Report Overview

Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

The Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market size was estimated to be worth USD 102.65 million in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.71%, reaching a value of USD 298.19 million by 2030. Major growth factors for the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market include the rising prevalence of various chronic diseases such as cancer and the rising demand for faster and more efficient diagnostic tools in the healthcare sector. Furthermore, the rising adoption and integration of advanced technologies and healthcare IT solutions are anticipated to provide lucrative growth opportunities to the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market.

Digital Pathology – Overview

Digital pathology is an image-based information system that makes use of computer technology to manage data produced by a digital slide. Among other uses, the digitization of pathology has resulted in the automation of testing during illness diagnosis. For example, one computerized piece of equipment can now perform examinations that required five instruments from pathologists in the past. Digital pathology technologies enable pathologists to cross-examine slides without physical evidence by offering high-resolution sample scanning, computerized image inspection and analysis, and online slide archiving.

Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market

Growth Drivers

Rising Public-Private Investments in Building Digital Pathology Labs

The expanding R&D activities in drug delivery and disease diagnosis and the increasing adoption of advanced healthcare IT solutions are fueling the need for the construction of digital pathology labs in Middle East and African countries. As a result, private and public firms are collaborating and investing to boost accessibility to advanced healthcare technologies as well as the number of digital pathology labs in the region. For instance, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) of UAE, a joint venture partnership between Abu Dhabi health services company and Mayo Clinic, recently opened an AI-powered anatomical pathology laboratory for accurate diagnosis of diseases in patients.

Challenges

High Cost and Lack of Well Established Internet Infrastructure

The expensive nature of these solutions hinders the growth of digital pathology, the unavailability of reimbursement for the high costs of installation and upkeep of these systems, and the lack of a robust internet infrastructure, especially in developing and impoverished African countries like Rwanda and Ethiopia. The lack of qualified workers, ambiguous payment guidelines, and the reluctance of senior pathologists to adopt new technologies all serve to limit the expansion of the digital pathology market as well as the Middle East and Africa markets.

Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market

Segmental Coverage

Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market – By Product

Based on product, the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market is segmented into scanners, software, storage, communication systems, and others. The software segment holds the largest share of the market. The growth of the segment is mainly attributed to the rising adoption of digital pathology in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, along with the launch of digital pathology software that caters to its needs such as scanning and analyzing digital images as well as automating the entire process.

Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market – By Type

Based on type, the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market is bifurcated into human pathology and veterinary pathology segments. The human pathology segment holds a larger share in the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market. The market is expanding as a result of the use of digital pathology, which speeds up lab output and decreases turnaround times for illness diagnosis. Furthermore, there is a greater need for digital pathology because of the growing incidence of chronic illnesses among humans.

Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market – By End User

Based on end user, the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market is segmented into Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Hospitals & Reference Laboratories, and Academic & Research Institutes. The hospitals and reference laboratories segment accounts for the highest market share owing to the increasing prevalence of various chronic diseases and the need for efficient diagnostic tools. The high number of out-patients visiting hospitals for the diagnosis of diseases along with the availability of a wide range of services is influencing the rising demand for digital pathology among hospitals and reference laboratories.

Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market – By Country

The in-depth research report on the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market covers a number of country-specific markets, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, and the rest of MEA. The UAE dominates the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market owing to the advanced digital healthcare infrastructure along with favorable reimbursement policies to boost the disease diagnosis rate in the country. In addition, the integration of digital pathology with other digital technologies like barcoding, specimen tracking, and digital dictation enhances the efficiency, quality, and safety of disease diagnoses carried out in pathology laboratories.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market include F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Danaher Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Sectra AB, GE Healthcare, Leica Biosystems, ZEISS, 3D-Histech Ltd, Definiens AG, and Nikon Corporation.

To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In February 2024 – CMC Networks, a telecommunications service provider based in South Africa, announced its partnership with Cerba Lancet Africa, a diagnostics services provider, to provide and boost digital health services in Africa.

