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

The Middle East and Africa ultrasound endoscopes market size is expected to reach US$ 37.60 million by 2031 from US$ 30.00 million in 2024. The market is estimated to record a CAGR of 3.4% from 2025 to 2031.

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

The Middle East and Africa ultrasound endoscopes market is evolving steadily, supported by ongoing healthcare modernization, growing awareness of minimally invasive diagnostics, and rising prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases. The region is experiencing increasing adoption ultrasound endoscopy within tertiary hospitals, especially in the Gulf countries where healthcare infrastructure is developing rapidly. Countries are investing substantially in advancing specialty care and in deploying advanced diagnostic techniques in hospitals, including endoscopic ultrasound. The growing focus on patient safety, faster recovery, and accurate disease detection is strengthening the preference for endoscopic ultrasound procedures. While affordability and a lack of trained health professionals remain challenges within some parts of Africa, the growth of partnerships with international health care providers and equipment manufacturers is improving access and accelerating market development in the region.

Middle East and Africa Ultrasound Endoscopes Market Strategic Insights

Middle East and Africa Ultrasound Endoscopes Market Segmentation Analysis

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

• By product type, the ultrasound endoscope market is segmented into linear and radial. The linear segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By application, the ultrasound endoscope market is segmented into gastrointestinal endoscopy, 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 diagnostic centers. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2024.  

Middle East and Africa Ultrasound Endoscopes Market Outlook

The Middle East and Africa market reflects a dual structure—developed healthcare systems in Gulf countries and emerging setups across much of Africa. While the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are driving advanced adoption, African nations are in the early stages of integrating ultrasound endoscopy into diagnostic pathways. Public-private partnerships, training programs, and expansion of telemedicine are helping to close the skill and access gap. A significant driver of this market is the regional focus on reducing the burden of gastrointestinal cancers through early screening and image-guided interventions. Governments continue to prioritize investments in modern endoscopy and ultrasound technology as it can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes, all while decreasing the frequency of invasive procedures.

Middle East and Africa Ultrasound Endoscopes Market Country Insights   

Based on country, the Middle East and Africa ultrasound 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 ultrasound 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 ultrasound as a standard procedure for diagnostics, mainly in gastroenterology and pancreatic 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 ultrasound endoscopes market.

Middle East and Africa Ultrasound Endoscopes Market Report Highlights

Middle East and Africa Ultrasound Endoscopes Market Company Profiles

Olympus Corporation, FUJIFILM Holding Corporation, Hoya Corporation, SonoScape Medical Corp, and Beijing LepuImage Technology Co., Ltd 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 Ultrasound 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 Ultrasound Endoscopes Market Country and Regional Insights

Middle East and Africa Ultrasound 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