Middle East and Africa Sex Toys Market to Grow at a CAGR of 5.7% to reach US$ 1,618.0 million from 2021 to 2028

Middle East and Africa Sex Toys Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Material (Metal, Silicone, Plastic, Glass, and Others); Gender (Male, and Female); Distribution Channel (E-Commerce, Specialty Stores, and Others)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00023038
  • Category : Consumer Goods
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 98
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The sex toys market in Middle East and Africa is expected to grow from US$ 1,097.9 million in 2021 to US$ 1,618.0 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2021 to 2028.



Before becoming fashionable and stylish consumer products, vibrators were used as sexual aids in medical contexts. In the nineteenth century, “vibrotherapy” was used to cure “hysterical women” as apparent increased female sexual desire was declared a medical problem. Sexual devices are still used in clinical practice when it comes to treating sexual dysfunctions in diverse patient populations, such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and anorgasmia. Some sexual devices have been officially approved by the FDA for medical use, and some have been developed in conjunction with stakeholders such as people with disabilities. Apart from being used as therapeutic tools, sexual devices are also discussed as preventive measures in the context of public health. As the official WHO definition of sexual health includes sexual pleasure (WHO, 2006), sexual devices that foster the experience of sexual pleasure can be framed as sexual health promoting tools. Today’s sex toy industry offers products to the wider public that aim at the promotion of sexual health (e.g., by instructing and monitoring pelvic floor exercises) and are often labeled “sexual wellness products.” The effectiveness of sex toys in clinical settings is well documented and the accessibility of sexual wellness products to the general population can be regarded as a positive contribution to public sexual health and sexual well-being. The medicalization and “healthicization” of human sexualities are creating new, sanitized standards of healthy sexual normality and generating pressure to master, improve, and constantly work on sexual health. For patients in rehabilitation (e.g., cancer patients after chemotherapy) as well as for patients with primary sexual dysfunctions (e.g., anorgasmia, premature ejaculation), therapeutic interventions incorporating sex toys can be used. Overall, the clinical uses of sex toys are regarded as evidence-based, ethical, safe, and effective.

Economic uncertainties and ongoing conflicts are worsening the condition in the region. For instance, countries such as Syria, Libya, and Yemen are suffering violent conflict and cannot implement any public health measures. Iran was in deep economic recession due to the US sanctions. Also, the major source of economic stabilization in Middle East countries is oil production and export. However, the recent pandemic is causing turbulence to the economies of the Middle East region. A sudden drop in domestic and external demand for goods and products, especially crude oil, and halted production due to labor shortage, are major impacts observed in the region. E-commerce is popular because it effectively preserves consumers' privacy by not labelling products with their names and not disclosing customer information during product delivery. E-commerce, which includes business websites, mobile apps, and social media, is the most diverse delivery channel. As a result of these developments, the sex toys market is expected to expand during the pandemic. According to research study LovetheSales.com, lingerie and vibrators are common among South Africans, with market demand up 122 percent and 124 percent respectively in April 2020 compared to April 2019. As a result of the above factors, COVID-19 has a positive impact on the sex toys industry.

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 sex toys market. The Middle East and Africa sex toys market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.


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Middle East and Africa Sex Toys Market Segmentation   

By Material

  • Metal
  • Silicone
  • Plastic
  • Glass
  • Others

By Gender

  • Male
  • Female

By Distribution Channel

  • E-Commerce
  • Specialty Stores
  • Others

By Country

  • Middle East and Africa

    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East and Africa

Companies Mentioned

  • Lovehoney Group Ltd.
  • BMS Factory
  • TENGA Co., Ltd.
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Material, Gender, Distribution Channel

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Saudi Arabia

  1. Lovehoney Group Ltd.
  2. BMS Factory
  3. TENGA Co., Ltd.

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  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.

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Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:

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Research Methodology

Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

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  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

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