Middle East & Africa Glp-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Size & Outlook
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MEA glp-1 agonists weight loss drugs market highlights
- The MEA glp-1 agonists weight loss drugs market generated a revenue of USD 283.9 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.29% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, semaglutide (wegovy) was the largest revenue generating drug in 2025.
- Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is the most lucrative drug segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Kuwait is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 283.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 591.6 million |
| Growth rate | 7.29% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Semaglutide (wegovy) |
| Fastest growing segment | Tirzepatide (Zepbound) |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Semaglutide (Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Zepbound), Liraglutide (Saxenda), Other Drugs |
| Key market players worldwide | Eli Lilly and Company, Pfizer Inc, Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, Viking Therapeutics Inc, Structure Therapeutics |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 1.4% of the global glp-1 agonists weight loss drugs market in 2025.
- Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 52,827.5 million by 2033.
The MEA region is experiencing growth in the GLP-1 agonists weight loss drugs market due to rising obesity rates and increased awareness about the availability of effective weight loss treatments like Semaglutide.
Hospital pharmacies are the leading distributors, with retail pharmacies gradually increasing their market share. Countries like Saudi Arabia and South Africa are experiencing notable demand.
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Publish Date: Feb 03, 2025
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GLP-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Scope
GLP-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer Inc | View profile | 88,000 | 66 Hudson Boulevard East, New York, NY, United States, 10001-2192 | www.pfizer.com |
| Novo Nordisk A/S ADR | View profile | 66,015 | Novo Alle 1, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 2880 | www.novonordisk.com |
| Viking Therapeutics Inc | View profile | 28 | 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard, Suite 350, San Diego, CA, United States, 92121 | www.vikingtherapeutics.com |
| Structure Therapeutics | View profile | 101-250 | South San Francisco, California, United States, North America | structuretx.com/ |
| Eli Lilly and Company | View profile | - | - | - |
Middle East & Africa GLP-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Outlook
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Semaglutide (Wegovy) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76.65% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa glp-1 agonists weight loss drugs market based on semaglutide (wegovy), tirzepatide (zepbound), liraglutide (saxenda), other drugs covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The MEA region is experiencing growth in the GLP-1 agonists weight loss drugs market due to rising obesity rates and increased awareness about the availability of effective weight loss treatments like Semaglutide.
Hospital pharmacies are the leading distributors, with retail pharmacies gradually increasing their market share. Countries like Saudi Arabia and South Africa are experiencing notable demand.
- Middle East & Africa Glp-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Drug Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Semaglutide (Wegovy)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda)
- Tirzepatide (Zepbound)
- Other Drugs
- Middle East & Africa Glp-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Route of Administration Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Parenteral
- Oral
- Middle East & Africa Glp-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Retail Pharmacies
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Other Pharmacies
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Middle East Africa Glp-1 Agonists Weight Loss Drugs Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
MEA glp-1 agonists weight loss drugs market statistics, by drug, 2021-2033 (US$M)
