Middle East & Africa Stretch Marks Treatment Market

Middle East and Africa Stretch Marks Treatment Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The Size of the Stretch Marks Treatment Market in the Middle East & Africa was valued at USD 0.14  Billion in 2024 and is poised to reach USD 0.18 Billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.87% during the forecast period 2024 to 2029.

Increased Obesity rates There has been an overall increase in Obesity rates in recent year's sudden increase in weight gain causes the skin to stretch which results in undesirable Stretch Marks, this can be attributed to factors like lifestyle changes, changes in dietary habits, more varieties of junk food available at affordable rates drive the MEA Stretch Marks Treatment Market. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), The number of people suffering from Obesity in the Middle East and North Africa is over 23% of the population, which translates to 1 person in for every 4 people obese in the region. In countries like Kuwait obesity is around 42.8% which means almost half of the population is obese, in Qatar it is 35.2%, and in Saudi Arabia, it is 33.1%.Rising pregnancy reports: Another common cause for Stretch Marks are pregnancies, In a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of pregnancies in Africa is expected to increase from 51 million in 2015 to 58 million in 2030. The number of pregnancies in the Middle East is also expected to increase, from 14 million in 2015 to 17 million in 2030. This creates new opportunities for the MEA Stretch Marks Treatment Market. As women are highly likely to look for a way to get rid of these Stretch Marks, especially younger women, The rising awareness of the treatments available on the Market is another major factor that propels the MEA Stretch Marks Treatment Market.

Rise in disposable income: Over the years the Middle East & Africa has developed rapidly, there has been a healthy increase in the GDP of most of the countries in the region which indicates there has also been a rise in capital by the people.

People now have disposable money they can spend on aesthetics like Stretch Marks Treatments, the younger population especially the teenagers undergoing growth spurts have access to the Internet and are also likely to develop stretch marks due to the rapid growth of their bodies,Overall the MEA Stretch Marks Treatment Market growth can be attributed to a steep rise in obesity, an increase in pregnancies coupled with an increase in disposable income, and awareness of the Stretch Marks Treatments on the market.High Cost of Stretch Marks Treatment: The cost can be a major factor that restraints the MEA Stretch Marks Treatment Market, treatments like Microdermabrasion and Laser treatment are considerably expensive and require more than one session to be successful. These treatments also require skilled dermatologists which can be difficult to afford for people in the Middle East and Africa region limiting the Market Size considerably.

This research report on the Middle East and Africa Stretch Marks Treatment Market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

Middle East and Africa Stretch Marks Treatment Market By Type

• Topical Products
• Lasers
• Microdermabrasion

The Topical products sector dominates the segment, this is due to the affordability and easy availability of these products on the market which are even available OTC. The laser treatment sector is expected to show rapid growth, this is due to the high probability of success and because it is less time-consuming.

Middle East and Africa Stretch Marks Treatment Market By Sub-Type

• Creams
• Oils, Gels
• Lotions

The Creams sector dominates the segment by Subtype, this is due to Creams being spread evenly and having consistency in the composition, and getting effectively absorbed by the skin. A lot of these creams are also available OTC.

Middle East and Africa Stretch Marks Treatment Market By Application

• Hospitals & Clinics
• Home use

Hospitals hold the highest shares in this segment, this is because hospitals are safe and highly regulated. Hospitals also provide a wide range of treatments depending on the patient's requirements and skin type. Home use is gaining rapid shares in the market, this can be attributed to high

Middle East and Africa Stretch Marks Treatment Market By region

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa

The UAE is expected to dominate the MEA Stretch Marks Treatment Market, This is due to a significant female population and high disposable income in the country.Saudi Arabia ranks second in the MEA Stretch Marks Treatment Market, the country has one of the highest rates of obesity over 33%, and rising disposable income along with the demand for high-end medical procedures are all driving the Market in the region.The South African region registers the fastest growth, as the Prominent Stretch mark companies are operating and heavily marketing the use of Stretch mark treatment in the country.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Laboratoires Expanscience, Clarins Group, Merz North America, Inc., Syneron Medical Ltd., E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc., Cynosure Inc., Centre Light Solutions, LLC, Basq Skincare

RECENT MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

• In May 2022, Givaudan Active Beauty a promient cosmetics company launched Centella CAST, Centella CAST is a natural ingredient that is derived from Centella asiatica, also known as gotu kola. It acts on factors that cause the Stretch Marks to restore skin elasticity, firmness, and density.

• In April 2022, Skin Science Solutions a reputed Skin care compnay launched Icoone Roboderm, Icoone Roboderm is a new generation device that uses Multi Micro Alveolar Stimulation (MMAS) technology to offer painless and non-invasive facial and body rejuvenation, Icoone Roboderm offers a wide range of customizable and effective treatments for the face and body. MMAS technology is a patented technology that uses a series of small rollers to massage the skin, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, this not only reduces the appearance of Stretch marks but also helps with wrinkles and other skin concerns.