
Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market Analysis by 黑料正能量
The Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 308.05 million, growing from 2025 value of USD 300.33 million with 2031 projections showing USD 349.76 million, growing at 2.57% CAGR over 2026-2031.
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the market studied, as hospital and healthcare services were drastically curtailed due to social distancing measures implemented by Middle East governments. Furthermore, COVID-19 significantly impacted the worldwide economy and the operation of general hospital treatment for non-COVID-19 patients in hospitals around the region. According to a study published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine in June 2022, oncological PET studies exhibited a lower reduction in utilization compared to standard nuclear medicine tests. The supply lines of radioisotopes, generators, and other vital commodities gradually returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. Overall, pandemic-related issues led to a significant decline in nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the Middle East in 2020, thereby impacting the market's growth. However, since the restrictions were lifted, the industry has been recovering well. Over the last few years, market recovery has been led by the high prevalence of diseases, demand for nuclear imaging diagnosis, and new product launches.
The rise in the prevalence of cancer and cardiac ailments is one of the primary drivers of market growth. Nuclear medicine is hugely capable of treating cancer and cardiac diseases. The cancer burden is increasing owing to factors such as the aging population, poor diet, smoking, and physical inactivity. Since the advent of contemporary technology, nuclear medicine imaging has considerably aided in the diagnosis, planning of treatment, and assessment of treatment response in cancer patients, which is expected to drive its demand over the forecast period. According to GLOBOCAN 2020, an estimated 28,704 new cancer cases were reported in Israel, and 27,885 new cancer cases were reported in Saudi Arabia. With the rising incidence of cancer, the magnetic resonance imaging market in the Middle East region is estimated to witness healthy growth during the forecast period. Nuclear medicine plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of patients with several diseases, which is a key growth factor for the market studied.
Note: Market size and forecast figures in this report are generated using 黑料正能量鈥檚 proprietary estimation framework, updated with the latest available data and insights as of 2026.
Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market Trends and Insights
Oncology Segment is Expected to Grow at a Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
The major factors responsible for the growth of this segment include the rise in the prevalence of cancers that require advanced diagnostics like PET/CT scans. According to the Global Cancer Observatory (Globocan) Statistics for 2020, the 5-year prevalence of all types of cancers in both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 82,640. Out of these cases, 39,241 were reported in males and 43,399 in females of all ages. The significant prevalence of cancer in the Middle East region is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
The fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET)/CT scan is more sensitive than a contrast-enhanced CT scan in staging several types of lymphoma and detecting tumor dissemination in various solid cancers, including breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer. The further launch of awareness campaigns to create awareness about cancer in the country will also increase demand for cancer diagnostic modalities, thereby augmenting the market. For instance, in October 2021, the Ministry of Health (MOH) launched an awareness campaign on early screening of breast cancer, which is the most common cancer among Saudi women. Hence, due to the abovementioned factors, the oncology segment of the market is expected to witness growth over the forecast period.

Regulatory Landscape
Regulation for nuclear imaging equipment and related medical devices in the Middle East is administered by national regulators that oversee marketing authorization, import licensing, and post-market surveillance. In Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulates medical devices under the Medical Devices Law (Royal Decree No. M/54), which requires conformity assessment and quality management (including ISO 13485) for market access, alongside SFDA Medical Devices Marketing Authorisation (MDMA) processes.
In the United Arab Emirates, the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) assumed full regulatory responsibility for medical devices, including marketing authorization and import/export permits, effective December 29, 2025, following Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2024, which consolidated services that previously sat with MOHAP. In February 2026, EDE implemented a policy requiring more than one agent per medical product in the UAE, which affected distribution and registration planning for OEMs and local partners. Across other in-scope markets, the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) requires structured import approvals and, from September 1, 2025 (EDREX Guideline GL.CAMD.007 issue date), annual import plan submissions for registered medical devices, while Oman enforces manufacturer registration under Ministerial Decree 113/2020 with updated guidance released in October 2025.
Competitive Landscape
The Middle East nuclear imaging market is highly competitive, comprising a few major players. The key players in the Middle East nuclear imaging market are Bracco Imaging SpA, Cardinal Health Inc., Curium, GE Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips NV, NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd, Siemens AG, and Toshiba Corporation.
