Middle East & Africa Hospital Beds Market by Product (Bed, Accessories) Technology (Manual, Powered, Smart) Type of Care (Rehabilitative, Curative, Long-term) Healthcare Facility (Maternal, Pediatric, Critical, Homecare, Med-surg) - Forecast to 2030

The Middle East & Africa Hospital Beds Market is projected to reach $175 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2030. Hospital beds are indispensable components required at healthcare facilities, as most patients are often immobile and in need of proper rest during treatment. Traditionally used beds are mostly manual and lack additional features. However, with the advancement of technology, smart beds have been developed, which can effectively track and monitor patients' vital signs and movements.

The growth of the Middle East & Africa hospital beds market is primarily driven by factors such as the growing number of hospitals, technological advancements in hospital beds, increasing public/private partnerships in the healthcare sector, and the aging population coupled with the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases requiring frequent hospitalizations. However, the growing preference for minimally invasive surgical procedures is restraining the market’s growth. Furthermore, the increasing demand for home care for postoperative care and rising government investments in healthcare infrastructure are expected to create significant market growth opportunities. In addition, inadequate human resources and healthcare financing are the major challenges to the market’s growth to some extent.

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Developing Innovative Features in Hospital Beds Driving the Growth of the Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market

Medical beds are designed to provide patients with comfort and enhance treatment outcomes. Awkward postures and improper sleep during treatment may cause or increase the intensity of other medical disorders such as osteochondritis, radiculitis, blood supply disturbance, insomnia, allergy, asthma, and sleep apnea. Hence, ergonomic factors such as the design of hospital beds are an important consideration for optimal treatment outcomes.

Key players operating in the hospital/medical beds market are focused on launching new and innovative advanced beds. For instance, in February 2021, Stryker Corporation (U.S.) announced the EMEA launch of its wireless hospital bed, ProCuity. This bed series was designed to help reduce in-hospital patient falls at all acuity levels and improve nurse workflow efficiencies and safety.

Further, smart hospital beds are one of the most advanced technologies established in hospitals and medical centers in Middle East countries, as they play a crucial role in raising their efficiency and helping healthcare professionals optimally perform tasks. Therefore, it can reduce the percentage of medical errors in hospitals.

Thus, these advancements are driving the development of innovative offerings, supporting the growth of the hospital/medical beds market.

Aging Population Coupled with the Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle-related Diseases Driving the Growth of the Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market

Rapid growth in the aging population has become a concern, particularly due to its growing share of the total population of Middle East countries. This increase is attributed to the increasing life expectancy, declining fertility rates, and improvements in the quality of healthcare, resulting in greater survival rates. According to the World Bank Group, in 2022, the elderly population reached nearly 26,854 million from 21,770 million in 2017 in the Middle East & Africa region. Also, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), between 2020 and 2050, the geriatric population is expected to grow at rates from 5.9% (2 million) to 23.7% (10.5 million) in Saudi Arabia.

The growing elderly population has led to the increased prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases. Most of the deaths associated with these diseases are attributed to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and diabetes, which are more prevalent among the aging population. This factor is likely to increase the number of hospital admissions. Thus, the rising elderly population and the associated increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases are expected to boost the demand for hospital/medical beds, driving the growth of this market.

Key Findings in the Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market Study:

In 2024, the Beds Segment is Expected to Account for the Largest Share of the Market

Among the product types covered in the report, in 2024, the beds segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. Factors such as the rising prevalence of acute and chronic diseases requiring hospital beds, outbreaks of infectious diseases, the increasing number of hospitals, the growing demand for long-term care, and government investments and support for the improvement of healthcare in Middle East countries contribute to the large market share of this segment.

In 2024, the Powered Beds Segment is Expected to Account for the Largest Share of the Market

Among all the technologies covered in the report, in 2024, the powered beds segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the rising demand for technologically advanced beds with high purchasing power and the increasing number of market players offering customized and multiple-featured powered beds for patient monitoring. The powered beds are further divided into electric beds and semi-electric beds. In 2024, the electric beds segment is expected to account for the largest share of the powered hospital/medical beds market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the high adoption of electric beds due to their benefits, such as position adjustment, monitoring sensors, and fall detection features.

In 2024, the Curative Care Segment is Expected to Account for the Largest Share of the Market

Among all the types of care covered in the report, in 2024, the curative care segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. Factors such as the high prevalence of infectious diseases and the rising number of hospitalizations due to road accidents contribute to the large market share of this segment. Moreover, the demand for curative care is increasing due to the growing number of inpatient admissions at healthcare facilities due to chronic & infectious diseases and physical injuries. According to the IDF Diabetes Atlas Tenth Edition 2021, it was found that 73 million adults between the age of 20 to 79 years were living with diabetes in the Middle East & Africa. This number is expected to rise to 136 million by 2045. As diabetes is found to be associated with an increased risk of hospital stays, increasing diabetes prevalence is supporting the largest share.

In 2024, the Critical Care Unit Segment is Expected to Account for the Largest Share of the Market

Among all the healthcare facilities covered in the report, in 2024, the critical care unit segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increasing number of accidents and the rising incidence of infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and fatal injuries, leading to increased admissions in ICUs and CCUs. For instance, in the UAE, the number of road crashes increased by 13% to 3,945 in 2022 from 3,488 in 2021. Critical care includes services provided to patients facing an immediate life-threatening health condition who need support systems to maintain the functioning of vital organs.

United Arab Emirates is Projected to Register the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period

United Arab Emirates is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Factors such as growing medical tourism, rising direct foreign investments in the healthcare sector, increasing preventive care awareness among people, and increasing number and availability of hospital beds across the country drive the market’s growth. According to the data published in the UAE Statistical Annual Report 2020, the total number of hospital beds increased from 16,872 in 2019 to 18,005 in 2020 across the United Arab Emirates.

Key Players

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by major market players in the last 3–4 years. The key players profiled in the Middle East & Africa hospital beds market report are Stryker Corporation (U.S.), Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. (Part of Baxter International Inc.) (U.S.), Getinge AB (Sweden), Invacare Corporation (U.S.), Medline Industries, LP (U.S.), Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), LINET Group SE (Netherlands), Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (U.S.), Amico Corporation (U.S.), and Savion Industries (Israel).

Report Summary:

Scope of the Report:

Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market Assessment, by Product

• Beds
• Accessories

Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market Assessment, by Technology

• Powered Beds
  • Electric Beds
  • Semi-electric Beds
• Manual Beds
• Smart Beds

Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market Assessment, by Type of Care

• Curative Care
• Long-term Care
• Rehabilitative Care 

Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market Assessment, by Healthcare Facility

• Critical Care Unit
• Bariatric Care Unit
• Long-term Care Unit
• Homecare Settings
• Med-surg Care Unit
• Pediatric Care Unit
• Maternal Care Unit

Middle East & Africa Hospital/Medical Beds Market Assessment, by Country

• Overview 
• Saudi Arabia 
• United Arab Emirates 
• South Africa 
• Oman 
• Kuwait 
• Egypt 
• Algeria
• Nigeria
• Morocco
• Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)

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