Germany Ultrasound Devices Market Size

Germany Ultrasound Devices Market Analysis

The Germany Ultrasound Devices Market size is estimated at USD 510 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 691.69 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the ultrasound devices market in Germany, as various departments, such as radiology and obstetrics, were severely affected during the pandemic. For instance, according to an article published by Rapid Communication in December 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic expectedly impacted ultrasound services in Germany during the initial pandemic phase as it involved direct contact with the patient. Thus, such factors affected the growth of the studied market during the pandemic. However, as the pandemic has subsided, the German ultrasound devices market is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period.

Ultrasound devices are majorly used in imaging procedures to diagnose various diseases; thus, the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses like cardiovascular diseases and cancer is anticipated to boost the growth of the ultrasound device market in Germany throughout the study's projected period. For instance, according to an article published by the WifOR Institute in February 2022, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are said to be widely prevalent in Germany. They are additionally one of the most common causes of mortality. 

Moreover, according to an article published by SpringerLink in September 2022, Germany has a high burden of coronary heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and high lipid and glucose levels are considered significant risk factors for developing secondary coronary heart disease in Germany. Thus, the high prevalence of such chronic diseases in the country is expected to boost the growth of the studied market, as ultrasound devices are used for diagnosing these diseases.

Ultrasound devices are widely used in hospitals and other gynecology centers for the prenatal monitoring of unborn babies, which is also expected to significantly impact the market growth as ultrasound procedures are usually performed 2-3 times during pregnancy. For instance, according to the data updated by Destatis in August 2022, an estimated 795.5 thousand live births took place in Germany in 2021. Thus, the large number of births in Germany is expected to increase the usage of ultrasound devices.

Additionally, the rising developments by market players, such as product launches, mergers, and acquisitions, are also expected to bolster market growth, as these are expected to increase access to advanced products. For instance, in November 2021, Siemens Healthineers, a German company, introduced a new liver analysis feature with the ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound system. It provides clinicians with a new measurement tool called ultrasound-derived fat fraction (UDFF), which helps them evaluate the severity of hepatic steatosis overall. 

The system also includes Auto Point Shear Wave Elastography (Auto pSWE), a brand-new method for quantifying liver stiffness that aims to shorten the duration of the liver elastography exam. Thus, the introduction of such devices is expected to increase the demand for ultrasound devices in the country, hence driving market growth.

Thus, the factors such as the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the increasing developments by market players and other organizations are expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period. However, stringent regulations are expected to hinder market growth.