Middle East Nuclear Imaging Industry Leaders
Bracco Imaging SpA
Cardinal Health Inc.
GE Healthcare
Koninklijke Philips N.V
Siemens AG
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Market Opportunities and Future Outlook
A notable opportunity is the expansion of localized radiopharmaceutical supply and production infrastructure to reduce reliance on imports and manage short half-life logistics constraints for diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes used in PET and SPECT workflows. In 2026, the Egyptian Healthcare Authority signed a cooperation agreement with Rosatom Construction Technologies to establish a nuclear medicine center in Egypt, including a radiopharmaceutical production facility with a cyclotron and a molecular imaging department (PET/CT and SPECT/CT). This points to new procurement and service-buildout requirements spanning equipment, radiotracers, and facility operations.
Regional commercialization pathways are also widening through partnerships that link isotope suppliers, radiopharmaceutical manufacturers, and nuclear medicine centers. In 2025, SHINE Technologies announced a distribution partnership with Modawina Medical Company to supply non-carrier-added lutetium-177 (Ilumira, n.c.a. Lu-177) to radiopharmaceutical manufacturers and nuclear medicine centers in the UAE, supporting therapy-linked nuclear medicine activity. In Saudi Arabia, hub-and-spoke distribution models are becoming more visible in day-to-day operations, with King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre cited in 2026 as distributing more than 30,000 radiopharmaceutical doses annually to 45 specialized centers across 20 cities, which reinforces demand for compliant cold-chain logistics, dose preparation capabilities, and standardized imaging and therapy protocols across multi-site networks.
Recent Industry Developments
- June 2026: Philips signed a strategic technology partnership with Aster Procare Hospital in Saudi Arabia focused on deploying diagnostic imaging and image-guided therapy solutions. The agreement supports longer-horizon technology adoption and helps expand installed-base access in hospital networks that procure multi-modality imaging capabilities.
- September 2025: GE HealthCare announced a strategic partnership with Zahrawi Group in Qatar to expand access to diagnostic imaging solutions. The collaboration strengthens channel reach and service coverage, supporting broader deployment of advanced imaging systems across provider sites.
- October 2024: GE HealthCare entered a multi-modality partnership with Hayat National Hospitals in Saudi Arabia, including a regional first installation of the SIGNA Victor system. The deal reflects continued investment in high-end imaging platforms and deeper OEM-provider collaboration within large healthcare groups.
Research Methodology Framework and Report Scope
Market Definition and Coverage
This market covers nuclear imaging in the Middle East, measured as revenue from nuclear imaging equipment and radioisotopes used for PET and SPECT procedures across the covered countries.
Scope exclusions: It excludes radiotherapy equipment, non-nuclear modalities (such as CT or MRI sold as standalone systems), and general hospital services not tied to nuclear imaging procedures.
Segmentation Overview
- By Product
- Equipment
- Radioisotope
- By Application
- SPECT Applications
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Thyroid
- Other SPECT Applications
- PET Applications
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Other PET Applications
- SPECT Applications
- Geography
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Egypt
- Iran
- Rest of Middle East
Data Sources, Market Sizing, and Validation
Desk Research
Desk research was used to set the base structure of the market and to anchor country-level healthcare context before interviews started. We reviewed public sources such as health ministry publications and national statistics portals, the IAEA nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy materials, World Bank health indicators, WHO health system datasets, and peer-reviewed clinical literature on PET and SPECT utilization.
To connect spending to realistic demand, we also scanned provider websites, hospital annual reports, tender notices, and reputable press coverage for nuclear medicine expansions and scanner installs. Where a public trail was thin, a paid subscription focused on company financials and another covering shipment-level import and export flows were used only as directional checks for equipment movement and revenue mix. This list is not exhaustive, and many other sources were referred to for data collection, validation, and research clarification.
Primary Interviews and Surveys
Primary work centered on interviews and structured surveys with hospital imaging leaders, nuclear medicine physicians, radiopharmacy and isotope supply participants, and local distributors that support PET and SPECT workflows. Since demand differs by country, we covered the main Middle East hubs plus smaller markets to test assumptions on procedure volumes, replacement cycles, and isotope availability. We then used re-contacts to close gaps and confirm the final sizing logic.
