Middle East and Africa Psychedelic Drugs Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Middle East and Africa Psychedelic Drugs Market, By Source (Synthetic & Natural), Type (Empathogens, Dissociatives & Others), Drugs (Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Ketamine, Psilocybin, Others), Application (Narcolepsy, Treatment Resistant Depression, Major Depressive Disorder, Opiate Addiction, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Others), Route of Administration (Oral, Inhalation, Injectable), End User (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Homecare, Others), Distribution Channel (Hospitals Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Online Pharmacy) Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Middle East and Africa Psychedelic Drugs Market Analysis and Insights

Psychedelic drugs involve various types of chemical substances including lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and chemical extracted from plants. These drugs have the ability to change or enhance the sensory perceptions, thought processes, energy levels and have also been reported to facilitate spiritual experiences.

The psychedelic drugs can be categorized into empathogens and dissociative drugs (such as phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP)) and serotonergic (classic hallucinogens) such as LSD. Both types of psychedelic drugs can cause hallucinations and feeling of sensation, moreover, dissociative drugs can make a person to fell out of control from their body or environment and makes them feel disconnected. Based on the source, psychedelic drugs have been categorized under natural and synthetic types.

These drugs have wide applications in the treatment of major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, treatment-resistant depression and opiate addiction among others. Psychedelic drugs are also known by several other names such as lysergic acid derivative (LSD) which are also known as blotter, dots, sugar, acid, trips and window pane, ketamine are also known as vitamin K, bump, green, K/special K, purple and super acid, PCP are also known as angel/angel dust, boat/love boat, peace, killer weed, super grass and ozone.

Middle East and Africa market is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 11.1% in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029 and is expected to reach USD 27.94 million by 2029 from USD 12.14 million in 2021.

Market Definition

Psychedelic drugs involve various types of chemical substances including lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and chemical extracted from plants. These drugs have the ability to change or enhance the sensory perceptions, thought processes, energy levels and have also been reported to facilitate spiritual experiences.

The psychedelic drugs can be categorized into empathogens and dissociative drugs (such as phenylcyclohexyl piperidine (PCP)) and serotonergic (classic hallucinogens) such as LSD. Both types of psychedelic drugs can cause hallucinations and feeling of sensation, moreover, dissociative drugs can make a person to fell out of control from their body or environment and makes them feel disconnected. Based on the source, psychedelic drugs have been categorized under natural and synthetic types.

These drugs have wide applications in the treatment of major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, treatment-resistant depression and opiate addiction among others. Psychedelic drugs are also known by several other names such as lysergic acid derivative (LSD) which are also known as blotter, dots, sugar, acid, trips and window pane, ketamine are also known as vitamin K, bump, green, K/special K, purple and super acid, PCP are also known as angel/angel dust, boat/love boat, peace, killer weed, super grass and ozone.

Psychedelic Drugs Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Growing Acceptance Of Psychedelic Drugs For Treating Depression

Psychedelics have achieved a large popularity within the last decade as are familiarly involved with human mental healing and treatment practices and have the power of mind- healing. The growing researchers and scientist are exploring psychedelic drugs therapeutic value and compounds which could be a new treatment option for people with depression. Continuous research and development in the psychedelic drugs has increased the acceptance of psychedelics medication. Psychedelic drugs promising outcomes have increased the usage of psychedelic drugs across the South Africa and other regions which leads to increasing demand for psychedelic drugs, hence these factors are expected to act as drivers for the growth of the market.

• Increasing Prevalence Of Depression And Mental Disorders

Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) affects persons feeling, mood, thinking, and behaviour and can be long-lasting (chronic) or occasional. Depression and mental disorders have the ability to affect individual’s capacity by virtue of which they perform their everyday tasks. There are numerous dissimilar types of mental disorders. Depression and mental disorders have increased globally due to various factors including family history and genes, abuse or stress, biological factors, usage of alcohol or recreational drugs and many others.

Additionally, increasing consumption of illicit substances has increased depression and mental disorders. Thus, increasing prevalence of depression and mental disorders are increasing the demand for psychedelic drugs which is expected to act as driver for the growth of the market.

