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

The Middle East and Africa robot-assisted endoscopes market size is expected to reach US$ 8.12 million by 2031 from US$ 6.21 million in 2024. The market is estimated to record a CAGR of 4.0% from 2025 to 2031.

Executive Summary and Middle East and Africa Robot-Assisted Endoscopes Market Analysis:

The market for robot-assisted endoscopes in the Middle East and Africa is underdeveloped and nascent. Countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have made large investments in robotic healthcare as part of their broader modernization agendas. In Africa, progress is more gradual, with South Africa leading the way. The market is still somewhat niche and still limited, mostly in the private hospitals and specialist centers that are aware of or have experience with robotic surgery. Interest in adopting minimally invasive procedures into practices is growing, and robotic systems can help improve outcomes and reduce recovery time. While access and affordability remain challenges in parts of Africa, the Middle East’s momentum is helping raise awareness and set benchmarks for the broader region.

Middle East and Africa Robot-Assisted Endoscopes Market Segmentation Analysis

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

• By product type, the robot-assisted endoscope market is segmented into therapeutic and diagnostic. The therapeutic segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By application, the robot-assisted endoscope market is segmented into gastrointestinal endoscopy, laparoscopy, bronchoscopy, and others. The gastrointestinal endoscopy segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers and others. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2024.  

Middle East and Africa Robot-Assisted Endoscopes Market Outlook

The market is shaped by a rising demand for advanced surgical tools that offer precision and shorter hospital stays. Robot-assisted endoscopy fits well into this need, especially in regions where patient volumes are high and surgical outcomes are under scrutiny. A key driver is the growing number of government-backed healthcare transformation programs. In the Middle East, these initiatives are funding smart hospitals and robotic platforms. In Africa, international partnerships and pilot programs are helping introduce robotic systems in select urban hospitals. Training remains a hurdle, but collaborations with global med-tech firms are helping bridge the skills gap. The market is still maturing, but the direction is clearly forward.

Middle East and Africa Robot-Assisted Endoscopes Market Country Insights   

Based on country, the Middle East and Africa robot-assisted 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 dominates the robot-assisted endoscope market within the Middle East and Africa region, propelled by substantial healthcare investments and a national drive for clinical excellence. The top hospitals located in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam have incorporated endoscopic robot-assisted surgery as a standard procedure for diagnostics, mainly in gastroenterology and urology care. One of the main pillars of the country's rapid healthcare expansion is its Vision 2030 initiative, which supports the use of highly advanced, minimally invasive technologies in patient care. Alongside infrastructure upgrades, Saudi Arabia is strengthening its medical education system, with universities and training centers offering specialized programs in endoscopic procedures. Public hospitals are also upgrading and modernizing their equipment, while private institutions are setting new standards in diagnostic quality. Thus, due to rising focus on patient care, high adoption of minimally invasive technologies and Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia continue to dominate Middle East and Africa robot-assisted endoscopes market.

Middle East and Africa Robot-Assisted Endoscopes Market Company Profiles

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic Plc, MicroPort Scientific Corporation, Stryker Corporation, Brainlab SE, Meril Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, Moon Surgical, and Karl Storz SE & Co KG 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 Robot-Assisted 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 Robot-Assisted 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