Portable Ultrasound Devices Market Analysis

Type (Laptop-based, Handheld);

The handheld segment is poised to capture about 55% portable ultrasound devices market share in the year 2036. The increase in chronic illnesses and the expanding use of portable diagnostic equipment, including ultrasound devices are the main factors driving this segment’s growth. In the US, an estimated 129 million people suffer from at least one serious chronic illness. The increased awareness of veterinary care and remote therapy has propelled the development of handheld ultrasound equipment. The segment is booming due to the improved image quality carried by ongoing technological advancements.

Application (Obstetrics/Gynecology, Cardiovascular, Urology, Gastric, Musculoskeletal)

The obstetrics/gynecology segment in the portable ultrasound devices market is expected to account for 45% share in the forecast period owing to the global increase in the number of procedures performed to deliver babies. The need for portable ultrasound equipment has grown due to an increase in hysterectomies, ovarian cyst removal, and uterine infection cases. For instance, in 2021, research conducted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that 2.8% of women between the age of 18 and 44 had hysterectomy. This number increased to 22.1% for women in the 45-64 age group, 35.0% for women in the 65-74 age group, and 41.8% for women in the 75+ age group.  

Furthermore, as laparoscopy is used more often in gynecologic procedures, there is a greater need for portable ultrasonography equipment. The segment’s expansion is due to the increasing government efforts in women's health and child care. In October 2021, the Ministry of Health and Social Services received 16 portable ultrasound machines valued at USD 503.94 from WHO, with assistance from the Japanese government.

Our in-depth analysis of the portable ultrasound devices market includes the following segments: