Hydrotherapy Equipment Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Growing Elderly Population – Older people are more susceptible to diseases that affect their ability to move. It is estimated that the increasing number of elderly people worldwide will drive market growth. Currently, over 8% of the world's population is over 65 years old, and this number is expected to rise to over 15% of the world's population by 2050.
- Unhealthy Lifestyles on the Rise – Many health problems, including chronic pain, obesity, stress, and other musculoskeletal disorders, are caused by millions of people's poor lifestyles. Such ailments can be treated with hydrotherapy, providing symptom relief and many other benefits.
- Growing Demand for Non-Drug Alternatives – Rising concerns about drug side effects are expected to further increase the demand for drug substitutes. More and more people are turning to alternative medicine such as yoga, meditation, and hydrotherapy for their effectiveness. For example, hydrotherapy is a completely natural therapy that is non-invasive, has few side effects, and is an excellent way to relieve symptoms without the use of drugs or other more intrusive procedures.
Challenges
- Risk of Infection Associated with Contaminated Water – The risk of infection is one of the significant factors predicted to slow down the market growth. For instance, hydrotherapy demands the use of water, which, if contaminated with hazardous bacteria can provide a high risk of mild to serious illnesses.
- Exorbitant Cost of Equipment
- Availability of Alternative Therapies
Hydrotherapy Equipment Market Size and Forecast:
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Base Year |
2025 |
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Forecast Year |
2026-2035 |
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CAGR |
5.5% |
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Base Year Market Size (2025) |
USD 3.63 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2035) |
USD 6.2 billion |
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Regional Scope |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
In the year 2026, the industry size of hydrotherapy equipment is estimated at USD 3.81 billion.
The global hydrotherapy equipment market size crossed USD 3.63 billion in 2025 and is likely to register a CAGR of over 5.5%, exceeding USD 6.2 billion revenue by 2035.
Across 2026–2035, North America in the hydrotherapy equipment market is projected to secure a 40% share by 2035, attributed to the shift toward non-pharmacologic therapies for pain relief.
Key players in the market include Jacuzzi Inc., Kohler Co., Narang Medical Ltd., Sidmar, Manufacturing, Inc., HydroWorx International, Inc., Prime Pacific Health Innovations Corporation, TECHNOMEX, SYSPAL Ltd, Stas Doyer, Hydro Physio.
