Middle East and Africa Surgical Equipment Market

Market Overview

The market for surgical equipment in the Middle East and Africa has experienced significant development in the past and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 0.79 % over the forecast period (2023-2030).

Surgical equipment is a set of tools used to make direct changes to living tissue or to get to the parts inside the body. Most of the growth in the surgical equipment market is due to new electronic technologies, such as minimally invasive surgery tools and robots, and power-assisted systems.

Rising demand for minimally invasive devices and an increase in the number of injuries and accidents are driving market expansion. Chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, respiratory disorders, and cancer are becoming more common in Middle Eastern and African nations. These diseases are largely associated with the burden of the senior population, among others, and the region's high prevalence of such diseases necessitates a growth in the adoption of minimally invasive surgical devices.

Market Dynamics

Middle East and Africa Surgical Equipment Market Drivers:

Government Initiatives and Investment

The Middle East and African governments have been actively involved in projects to improve healthcare infrastructure and access to excellent healthcare services. Increased government expenditure in healthcare creates chances for the surgical equipment industry to flourish. In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Vision 2030 program intends to revolutionize the country's healthcare system. The government has provided significant funding for developing healthcare infrastructure, including forming specialized medical cities and healthcare clusters. These investments provide prospects for the government to acquire and use innovative surgical equipment.

Middle East and Africa Surgical Equipment Market Restraints:

Limited Healthcare Infrastructure

The Middle East and Africa region confronts difficulties associated with its limited healthcare infrastructure, which can impede the adoption and use of surgical instruments. The lack of advanced healthcare facilities, hospitals, and surgical centers can hinder market growth and access to surgical procedures. Sub-Saharan Africa is one region in the Middle East and Africa with healthcare infrastructure issues. Numerous nations in this region lack adequate healthcare facilities, especially in rural areas. In remote areas, the dearth of well-equipped hospitals and surgical centers can limit access to surgical procedures and the use of surgical apparatus. According to the World Bank, the average number of hospital beds per 10,000 people in Sub-Saharan Africa is 2.9, considerably lower than the global average of 6.3 beds per 10,000 people. This information emphasizes the region's limited healthcare infrastructure and the obstacles to adopting and using surgical instruments.

Middle East and Africa Surgical Equipment Market Opportunities:

Rising Medical Tourism

The Middle East and Africa region is experiencing increased medical tourism, with patients worldwide for different surgical treatments. The availability of modern healthcare facilities, qualified healthcare workers, and competitive pricing opens prospects for the surgical equipment industry to flourish.  Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has emerged as an MEA medical tourism destination. The city provides cutting-edge medical facilities and various surgical operations, such as cosmetic surgery, orthopedic surgeries, and specialty therapies. The surge of medical tourists fuels the region's demand for surgical equipment. The number of medical tourists visiting Dubai climbed by 5.5% in 2019, reaching 350,118 people, according to the Dubai Health Authority. The availability of innovative surgical equipment and high-quality healthcare services helps Dubai's status as a top medical tourism destination in the Middle East and Africa.

Regional Analysis

The Middle East and Africa surgical equipment market is segmented by country: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, the Rest of the Middle East, and Africa. The Rest of the Middle East and Africa dominated the market with a CAGR of 0.81% during the forecast period.

The Middle East and Africa region presents a growing market for surgical equipment driven by various factors. The region has witnessed an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, leading to a rise in surgical procedures. Additionally, the improving healthcare infrastructure and rising investments in the healthcare sector have contributed to market growth. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and South Africa are expected to offer significant opportunities due to their expanding healthcare systems and increasing focus on medical tourism.

Segmental Analysis

The Middle East and Africa surgical equipment market is segmented into type, application, end-user, and products.

The market is segmented by type into disposable and reusable. 

Reusable takes the lead in the market and is expected to register a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period.

Reusable surgical equipment

Surgical tools that can be cleaned, sterilized, and used more than once are called "reusable." These things are usually made out of strong materials like stainless steel or high-quality plastics. Examples of reused surgical tools include forceps, knives, retractors, surgical instruments, and laparoscopic instruments.

It is further segmented by application into neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, wound closure, obstetrics, gynecology, cardiovascular, trauma, orthopedic, ophthalmic, and others.

Others own the highest market share and are expected to register a CAGR of 7.8% over the forecast period.

Others

Disposable surgical equipment for "others" includes several surgical specialties and techniques. It encompasses ENT, urology, general, gastrointestinal, bariatric, oral, maxillofacial, and thoracic operations. This segment's numerous uses require specialized disposable tools, drapes, and consumables for each treatment.

It is further segmented by end-user into hospitals, clinics, ambulatory centers, and others.

Hospitals and Clinics contribute the most to the market and are expected to register a CAGR of 9.0% over the forecast period.

Hospitals and clinics

End-users of disposable surgical equipment include hospitals and clinics. Large hospitals, outpatient clinics, private offices, and centers that only treat one type of illness are all examples of healthcare settings. They offer a wide range of surgical treatments in a variety of specialties. They use one-time-use surgical equipment to ensure that surgical procedures are safe and sterile.

It is further segmented by product into surgical sutures and staplers, handheld surgical devices, electrosurgical devices, and surgical kits.

Surgical sutures and staplers have the largest market and are expected to register a CAGR of 8.7% over the forecast period.

Sutures and staplers

Surgical staplers and stitches are important tools for closing wounds during surgery. Sutures like absorbable and non-absorbable are used to stitch or hold tissues or surgery cuts together. Using clean staples and disposable staplers is a quick and easy way to close holes or connect tissues.

It is further segmented by application into neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, wound closure, obstetrics, gynecology, cardiovascular, trauma, orthopedic, ophthalmic, and others.

Others own the highest market share and are expected to register a CAGR of 7.7% over the forecast period.

Others

Reusable surgical equipment used in different types of surgery is included under the "others" heading. Instruments and devices used in specialized surgical specialties such as otolaryngology, urology, general surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery are included.

It is further segmented by end-user into hospitals, clinics, ambulatory centers, and others.

Hospitals and Clinics hold the majority share in the market and are expected to register a CAGR of 7.4% over the forecast period.

Hospitals and clinics

The primary end consumers of reusable surgical equipment are hospitals and clinics. Large medical facilities, outpatient clinics, private offices, and clinics with a concentration on a particular specialty are all included in these healthcare environments. They offer a wide range of surgical treatments across different disciplines using reusable surgical equipment that has been sanitized and re-used several times. Instruments, drapes, and other devices assist surgical operations with the equipment, guaranteeing sterility and facilitating effective and affordable healthcare delivery.

It is further segmented by product into surgical sutures and staplers, handheld surgical devices, electrosurgical devices, and surgical kits.

Handheld Surgical Devices influenced the market and are expected to register a CAGR of 7.0% over the forecast period.

Handheld surgical devices

Handheld surgical devices are reused tools that doctors use during different types of surgery. Instruments like forceps, scissors, retractors, clamps, and scalpels, which are made for specific surgery jobs, are among these devices. The term "handheld surgical device" refers to a device used to perform medical procedures.

Recent Developments

• May 2023- Using Stryker's Q Guidance System with Cranial Guidance Software, surgeons could perform the first surgical procedures effectively.
• May 2023- Through AI-driven planning software and a data visualization platform, Smith+Nephew contributes to the individualization of surgical procedures allowed by robotics.
• June 2023 - BD Announces the Launch of a New Robotic System to Automate Clinical Flow Cytometry.