Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Drug Type (Generic Drugs and Branded Drugs), By Product Type (Prescription Drugs and Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs), By Application (Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Oncology, Anti-infective, Metabolic Disorder,

Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market growth is driven by various factors such as population growth, investment of companies in halal pharmaceuticals, decrease in fertility rates, and increase in life expectancy. The market is witnessing increasing investments by major market players and is also witnessing collaborations of several local and international companies with local generic manufacturers. Such factors are expected to facilitate robust, stable, and organic growth of Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market over the forecast period.

Market Dynamics

The major companies operating in Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market are focused on adopting strategies such as collaborations and partnerships for the development of drugs, R&D activities, and geographic expansions, this is expected to boost the Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market growth. For instance, in May 2016, GE Healthcare entered into a vaccine collaboration with the National Industrial Clusters Development Program (NICDP) under the Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, SaudiVax, and King Saud University, to enable vaccine self-sufficiency and pandemic preparedness in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Increasing prevalence of diabetes and cancer, in both male and female Arab population is expected to increase the growth of the Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market over the forecast period. For instance, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2019 report, Saudi Arabia recorded the second highest diabetes prevalence in the Middle East region while it recorded the seventh highest diabetes prevalence rate in the world. It is estimated that around 7 million of the population is diabetic and around 3 million people have pre-diabetes.

Moreover, according to the report of Globocan 2018 by WHO, the total number of new cases of cancer in both the sexes were 24,485 (across all ages) in Saudi Arabia in 2018. As per the same source, colorectal cancer was observed in the majority of males detected with cancer while breast cancer was observed in majority of women diagnosed with cancer.”

Key features of the study:

  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market, provides market size (US$ Billion), and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by the leading players
  • It profiles leading players in the Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Pfizer Inc., Sanofi S. A., GlaxoSmithKline Plc., AstraZeneca Plc, Baxter International Inc., Life Care Group of Pharmacies, Tadawi Pharmacies, Planet Pharmacies (Zahrat Al Rawdah), Al-Safwwa Pharmacy, Al Nahdi Medical, Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation (SPIMACO), Tabuk Pharmaceuticals, Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Co., and Julphar.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decision regarding their future product launch, technology up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have an ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical drugs market
Detailed Segmentation:
  • Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Drug Type:
  • Generic Drugs
  • Branded Drugs
  • Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Product Type:
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs
  • Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Application:
  • Cardiovascular
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Oncology
  • Anti-infective
  • Metabolic Disorder
  • Central Nervous System
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Respiratory
  • Hematology
  • Dermatology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Others (Nutraceutical, Dental and Veterinarian )
  • Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Distribution Channel:
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Retail Pharmacy
  • Online Pharmacy
  • Company Profiles
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Sanofi S. A.
  • GlaxoSmithKline Plc.
  • AstraZeneca Plc
  • Baxter International Inc.
  • Life Care Group of Pharmacies
  • Tadawi Pharmacies
  • Planet Pharmacies (Zahrat Al Rawdah)
  • Al-Safwwa Pharmacy
  • Al Nahdi Medical
  • Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation (SPIMACO)
  • Tabuk Pharmaceuticals
  • Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC
  • Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Co.
  • Julphar


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Drug Type
Market Snippet, By Product Type
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Distribution Channel
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Market Opportunities
Impact Analysis
Recent Test Launches
Epidemiology
Merger, Acquisition, and Collaborations
Regulatory Scenario
Key Developments
PEST Analysis
4. Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market - COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Economic Impact
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Impact on Supply and Demand
5. Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Drug Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
Generic Drugs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Branded Drugs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
6. Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021-2032
Segment Trends
Prescription Drugs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
7. Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Application, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Cardiovascular
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Musculoskeletal
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Oncology
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Anti-infective
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Metabolic Disorder
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Central Nervous System
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Gastrointestinal
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Respiratory
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Hematology
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Dermatology
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Ophthalmology
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
8. Saudi Arabia Pharmaceutical Drugs Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Hospital Pharmacies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Retail Pharmacies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Online Pharmacies
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
9. Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles
Pfizer Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Sanofi S. A.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
GlaxoSmithKline Plc
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
AstraZeneca Plc
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Baxter International Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Astellas Pharma
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Tadawi Pharmacies
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Planet Pharmacies (Zahrat Al Rawdah)
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Al-Safwwa Pharmacy
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Al Nahdi Medical
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation (SPIMACO)
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Tabuk Pharmaceuticals
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals Co
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Julphar
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
Biocon Limited
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
BeiGene
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Key Highlights
Financial Overview
Strategies
10. Section
References
Research Methodology
About Us and Sales Contact
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