The Smoking Cessation and Nicotine De-Addiction market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) has a very dynamic situation. People of this region are becoming increasingly aware of the health hazards associated with tobacco consumption. The dynamics in this market are controlled by different factors such as changing cultures, policies, and increased prevalence of smoking related diseases. There is an increasing demand for smoking cessation aids as government agencies and health organizations try to combat the tobacco epidemic.
One significant driver of market dynamics in the MEA region is increasing population consciousness about health. This implies that individuals have become more knowledgeable about smoking’s negative effects on their bodies hence they are searching for effective answers or ways to stop using it. This has resulted into high demand for smoking cessation drugs like nicotine replacement therapies, prescription medications, and counseling services among others. Consequently, market players are re-strategizing to cope up with this fast-rising demand while at the same time giving holistic solutions to quitters.
Regulatory initiatives also play a key role in shaping the MEA Smoking Cessation and Nicotine De-Addiction market. Governments within these countries have started implementing stringent regulations so that they can suppress cigarette consumption including putting graphic warnings on cigarette packs, advertising bans, and taxation policies among other actions taken against them. Such actions not only discourage current smokers from further indulging but also create conducive environment for growth of products or services aimed at helping people quit smoking. Market participants are keenly observing regulatory changes with an aim of ensuring compliance within their operations thereby stimulating business growth.
Cultural elements similarly influence development patterns in MEA markets since some societies associate smoking with cultural values which makes it hard to promote abstinence from it. Nonetheless; there has been a gradual shift in attitudes towards smoking due to educational campaigns and awareness programs being carried out across various communities.. In trying to reach out most effectively according to cultural differences, many companies offering nicotine de-addiction products and services have to tailor their marketing messages specifically to show that smoking is bad habit with good solutions.
In the MEA region, the prevalence of smoking-related diseases makes tobacco addiction an urgent problem. Smoking-related illnesses are putting a burden on health care systems thus there is increasing awareness of the economic and social advantages of investing in cessation programs. This realization has stimulated partnerships between healthcare providers, pharmaceutical suppliers, and government agencies in development of comprehensive strategies for tackling tobacco addiction thereby contributing to dynamic market processes.
Middle East and Africa Smoking Cessation And Nicotine De-Addiction Market is expected to grow USD 12.65 Billion at a CAGR 14.20% during the forcast period 2023 to 2030.
Smoking cessation and nicotine de-addiction are drugs and therapies used in the treatment of withdrawal symptoms associated with the cessation of nicotine. According to the World Health Organization tobacco kills around 6 million people each year and of these almost 5 million deaths are the result of direct tobacco use and approximately 600,000 are the result of passive smoking. Tobacco also derives its users of income, raises healthcare cost and hinder economic development.
Nicotine use also is a risk factor for many diseases and disorders such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer etc. Green tobacco sickness, caused by nicotine absorption through the skin by the handling of wet tobacco leaves in tobacco industry is also a concern especially among children. Tobacco quitting assistance in the form of national cessation services with cost-coverage are available in only 24 countries, representing 15% of the world's population. Only 42 countries, representing 19% of the world's population, have instituted advertisement regulations such as pictorial warnings.
The other market driving factors include increasing desire and drives to quit smoking and active role of social and health organizations against tobacco use, the prohibitive costs due to high taxes leveraged on tobacco products, social stigma imposed on tobacco users etc. The other critical market driving factor is the huge number of unmet needs. The World Health Organization (WHO), estimates around 1,100 million smokers worldwide with emerging economies accounting for around 70% of the global smoker population.
The market trends include development of better products such as nicotine gums and patches, e-cigarette’s etc.
The market for Middle East and Africa smoking cessation and nicotine de-addiction was estimated to be around $ 1040 million in 2016. Taking all factors into consideration, we expect the Middle East and Africa smoking cessation and nicotine de-addiction market to reach around USD 12.65 Billion, by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 14.20%
Study Objectives of Middle East and Africa Smoking Cessation and Nicotine De-Addiction Market
Middle East and Africa Smoking Cessation and Nicotine De-Addiction Market, by Treatment, 2016 (% market share)
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Middle East and Africa smoking cessation and nicotine de-addiction products market has been segmented on the basis of treatment which comprises of pharmacological, therapies etc. On the basis of product type; market is segmented into drugs, inhalers, patches, sprays and gums and others. On the basis of distribution channels; market is segmented into pharmacies, online and de-addiction centers.
UAE is the largest market in the entire Middle East and Africa smoking cessation and nicotine de-addiction products market closely followed by Egypt. Algeria and South Africa followed by Ethiopia are fastest growing markets in Africa. The rest of Africa market however has maximum population with unmet medical needs.
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