Saudi Arabia Veterinary Medicine Market

Saudi Arabia Veterinary Medicine Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market size reached USD 336.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 553.5 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2025-2033. The increasing livestock production, rising government initiatives to boost animal health, increasing pet ownership, improved veterinary services, rising awareness among animal owners, investments in pharmaceutical and biological product development, expanding veterinary healthcare infrastructure, and higher demand for preventive and therapeutic treatments are driving the market expansion.

Saudi Arabia Veterinary Medicine Market Trends:

Expansion of Veterinary Infrastructure and Services

Saudi Arabia is experiencing massive investment in veterinary infrastructure, prompted by the government's emphasis on animal health and food security. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture is undertaking initiatives to enhance veterinary clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and mobile veterinary units throughout the kingdom, especially in remote regions. This growth enables early disease detection, vaccination drives, and uniform treatment protocols. Furthermore, an increase in private veterinary hospitals with contemporary diagnostic and operating facilities is favoring Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market growth. In addition to this, the enhancing availability of veterinary experts, as well as training schemes and study alliances with overseas institutions, is also enhancing the quality of service. Also, private investment and global veterinary compliance are encouraged through regulatory reform. These advances not only enhance the scope and quality of veterinary services but also help in increasing livestock productivity and disease management.

Rising Pet Ownership and Companion Animal Healthcare Demand

Pet ownership is increasing steadily in Saudi Arabia, particularly among urban households and the younger population. Changing social norms, greater awareness regarding animal welfare, and the influence of global lifestyle trends are contributing to the growing popularity of cats, dogs, birds, and small mammals as companion animals. This shift is augmenting Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market share. Preventive care, routine check-ups, vaccinations, dermatological products, and nutritional supplements are on the rise. The emergence of pet-focused retail outlets, grooming centers, and veterinary clinics in major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam makes access to companion animal healthcare more convenient. Additionally, e-commerce platforms are expanding the reach of pet medications and wellness products. Pet insurance, still in its early stages in Saudi Arabia, is also expected to support sustained market growth by reducing the out-of-pocket burden on pet owners for healthcare expenses.

Focus on Livestock Health to Safeguard Food Security

Saudi Arabia’s dependence on livestock production to meet domestic demand for meat, dairy, and poultry has positioned animal health as a strategic priority. This focus directly impacts the growth of the veterinary medicine market, as effective disease prevention and health management are essential to sustaining livestock productivity. According to industry reports published in 2023, with 234 thousand dairy cows in specialized agricultural projects, the nation's total raw milk production from dairy farms topped 2.8 Billion liters. With 1.6 Billion litres, the Riyadh region produced the most, followed by the Eastern region with 1 Billion litres. These high production levels require consistent veterinary oversight, including vaccination programs, anti-infective treatments, nutritional supplements, and reproductive health products. Additionally, the rise of organized farming practices and the adoption of animal health management software are enabling more efficient monitoring of livestock health parameters, which is also positively impacting Saudi Arabia veterinary vaccine market outlook.

Saudi Arabia Veterinary Medicine Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, animal type, route of administration, and distribution channel.

Product Insights:

• Drugs 
  • Anti-infective
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Parasiticide
• Vaccines 
  • Inactivated Vaccines
  • Attenuated Vaccines
  • Recombinant Vaccines
• Medicated Feed Additives 
  • Amino Acids
  • Antibiotics

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes drugs (anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and parasiticide), vaccines (inactivated vaccines, attenuated vaccines, and recombinant vaccines), and medicated feed additives (amino acids and antibiotics).

Animal Type Insights:

• Production
• Companion

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the animal type have also been provided in the report. This includes production and companion.

Route of Administration Insights:

• Oral
• Parenteral
• Topical

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the route of administration. This includes oral, parenteral, and topical.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics
• Point-of-Care Testing/In-house Testing
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes veterinary hospitals and clinics, point-of-care testing/in-house testing, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region 
• Western Region 
• Eastern Region 
• Southern Region 

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region. 

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Veterinary Medicine Market News:

• On August 27, 2024, Saudi Aramco announced the launch of Olfa Animal Care Company, a non-profit initiative aimed at enhancing animal welfare across Saudi Arabia. The organization will provide veterinary services, manage stray animal populations, and encourage responsible pet ownership by educating the public and volunteer engagement. Initial efforts include deploying mobile veterinary clinics in the Eastern Province and establishing the first animal shelter in Dammam by 2025.
• On September 10, 2024, Tree Digital Insurance Agency introduced Saudi Arabia's first licensed pet insurance product, offering comprehensive coverage for cats and dogs. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's objectives to enhance digital infrastructure and improve residents' quality of life. The product provides financial protection for pet owners against veterinary care costs, surgeries, and medications and was made possible through regulatory support from the Saudi Insurance Authority.

Saudi Arabia Veterinary Medicine Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market on the basis of product?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market on the basis of animal type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market on the basis of route of administration?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia veterinary medicine industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.