세계의 휴대용 초음파 기기 시장 규모는 2023년에 18억 4,000만 달러로 평가되었고, 2030년까지 28억 1,000만 달러에 이를 전망이며, 2024년부터 2030년까지 예측 기간에 CAGR 7.33%의 성장이 전망됩니다. 휴대용 초음파 기기 수요는 주로 암이나 심혈관 장애와 같은 만성 질환의 유병률 증가와 같은 주요 요인에 의해 뒷받침되고 있습니다. 진단을 위한 광범위한 용도는 제품 개발에 있어서 기술의 진보 증가와 함께, 2024년부터 2030년까지 예측기간에 휴대용 초음파 기기 시장의 성장에 플러스의 영향을 낳을 것으로 전망되고 있습니다.
휴대용 초음파 기기 시장 역학
암과 심혈관 질환, 근골격계 질환, 비뇨기과 질환과 같은 심각한 만성 질환의 유병률 증가는 휴대용 초음파 기기 시장의 주요 성장 촉진요인 중 하나입니다. 휴대용 초음파 기기는 X선 진단에서 감지되지 않는 신체의 특정 부위에서 종양을 감지하는 데 도움이 되며 종양 진단을 위한 보다 효과적이고 신뢰성있는 영상 기술이 되었습니다.
유방암, 폐암, 혈액암과 같은 다양한 암종의 유병률 증가는 휴대용 초음파 시장에서 더 많은 진단 수요를 잠재적으로 촉진할 수 있습니다. 예를 들어 세계보건기구(WHO)(2022)의 데이터에 따르면 2020년 세계 유방암 226만건, 폐암 221만건, 대장암 193만건, 전립선암 141만건, 위암 109만건이 보고되었습니다. 또한 Global Cancer Observatory(2021)의 데이터에 따르면 2020년에 세계에서 약 54만 4,352례의 비호지킨 림프종과 8만 3,087례의 호지킨 림프종이 보고되었습니다. 이 자료에 따르면 2020년에 세계에서 약 47만 4,519례의 백혈병과 약 17만 6,404례의 다발성 골수종이 보고되었습니다.
휴대용 초음파 기기는 X선 진단에서 감지되지 않는 신체의 특정 부위에서 종양을 감지하는 데 도움이 되며 종양 진단을 위한 보다 효과적이고 신뢰성있는 영상 기술이 되었습니다.
위의 통계 외에도 세계보건기구(WHO)(2022)에 따르면 2019년 세계에서 약 5억 2,800만 명이 골관절염으로 고통받고 있습니다. 같은 자료에 따르면 2019년 세계 1,800만 명이 류마티스 관절염을 앓고 있습니다.
적절한 초음파 진단은 시각화 및 종양 검출의 치료를 효율적으로 하고, 암 환자 증가에 따라 휴대용 초음파 기기에 대한 수요가 매우 높아지고 있으며, 소정의 예측 기간에 초음파 장치 시장 성장을 강화할 전망입니다.
초음파 기기 시장의 성장을 지원하는 또 다른 주요 요인은 기술 혁신 및 제품 개발 활동 증가이며, 세계의 진단용 휴대용 초음파 기기의 채택이 진행되고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 2023년 2월, Mindray는 새로운 휴대용 초음파 기기인 TE Air를 출시했으며, 고품질 영상과 효율적인 진단을 촉진하는 다양한 기능을 강조합니다. TE Air는 강화된 포인트 오브 케어 초음파 영상 및 방사선과 의사에게 실용적인 이점의 여러 가지를 결합한 것으로 보고되었습니다. 위의 요인이 2024년부터 2030년까지 예측 기간에 휴대용 초음파 기기 시장의 성장을 밀어올릴 전망입니다.
그러나 휴대용 초음파 기기 제품의 높은 비용 및 작은 화면 크기로 인한 영상 최적화 제한 등이 휴대용 초음파 기기 시장의 성장 장벽이 될 수 있습니다.
