Middle East & Africa Preclinical Cro Market Size & Outlook

The preclinical cro market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 74.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.4% is expected of Middle East & Africa preclinical cro market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$55.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$74.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.4%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA preclinical cro market highlights

  • The MEA preclinical cro market generated a revenue of USD 55.1 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, toxicology testing was the largest revenue generating service in 2023.
  • Bioanalysis and DMPK studies is the most lucrative service 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 55.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 74.6 million
Growth rate4.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentToxicology testing
Fastest growing segmentBioanalysis and DMPK studies
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBioanalysis and DMPK studies, Toxicology Testing, Compound Management, Chemistry, Safety Pharmacology
Key market players worldwideEurofins Scientific SE, Icon PLC, Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd, Medpace Holdings Inc, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc, Intertek Group PLC, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Crown Bioscience, SGA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 1.0% of the global preclinical cro 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 1,865.2 million by 2030.

Toxicology testing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 22.5% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa preclinical cro market based on bioanalysis and dmpk studies, toxicology testing, compound management, chemistry, safety pharmacology covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


A growing population and favorable government initiatives to increase access to healthcare are expected to attract global biopharmaceutical and medical companies to enter this market. As an increasing number of biopharmaceutical and medical device companies are outsourcing their R&D services in the region, the number of clinical trials is expected to grow.

An increasing number of R&D projects & CROs and the growing number of pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies in the region are expected to boost market growth during the forecast period. The country is adopting global standards and collaborating with other global CROs to mark its market presence.

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