Report Overview

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market size was estimated to be worth USD 62.04 million in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.10%, reaching a value of USD 179.33 million by 2030. Major growth factors for the Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market include rising concerns surrounding substance abuse, stringent workplace laws to monitor their employees, and favorable government initiatives to tackle the increasing issue of drug addiction in the Kingdom.

Drug Screening Laboratory – Overview

Drug screening is a diagnostic procedure that looks at biological samples including blood, urine, and hair to find out if a person has abused drugs or has metabolites in their body. Drug screening tests are used to determine if a suspect is or was under the influence of a drug at a specific time. It is used in companies to keep an eye on their employees and in the sports sector to identify athletes who are abusing drugs.

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market

Growth Drivers

Stringent Government Policies regarding Drug Abuse

Saudi Arabia has strict workplace drug policies, particularly for expats. The Kingdom makes both Saudis and foreigners pass drug testing to obtain work permits or marriage certificates and has a high execution rate for narcotics-related offenses, which include heavy fines, prison sentences, and possible deportation. In addition, the Kingdom also provides employers the right to carry out random drug testing of their employers from the Ministry of Labor’s accredited system and registered government-designated clinics. These favorable government policies significantly drive Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market.

Challenges

False Positive and Negative Results

The drug screening tests available on the market can detect almost all types of drugs and their metabolites. However, they are not 100% reliable and can provide wrong results. The results can be influenced because of the consumption of over-the-counter drugs, lab errors, and sometimes the food a person consumes. Since Saudi Arabia has stringent drug policies, especially at the workplace, a false positive result may cost a person their work permit in the Kingdom. It may act as a major restraining factor for the growth Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market of over the forecast period.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market

Intensifying and further spreading of geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, could adversely affect the growth of Saudi Arabia Screening Laboratory Market. Conflicts between countries directly lead to supply chain disruption due to trade restrictions, which results in shortage of instruments, reagents and other materials involved in drug screening. The gap in the demand and supply of these materials in the Saudi market causes increase in prices and affects its availability in the country. In addition, geopolitical tensions may also hinder foreign investment due to uncertainty in the region, which may cause lack of funding and opportunities for expanding and upgrading laboratory facilities.

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market

Segmental Coverage

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market – By Product

Based on product, the Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market is segmented into instruments and consumables. The consumable segment holds a larger share in Saudi Arabia Screening Laboratory Market. The easy availability of consumables, such as sample collection devices, calibrators, and assay kits, used in on-site drug screening acts as a major contributing factor to its market growth. This dependence on consumables for precise and effective drug testing procedures reinforces its importance in the drug screening market. In addition, new product introductions by industry participants boost the growth of Saudi Arabia Screening Laboratory Market.

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market – By Sample Type

On the basis of sample type, Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market is segmented into urine, blood, saliva, hair, breath, sweat, and others. The urine segment accounts for the highest market share, owing to the ease of collection it offers over other sample types. Furthermore, urine also has a higher concentration of drugs and other metabolites, and providers extended the drug detection window compared to blood and other samples. However, the use of oral fluids like saliva as a sample type for drug screening is growing at a high rate and is used for recent drug usage.

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market – By Technology

Based on technology, Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market is segmented into immunoassay, chromatography, mass spectrometry, rapid testing, and others. Chromatography accounts for the highest market share, as it is a widely used drug screening method through biological samples, such as urine, blood, and saliva. The widespread use of chromatography technology for drug testing is attributed to its wide range of applications, such as forensic sciences and sports testing. The chromatography technology is capable of drug and its metabolites detection at low concentrations, which contributes to its market growth.

Competitive Landscape

Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory market is intensely competitive, as a number of companies are competing to gain a significant market share. Key players in the market include King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Saudi Diagnostic Laboratory, Al Borg Diagnostics, Bioscientia International, Dammam Regional Laboratory, King Abdulaziz Medical City Laboratory, King Saud Medical City Laboratory, and Al Razi Medical Laboratories. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In July 2024 – Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc., a medical technology company based in the United States that provides innovative drug screening solutions, announced QabasTech as its exclusive distributor in Saudi Arabia.