Scope of the Report

By Product

• Scanners

• Software

• Storage

• Communication Systems

• Others

By Type

• Human Pathology

• Veterinary Pathology

By Application

• Drug Discovery

• Disease Diagnosis

• Training & Education

By End User

• Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies

• Hospitals & Reference Laboratories

• Academic & Research Institutes

By Country

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Qatar

• Kuwait

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Algeria

• Rest of MEA

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Type Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3.  Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
      2. Growth Drivers
         1. Growing Burden of Chronic Diseases
         2. Increasing Government Initiatives
         3. Rising Demand for Remote Diagnostics
      3. Restraints
         1. High Initial Investment Costs
         2. Lack of Skilled IT Personnel
         3. Limited IT Infrastructure
      4. Opportunities
         1. Growing Awareness of Digital Pathology
         2. Rise of Cloud-based Digital Pathology Solutions
         3. Increasing Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pathology
      5.  Challenges
         1. Data Security and Privacy Concerns
         2. Lack of Standardization in Digital Pathology
         3. Integration with Existing IT Systems
   3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market: Pricing Analysis
5. Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market: Marketing Strategies
6.  Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share and Forecast
      1. By Product
         1. Scanners
         2. Software
         3. Storage
         4. Communication Systems
         5. Others
      2. By Type
         1. Human Pathology
         2. Veterinary Pathology
      3. By Application
         1. Drug Discovery
         2. Disease Diagnosis
         3. Training & Education
      4.  By End User
         1. Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies
         2. Hospitals & Reference Laboratories
         3. Academic & Research Institutes
      5. By Country
         1. Saudi Arabia
         2. UAE
         3. Qatar
         4. Kuwait
         5. South Africa
         6. Nigeria
         7. Algeria
         8. Rest of MEA
7. Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
8. UAE Digital Pathology Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
9. Qatar Digital Pathology Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product
      2. By Type
      3. By Application
      4. By End User
10. Kuwait Digital Pathology Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product
       2. By Type
       3. By Application
       4. By End User
11. South Africa Digital Pathology Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product
       2. By Type
       3. By Application
       4. By End User
12. Nigeria Digital Pathology Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product
       2. By Type
       3. By Application
       4. By End User
13. Algeria Digital Pathology Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product
       2. By Type
       3. By Application
       4. By End User
14. Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Product
       2. By Type
       3. By Application
       4. By End User
15. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market Share Analysis, 2023
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
16. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Middle East and Africa Digital Pathology Market
17. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
    1. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
    2. Danaher Corporation
    3. Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    4. Sectra AB
    5. GE Healthcare
    6. Leica Biosystems
    7. ZEISS
    8. 3D-Histech Ltd
    9. Definiens AG
    10. Nikon Corporation
    11. Other Prominent Players
18. Key Strategic Recommendations
19. Research Methodology
    1.    Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4.    Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*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       Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 2       Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 3       Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 4       Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 5       Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 6       Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By Country, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 7       Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 8       Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 9       Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 10     Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 11     Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 12     UAE Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 13     UAE Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 14     UAE Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 15     UAE Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 16     UAE Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 17     Qatar Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 18     Qatar Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 19     Qatar Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 20     Qatar Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 21     Qatar Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 22     Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 23     Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 24     Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 25     Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 26     Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 27     South Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 28     South Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 29     South Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 30     South Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 31     South Africa Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 32     Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 33     Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 34     Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 35     Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 36     Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 37     Algeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 38     Algeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 39     Algeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 40     Algeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 41     Algeria Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 42     Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 43     Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Share, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 44     Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Share, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 45     Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 46     Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Share, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

List of Tables

Table 1        Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 2        Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                          

Table 3        Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 4        Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                          

Table 5        Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                          

Table 6        Middle East & Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Country, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                          

Table 7        Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                       

Table 8       Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 9         Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 10      Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 11      Saudi Arabia Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 12      UAE Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 13      UAE Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                            

Table 14      UAE Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                            

Table 15      UAE Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 16      UAE Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                            

Table 17      Qatar Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 18      Qatar Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 19      Qatar Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                            

Table 20      Qatar Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 21      Qatar Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 22      Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                        

Table 23      Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 24      Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                            

Table 25      Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 26      Kuwait Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 27      South Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                       

Table 28      South Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 29      South Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 30      South Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 31      South Africa Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 32      Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                        

Table 33      Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 34      Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                            

Table 35      Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 36      Nigeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 37      Algeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                        

Table 38      Algeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 39      Algeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                            

Table 40      Algeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 41      Algeria Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 42      Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                        

Table 43      Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 44      Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Size, By Type, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 45      Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 46      Rest of MEA Digital Pathology Market Size, By End User, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030                    

Table 47      F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd Company Overview

Table 48      F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd Financial Overview

Table 49      Danaher Corporation Company Overview

Table 50      Danaher Corporation Financial Overview

Table 51      Koninklijke Philips N.V. Company Overview

Table 52      Koninklijke Philips N.V. Financial Overview

Table 53      Sectra AB Company Overview

Table 54      Sectra AB Financial Overview

Table 55      GE Healthcare Company Overview

Table 56      GE Healthcare Financial Overview

Table 57      Leica Biosystems Company Overview

Table 58      Leica Biosystems Financial Overview

Table 59      ZEISS Company Overview

Table 60      ZEISS Financial Overview

Table 61      3D-Histech Ltd Company Overview

Table 62      3D-Histech Ltd Financial Overview

Table 63      Definiens AG Company Overview

Table 64      Definiens AG Financial Overview

Table 65      Nikon Corporation Company Overview

Table 66      Nikon Corporation Financial Overview