The dynamics of the Middle Eastern and African (MEA) Smoking Cessation and Nicotine De-Addiction market are determined by several market factors. One of such important factors is increasing awareness about negative health outcomes associated with smoking. As the MEA region becomes more concerned with public health and wellness, people understand that there is a need to quit smoking. This awareness is fueling the demand for smoking cessation aids and services, thereby promoting market growth.
Another crucial factor that affects MEA Nicotine De-Addiction and Smoking Cessation Market is government initiatives and regulations. Anti-smoking laws are being implemented in many countries in this region to fight against tobacco epidemic. Such initiatives include graphic warning labels on cigarette packs, campaigns for raising public awareness, and restrictions on tobacco advertising. These regulatory steps help create a favorable atmosphere for adopting smoking cessation solutions thus expanding the market.
Furthermore, the state of economy within MEA region influences the cessation market significantly too. People’s rising disposable incomes in certain regions make them willing to invest into their wellbeing as well as healthcare. This economic transition also results in higher ability to pay for such quit smoking products like nicotine replacement therapies or counselling services among others used by patients. Apart from that, an expanding middle-class population has emerged as one of its key consumer segments hence driving up sales across categories of smoking cessation products.
Factors related to culture also shape MEA Smoking Cessation and Nicotine De-Addiction market development too. In some societies found here, it is socialized so deeply that smoking has become part of their cultural fabric even though this reality is gradually changing due to emerging social norms that define perceptions about tobacco use urging people to stop consuming these substances finally. This entails increased strength against tobacco; people seek advice on quitting primarily because there is stigma around smokers which keeps growing every day also called “de-addiction” which should be sought by those who smoke cigarettes . These cultural shifts, as well as the desire to live healthier lives, have a direct influence on the overall market demand for smoking cessation products.
In addition, innovations in healthcare are facilitating growth within this market. In MEA countries, there is an increase in digital health solutions like mobile applications and online platforms created to help smokers in their quitting journey. Such technological interventions provide personal assistance programs that are coupled with monitoring tools and real-time support systems thus making recovery from smoking easier . The development of technology into this market is transforming its nature and opening up new prospects for overcoming nicotine addiction.
Therefore, smoking-related health issues are the primary driving force behind the demand for smoking cessation aids in the MEA region. An alarming rise in chronic diseases associated with cigarette use such as cardiovascular or respiratory problems has made it necessary to look right into the sources of these different types of illnesses. Healthcare practitioners advocate against tobacco consumption so as to prevent damage but these efforts have boosted sales of NRTs, prescription drugs against cravings from cigarettes (nicotine), counseling medications .
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Growth Rate | 14.20% |
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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