• Rising Awareness Towards Mental Health

As mental illness has adversely impacted the people ability to carry out normal functions of their life, this has become important to create awareness among people regarding the different types of cause, disorders it leads to and the treatment options available in the market in order to cure such life-devastating illness. In order to raise awareness several organizations and companies are launching campaigns and adoption initiatives. This in turn allows patients to opt for effective treatment option as per the disease cause and reported symptoms. Advertisements, awareness campaigns, and others have increased the awareness for psychedelic drugs. The awareness campaigns have encouraged people to select appropriate treatment for mental disorders procedures and professionals which is increasing the demand of psychedelic drugs. For this reason, rising awareness towards mental health is expected to act as driver for the market growth.

Opportunity

• Increasing R&D Activities In Psychedelic Drugs

Psychedelic plants and fungi have been used in indigenous medicinal traditions for millennia. New psychedelic drugs development research has initiated by Albert Hofmann in 1938. He has synthesized the first lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD-25) and now recognized as the first person to ingest LSD after five years later. Hofmann was unaware of the significant effects and actions posed by that product. After a growing period of cultural and scientific exploration in the 1950s and 60s, psychedelic drug development research was slackened to a near halt. Increasing research and development expenditure in the psychedelic drugs is creating new opportunities in the market. Thus, increasing R&D activities in psychedelic drugs are acting as an opportunity for the growth of the market.

Also, the strategic initiatives taken by key market players will provide structural integrity and future opportunities for the psychedelic drugs market in the forecast period of 2022-2029.

Restraint/Challenge

• High Cost Of Psychedelic Drugs

However, the high cost associated with psychedelic drugs will impede the growth rate of psychedelic drugs market. Additionally, stringent rules and regulations will further challenge the market in the forecast period mentioned above.

This psychedelic drugs market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more information on psychedelic drugs market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Post COVID-19 Impact on psychedelic drugs market

The COVID-19 has positively affected the market. Lockdowns and isolation during pandemics complicate the disease management and medication adherence. Hence the use of various treatment drugs have widely increased in the world’s population. Hence, the pandemic has effected positively on this market.

Recent Development

• In August 2020, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. received approval for its Spravato nasal spray indicated for treatment of suicidal people. As approximately 11% to 12% of Americans suffers from major depressive disorder that led them to commit suicide, this approval provided these patients with a remarkable therapy and paved the way for the company to generate more revenue.

Middle East and Africa Market Scope

Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into source, type, drugs, application, route of administration, end user and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.

Source

• Synthetic
• Natural

On the basis of source, the Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into synthetic and natural.

Type

• Empathogens
• Dissociatives
• Others

On the basis of type, the Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into empathogens, dissociatives, and others.

Drugs

• Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid
• Ketamine
• Psilocybin
• Others

On the basis of drugs, the Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, ketamine, psilocybin and others.

.Application

• Narcolepsy,
• Treatment Resistant Depression
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Opiate Addiction
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Others

On the basis of application, the Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into narcolepsy, treatment resistant depression, major depressive disorder, opiate addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder and others.

Route of Administration

• Oral
• Inhalation
• Injectable

On the basis of route of administration, the Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into oral, inhalation, injectable.

End User

• Hospital
• Specialty Clinics
• Homecare
• Others

On the basis of end user, the Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into hospital, specialty clinics, homecare, and others.

Distribution Channel

• Hospitals Pharmacy
• Retail Pharmacy
• Online Pharmacy

On the basis of distribution channel, the Middle East and Africa psychedelic drugs market is segmented into hospitals pharmacy, retail pharmacy and online pharmacy.

Psychedelic drugs Market Regional Analysis/Insights            

The psychedelic drugs market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, source, type, drugs, application, route of administration, end user and distribution channel as referenced above.

The countries covered in this report are South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa.

Saudi Arabia country in the Middle East and Africa dominates the psychedelic drugs market in terms of market share and market revenue and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period. This is due to ongoing clinical trials in the region and rapid research development is boosting the market.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points, such as new and replacement sales, country demographics, disease epidemiology, and import-export tariffs, are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. In addition, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to high competition from local and domestic brands, and impact of sales channels are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Psychedelic Drugs Market Share Analysis

The psychedelic drugs market competitive landscape provides details by the competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus on psychedelic drugs market.

Some of the major players operating in the psychedelic drugs market are Janssen Global Services, LLC (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.), Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pfizer Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, among others.

Research Methodology

Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analysed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning Grid, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning Grid, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, Middle East and Africa vs. Regional and Vendor Share Analysis. Please request analyst call in case of further inquiry

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