UAE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Market Research Report: Forecast (2022-2027)

Market Definition

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an Assisted-Reproductive Technology (ART) performed by combining the retrieved sperm sample & fertilized eggs in a laboratory dish to form the embryo. The embryos are then transferred into the uterus using a catheter or small tube. In Vitro Fertilization is one of the widely used treatments to assist couples having infertility issues. Therefore, the rising number of infertility cases, delayed pregnancies, growing disposable income, and technologically advanced procedures to improve the efficacy of the treatment are expected to propel the UAE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) market in the forthcoming years.

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The UAE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 14.12% during the forecast period, i.e., 2022-27. The rising infertility cases in both genders have significantly impacted the market growth of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in the UAE. According to United Nations, World Population Prospects, the fertility rate for UAE is 1.367 births per woman in 2022, which is a decline of 0.94% from 2021. In addition, the rising number of female labor force participants in the country, which has increased from 28% to 52% as of 2019, had augmented the infertility cases due to lifestyle-related changes & other chronic ailments.

Nonetheless, the market experienced a slight decline in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which delayed or postponed IVF procedures & a temporary halt was experienced across all fertility centers & hospitals. Additionally, the UAE is one of the few countries that allow gender recognition before pregnancy in order to maintain the family balancing by the expectant parents. The rising technological advancements to detect gender, as well as any other hereditary & chromosomal disorder, would further augment the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) market in the forecasted years. Moreover, rising reproductive tourism & increased government initiatives to combat the infertility issues in the country is also the prominent reason for the rising demand for IVF in the UAE. For instance:

• In 2022, an agreement is signed between Emirates Red Crescent Authority & Mubadala Health to launch charitable health in the UAE to help the needy population. Under this initiative, eligible couples would have access to HealthPlus fertility’s network to get better accessibility to advanced IVF services, free of cost.

Further, the cost-effective IVF procedure, which could also be availed through loans taken from public & private banks along with the EMI options provided by the hospitals & fertility centers, would also contribute to the growth of the IVF market in the coming years.

UAE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Market: Key Trend

Rising Preference Towards Family Balancing to Augment the UAE In Vitro Fertilization Market: With advanced reproductive technologies, identification of the gender of the embryos before pregnancy could be possible through IVF & Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening (CCS), also referred to as Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis. Therefore, expecting parents in the UAE tend to divulge the gender of their child in order to attain a more equal representation of both genders in a household. In addition, the combined method of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) & IVF is performed at the chromosomal level to provide nearly 100% accurate results, subsequently making family balancing safe & effective for expectant parents. Moreover, the rising concerns to detect any chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome, and Edward’s syndrome at an early stage, further stimulates the IVF market growth in the coming years. Therefore, the country is experiencing rapid growth in adopting, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to reproduce a healthy child while having a choice in the gender selection procedure as well, which is consequently impacting the positive growth of the IVF market in the UAE during the forecasted years.

UAE In Vitro Fertilization Market (2022-27): Segmentation Analysis

The UAE In Vitro Fertilization Market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends & influencing factors in each segment & includes predictions for the period 2022–2027 at the country levels. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Type:

• Conventional IVF
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Among them, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) rapidly gained momentum during the historical period & is expected to have an astonishing market growth during 2022-2027. The technology was initially developed to combat the issues related to male infertility, such as low sperm count or immotile sperms. Moreover, the ICSI technique fertilizes an average of 50-80% of the eggs that are injected, whereas conventional IVF techniques fertilize around 50% of the eggs. Therefore, with the rising ability to achieve good reproductive outcomes & rapidly increasing success rates, ICSI is widely adopted in fertility centers & hospitals to perform IVF procedures.

