Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 4.70 % |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market Analysis
During the time frame of the forecast, the Nigerian clinical laboratory services market is expected to register a CAGR of almost 4.7%.
The clinical laboratory market was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the COVID-19 diagnostic services positively impacted the market due to the upsurge in COVID-19 cases and the high demand for COVID-19 diagnostic services in Nigeria. According to an article published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, the incidence rate of COVID-19 infection was high in Nigeria. The Government of Nigeria continuously focused on remote diagnostics, case management, and expanding telemedicine solutions to fulfill unmet needs during the pandemic. However, currently, the market is growing at a stable pace owing to the resumption of all laboratory services and diagnosis procedures, and it is expected to witness a similar trend over the coming years.
The Nigerian clinical laboratory market is driven by the rise of chronic diseases, the growing need for accurate disease diagnosis, and the government's focus on public-private partnerships. According to the Global Health Data Exchange 2020, malaria, lower respiratory infections, HIV/AIDS, diarrheal diseases, cancer, meningitis, stroke, and tuberculosis are the leading causes of death in Nigeria.The number of malaria cases was around 58.1 million. In addition, according to the World Health Organization Report 2021, in Nigeria, the number of tuberculosis cases was 2.9 million and the number of cases of diarrheal diseases was around 244.5 million. Thus, the prevalence of infectious diseases is rising in the country, augmenting the demand for diagnostic services for the better management of diseases.
Furthermore, the Nigerian government, donor agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are working together to make people more aware. 54 Gene announced the launch of its diagnostic arm, 7RiverLabs, in December 2021. The diagnostic hubs are fitted with state-of-the-art technology that will offer healthcare providers and patients access to world-class, cost-effective, speedy, reliable, and advanced molecular diagnostics. However, the lack of medical laboratories, advanced diagnostic equipment, and inadequately trained laboratory staff restrain the growth of the market studied.
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market Trends
Microbiology Testing is Expected to Hold the Significant Market Share
Microbiology testing is expected to occupy a large share of the market over the next few years. Microbiology testing is used to find out if a disease is caused by a microorganism, like a virus or bacteria. Nigeria has many infectious diseases, and people are becoming more aware of and able to get microbiology testing. This is likely to drive growth in the segment in Nigeria.
Nigeria had the second-largest HIV epidemic in the world and one of the highest rates of new infections in Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), there were around 1,900,000 adults and children living with HIV in Nigeria in 2021.
Similarly, the rate of infectious diseases like Lassa fever, yellow fever, monkeypox, cholera, and new strains of existing pathogens like Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C in Nigeria has increased. According to the article published in BMC Infectious Diseases in 2021 by Terna Nomhwange, yellow fever outbreaks in Nigeria occurred in four epidemic blocks, resulting in 7894 suspected cases and 287 laboratory-confirmed cases.
Furthermore, there was more demand for microbiology testing services in the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, laboratories have focused on expanding the testing capacity. For instance, in April 2021, 54 Gene increased Nigeria's laboratory testing capacity for COVID-19 with a mobile laboratory in Ogun. Thus, the microbiology testing market is likely to show growth over the forecast period in Nigeria.
Hematology Testing Segment is Expected to Register a Healthy CAGR over the Forecast Period
Hematology is a branch of medicine that deals with blood and blood-related disorders. Hematology tests include various tests on the blood, blood proteins, and blood-producing organs to evaluate a variety of blood conditions, including infection, anemia, inflammation, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, leukemia, and the body's response to chemotherapy treatments. A hematological analysis is more affordable and widely available than several more precise procedures. The growing burden of blood-related disorders, which drives the demand for hematology tests, and advancements in technology for the development of hematology testing with advanced features are the major drivers for the growth of the segment studied.
According to the study published in Public Health in Practice in June 2022, 68.1% of children aged 6-59 months in Nigeria had anemia. The state with the highest prevalence was Zamfara, with 84.0%. Thus, the significant burden of blood disorders in Nigeria is expected to boost the growth of the market studied over the forecast period.
