SAUDI ARABIA MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market Size

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market size was valued at USD 6.3 billion in 2024 and is forecast to touch USD 9.6 billion in 2032, and the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2025-2032 primarily driven by rapid growth and transformation of Saudi healthcare services and economic growth and government led initiatives.

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Overview

Major factors driving the Saudi Arabia medical device market are rising prevalence of chronic diseases, popularity of mobile platforms and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the increasing public and private sector investment in healthcare sector and growing geriatric population in Saudi Arabia.

Medical Device refers to an instrument, apparatus, equipment, implement, machine, implant, or appliance, intended by the manufacturer to be used for human beings, for medical purpose such as diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, prevention, or alleviation of disease. Medical devices play a major role in the diagnostic and treatment procedure of any diseases. The medical devices offer remarkable benefits such as supports remote monitoring of chronic diseases, improves patient safety while enhancing patient and clinician experience.

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market Drivers

Rising prevalence of chronic diseases

Prevalence rate of chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity and hypertension have increased significantly in Saudi Arabia in recent years. As per International Journal of Integrated Care’s (IJIC) report, chronic diseases contributed to around 60% of the premature deaths in Saudi Arabia were in 2016 and this figure projected to increase to 73% in 2020. Since, above mentioned chronic diseases requires continuous monitoring and management and prevalence of such diseases are increasing, demand for medical devices is projected to rise in the Saudi Arabia in coming years.

Rapid growth and transformation of Saudi healthcare sector

Government’s vision 2030 and National Transformation Program (NTP) focuses on healthcare development across Saudi Arabia, thereby driving the demand of the medical devices over the coming years. In addition to this, the government is heavily investing towards the construction of hospitals to build strong healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia. For instance, in 2019, the Ministry of Health (MoH) planned to construct 35 hospitals all over the country.

The emergence of 3D imaging for orthopaedic treatments, widening applications, and growing awareness about the usage of medical devices for treatment and screening diseases coupled with rising patient pool, are propelling the Saudi Arabia medical devices market. However, high cost of the medical devices and increasing sophistication towards the usage of these devices will hamper the growth of the Saudi Arabia Medical Device market over the coming years.

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market Segment Analysis

Application market Insights: General surgery segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR

General surgery segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing number of surgical procedures such as minimal invasive surgery, coupled with technological advancements in the healthcare sector. Various types of medical devices such as diagnostics devices and surgical devices are used for general surgery.

Function market Insights: Diagnostics devices segment is forecast to drive market growth during the forecast period

Diagnostics devices segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for diagnostic devices to detect diseases and other conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is used to monitor the overall health of the patient in order to prescribe an appropriate treatment plan.

End Use market Insights: Hospital and Ambulatory Care Medical Device segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period

Based on the End-User, the Hospital & Ambulatory Surgical Center segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing aged population along with growing cardiovascular and diabetics patient in Saudi Arabia. In addition to this, the rising government expenditure on the healthcare sector by focusing towards the construction of new hospitals and increasing privatization, which is the primary focus of Saudi Vision 2030 and the NTP, will further surge the demand for Saudi Arabia Medical Device market over the coming years.

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market Major Players & Competitive Landscape

Several leading companies are GE, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Abbott, Philips, Bayer, Smith & Nephew, Baxter, Roche, Coloplast, Hollister, Convatec, Cordis, Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation, Al Faisaliah Medical Systems, Al Amin Medical Instruments Company, Siemens, Jamjoom Medical Industries and many more.

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market News

• • In February 2018, GE Healthcare, global medical technology company based out of UUnoted States announced that it has entered into an agreement with Tatweer Medical Co. to develop an advanced diagnostic facility within the Medical Village project in Riyadh. The Medical Village will host various focused hospitals and 33 stand-alone medical centers, as well as the Diagnostic Radiology Center.
  • Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (JJMD) launched Johnson & Johnson Medical Saudi Arabia Limited. It is a Saudi-registered legal unit leading from a joint venture between Johnson & Johnson Middle East FZ-LLC, Abdulrehman Algosaibi, and Farouk Maamoun Tamer & Co. The company is focussing on building healthcare solutions in the country.

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market Scope of the Report

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market Research Report Segmentation

The Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market has been segmented on the basis of Application, Function, and End Use. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Surgical and Infection Control Devices, General Medical Devices, Cardiovascular Devices, Orthopedic Devices, Home Healthcare Devices, and Others. Based on Function, the market is segmented into Diagnostic and Monitoring, Therapeutic, Surgical, and Others. Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Homecare Medical Devices and Hospital and Ambulatory Care Medical Devices.

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market by Application

• • Surgical and Infection Control Devices​
  • General Medical Devices​
  • Cardiovascular Devices​
  • Orthopedic Devices​
  • Home Healthcare Devices​
  • Others​

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market by Function

• • Diagnostic and Monitoring​
  • Therapeutic​
  • Surgical​
  • Others

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market by End Use​

• • Homecare Medical Devices​
  • Hospital and Ambulatory Care Medical Device

Saudi Arabia Medical Device Market Leading players

• • GE
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Medtronic
  • Abbott
  • Philips
  • Bayer
  • Smith & Nephew
  • Baxter
  • Roche
  • Coloplast
  • Hollister
  • Convatec
  • Cordis
  • Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation
  • Al Faisaliah Medical Systems
  • Al Amin Medical Instruments Company
  • Siemens
  • Jamjoom Medical Industries