The MEA rugged phones market is expected to grow from US$ 152.39 million in 2019 to US$ 216.00 million by 2027; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6 % from 2020 to 2027.
The South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and UAE are major economies in MEA. Advanced technology unification with rugged phones are expected to accelerate the MEA rugged phones market. The demand for rugged mobile phones with differentiated features to meet the ever-changing needs of industrial and safety applications is anticipated to grow at an impressive pace in the coming years. However, to meet these requirements rugged phone manufacturers across MEA region will have to continuously invest in technology upgradations and to integrate advanced features in their product offerings. The MEA rugged phones manufacturers are offering consumer rugged/semi-rugged phones and also ultra-rugged phones depending on end-user requirements. Some of the key vendors in semi-rugged category include Caterpillar and Samsung. The ultra-rugged is a niche category of rugged phones designed to withstand harsh and hazardous conditions. Sonim Technologies Inc. across MEA region is one of the key players in this category. Also, the integration of features such as thermal imaging camera and 5G capability in rugged phones to increase their attractiveness in industries and to make their performance better is driving the growth of MEA market. All such technological advancements in rugged phones will boost the growth of MEA rugged phones market during forecast period. Other factors such as 5G deployment are also expected to drive the MEA rugged phones market during forecast period.
Further, in case of COVID-19, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Israel, Qatar, Egypt and Kuwait are the worst-affected countries due to coronavirus outbreak in MEA region. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, there is a decline in telecom infrastructure development activities, temporary shutdown of businesses, disruptions in supply chain and manufacturing activities, and impact on sales & marketing activities of rugged phone companies operating in the region. The region comprises of many growing economies which are prospective markets for the demand of rugged phones, owing to the huge investments in industrial development, growing IT & telecommunication infrastructure, and high defense expenditure. Due to these factors, the demand for rugged phones in anticipated to increase in the region but the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak may hinder this demand due to decline in industrial activities and planned investments in various sectors. The estimated decline in MEA’s economic growth due to uncertainty in oil prices and impact of COVID-19 on growth on various industries in the region is expected to negatively impact the demand of rugged phones to some extent.
With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the MEA rugged phones market. The MEA rugged phones market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

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MEA Rugged Phones Market Segmentation
MEA Rugged Phones Market – By Type
- Semi-Rugged
- Fully-Rugged
MEA Rugged Phones Market – By Screen Size
- Below 5 Inch
- 5 Inch to 6 Inch
- Above 6 Inch
MEA Rugged Phones Market – By End-User
- Industrial
- Government
- Commercial
- Military and Defense
MEA Rugged Phones Market, by Country
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
MEA Rugged Phones Market -Companies Mentioned
- Caterpillar Inc.
- DOOGEE
- Juniper Systems Inc.
- Sonim Technologies Inc.
- Unitech Electronics Co., LTD
- Zebra Technologies Corporation
Middle East and Africa Rugged Phones Report Scope
Report Attribute | Details |
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Market size in 2019 | US$ 152.39 Million |
Market Size by 2027 | US$ 216.00 Million |
Global CAGR (2020 - 2027) | 4.6 % |
Historical Data | 2017-2018 |
Forecast period | 2020-2027 |
Segments Covered |
By Type
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Regions and Countries Covered | Middle East and Africa
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Market leaders and key company profiles |
- Historical Analysis (2 Years), Base Year, Forecast (7 Years) with CAGR
- PEST and SWOT Analysis
- Market Size Value / Volume - Global, Regional, Country
- Industry and Competitive Landscape
- Excel Dataset
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- Caterpillar Inc.
- DOOGEE
- Juniper Systems Inc.
- Sonim Technologies Inc.
- Unitech Electronics Co., LTD
- Zebra Technologies Corporation


