PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1764859
PUBLISHER: The Insight Partners | PRODUCT CODE: 1764859
The Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market was valued at US$ 130.00 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 553.25 million by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 19.8% from 2023 to 2031.
Growth of Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring Boosts Asia Pacific Handheld Ultrasound Scanners Market
The growth of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring is expected to create significant opportunities for the handheld ultrasound scanners market. These portable devices are valuable tools for expanding access to diagnostic imaging and enhancing patient care in remote and underserved areas. The ability to conduct ultrasound examinations remotely through telemedicine allows healthcare providers to reach patients who may not have access to traditional ultrasound services. This is beneficial in rural areas, where access to specialists and advanced medical technology can be limited. Handheld ultrasound scanners and high-speed internet connectivity enable real-time image transmission and remote consultations, facilitating timely diagnoses and treatment plans. For instance, elderly patients can receive point-of-care ultrasound scanners from rural general practitioners (GPs) in the comfort of their homes rather than going to a hospital owing to the tele-mentored handheld ultrasound system (tele-HHUS) technology.
Moreover, the rise of remote patient monitoring programs is creating a demand for portable diagnostic tools that patients can use at home or in other nonclinical settings. Handheld ultrasound scanners are ideal for monitoring chronic conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, and vascular disorders, enabling patients to track their health status and receive timely interventions if necessary. The combination of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring drives the adoption of handheld ultrasound scanners, as they provide a convenient, cost-effective, and accessible solution for expanding healthcare services beyond traditional settings. The adoption of handheld ultrasound scanners is likely to continue as technology advances and healthcare providers increasingly embrace telehealth and remote patient monitoring programs.
Asia Pacific Handheld Ultrasound Scanners Market Overview
The quick development of healthcare technology and the rise in chronic illnesses, such as cancer, neurological, endocrine, and gastrointestinal disorders, among the elderly are the factors promoting the market growth. The market is further driven by the rising demand for home healthcare equipment, especially for palliative care, to expedite the healing process and provide comfort for people with chronic pain and difficulties.
Various product launches by several international market players are propelling the market growth in China. For instance, Mindray (a leading medical technology provider and solutions for ultrasonography, patient monitoring, and anesthesia) presented the T.E. Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound System at the 2023 Scientific Assembly of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) in Philadelphia (PA) in June 2023. It is the most recent innovation in emergency medicine and the industry's first wireless transducer. It can be used alone with a mobile device or in conjunction with the TE X, an advanced ultrasound system. With its most recent point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) system, Mindray has demonstrated its commitment to the emergency medical sector and its ongoing innovation efforts. This technology takes ultrasound to previously unheard-of levels.
Asia Pacific Handheld Ultrasound Scanners Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Asia Pacific Handheld Ultrasound Scanners Market Segmentation
The Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market is categorized into product type, application, end user, and country.
Based on product type, the Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market is segmented into 2D handheld ultrasound scanners, 3D/4D handheld ultrasound scanners, and doppler ultrasound. The 2D handheld ultrasound scanners segment held the largest market share in 2023.
In terms of application, the Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market is categorized into gynecology, neurology, cardiology, urology, aesthetics, musculoskeletal, veterinary, and other applications. The gynecology segment held the largest market share in 2023.
By end user, the Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market is segmented into hospitals and ambulatory care centers, diagnostic centers, military usage, remote areas, primary care/family medicine, medical/nurse education, veterinary clinics, and others. The hospitals and ambulatory care centers segment held the largest market share in 2023.
By country, the Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market is segmented into China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. China dominated the Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market share in 2023.
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc; Siemens Healthineers AG; Koninklijke Philips NV; Healcerion Co., Ltd; Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co Ltd; Clarius Mobile Health Corp; Butterfly Network Inc; Guangzhou SonoHealth Medical Technologies Co., Ltd; CHISON Medical Technologies Co., Ltd.; ESAOTE SPA; ASUSTek Computer Inc; and FUKUDA DENSHI are some of the leading companies operating in the Asia Pacific handheld ultrasound scanners market.