Players in the market are engaging in activities like launching new products, forming partnerships, merging with other companies, and buying other companies. These are all strategic moves that should help the market grow. For instance, the Delta Plus Diagnostics facility that opened in Ogunu in April 2022 has a fully equipped molecular laboratory that tests COVID-19 and blood for hospitals, health management organizations (HMOs), corporations, and individuals.
Thus, all the aforementioned factors are expected to boost the segment over the forecast period.
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Industry Overview
The market concentration of the Nigerian clinical laboratory services market is high, and some major players are currently dominating the market. These major players include Mecure Healthcare Limited, Union Diagnostic and Clinical Services PLC, Echo-Scan Services Limited, and Synlab Bondco PLC. However, some mid-sized companies are focusing on market penetration, and they are expected to hold a substantial share of the market during the forecast period.
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market Leaders
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Union Diagnostics & Clinical Services
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Mecure Healthcare Limited
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AfriGlobal Medicare Limited
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Synlab Bondco PLC
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Echolab
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market News
- April 2022: ND Western, a member of the Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) of Nigeria, and the state-owned Nigerian Petroleum Development Company officially commissioned the Delta Plus Diagnostics facility in Nigeria.
- February 2022: SYNLAB, Nigeria's leading medical laboratory diagnostic (pathology) service provider, opened a state-of-the-art diagnostic medical laboratory at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara. This was part of the company's effort to help the state government give people good health care.
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Overview
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4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Increasing Burden of Chronic Infectious Diseases and Rising Demand for Accurate Disease Diagnosis
- 4.2.2 Public-Private Partnerships
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4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Lack of Medical Laboratories with Advanced Diagnostic Equipment and Inadequately Trained Laboratory Staff
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)
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5.1 By Specialty
- 5.1.1 Clinical Chemistry Testing
- 5.1.2 Microbiology Testing
- 5.1.3 Hematology Testing
- 5.1.4 Immunology Testing
- 5.1.5 Cytology Testing
- 5.1.6 Genetic Testing
- 5.1.7 Other Specialties
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5.2 By Provider
- 5.2.1 Independent and Reference Laboratories
- 5.2.2 Hospital-based Laboratories
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Company Profiles
- 6.1.1 Mecure Healthcare Ltd
- 6.1.2 Union Diagnostic and Clinical Services PLC
- 6.1.3 Echo Lab (Integrated Diagnostic Holdings)
- 6.1.4 Synlab Bondco PLC
- 6.1.5 Afriglobal Medicare Ltd
- 6.1.6 Medicaid Radiology Ltd
- 6.1.7 Lancet Laboratories (CLINA LANCET)
- 6.1.8 LifeBridge Diagnostic Center
- 6.1.9 Pathcare Nigeria
- 6.1.10 Clinics Healthcare
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, a clinical laboratory utilizes samples of fluids or tissues from patients to obtain information about the patient's health to aid in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. The space is organized into divisions such as anatomic pathology, clinical chemistry, hematology, genetics, microbiology, phlebotomy, and the blood bank.
The Nigerian clinical laboratory services market is segmented by specialty (clinical chemistry testing, microbiology testing, hematology testing, immunology testing, cytology testing, genetic testing, and other specialties) and provider (independent and reference laboratories and hospital-based laboratories). The report offers the value (in USD) for the above segments.
| By Specialty | Clinical Chemistry Testing |
| Microbiology Testing | |
| Hematology Testing | |
| Immunology Testing | |
| Cytology Testing | |
| Genetic Testing | |
| Other Specialties | |
| By Provider | Independent and Reference Laboratories |
| Hospital-based Laboratories |
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market Research FAQs
What is the current Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market size?
The Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market?
Union Diagnostics & Clinical Services, Mecure Healthcare Limited, AfriGlobal Medicare Limited, Synlab Bondco PLC and Echolab are the major companies operating in the Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market.
What years does this Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market cover?
The report covers the Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Nigeria Clinical Laboratory Services Industry Report
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