Middle East & Africa Pharmacy Market Size & Outlook

The pharmacy market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 71,906.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.5% is expected of Middle East & Africa pharmacy market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$39,461.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$71,906.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.5%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA pharmacy market highlights

  • The MEA pharmacy market generated a revenue of USD 39,461.9 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, prescription was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
  • OTC is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 39,461.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 71,906.0 million
Growth rate10.5% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentPrescription
Fastest growing segmentOTC
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPrescription, OTC
Key market players worldwideCVS Health Corp, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, The Cigna Group, Walmart Inc, The Kroger Co, Rite Aid Corp, WELL Health Technologies Corp, Humana Inc

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 2.9% of the global pharmacy 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 71,906.0 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa pharmacy market outlook

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Prescription was the largest segment with a revenue share of 66.23% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa pharmacy market based on prescription, otc covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Middle East & Africa Pharmacy Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Prescription
    • OTC
  • Middle East & Africa Pharmacy Pharmacy Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Hospital Pharmacy
    • ePharmacy
    • Other Pharmacy Type
    • Retail Pharmacy
      • Chain
      • Independent
      • Other Retail Pharmacy

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MEA pharmacy market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Middle East & Africa Pharmacy Market Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)

MEA pharmacy market size, by country, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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