Scope of the Report

By Product

• Instruments

• Consumables

By Sample Type

• Urine

• Blood

• Saliva

• Hair

• Breath

• Sweat

• Others

By Drug Type

• Alcohol

• Amphetamines

• Cannabis/Marijuana

• Cocaine

• Opiates

• Others (Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Phencyclidine, etc.)

By Technology

• Immunoassay

• Chromatography

• Mass Spectrometry

• Rapid Testing

• Others

By End User

• Hospitals

• Diagnostic Laboratories

• Law Enforcement Agencies

• Workplaces

• Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

• Rehabilitation Centers

• Others

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Rising Prevalence of Substance Abuse
         2. Stringent Workplace Drug Policies
         3. Government Initiatives and Regulations
      2. Restraints
         1. High Costs of Drug Testing
         2. False Positive and Negative Results
      3. Opportunities
         1. Advancements in Drug Testing Technology
         2. Growing Geriatric Population
      4. Challenges
         1. Stricter Privacy Regulations
         2. Economic Downturns
   3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market: Marketing Strategies
5. Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market: Pricing Analysis
6. Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Product
         1. Instruments
         2. Consumables
      2. By Sample Type
         1. Urine
         2. Blood
         3. Saliva
         4. Hair
         5. Breath
         6. Sweat
         7. Others
      3. By Drug Type
         1. Alcohol
         2. Amphetamines
         3. Cannabis/Marijuana
         4. Cocaine
         5. Opiates
         6. Others (Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Phencyclidine, etc.)
      4. By Technology
         1. Immunoassay
         2. Chromatography
         3. Mass Spectrometry
         4. Rapid Testing
         5. Others
      5. By End User
         1. Hospitals
         2. Diagnostic Laboratories
         3. Law Enforcement Agencies
         4. Workplaces
         5. Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
         6. Rehabilitation Centers
         7. Others
7. Competitive Landscape
   1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
   2. Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
   3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
   4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
8. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory Market
9. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
   1. King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
   2. Saudi Diagnostic Laboratory
   3. Al Borg Diagnostics
   4. Bioscientia International
   5. Dammam Regional Laboratory
   6. King Abdulaziz Medical City Laboratory
   7. King Saud Medical City Laboratory
   8. Al Razi Medical Laboratories
   9. Other Prominent Players
10. Key Strategic Recommendations
11. Research Methodology
    1. Qualitative Research
       1.   Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.   Secondary Research
       2.   Primary Research
    4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable.

List of Figures

Figure 1       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Segmentation

Figure 2       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2023

Figure 4       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Figure 5       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Share, By Product ,  By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 6       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Share, By Sample Types, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 7       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Share, By Drug Type,  By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 8       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Share, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 9       Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

List of Tables

Table 1        Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2030

Table 2        Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Size, By Product ,  By Value, 2019–2030

Table 3        Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Size, By Sample Types, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 4        Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Size, By Drug Type,  By Value, 2019–2030

Table 5        Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Size, By Technology, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 6        Saudi Arabia Drug Screening Laboratory  Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 7        King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Company Overview

Table 8        King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Financial Overview

Table 9        Saudi Diagnostic Laboratory Company Overview

Table 10      Saudi Diagnostic Laboratory Financial Overview

Table 11      Al Borg Diagnostics Company Overview

Table 12      Al Borg Diagnostics Financial Overview

Table 13      Bioscientia International Company Overview

Table 14      Bioscientia International Financial Overview

Table 15      Dammam Regional Laboratory Company Overview

Table 16      Dammam Regional Laboratory Financial Overview

Table 17      King Abdulaziz Medical City Laboratory Company Overview

Table 18      King Abdulaziz Medical City Laboratory Financial Overview

Table 19      King Saud Medical City Laboratory Company Overview

Table 20      King Saud Medical City Laboratory Financial Overview

Table 21      Al Razi Medical Laboratories Company Overview

Table 22      Al Razi Medical Laboratories Financial Overview