휴대용 초음파 기기 시장의 성장은 COVID-19 팬데믹 기간 동안 부정적인 영향을 받았습니다. COVID-19 환자 증가는 진단을 위한 외래 진찰을 취소하고 긴급하지 않은 사례와 치료를 전 세계적으로 중단시켰습니다. 그러나 COVID-19의 집단 예방접종 프로그램은 2024년부터 2030년까지 예측기간에 봉쇄 규제가 완화되어 의료경제 정세에 평상이 돌아가 경제 회복의 프로세스가 시작되고 있습니다.
휴대용 초음파 기기 시장의 부문 분석
휴대용 초음파 기기 시장의 제품 유형 부문에서 핸드헬드 초음파 기기는 2023년에 큰 수익 공유를 획득할 것으로 예상됩니다. 이는 핸드헬드 휴대용 초음파 기기와 관련된 많은 장점, 정확한 진단 및 소정의 예측 기간 동안 핸드헬드 휴대용 초음파 카테고리의 부문와 관련된 최근의 제품 개발 활동으로 인한 것으로 예상됩니다.
이 보고서는 세계의 휴대용 초음파 기기 시장에 대한 조사 분석을 통해 시장 규모 및 예측, 촉진요인 및 과제, 기업 및 제품 프로파일 등의 정보를 제공합니다.
Portable Ultrasound Devices Market By Product Type (Handheld Ultrasound Device And Mobile Ultrasound Device), By Application (Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Gynecology, Urology, And Others), and by geography is expected to grow at a steady CAGR forecast till 2030 owing to the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and its wide range of applicability in various procedures, among others
The global Portable Ultrasound Devices market was valued at USD 1.84 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 7.33% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030 to reach USD 2.81 billion by 2030. The demand for portable ultrasound devices is primarily being boosted owing to key factors such as the growing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancers, and cardiovascular disorders, among others, its wide range of applications for diagnostic purposes, along with the rising number of technological advancements in product development are expected to create a positive impact on the portable ultrasound devices market growth during the forecast period from 2024-2030.
Portable Ultrasound Devices Market Dynamics:
The rising prevalence of severe chronic diseases such as cancers and cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and urology diseases among others is one of the key factors driving the growth of the portable ultrasound devices market. Portable ultrasound devices help in the detection of tumors in certain areas of the body that are not detected by X-ray diagnosis, making it a more effective and reliable imaging technique for the diagnosis of tumors.
The rising prevalence of different cancer types such as breast cancer, lung cancer, blood cancer, and others can potentially drive the demand for more diagnostics in the portable ultrasound market. For instance, according to the data cited by the World Health Organization 2022, worldwide around 2.26 million cases of breast, 2.21 million cases of lung, 1.93 million cases of colon and rectum, 1.41 million cases of prostate, and 1.09 million cases of stomach cancer were reported in 2020. Also, as per the Global Cancer Observatory 2021 data, globally around 544,352 cases of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and 83,087 cases of Hodgkin lymphoma were reported in 2020. As per the same source globally around 474,519 leukemia cases and nearly 176,404 cases of multiple myeloma were reported in 2020.
Portable ultrasound devices help in the detection of tumors in certain areas of the body that are not detected by X-ray diagnosis, making it a more effective and reliable imaging technique for the diagnosis of tumors.
In addition to the above statistics, as per the World Health Organization 2022, worldwide around 528 million people suffered from osteoarthritis in 2019. As per the same source, worldwide 18 million people had rheumatoid arthritis in 2019.
With proper ultrasound diagnosis, procedures of visualization and tumor detection become efficient, and with the rise in cases of cancer, a highly growing demand for portable ultrasound devices is expected to bolster the growth of the ultrasound devices market during the given forecast period.
Another key factor behind the growth of the Ultrasound devices market is the innovation and increase in product development activities, leading to more adoption of portable ultrasound machines for diagnosis worldwide. For example, in February 2023, Mindray launches a new handheld ultrasound device, TE Air, emphasizing quality imaging and a variety of features to promote efficient diagnosis. The TE Air reportedly combines enhanced point-of-care ultrasound imaging with an array of practical benefits for radiologists. Thereby, all the above-mentioned factors are expected to push forward the growth of the portable ultrasound devices market during the forecast period from 2024-2030.
