Saudi Arabia Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Market Size & Outlook
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Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market highlights
- The Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market generated a revenue of USD 348.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,248.1 million by 2033.
- The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.9% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy, rybelsus) was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Glp-1 receptor agonist market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 348.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 1,248.1 million |
| Growth rate | 15.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy, rybelsus) |
| Fastest growing segment | Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), Dulaglutide (Trulicity), Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), Others (Byetta, Bydureon, SOLIQUA) |
| Key market players worldwide | Eli Lilly and Co, Sanofi SA, Novo Nordisk A/S ADR, AstraZeneca PLC |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Saudi Arabia accounted for 0.5% of the global glp-1 receptor agonist market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,248.1 million by 2033.
Despite having a low local output of branded drugs relative to generic ones, the country has the largest pharmaceutical market in the MEA. Moreover, the country is experiencing an increased prevalence of target diseases, specifically obesity and diabetes.
According to NIH, the prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia was 37%, and diabetes prevalence was the second highest in the MEA region. Moreover, this rise in type 2 diabetes has been seen over time, with an increase in prevalence rate from 8.5% in 1992 to 39.35% in 2022.
Furthermore, a mix of private and government initiatives & investments focused on enhancing the healthcare industry in the country is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund launched Lifera, a commercial-scale CDMO aimed at enhancing the biopharmaceutical industry.
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Publish Date: Dec 23, 2025
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Market Scope
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | View profile | 37,851 | 124 Dvora HaNevi’a Street, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6944020 | www.tevapharm.com |
| Sanofi SA | View profile | 87,994 | 46, avenue de la Grande Armée, Paris, France, 75017 | www.sanofi.com |
| Eli Lilly and Co | View profile | 43,000 | Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46285 | www.lilly.com |
| Novo Nordisk A/S ADR | View profile | 66,015 | Novo Alle 1, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, 2880 | www.novonordisk.com |
| AstraZeneca PLC | View profile | 89,900 | 1 Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 0AA | www.astrazeneca.com |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | View profile | 10001+ | Andheri, Maharashtra, India, Asia | www.glenmarkpharma.com |
Saudi Arabia GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Market Outlook
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Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.9% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia glp-1 receptor agonist market based on semaglutide (ozempic, wegovy, rybelsus), tirzepatide (mounjaro, zepbound), dulaglutide (trulicity), liraglutide (victoza, saxenda), others (byetta, bydureon, soliqua) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Despite having a low local output of branded drugs relative to generic ones, the country has the largest pharmaceutical market in the MEA. Moreover, the country is experiencing an increased prevalence of target diseases, specifically obesity and diabetes.
According to NIH, the prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia was 37%, and diabetes prevalence was the second highest in the MEA region. Moreover, this rise in type 2 diabetes has been seen over time, with an increase in prevalence rate from 8.5% in 1992 to 39.35% in 2022.
Furthermore, a mix of private and government initiatives & investments focused on enhancing the healthcare industry in the country is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2023, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund launched Lifera, a commercial-scale CDMO aimed at enhancing the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Saudi Arabia Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus)
- Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
- Dulaglutide (Trulicity)
- Liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
- Others (Byetta, Bydureon, SOLIQUA)
- Saudi Arabia Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Obesity / Chronic Weight Management
- Cardiovascular Risk
- Saudi Arabia Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Market Route of Administration Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Injectable / Parenteral
- Oral
- Saudi Arabia Glp-1 Receptor Agonist Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Hospital Pharmacies
- Retail Pharmacies
- Online Pharmacies
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