Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market Research Report: Forecast (2024-2030)

Market Definition

In vitro fertilization (IVF), a type of assisted reproductive technology (ART), is a process of fertilization where the egg of the woman is combined with the sperm of the man in a special laboratory to create an embryo(s). The process is for treating infertility and helping couples to have a child.

Market Insights & Analysis: The Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market (2024-30):

The Middle East & Africa in Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Market size was valued at USD 81 million in 2023 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 16% during the forecast period, i.e., 2024-30. Growing infertility on account of the rising tendency of smoking and other forms of tobacco consumption has accelerated the demand for various IVF tools and techniques in the region.

The softening regulations of governments of the Middle Eastern & African countries towards IVF treatment, has positively impacted the growth of in Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques. In 2021, the UAE government amended the law that earlier prohibited unmarried women from freezing eggs, thereby allowing them to freeze their eggs due to career or medical reasons. Moreover, the Government of UAE legalized IVF treatment and surrogacy for unmarried non-Muslim couples in 2023, while Muslim couples can also opt for such procedures by presenting their marriage certificates.

Moreover, the presence of advanced fertility clinics and healthcare institutes, availability of cutting-edge technologies, skilled professionals offering personalized care, etc., in countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, South Africa, etc., has soared lately. Eventually, the region is increasingly becoming a destination of choice for couples around the globe seeking fertility treatments.

The Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market Driver:

Rising Cases of Infertility – In recent years, the cases of infertility in men and women have increased across regional countries. Unhealthy eating habits, obesity, diabetes, smoking, late marriages, etc., are the major factors that have contributed to an overall drop in fertility rates in the Middle East & Africa region. Consequently, the number of couples looking for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment has been increasing which eventually accelerates the demand for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques in the region. The increasing awareness and societal acceptance of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have further motivated couples with infertility issues to undergo successful IVF procedures to have a child. Therefore, owing to the above-mentioned factors, the Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market is witnessing growth.

The Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market Opportunity:

Integration of AI to Revolutionize IVF Treatments – In recent years, AI has been gaining traction for its potential to improve outcomes in medicine, such as cancer diagnosis from medical images. Similarly, with the success of IVF stagnant over the past decade, AI integration is well-placed to improve and enhance the precision and efficiency of the IVF process. Further, AI in IVF would allow healthcare professionals to tailor treatments according to the patient’s unique circumstances, thereby enhancing the success rate with minimal or no side effects. Patients would undoubtedly benefit from this, leading to its increased adoption and positive market growth.

More importantly, AI-driven IVF procedures often result in fewer cycles, reducing the overall cost of treatment for couples. This would allow couples belonging to weaker sections to seek IVF treatments, thereby enhancing market growth. Further, the organizations like Middle Eastern Fertility Society (MEFS) have also been appraising the current and emerging applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the field of reproductive medicine, including IVF. Hence, as the adoption of AI increases in the field of in vitro fertilization (IVF) field, acceptance of IVF would increase and would drive the growth of the Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market.

The Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market Challenge:

Lack of Proper Infrastructure & High Cost of IVF Treatment – Though the IVF Tools & Techniques Market is experiencing growth in the region, fueled by several significant factors. However, IVF treatment options often come with a hefty price tag. For instance, on average, the indicative cost of a single IVF cycle in the UAE starts from USD 3,700. This high cost can be attributed to the location of the hospital, the reputation of the clinic and doctor, fertility treatment approach, diagnostic tests, age, health condition of females, etc., restricting couples, especially those without rich economic backgrounds from undergoing successful IVF treatments.

Further, the fact that couples are sometimes required to undergo six or more IVF cycles for a successful pregnancy, increases the cost significantly, thereby negatively impacting the market growth. Additionally, the cost of medications, additional services required, and post-procedure care, where couples need to undergo extra tests and monitoring to ensure the success of the treatment increase the expenses for IVF for couples, thus limiting the market expansion.

The Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market (2024-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market study by MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends & influencing factors in each segment & includes predictions for the period 2024–2030 at the global levels. As per the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Gender:

• Male
• Female
• Both

The Female category acquired a significant market share in the Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market. Driven by the incidence of preventable conditions such as infection, menstrual hygiene, lifestyle factors, advancing maternal age, etc., the cases of infertility are on the rise among females in the Middle East & Africa Region. This has accelerated the demand for IVF tools and techniques for females. Further, female infertility is seen as a social stigma in MEA resulting in consistent emotional abuse, unstable marriages, etc. All this has been pushing the females to opt for IVF treatments, thereby positively impacting the segmental market growth.

In addition, women undergoing chemotherapy or treatment for any autoimmune condition or females who want to put motherhood on hold to pursue their careers could have their eggs extracted and stored for future use through IVF. The population of such women is registering a gradual growth, especially in countries like UAE, Turkey, Israel, South Africa, etc. This ongoing societal transformation is enhancing the preference for egg freezing and IVF among females, driving the market size of the female category.

 Based on End User:

• Fertility & Surgical Centers
• Hospitals
• Research Centers

The Fertility & Surgical Centers category held a prominent share in the Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market in 2023. The market growth owes to the fact that fertility & surgical centers are solely determined healthcare facilities for IVF treatment under one roof and have a higher success rate than hospitals. As a result, an increasing number of couples opt for IVF treatment at Fertility & Surgical Centers in Middle East & Africa. Besides this, the surging availability of specialists and innovative technologies for embryonic genetic testing and the detection of genetic diseases at fertility & surgical centers has driven the segmental market growth.

Moreover, burgeoning government investments in the healthcare sector and soaring fertility clinics driven by increasing infertility rates and greater social acceptance of assisted reproductive technologies, further generate demand for IVF tools and techniques. With that, the segmental market has been witnessing growth.

The Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market (2024-30): Regional Projection

Geographically, the Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market expands across:

• The UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Oman
• Kuwait
• Nigeria
• South Africa

The UAE is projected to attain the largest market share of the Middle East & Africa In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market through 2030. The market growth owes to the rising infertility cases in both genders in the UAE. For instance, according to the United Nations, World Population Prospects, the fertility rate for UAE was 1.367 births per woman in 2022, which was a decline of 0.94% from 2021. In addition, there has been a rise in several female labor force participants in the country which has amplified infertility cases due to lifestyle-related changes & other chronic ailments.

Further, rising governments’ initiatives in the MEA region to combat infertility issues are also a prominent reason for accelerating demand for IVF tools & techniques in the UAE. Under these initiatives, eligible couples would have access to HealthPlus fertility’s network to get better accessibility to advanced IVF services, free of cost. With that, the UAE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Tools & Techniques Market has witnessed growth.

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