However, the high cost of portable ultrasound device products and limited image optimization, due to small screen size, among others may act as barriers to portable ultrasound devices market growth.
The portable ultrasound devices market growth was negatively impacted during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rising COVID-19 cases led to the cancellation of outpatient visits for diagnosis and the suspension of non-emergency cases and procedures across the world. However, the mass vaccination programs for COVID-19, it has initiated the process of economic recovery with the easing of lockdown restrictions and the return of normalcy in the regular healthcare economic landscape during the forecast period from 2024-2030.
Portable Ultrasound Devices Market Segment Analysis:
Portable Ultrasound Devices Market by Product Type (Handheld Ultrasound Device and Mobile Ultrasound Device), Application (Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Gynecology, Urology, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
In the product type segment of the portable ultrasound devices market, handheld ultrasound devices are expected to amass significant revenue share in the year 2023. This can be attributed to the large number of advantages associated with handheld portable ultrasound devices, accurate diagnosis, and the recent product development activities associated with the segment of the handheld portable ultrasound category during the given forecast period.
Handheld portable ultrasound devices have been shown to display a high and quicker level of diagnosis with accuracy and precision. It has found its applications in abdominal screening and measurement of bladder volume. The ultrasound device is used to screen for the presence of blood around the heart or abdominal organs and it also proves to be a convenient method to measure bladder volume. Along with this, handheld ultrasound is also used in obstetrics and musculoskeletal problems, as they can be almost as sensitive as arthroscopy in detecting issues and can help avoid unnecessary MRIs in patients, leading to both financial and time savings.
The growing focus of manufacturers on developing and manufacturing new handheld portable ultrasounds is going to accelerate the demand for the same. For example, in March 2021, GE Healthcare unveiled its new, hand-held ultrasound device, the Vscan Air, for sale in the U.S. and Europe. Vscan Air was launched to be used in time-sensitive situations and emergency rooms, family doctor offices, and all kinds of outpatient clinics like urgent care centers to enable rapid, low-cost diagnosis. It can also be deployed in a home environment and road and air ambulances, according to its clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Therefore, the benefits associated with handheld portable ultrasound devices along with product launches would increase the demand for handheld portable ultrasounds in the market, which will drive the growth of the overall portable ultrasound devices market during the forecast period from 2024-2030.
North America is expected to dominate the overall Portable Ultrasound Devices Market:
Among all the regions, North America is estimated to account for the largest share of the global portable ultrasound devices market in the year 2023. This can be ascribed to factors such as the rising incidence of severe chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, oncological, and others, growing awareness for early detection, and increasing old age population are expected to aid in the growth of the North America portable ultrasound devices market.
According to the World Health Organization (2021), Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, caused 41 million deaths in the year 2021, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally in the year 2021. These staggering numbers of deaths could have been greatly reduced if proper and timely diagnosis of diseases was done, facilitating appropriate treatment mechanisms. In another study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023), the number of new cancer cases rose by 24% in men and 21% in women in the United States in the year 2019.
Therefore, the rising cases of chronic diseases such as cancers can thereby promote more adoption of portable ultrasound devices in the US leading to an increase in the demand for diagnostic procedures through portable ultrasound devices in the North America region.
In addition to the increase in the cases of chronic diseases and cancers, product development activities such as regulatory approvals and premarket approvals are further expected to aid in the growth of regional markets for portable ultrasound devices in North America. For example, in August 2021, EchoNous announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a 510(k) clearance for its Lexsa probe, the third hand-held scanner unveiled by EchoNous to be used as part of its artificial-intelligence-powered Kosmos imaging platform.
The new probe could potentially generate ultrasound images of the lungs, vasculature, and nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
Such kinds of product approvals in the local markets drive product demand in the market and thus owing to the interplay of various factors such as the presence of a large patient population in the region is expected to boost the North America portable ultrasound devices market during the forecast period from 2024-2030.
