Asia-Pacific Ultrasound Devices Market Size

Asia-Pacific Ultrasound Devices Market Analysis

The Asia-Pacific Ultrasound Devices Market size is estimated at USD 2.37 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 3.18 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the growth of various sectors including healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical industries, and various markets, including the ultrasound market in the Asia-Pacific region. The ultrasound market has been severely impacted by the pandemic due to the lockdown imposition and high infectivity of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. For instance, an article titled, 'Diagnostic Ultrasound Services During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic' published in November 2020 reported that diagnostics were at high risk of contamination and infection transmission as it requires extensive logistical planning for intrahospital patient transport, healthcare provider safety, and post-imaging decontamination. Thus, due to all these reasons, the demand for ultrasound devices got reduced due to the halt in emergency procedures. The unfavorable changes in regulations and guidelines hampered the growth of this market. The closing down of manufacturing facilities due to lockdowns, disruptions in supply chains, and recruitment challenges for clinical trials have further impacted the growth of the overall Asia-Pacific ultrasound market. However, after a few months due to the ease in the government restrictions, the hospital services got to resume the market witnessed significant growth.

The factors that are expected to be driving the Asia-Pacific ultrasound devices market are growing public awareness about the need for diagnosis, increased adoption of diagnostic imaging, an increasingly aging population, and rapid technological advancements. The increasing awareness of getting the disease diagnosed by ultrasound devices is propelling the growth of the studied market in the region. For instance, an article titled, 'Implementation of a large-scale breast cancer early detection program in a resource-constrained setting: real-world experiences from 2 large states in India' published in May 2022 reported that an estimated 178,361 new breast cancer cases were reported in India in 2020. The article reported that many initiatives are launched by the government to increase early breast cancer detection and individuals in the region are getting aware of early detection of breast cancers, which is fueling the growth of the studied market. The increased adoption of diagnostic imaging is another reason for driving this market as minimally invasive therapies and image-guided procedures are increasingly being adopted by healthcare professionals and patients across the Asia-Pacific region. The higher incidence of chronic diseases-such as cancer, stroke, and neurological and cardiovascular diseases-and the higher death rates in these countries, and the increasing awareness among the population for early diagnosis detection. For instance, an article titled, 'Early detection of melanoma in specialized primary care practice in Australia' published in February 2021 reported the public awareness of fast-growing melanoma and the primary care skin cancer clinics to facilitate early treatment of melanoma in Australia. Thus, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the application of ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases is expected to increase the adoption of ultrasound and thus, fueling growth in the studied market.

An increasingly aging population in the region is constantly propelling the need for imaging diagnostics like ultrasound, and the risk of developing diseases increases proportionately with age. For instance, an article titled, 'Prevalence and potential determinants of chronic disease among elderly in India: Rural-urban perspectives' published in March 2022 reported that about 21% o the elderly in India reportedly have at least one chronic disease, 17% of elderly in rural areas and 29% in urban areas suffer from a chronic disease. The article also quoted that the elderly population in India is expected to grow to 158.7 million by 2025, which would be 11.1% of the total population. This increase in the aging population and the high incidence of chronic diseases associated with aging is driving the demand for improved healthcare facilities and advanced treatment options, thereby an increasing need for better diagnostics devices, to get the disease detected at an early stage, thereby propelling the growth of the Asia-Pacific ultrasound devices market. Moreover, the rapid technological advancements in ultrasound diagnosis such as orthopedic medical imaging provide a non-invasive approach to examining the internal structures of a patient to diagnose medical conditions. Also, it is used to offer high-quality imaging to reduce the requirement of surgeries and for decision-making. This medical imaging tool has proved to be an informational tool that has helped physicians to detect the disease and respond to the treatment. Thus, such technological advancements are constantly fueling the market. Thus, due to the aforesaid mentioned reasons, the market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. However, reimbursement concerns and high costs associated with the devices and procedures may hinder the growth of the studied market.