Gcc Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market, By Component (Hardware, Software, Service); By Delivery Mode (On-Premises, Cloud-based, Web-based); By End User (Healthcare Providers, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Distributors, Others), By Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman), Trend Analysis, Competitive Landscape & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Published Date: January 2025
- Report ID: BWC25003
- Available Format: PDF
- Page: 234
Report Overview
The growing healthcare infrastructure investments across GCC countries, increasing adoption of digital supply chain solutions to enhance operational efficiency, and rising demand for pharmaceuticals and medical devices due to population growth and healthcare needs are expected to drive GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market during the forecast period between 2025 and 2031.
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2031
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market size was estimated at USD 83.5 million in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market size is projected to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.8% reaching a value of USD 140.3 million by 2031. Prominent drivers of the market include the increasing pressure for cost reduction in the healthcare industry, the adoption of GS1 standards, and rising investments by healthcare providers and manufacturers in supply chain management solutions. The growth of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors in the GCC region plays a key role, with effective supply chain management improving resource utilization, labor productivity, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to providers and patients. Cloud-based solutions for record management, shipment tracking, and inventory management have helped eliminate errors, reduce counterfeit products, and enhance patient safety. Additionally, technological advancements like process automation and the widespread adoption of software and cloud solutions further boost market expansion. However, high implementation and maintenance costs may pose challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted significant disparities in healthcare systems, disrupting operations and emphasizing the need for robust supply chain management in healthcare settings.
Healthcare Supply Chain Management – Overview
Healthcare Supply Chain Management (SCM) involves overseeing the flow of goods, services, and information within the healthcare sector, ensuring timely delivery to providers and patients. It includes sourcing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient care.
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
Growth Drivers
Growing Investments in Healthcare Infrastructure Development
Healthcare infrastructure investments across the GCC countries are rapidly growing, with an emphasis on building and upgrading vital healthcare facilities to meet the increasing demand for quality services. Significant projects, including the 1,500-bed King Khalid Medical City in Dammam and Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi, are driving these efforts. The healthcare infrastructure development projects are crucial to supporting the region’s expanding population, aging demographic, and rising prevalence of chronic diseases. As these healthcare facilities come online, they create a demand for enhanced healthcare supply chain management, facilitating the efficient delivery of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. This infrastructure growth directly supports the healthcare supply chain market, promoting operational efficiency and capacity expansion in the region.
Challenges
Limited Availability of Skilled Professionals
The limited availability of skilled professionals to manage and operate advanced healthcare supply chain solutions is a significant restraint on the GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market. As the region adopts more sophisticated technologies, the shortage of qualified personnel to oversee these systems hinders operational efficiency and market growth. This skills gap impacts the seamless integration of digital solutions and advanced supply chain management practices, limiting the sector's ability to fully capitalize on technological advancements and meet the growing demand for healthcare services.
Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
Escalating geopolitical tensions can significantly impact GCC's Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market, by disrupting the flow of critical medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Trade restrictions, sanctions, and political instability may lead to delays in procurement, affecting the timely availability of essential healthcare products. Additionally, uncertainties surrounding regional security can hinder foreign investments in the healthcare sector, slowing the development of infrastructure and technological advancements. These challenges can increase operational costs, strain existing supply chains, and create risks in maintaining a consistent supply of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, ultimately affecting the region’s healthcare delivery and market stability.
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
Segmental Coverage
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market – By Component
Based on component, GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market is divided into Hardware, Software, and Service segments. The software segment holds the largest share of GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market by component. SCM software enables healthcare organizations to efficiently manage and track processes from start to finish, ensuring seamless movement of materials across channels until delivery. By automating repetitive tasks, this software enhances cost efficiency and streamlines supply chain operations. It also optimizes inventory management, minimizes waste, ensures timely deliveries, and supports data-driven decision-making. Additionally, automated software reduces supply, labor, and operational costs, making it a vital component of the market. The software segment encompasses planning, procurement, inventory, and warehousing solutions, driving its widespread adoption.
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market – Delivery Mode
By delivery mode, GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market is divided into On-premises, Cloud-based, and Web-based segments. The on-premises segment holds the highest share in GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market by delivery mode. The deployment model involves hosting software on in-house servers managed by an organization’s IT team, ensuring greater control over data and system operations. On-premises solutions are particularly valued for their enhanced data security, as servers remain physically located within the organization. Additionally, disaster recovery and backup systems allow seamless data retrieval during network failures, ensuring uninterrupted operations. While alternative models like cloud-based solutions are emerging, the reliability and security offered by on-premises systems make them the preferred choice for healthcare organizations in the region.
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market – By End User
On the basis of end user, GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market is divided into Healthcare Providers, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Distributors, and other end users segments.
GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market – By Country
The in-depth research report on the GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market covers the market in the region’s countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Saudi Arabia holds the largest market share of GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market and is expected to maintain dominance over the forecast period. It is primarily driven by government initiatives, particularly under Vision 2030, which aims to transform the healthcare sector through improved access, quality, and efficiency. Investments in healthcare infrastructure, including logistics hubs and distribution centers, streamline supply chains and enhance resilience. Local manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices strengthens the domestic ecosystem. Additionally, digital technologies like blockchain, IoT, and AI optimize supply chain operations, while regulatory compliance and quality assurance ensure product integrity and patient safety, further solidifying Saudi Arabia's market leadership.
Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market include Biolog-id, Intersystems, Infor, DSV, GMSC, Cardinal Health, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, GEODIS, DB Schenker, and SGS SA. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
Scope of the Report
Attributes |
Details |
Years Considered |
Historical Data – 2019–2031 |
Base Year – 2024 |
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Estimated Year – 2025 |
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Forecast Period – 2025–2031 |
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Facts Covered |
Revenue in USD Million |
Market Coverage |
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman |
Product/ Service Segmentation |
Component, Delivery Mode, End User, Country |
Key Players |
Biolog-id, Intersystems, Infor, DSV, GMSC, Cardinal Health, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, GEODIS, DB Schenker, SGS SA |
By Component
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Hardware
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Software
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Service
By Delivery Mode
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On-Premises
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Cloud-based
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Web-based
By End User
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Healthcare Providers
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Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
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Distributors
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Others
By Country
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Saudi Arabia
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UAE
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Qatar
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Bahrain
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Kuwait
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Oman
- Research Framework
- Research Objective
- Product Overview
- Market Segmentation
- Executive Summary
- GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Insights
- Industry Value Chain Analysis
- DROC Analysis
- Growth Drivers
- Growing healthcare infrastructure investments across GCC countries
- Increasing adoption of digital supply chain solutions to enhance operational efficiency
- Rising demand for pharmaceuticals and medical devices due to population growth and healthcare needs
- Restraints
- High initial investment costs for implementing advanced supply chain systems
- Limited availability of skilled professionals to manage and operate advanced solutions
- Opportunities
- Integration of AI and blockchain technologies for supply chain optimization
- Growing importance of cold chain logistics for vaccines and biologics
- Challenges
- Adapting to regulatory requirements across different GCC countries.
- Logistical challenges in remote or underserved areas.
- Cybersecurity risks in digital supply chain systems.
- Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
- Regulatory Framework
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Threat of New Entrants
- Threat of Substitutes
- Intensity of Rivalry
- Industry Value Chain Analysis
- GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market: Marketing Strategies
- GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Overview
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Component
- Hardware
- Software
- Service
- By Delivery Mode
- On-Premises
- Cloud-based
- Web-based
- By End User
- Healthcare Providers
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
- Distributors
- Others
- By Country
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- By Component
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Component
- By Delivery Mode
- By End User
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Component
- By Delivery Mode
- By End User
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Component
- By Delivery Mode
- By End User
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Component
- By Delivery Mode
- By End User
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Component
- By Delivery Mode
- By End User
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast
- By Component
- By Delivery Mode
- By End User
- Market Delivery Mode & Forecast, 2019–2031
- Competitive Landscape
- List of Key Players and Their Components
- GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
- Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
- Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
- Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market
- Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
- Biolog-id
- Intersystems
- Infor
- DSV
- GMSC
- Cardinal Health
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
- GEODIS
- DB Schenker
- SGS SA
- Other Prominent Players
- Key Strategic Recommendations
- Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
- Primary & Secondary Research
- Quantitative Research
- Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
- Secondary Research
- Primary Research
- Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Country
- Assumptions & Limitations
- Qualitative Research
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable
List of Figures
Figure 1 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Segmentation
Figure 2 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Value Chain Analysis
Figure 3 Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
Figure 4 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 5 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 6 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 7 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 8 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Country, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 9 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 10 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 11 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 12 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 13 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 14 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 15 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 16 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 17 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 18 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 19 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 20 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 21 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 22 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 23 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 24 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 25 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 26 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 27 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 28 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 29 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 30 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 31 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Figure 32 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
List of Tables
Table 1 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 2 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 3 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 4 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 5 GCC Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Country, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 6 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 7 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 8 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 9 Saudi Arabia Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 10 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 11 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 12 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 13 UAE Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 14 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 15 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 16 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 17 Qatar Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 18 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 19 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 20 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 21 Bahrain Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 22 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 23 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 24 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 25 Kuwait Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 26 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 27 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Component, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 28 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By Delivery Mode, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 29 Oman Healthcare Supply Chain Management Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019−2031
Table 30 Biolog-id Company Overview
Table 31 Biolog-id Financial Overview
Table 32 Intersystems Company Overview
Table 33 Intersystems Financial Overview
Table 34 Infor Company Overview
Table 35 Infor Financial Overview
Table 36 DSV Company Overview
Table 37 DSV Financial Overview
Table 38 GMSC Company Overview
Table 39 GMSC Financial Overview
Table 40 Cardinal Health Company Overview
Table 41 Cardinal Health Financial Overview
Table 42 Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Company Overview
Table 43 Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Financial Overview
Table 44 GEODIS Company Overview
Table 45 GEODIS Financial Overview
Table 46 DB Schenker Company Overview
Table 47 DB Schenker Financial Overview
Table 48 SGS SA Company Overview
Table 49 SGS SA Financial Overview
Market Segmentation
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