Portable Ultrasound Devices Market Key Players:
Some of the key market players operating in the Portable Ultrasound Devices market include GE HealthCare, FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc, Samsung Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Seimens Healthcare Private Limited, EchoNous, Shenzen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., Healcerion Co., Ltd, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, FUKUDA DENSHI, Hitachi, Ltd., SonoScape Medical Corp., CHISON Medical Technologies Co., Ltd., Clarius, ESAOTE SPA, Toshiba Corporation, LOTTE ENERGY MATERIALS Co., Ltd, Butterfly Network, Inc., EDAN Instruments, Inc., Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, and others.
Recent Developmental Activities in the Portable Ultrasound Devices Market:
In September 2022, Philips announced that it received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the innovative 5000 Compact Series. The approval elevated ultrasound portability performance through the latest advancements in Philips ultrasound technology designed to deliver cart-based premium image quality in compact form, featuring a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound solutions to fit the needs of many clinical specialties including point of care, cardiology, general imaging, and obstetrics and gynecology.
In May 2022, Clarius received CE Mark certification for seven new ultra-portable Wireless Ultrasound Scanners for Apple and Android Devices, known as the Clarius HD3 line of pocket-sized ultrasound scanners. Being miniaturized to the size of an iPhone, the third-generation ultrasound scanners make high-definition ultrasound affordable for more doctors across specialties in Europe colors.
In January 2022, EagleView Ultrasound launched its First Portable Doppler Ultrasound, by providing affordable, high-quality POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound) with whole-body imaging technology. EagleView Ultrasound also allows clinicians to quickly access ultrasound images anytime, anywhere.
Key Takeaways from the Portable Ultrasound Devices Market Report Study
Market size analysis for current portable ultrasound devices market size (2023), and market forecast for 5 years (2024-2030)
Top key product/services/technology developments, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures happened for the last 3 years
Key companies dominating the global portable ultrasound devices market.
Various opportunities available for the other competitor in the portable ultrasound devices market space.
What are the top-performing segments in 2023? How these segments will perform in 2030.
Which are the top-performing regions and countries in the current portable ultrasound devices market scenario?
Which are the regions and countries where companies should have concentrated on opportunities for portable ultrasound devices market growth in the coming future?
Target Audience who can be benefited from this Portable Ultrasound Devices Market Report Study
Portable ultrasound devices products providers
Research organizations and consulting companies
Portable ultrasound devices-related organizations, associations, forums, and other alliances
Government and corporate offices
Start-up companies, venture capitalists, and private equity firms
Distributors and traders dealing in portable ultrasound devices
Various end-users who want to know more about the portable ultrasound devices market and the latest innovations and developments in the portable ultrasound devices market.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Portable Ultrasound Devices Market:
Portable ultrasound devices are mobile ultrasound systems designed to be used in small spaces, at a patient's bedside, or in the field. As patient volumes continue to increase due to aging populations and increasing co-morbidities, portable ultrasound market demand is expected to grow due to its cost-effective, real-time, portable solutions.
The global Portable Ultrasound Devices market was valued at USD 1.84 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 7.33% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030 to reach USD 2.81 billion by 2030.
The demand for portable ultrasound devices is primarily being boosted owing to key factors such as the growing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancers, and cardiovascular disorders, among others, its wide range of applications for diagnostic purposes, along with the rising number of technological advancements in product development are expected to create a positive impact on the portable ultrasound devices market growth during the forecast period from 2024-2030.
Some of the key market players operating in the Portable Ultrasound Devices market include GE HealthCare, FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc, Samsung Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Seimens Healthcare Private Limited, EchoNous, Shenzen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., Healcerion Co., Ltd, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, FUKUDA DENSHI, Hitachi, Ltd., SonoScape Medical Corp., CHISON Medical Technologies Co., Ltd., Clarius, ESAOTE SPA, Toshiba Corporation, LOTTE ENERGY MATERIALS Co., Ltd, Butterfly Network, Inc., EDAN Instruments, Inc., Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, and others.
North America is expected to dominate the overall Portable Ultrasound Devices market during the forecast period from 2024-2030. This can be ascribed to factors such as the rising incidence of severe chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, oncological, and others, growing awareness for early detection, and increasing old age population are expected to aid in the growth of the North America portable ultrasound devices market during the forecast period from 2024-2030.