Market Dynamics
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Animal Antimicrobial and Antibiotics Market is expected to witness notable growth over the forecast period from 2018 to 2032. Increasing demand for superior quality animal antibiotics and antibiotics, as well as rising prevalence of veterinary diseases have been driving the growth of the market. Another factor driving the market is the rising automation of the dairy industry, which requires high-quality antibiotics and antimicrobials to ensure quality production of milk and milk products. The UAE animal antimicrobials and antibiotics market is home to a wide range of international and regional players. Some of the well-known companies in the space are Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck Animal Health, Elanco Animal Health, and Sanofi-Aventis. These companies provide a wide range of antimicrobials and antibiotics for various animal health applications such as preventive, therapeutic, diagnostic, and nourishment. In terms of usage, aerobic is the most widely used antibiotic in the UAE, followed by aminoglycoside, cephalosporin, and penicillin among others. Increasing demand for polycusine has been driving the growth of the market. Increasing consumption of meat and poultry products is another driver of the UAE animal antimicrobials and antibiotics market.
The rising purchasing power of pet owners is also fuelling the growth of the market. Most of the animal antimicrobials and antibiotics used in the UAE are imported from Europe, North America, and Asia. In addition to this, there is an increasing demand for global companies to establish production facilities in the country. Companies like GlaxoSmithKline, Merck Animal Health, and Boehringer Ingelheim have set up offices in the UAE, while other companies like Elanco Animal Health and Sanofi-Aventis have local manufacturing and distribution centers in the region. Furthermore, due to the presence of government regulations, there is an increasing focus on safety and efficacy of animal health products. This has increased the demand for high-quality products in the UAE. Going forward, the growing government initiatives related to animal welfare, combined with increasing investments in animal health products, is expected to drive the growth of the UAE animal antimicrobials and antibiotics market over the forecast period.
