- Medical gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and carbon dioxide are essential in patient care for anesthesia, ventilation, diagnostics, and therapy. These gases are administered through high-pressure cylinders or centralized systems and supported by gas equipment like flowmeters, regulators, vacuum systems, and manifolds.
- The growing burden of chronic diseases, increasing number of surgeries, and rising demand for emergency and home-based care are primary drivers. Rapidly aging populations and high pollution levels in urban centers have further pushed oxygen therapy adoption.
- Saudi Arabia dominates the Middle East and Africa medical gas market due to its extensive public hospital network, high surgical demand, and significant healthcare investments.
- Kuwait is expected to register the fastest growth due to increasing healthcare accessibility initiatives, robust demand for medical oxygen, and surge in tertiary care center expansions.
- Medical oxygen segment is expected to dominate the Middle East and Africa medical gas market with the largest market share of 53.2% due to its critical application in surgical procedures, respiratory illnesses, and emergency care. Increased investment in PSA oxygen plants and oxygen therapy awareness post-COVID further supports its leadership.
