Lonza Group Ltd, Catalent Inc, Jubilant Pharmova


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 1.8% of the global pharmaceutical manufacturing 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 207,213.6 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa pharmaceutical manufacturing market outlook

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Conventional drugs (small molecules) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.05% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa pharmaceutical manufacturing market based on biologics & biosimilars (large molecules), conventional drugs (small molecules) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The Middle East & Africa region has witnessed gradual developments in its pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, with more than 140 locally operational entities. The presence of global manufacturers in the region has boosted the market. 

The top 10 companies, including Sanofi, Novartis, Pfizer, GSK, Novo Nordisk, MSD, and AstraZeneca, have captured 37% of the MEA market. Novo Nordisk's growth is major driven by Norditropin (somatropin), Victoza (liraglutide), and Saxenda (liraglutide). 

In addition, increasing focus by regional government authorities on the wellbeing of their growing populations, coupled with advancements in healthcare services, is expected to propel the market over the forecast period.

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