Middle East & Africa Mammography Market Size

Middle East Mammography Market Analysis

The Middle East & Africa Mammography Market size is estimated at USD 87.54 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 127.08 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.74% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of visits to hospitals and diagnostic centers for breast cancer care decreased during the early pandemic in the Middle East and African countries, leading to a reduction in the demand for mammography procedures. For instance, according to an article published by the International Surgery Journal in April 2022, a study was conducted in Saudi Arabia which showed that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a more stressful situation among physicians, which has affected the management of breast cancer patients. Thus, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the mammography market was significantly impacted during the initial pandemic phase. However, as the pandemic has currently subsided, breast cancer care in the Middle East and African countries has gone back to normal, so the studied market is expected to have stable growth during the forecast period of the study.

The major factors responsible for the growth of the mammography market include the growing prevalence of breast cancer, technological advancements in the field of breast imaging, and investment from various organizations in breast cancer screening campaigns.

The rising prevalence of breast cancer is the major reason that is driving the adoption of mammography procedures in the region. For instance, according to the data published by the South African Government in October 2022, the incidence of breast cancer among South African women is said to be increasing, and it is one of the most common cancers among women in South Africa. It is one of the most prevalent cancers amongst white and Asian women in South Africa and the second most common cancer among black and colored women. The article also stated that the early detection of the condition could lead to effective treatment and a positive prognosis, and it is estimated that about 90% of patients survive many years after diagnosis when breast cancer is detected at the early stages. Regular self-breast examinations and regular mammography tests are key factors in early detection. Thus, the rising prevalence of breast cancer and the importance of mammography for the treatment of breast cancer is expected to boost the market growth.

Furthermore, according to an article published by BMC Cancer in February 2022, it has been observed that breast cancer survival rates are increasing in most developed countries due to early detection and more effective treatment, but the scenario is completely opposite in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries. It is mainly due to the advanced stage presentation of breast cancer, with approximately 80% of patients presenting with locally advanced and metastatic disease at diagnosis. It was also stated efforts had been made by various organizations to reduce the burden of disease in these countries, which is focused on improving survival by increasing the rates of early detection of breast cancer. Thus, the high burden of breast cancer in these countries and the need for mammography procedures are expected to boost the market growth.

Moreover, the increasing investments by various organizations in breast cancer awareness campaigns are also expected to boost market growth. For instance, in October 2022, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) launched a national breast cancer awareness campaign in UAE to highlight the importance of early detection of breast cancer and prevention methods.

Thus, the above-mentioned factors, such as the rising prevalence of breast cancer and the increasing efforts for breast cancer screening, are expected to boost market growth. However, the risk of adverse effects from radiation exposure coupled with the reduction in reimbursement is expected to impede the market growth.