Based on End User:

• Fertility Units
• Hospitals & Surgical Centers
• Research Centers

Here, Fertility Units acquired a significant market share in the UAE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) market on account of rapid infrastructural development in the country to combat the rising demand for IVF procedures. The specialized fertility centers have experienced a comparatively more patient footfall than the hospitals & surgical centers due to the solely determined healthcare facilities for IVF treatment under one roof. Additionally, the availability of advanced assisted reproductive technologies to inform & educate expectant parents regarding the physical and emotional changes that need to be stabilized during the process will further enhance the market growth of fertility units in the forecast years.

UAE In Vitro Fertilization Market (2022-27): Regional Projection:

Geographically, the UAE In Vitro Fertilization Market expands across:

• Dubai
• Abu Dhabi
• Sharjah & Emirates

Of all the regions, Dubai & Abu Dhabi accounted for a dominant market share in the In Vitro Fertilization market on account of the well-established infrastructure & healthcare facilities to provide a wide range of fertility & infertility treatments. The Canadian Specialist Hospital, NMC Royal Women’s Hospital, Orchid Fertility Clinic, and Fakih IVF Fertility Centre, among others, are a few of the top hospitals & specialized fertility centers operating in Dubai & Abu Dhabi. Moreover, the rising partnerships between the medical companies & the development of infertility centers in the country also propelled the market growth of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). For instance:

• In 2018, the United Medical Eastern Services in Abu Dhabi partnered with Medcare to launch its new HealthPlus fertility centers in Dubai.

Therefore, the rising reproductive tourism along with advanced healthcare facilities are the integral factors for the continued growth of Dubai & Abu Dhabi in the UAE In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) market during the forecast period.

UAE In Vitro Fertilization Market (2022-27): Market Dynamics

Market Driver: Rising Secondary Infertility Cases to Escalate the Market Growth

The inability of women to conceive after having a child earlier has been growing in the UAE over the historical years. The major factors contributing to the soaring secondary infertility cases in the country comprised advanced age, overweight or underweight problems, hormonal conditions, lack of sun exposure, consanguinity, and damage from previous pregnancies such as C-section scar along with the lifestyle changes. According to the Canadian Specialist Hospital, one in five women experiencing infertility issues face secondary infertility in the UAE.

Moreover, the rising prevalence of male infertility due to unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, use of anabolic steroids, obesity, and diabetes is further supporting the growth of secondary infertility cases, consequently impacting the up surging demand for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in the country.

Possible Restraint: Prohibition of Egg & Sperm Donations for IVF Procedures to Negatively Affect the Market Growth

The infertility cases in the UAE are continuously growing due to the soaring lifestyle-related disorders, chronic ailments, delayed marriages, and various environmental factors such as contaminated food, water, and toxins. Moreover, the infertility cases in the UAE are equally dominant among men & women, which eventually impacts the rising IVF market growth in the country. Nevertheless, the Federal National Council (FNC) prohibited egg and sperm donations along with surrogacy procedures in 2019 to develop a legal framework dividing licensing, monitoring, and inspection responsibilities between the ministries and other health authorities.

However, the prohibition of egg & sperm donation subsequently limited the adoption of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment in the country because of deteriorated quality of patients’ sperm and eggs along with the unavailability of any donor to cater to the issue. Therefore, various expectant parents look for IVF treatments in other countries such as the USA, UK, Russia, and the Czech Republic due to the availability of egg and sperm donors and the option to have surrogacy as well.

Growth Opportunity: Rising Medical Tourism in the UAE to Flourish the Market in the Coming Years

The healthcare sector has emerged as one of the most critical sectors for pursuing economic diversification in the UAE. The Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) to create successful medical tourist programs in the country. Both entities have partnered to promote Abu Dhabi as a medical tourist destination, such as China & GCC. Further, the medical offerings would include advanced infertility treatments & medical check-ups.

Therefore, a digital platform has been launched by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi & the Department of Culture and Tourism to provide all medical offerings & healthcare facilities to the visitors throughout their visit. Moreover, the growing government initiatives to promote healthcare facilities & infrastructural development in the country to attract visitors for their IVF & infertility procedures would further escalate the market in the coming years.

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