Distribution of primary research fieldwork respondents
| Company type | Respondent position | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Top tier: 29% | CXOs: 12% | |
| Mid tier: 54% | Functional/Unit leaders: 42% | |
| Smaller Players: 17% | Managers: 46% |
Market-Sizing & Forecasting
Sizing started from a top-down demand pool build using country-level imaging capacity and service activity, and then that pool was converted into value using typical pricing and product mix for PET and SPECT. We cross-checked totals with selective bottom-up approximations, such as sampled equipment installed base times replacement rates, and radioisotope consumption patterns reported by the supply chain, which were used to adjust obvious overcounts.
Key inputs used in the model included the PET versus SPECT procedure split, scanner installed base and average uptime, isotope supply stability (including local radiopharmacy presence), average replacement and upgrade cycles, and the share of cases driven by oncology and cardiology referrals. When data was missing for smaller countries, we filled gaps using proxy indicators like hospital count, tertiary care capacity, and expert-validated utilization ranges, before values were normalized back to the regional total.
For forecasting, scenario analysis was used because the market can be constrained by isotope availability and procurement timing, even when clinical demand is rising. Assumptions for procedure growth, replacement timing, and price progression were reviewed with interviewees, and the final trajectory was kept consistent with realistic commissioning lead times for new scanners and radiopharmacy setups.
Data Validation & Update Cycle
Outputs were triangulated by checking whether implied procedure volumes, installed base, and spending per scan stayed within practical ranges shared during primary calls. Outliers were flagged, and the underlying drivers were reworked, such as when a country showed growth that did not match reported commissioning activity or isotope supply constraints.
Before sign-off, the model goes through a multi-step analyst review that includes variance checks across countries, applications, and product splits, followed by targeted re-contact if a key assumption is still uncertain. 黑料正能量 are refreshed annually, and interim updates are made when material events occur, such as major tender awards, new facility openings, or sustained supply disruptions. Right before delivery, we do a fresh pass so clients receive the latest updated view.
黑料正能量's Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market Market Size Versus Other Published Estimates
Published market values for nuclear imaging in the Middle East can differ because each study sets its own boundary for what gets counted, such as equipment only versus equipment plus radioisotopes, and Middle East only versus Middle East plus Africa. Differences also come from how procedure demand is translated into revenue, the year used for currency conversion, and how often assumptions are refreshed when tenders and new installs happen.
Installed base signals and PET and SPECT procedure activity checks were used to keep 黑料正能量's estimate aligned to imaging equipment plus radioisotopes within the Middle East country set, instead of expanding into broader nuclear medicine equipment or MEA-wide totals. When another estimate leans heavily on a single base-year revenue point or assumes aggressive system additions without matching commissioning evidence, the value can move away from what providers and supply participants report as feasible in the near term.
Benchmark comparison
| Source | Market Size | Gaps in Research Methodology |
|---|---|---|
| 黑料正能量 | USD 308.05 M (2026) | |
| Regional Consultancy A | USD 285.07 M (2024) | Uses a Middle East and Africa scope and appears to anchor sizing to a 2024 base valuation, which can shift totals due to added African demand and different timing for price and currency assumptions. |
| Trade Journal B | USD 259.50 M (2023) | Tracks nuclear medicine equipment revenue for MEA and can undercount value by excluding radioisotopes, and by using a narrower equipment framing that does not fully reflect procedure-driven consumable demand. |
Taken together, the spread mainly reflects geography coverage and whether consumables are counted alongside equipment, and then the year and conversion choices used to express USD values. By tying the model to observable capacity and utilization checks and then validating assumptions through repeatable expert feedback, the estimate stays transparent and easier to reconcile across countries and product types.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
How big is the Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market?
The Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market size is expected to reach USD 308.05 million in 2026 and grow at a CAGR of 2.57% to reach USD 349.76 million by 2031.
What is the current Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market size?
In 2026, the Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market size is expected to reach USD 308.05 million.
Who are the key players in Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market?
Bracco Imaging SpA, Cardinal Health Inc., GE Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips N.V and Siemens AG are the major companies operating in the Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market.
What years does this Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2025?
In 2025, the Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market size was estimated at USD 308.05 million. The report covers the Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East Nuclear Imaging Market size for years: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 and 2031.
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