Middle East & Africa Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics Market Research Report – Segmented By Product, End-User, Country (KSA, UAE, Israel, rest of GCC countries, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, Sudan, rest of MEA) - Size, Share, Trends, Growth Opportunities Assessment, Industry Forecast (2024 to 2029)

Updated On: June, 2024
ID: 1485
Pages: 135

MEA Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The size of the point of care (POC) diagnostics market in the Middle East & Africa was worth USD 1.99 billion in 2022. The MEA market size is estimated to reach USD 3.42 billion by 2028 from USD 2.18 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.42% from 2023 to 2028.

With the development of miniaturized devices and integration with wireless technology, healthcare professionals can maintain electronic medical records and provide personalized interventions for patients. This allows for better data collection with a lesser risk of discrepancies in the test results obtained. This is driving the MEA POC diagnostics market, increased healthcare spending, and a high prevalence of cancer, diabetes, and other diseases. According to the report published by a network of civil society organizations, it was reported that South Africa was experiencing an increase in noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and others. This increase in the condition in the African region will create a high demand for diagnostics. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 17 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 are expected to have diabetes in the IDF African region in 2018, representing a prevalence of 3.6% in the whole area.

Factors such as the availability of quality healthcare and high incidences of noncommunicable diseases drive the market's growth. According to the World Cancer Registry, around 4,500 new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the UAE in 2020. Furthermore, according to the Atlas 2020 of the International Diabetes Federation, the prevalence of diabetes is estimated at 1.30 million in the United Arab Emirates. The disease has been observed frequently in the mid-older age groups. In addition, the advent of home cancer screening kits, which can actively monitor and analyze tumor cells, improved research and development to develop diagnostic applications, and increased healthcare awareness are anticipated to drive the MEA POC diagnostics market growth during the forecast period.

However, the key restraining factor affecting the market negatively is the lack of reimbursement policies for the POC diagnostic kits in the MEA region.

This research report on the MEA Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics Market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

MEA Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics Market - By Product: 

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiac Markers
  • Oncology Markers
  • OTC Diagnostic Tests
  • Drugs Of Abuse
  • Blood Gas Testing
  • Fertility Testing
  • Urinalysis
  • Coagulation
  • Hematology
  • Glucose Monitoring
  • Ambulatory Chemistry
  • Decentralized Clinical Chemistry 

MEA Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics Market - By End-User: 

  • Clinics
  • Hospitals
  • Home Healthcare
  • Ambulatory Care Settings
  • Laboratories

MEA Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics Market - By Country: 

  • KSA
  • UAE
  • Israel
  • rest of GCC countries
  • South Africa
  • Ethiopia
  • Kenya
  • Egypt
  • Sudan
  • rest of MEA

The UAE is projected to dominate the MEA market during the forecast period, owing to government initiatives to control the prevalence of diabetes in the region to 17% by increasing awareness. In addition, advanced hospitals, especially in the major cities, will drive the healthcare sector in UAE to maintain its position as the major shareholder.

Saudi Arabia is forecasted to register the highest CAGR for point-of-care diagnostics in this region during the forecast period. This is because this region’s healthcare system has grown rapidly in recent years. This growth may be due to the growing wealth of the country and the advanced quality of health care with good insurance options for their residents. In addition, among the significant MEA countries, Saudi Arabia has seen substantial growth in the diagnostics industry over the years. Hence, these factors will help the regional market.

In the African region, the South African market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. This can be attributed to increasing diseases such as HIV / AIDS, diabetes, malaria, etc. According to WHO reports, diabetes is expected to reach 24 million cases by 2030. Authorities estimate that the diabetic population could double over the next 20 years in the African region. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of the disease is expected to drive the growth of PC diagnostics in the area. However, due to poor economies and a lack of adequate healthcare facilities, the region will see slow growth during the forecast period. However, factors such as an increase in government aid to educate people with early diagnosis, lifestyle change, and a rise in funds for proper healthcare facilities along with free medical camps help overall development. It is estimated that these activities drive the demand for the point-of-care diagnostics market in Africa, thereby boosting the MEA point-of-service diagnostics market.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Companies such as Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Danaher Corporation, Roche Diagnostics Limited, BioMerieux, Siemens Healthcare, Beckman Coulter, Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company, Johnson & Johnson, Alere Inc., and PTS Diagnostics are playing a pivotal role in the MEA Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics Market.

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Anil Kumar P is research manager at Market Data Forecast and responsible for Healthcare Domain.

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Anil Kumar P (Research Manager - Healthcare)

Anil Kumar P is the lead author of this report and the manager of the team responsible for authoring healthcare reports at Market Data Forecast. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (Hons.) from BITS Pilani, one of India’s premier institutions. Over the past seven years, Anil has gained extensive experience working with multiple market research companies, where he has collaborated with a diverse range of clients—from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies—delivering data-driven insights and strategic advice that drive business growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries in the Middle East show the highest growth potential for point of care diagnostics?

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are currently experiencing significant growth in the point of care diagnostics market.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the point of care diagnostics market in Africa?

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of point-of-care diagnostics in Africa, particularly for infectious diseases like COVID-19.

What are the key trends driving the growth of point of care diagnostics in the Middle East?

The growing prevalence of chronic diseases, rising awareness of early disease detection, and technological advancements are major growth drivers.

Which companies are the major players in the Middle East and Africa point of care diagnostics market?

Companies such as Roche Diagnostics, Abbott Laboratories, and Siemens Healthineers are among the key players in the region.

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