Market Size of Portable Medical Devices Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 82.94 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 130.69 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 9.52 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
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Portable Medical Devices Market Analysis
The Portable Medical Devices Market size is estimated at USD 82.94 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 130.69 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.52% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic extended the role of portable medical devices in the healthcare trade. Portable technologies have always been crucial for both patients and professionals in effectively managing health in remote settings. With increasing focus on health management during COVID-19, portable medical devices have experienced increased demand in home settings. For example, according to the study titled 'A Wearable Tele-Health System towards Monitoring COVID-19 and Chronic Diseases' published in March 2021, simple, wearable, non-obtrusive sensor devices that can be monitored remotely can cut down on hospital admissions and visits. Such studies show the importance of portable medical devices, positively impacting the market growth.
Various companies are entering the landscape with innovative portable products. In June 2021, Mohali-based Walnut Medical developed 5L and 10L portable medical-grade oxygen concentrators based on pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology in India with an oxygen purity of above 96% at a pressure of 55-75 kpa. This offered a unique opportunity during pandemic.
The portable medical devices market is expected to witness rapid growth due to the escalating demand for portable medical devices and wearable electronics, increased technological advancements, and a rise in the geriatric population. The rise in technological advancements in portable medical devices (such as the incorporation of new technology in the device to enhance its utility, accuracy, ease of access, and workflow) will lead to an increase in the adoption of the portable devices, driving the market growth. In August 2022, SmartCardia launched their 7L patch, a 7-lead cardiac monitoring patch. With the use of artificial intelligence (AI), this cutting-edge patch monitor integrates wearable medical technology with remote patient monitoring to deliver tailored and predicted patient insights.
Additionally, in June 2022, GE Healthcare launched Portrait Mobile, a wireless patient monitoring technology that allows for constant monitoring throughout a patient's stay. The technique aids doctors in identifying patient decline. A mobile monitor can communicate with patient-worn wireless sensors in Portrait Mobile. Therefore, owing to the rise in the launch of technologically advanced portable medical devices, the market is expected to grow over the forecast period.
Moreover, the growing geriatric population is expected to propel the growth of the market. According to the World Population Prospects 2022 report published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 771 million people worldwide will be 65 years or above in 2022. Furthermore, according to the same source, by 2030, there will be 994 million older adults in the world, and by 2050, the number will hit 1.6 billion. Thus, all aforementioned factors are expected to boost the market over the forecast period.
However, security concerns and high cost of medical devices may restrain the market over the forecast period.
