Middle East and Africa Breast Pump Market is expected to reach US$ 309.75 Mn by 2028

The electric breast pimp by technology is estimated to lead the market growth during the forecast period.

According to a new market research study of “Middle East and Africa Breast Pump Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis by Product Type, Indication, Service and Country.” The Middle East and Africa breast pump market is expected to reach US$ 309.75 Mn by 2028 from US$ 180.01 Mn in 2021; it is estimated to grow with a CAGR of 8.1% from 2021 to 2028. The report highlights trends prevailing in the Middle East and Africa breast pump market and the factors driving market along with those that act as hindrances.

The Middle East and Africa breast pump market, based on technology is segmented into electric breast pump and manual breast pump. In 2020, the electric breast pump segment held the largest share of the market and same segment is expected to witness growth in its demand at a fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Soaring birth rates in developed economies are contributing to the global baby boom. The increasing number of parturient women across the world are thus likely boost the demand for human milk, thereby driving the breast pumps market growth. Also, in developed countries, there is a rising number of human milk banks, which are offering great help to the mothers who face issues in producing milk in the required volumes. The milk banks also offer memberships for women who can produce more milk. Moreover, they work for a good cause of improving babies’ health. Further, the sterilization and pasteurization processes are important before providing the milk to babies. Increased in the awareness regarding the benefits of donating breast milk is propelling the operations at the breast or human milk banks across Middle East and Africa, thereby adding to the demand for breast pumps in the region. There are more than 600 human milk banks in the upper and middle-income countries around the world.

The onset of COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shortage of important life-saving medical tools and devices, along with many other significant medical supplies that can help curb the spread of infection, in the Middle East and Africa. Lockdown restrictions imposed by countries and disruptions in the operations of manufacturing units have created a gap in the supply for a broad range of devices such as nipple care products, breast pumps, breast milk storage bags, breast milk bottles, nipple shields, and breast shells. Moreover, a shift in priorities from convenience products to necessary supplies, mainly the COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment tools, have led to decline in the production and sales of breast pumps to a certain extent.

High women employment rates, increasing birth rate, and growing number of milk banks are the key factors driving the growth of the market in the Middle East and Africa. However, the high cost of breast pumps along with low awareness regarding the same, particularly in developing countries, restrains the market growth in Middle East.

Koninklijke Philips N.V., Pigeon Corporation, Ardo, Ameda Inc., and Mayborn Group Limited are among the leading companies operating in the Middle East and Africa breast pump market.

The report segments in Middle East and Africa Breast Pump Market as follows:

By Technology

•  Electric Breast Pump

• Single Electric Breast Pump
• Double Electric Breast Pump

•  Manual Breast Pump

By Type

•  Closed System Breast Pump
•  Open System Breast Pump

By Distribution Channel

•  Consumer Stores
•  Online Distribution

By Country

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East and Africa