Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Market Outlook (2021-2031)

The Middle East and Africa rigid endoscopes market size is expected to reach US$ 169.54 million by 2031 from US$ 137.33 million in 2024. The market is estimated to record a CAGR of 3.1% from 2025 to 2031.

Executive Summary and Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Market Analysis:

The rigid endoscopes market in the Middle East & Africa is changing rapidly due to an increase in investment in the healthcare infrastructure and a wider interest in minimally invasive surgical procedures. While the level of digitization varies considerably throughout the region, cities in the Gulf countries, along with some centers in Africa, are generating demand for rigid endoscopes, specifically for gynecology, urology, ENT and orthopedic surgery. Examples of leading demand drivers in the region are government agencies modernizing the healthcare infrastructure, the growth of private hospitals and surgical practices and patient as well as practitioner awareness and comfort with minimally invasive surgery. Challenges that continue to inhibit the growth of the rigid endoscopes are high costs of the devices, the limited number of trained specialists and the inequities of device access in rural and less developed areas.  Saudi Arabia continues to lead the way with their well-developed healthcare infrastructure, the significant investment in public and private hospitals and healthcare professionals, as well as partnerships with medical device manufacturers from across the globe.

Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Market Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the rigid endoscopes market analysis are product type, usability, application, and end user.

• By product type, the rigid endoscopes market is segmented into laparoscopes, arthroscopes, uroscopes, gynecology endoscopes, ENT endoscopes, bronchoscopes, neuroendoscopes and others. The laparoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By usability, the rigid endoscopes market is segmented into reusable endoscopes and disposable endoscopes. The reusable endoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By application, the rigid endoscopes market is segmented into diagnostic and therapeutic. The diagnostic segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and diagnostic centers. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2024.

Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Market Outlook

Rigid endoscopes are playing a critical role in the Middle East & Africa, especially surrounding minimally invasive surgical procedures where precision, durability, and reliability is necessary. The growth of the market is attributed to the healthcare infrastructure modernization, especially in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and in some urban locations across Africa. Hospitals are concerned with upgrading their surgical departments and operating rooms in order to provide the best possible patient outcomes, and in part meeting the demand from patients having procedures in gynecology, urology, or ENT, orthopedics. The increased prevalence of chronic disease, along with further emphasis on early diagnosis also creates demand for rigid endoscopic tools. In addition, government initiatives which support the modernization of healthcare systems is further helping to advance the use of modern surgical devices. However, affordability, and lack of trained professional are limiting the market growth. Collectively, these developments collectively position the Middle East & Africa region for steady growth in rigid endoscope utilization.

Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Market Country Insights   

Based on country, the Middle East and Africa rigid endoscopes Market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Turkiye, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, and the Rest of MEA. Saudi Arabia held the largest share in 2024.

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East and Africa for rigid endoscopes, driven by the educational healthcare agendas of Vision 2030 and investment in surgical modernization. The country is building new medical cities and updating hospitals with better rigid endoscopic platforms. These new updates are primarily expanding across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The public hospitals have become familiar with the use of rigid endoscopes, such as the orthopedic rigid endoscope to complete high-volume hip and knee procedures in surgery, funded by the government and other centralized purchases. Strong private institutions are applying more creativity, with robotic-assisted surgical systems and incorporating AI into their imaging and tools. Medical universities and research centers are actively involved clinical trials and device evaluative processes. The surgical workforce in Saudi Arabia is talented and well educated. There is a higher purpose to endorse their Vision 2030. This factor has placed Saudi Arabia as a dominant country for rigid endoscopes market in Middle East and Africa.

Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Market Company Profiles

Olympus Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Boston Scientific, Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, Stryker Corporation, B. Braun SE, HOYA Corporation, Ambu A/S, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic are among the key players operating in the market. These players adopt strategies such as expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market and offer innovative products to their consumers.

Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Market Research Methodology:

The following methodology has been followed for the collection and analysis of data presented in this report:

Secondary Research

The research process begins with comprehensive secondary research, utilizing both internal and external sources to gather qualitative and quantitative data for each market. Commonly referenced secondary research sources include, but are not limited to:

• Company websites, annual reports, financial statements, broker analyses, and investor presentations
• Industry trade journals and other relevant publications
• Government documents, statistical databases, and market reports
• News articles, press releases, and webcasts specific to companies operating in the market

Note: All financial data included in the Company Profiles section has been standardized to US$. For companies reporting in other currencies, figures have been converted to US$ using the relevant exchange rates for the corresponding year.

Primary Research

Business Market Insights conducts a significant number of primary interviews each year with industry stakeholders and experts to validate and analyze the data and gain valuable insights. These research interviews are designed to:

• Refine findings from secondary research
• Enhance the expertise and market understanding of the analysis team
• Gain insights into market size, trends, growth patterns, competitive dynamics, and future prospects

Primary research is conducted via email interactions and telephone interviews with industry experts across various markets, categories, segments, and sub-segments in different regions. Participants typically include:

• Industry stakeholders: Vice Presidents, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers
• External experts: Valuation specialists, research analysts, and key opinion leaders with industry-specific expertise

Middle East and Africa Rigid Endoscopes Key Sources Referred:

• The World Bank
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• World Endoscopy Organization
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
• Global Cancer Observatory
• Company website
• Company annual reports
• Company investor presentations