市场调查报告书
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超音波探针消毒的全球市场的评估:各产品类型,各流程,各探针类型,各终端用户,各地区,机会,预测(2017年~2031年)Ultrasound Probe Disinfection Market Assessment, By Product, By Process, By Probe Type, By End-user, By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F |
全球超音波探头消毒市场规模预计将从 2023 年的 5.2961 亿美元增至 2031 年的 12.8622 亿美元,预计 2024-2031 年复合年增长率为 11.73%。怀孕数量的增加、肾结石患者数量的增加、医院感染患者数量的增加以及医疗行业的发展支持了市场的成长。
不断发展的医疗趋势增加了对便携式、有效的超音波探头消毒解决方案的需求。由于医疗保健领域的数位化程度不断提高,远距医疗和远距医疗正在迅速普及,并正在重塑医疗保健服务的获取方式。这种日益普及可归因于远距医疗和远距医疗提供的成本和时间效率。这些不断变化的偏好推动了对用户友好、便携且在不同环境下有效工作的超音波探头消毒解决方案的需求。
此外,医疗保健行业的快速扩张以及医疗机构灭菌消毒指南的严格也是推动市场扩张的主要因素。世界许多地区日益严重的医院感染威胁和住院治疗需求进一步推动了对不同超音波探头消毒解决方案的需求。国家卫生统计中心估计,约 7.9% 的患者需要在医院过夜。
此外,需要频繁进行医学影像(包括超音波检查)的各种慢性疾病和病症的盛行率不断上升,对市场扩张产生了积极影响。医疗设备的适当消毒有助于医护人员在做出准确诊断的同时保持患者的身心健康。
出生率的提高支持市场扩张
怀孕人数的增加正在推动全球超音波探头消毒市场的需求。根据美国国家卫生统计中心估计,2023年美国整体出生率为每1,000名15岁至44岁女性生育54.4人,暂定出生人数为3,591,328人。这种增长增加了超音波检测的需求。这种无痛、非侵入性的手术使医生能够检查胎儿的发育情况,发现任何异常情况,并确认是否存在多个胎儿。及时发现胎儿异常可以让医生进行额外的检查,例如绒毛膜绒毛取样和羊膜穿刺术,以拒绝或确认诊断。因此,超音波检测的需求不断增加,这对市场扩张有正面影响。
此外,随着怀孕数量的增加,用于检测受精卵何时在子宫外生长的超音波检查也在增加。这种增长增加了对超音波探头消毒设备和用品的需求,以提供适当的患者护理并防止感染传播。
肾结石增加推动市场需求
世界各地肾结石的发生率不断增加,为市场创造了利润丰厚的成长机会。与肾结石相关的多种原因包括脱水、家族史、高糖和高钠饮食以及肥胖。美国肾臟基金会估计,美国有四分之一的女性和超过十分之一的男性在一生中会罹患肾结石。这种增加促使超音波的使用增加,因为它有助于诊断肾结石和其他与肾臟相关的疾病,并且可以检测积液、肿瘤、感染、囊肿、阻塞、脓肿等。手术过程中产生的影像使医疗保健专业人员能够评估肾臟的位置、大小和形状。这增加了对定期超音波手术的需求,促进了全球超音波探头消毒市场的成长。
北美占较大市占率
该地区的市场成长得益于医疗保健领域投资的增加、各种传染病和慢性病的流行导致的住院人数增加以及医院感染的增加。美国疾病预防与健康促进办公室估计,美国每 31 名住院患者中就有 1 名至少患有院内感染。医院感染由多个机构监测,包括疾病管制与预防中心 (CDC) 的国家医疗安全网路 (NHSN)。由于与医院感染相关的潜在风险,医院和其他医疗机构正在实施各种感染预防措施,以降低这些感染的发生率,包括采用用于消毒超音波探头的设备和服务。 。此外,患者和医疗保健提供者对超音波探头消毒重要性的认识不断增强,也支持了北美市场的成长。
本报告提供全球超音波探针消毒市场相关调查分析,提供市场规模与预测,市场动态,主要企业的形势及预测等资讯。
Global ultrasound probe disinfection market is projected to witness a CAGR of 11.73% during the forecast period 2024-2031F, growing from USD 529.61 million in 2023 to USD 1286.22 million in 2031F. The market's growth is supported by the increasing number of pregnancies, rising cases of kidney stones, growing cases of hospital-acquired infections, and the evolution of the healthcare industry.
Evolving healthcare trends are bolstering the requirement for portable and effective disinfection solutions for ultrasound probes. Due to increasing digitalization in the healthcare sector, the popularity of telehealth and telemedicine is rising rapidly, reshaping access to healthcare services. This growing popularity can be attributed to the cost and time efficiency provided by telehealth and telemedicine. This shift in preference is propelling the demand for ultrasound probe disinfection solutions that are user-friendly, portable, and can effectively work in diverse settings.
Additionally, the rapid expansion of the healthcare sector and the growing stringency of guidelines for sterilization and disinfection in healthcare facilities is another major factor aiding the market's expansion. The rising requirement for hospital stays coupled with the growing threat of hospital-acquired infections in various regions across the globe is further propelling the demand for different solutions for disinfecting ultrasound probes. According to estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 7.9% of patients require overnight stays at the hospital.
Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of various chronic diseases and disorders that require frequent medical imaging, including ultrasound procedures, is positively influencing the expansion of the market. Proper disinfection of medical devices aids healthcare professionals in maintaining the health and well-being of their patients while conducting accurate diagnoses.
Increasing Birth Rate Supports Market Expansion
The increasing number of pregnancies is propelling the global ultrasound probe disinfection market demand. According to the National Center for Health Statistics estimates, the general fertility rate in the United States in 2023 was 54.4 births per 1,000 females of ages 15-44, and the provisional number of births was 3,591,328. This growth is propelling the requirement for ultrasound as the painless and non-invasive procedure allows doctors to check the development of the fetus, detect the presence of any abnormalities, and confirm the presence of more than one fetus. With the timely detection of fetal abnormalities, doctors can offer additional tests, such as chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis to reject or confirm the diagnosis. Due to this, the requirement for ultrasound procedures is rising, which in turn is positively influencing the expansion of the market.
Additionally, due to the increasing number of pregnancies, ultrasound procedures are also rising to detect conditions where the fertilized egg is growing outside the uterus. Due to this increase, the demand for ultrasound probe disinfection equipment and consumables is augmenting to ensure that proper care is provided to patients and prevent the spread of infections.
Rising Incidences of Kidney Stones Boost Market Demand
The increasing incidences of kidney stones in various regions across the globe are providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market. The different causes associated with kidney stones include dehydration, family history, sugar and sodium-rich diets, and obesity, among others. The American Kidney Fund estimates that over 1 in 14 women and 1 in 10 men in the United States will have kidney stones over the course of their lives. This increase is propelling the requirement for ultrasound procedures as they aid in diagnosing kidney stones and other conditions related to kidneys by detecting fluid collection, tumors, infections, cysts, obstructions, and abscesses. The images produced during the procedures allow healthcare professionals to assess the location, size, and shape of the kidneys. Thus bolstering the requirement for routine ultrasound procedures and aiding the growth of the global ultrasound probe disinfection market.
North America Accounts for Significant Market Share
The growth of the market in the region is supported by increasing investments towards the healthcare sector, growing hospitalizations due to the rising prevalence of various infectious and chronic diseases, and augmenting cases of hospital-acquired infections. According to the estimates of the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1 in 31 patients in hospitals in the United States have at least hospital-acquired infection at any given time. The hospital-acquired infections are monitored by various agencies, including the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Due to the potential risks associated with hospital-acquired infections, hospitals, and other medical institutions invest in various infection prevention and surveillance systems and techniques to reduce the rate of these infections, including the adoption of equipment and services used for disinfecting ultrasound probes. The increasing awareness about the importance of ultrasound probe disinfection among both patients and healthcare providers also supports the market growth in North America.
Hospitals and Clinics Hold Significant Share of the Market
Increasing hospitalizations and rising requirements for diagnostic imaging solutions such as ultrasounds due to the growing threat of infectious and chronic diseases such as cancer are supporting the expansion of the market. The increasing requirement for ultrasound procedures is propels the requirement for ultrasound probe disinfection solutions from hospitals and clinics. This increase can be attributed to the rising cases of cancer, ectopic pregnancies, gallstones, and kidney stones, among others. As per the estimates of the American Cancer Society, 2,001,140 new cases and 611,720 deaths related to cancer are expected to occur in 2024 in the United States. This rise propels the requirement for ultrasound procedures as they are often used for detecting tumors that do not appear on X-rays and for guiding needles when conducting a biopsy. This, in turn, is bolstering the demand for equipment and services essential for disinfecting ultrasound probes, as proper disinfection of probes is essential for preventing the transmission of diseases.
Future Market Scenario (2024-2031F)
As per the global ultrasound probe disinfection market analysis, the market is expected to witness significant growth opportunities in the coming years due to the rising requirement for ultrasound procedures because of the growing threat of chronic diseases.
The rising number of pregnancies is expected to boost the global ultrasound probe disinfection market size. This is because increasing cases of pregnancy will augment the requirement for ultrasound procedures, which in turn will augment the requirement for disinfection of ultrasound probes to ensure the health and safety of the patient and the fetus.
Moreover, automation in high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes is expected to aid in enhancing productivity and efficiency while providing a wide range of benefits for both patients and healthcare professionals alike. It is also expected to optimize standardization and scalability and improve compliance with different regulatory standards and guidelines, ensuring safer outcomes for patients as well as clinicians.
Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light technology is anticipated to emerge as a useful tool for disinfecting ultrasound probes as the technology aids in destroying pathogens, bacteria, and viruses effectively. The portable and compact nature of these disinfection devices are expected to enhance user convenience and ensure quick turnaround between procedures.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
Increasing investments are aiding the key players of the market to finance research and development activities and expand their footprint on a global scale. In March 2022, GERMITEC announced the appointment of a new management team and the completion of a financing round of USD 11.78 million (€11 million). The main objective of this round of financing was to launch the company's international expansion plan and structure its operations while leading innovations in the ultrasound probe sector. The investment is expected to aid the company in its long-term growth and provide advanced solutions to healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of care provided to the patients.
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Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work