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Global Medical Tourism Market, By Treatment Type (Cosmetic Treatment, Dental Treatment, Cardiovascular Treatment, Orthopaedic Treatment, Bariatric Surgery, Fertility Treatment, Others), By Type, By Region, Forecast & Opportunities, 2026

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  • 113 Pages
  • October 2021
  • Region: Global
  • TechSci Research
  • ID: 5457853
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Global medical tourism market is expected to grow at a double digit CAGR during the forecast period. The global medical tourism market is driven by existence of latest advanced technologies in terms of medical care present across the world. Moreover, easy accessibility of any kind of assistance from local governments and tourism departments is positively impacting the growth of market. Also, availability of numerous advantages which include personalized care, modern devices, improved hospitality, etc., is further expected to bolster the growth of market over the next few years.

The global medical tourism market is segmented based on treatment, type, company, and region. Based on treatment, the market can be categorized into cosmetic treatment, dental treatment, cardiovascular treatment, orthopaedic treatment, bariatric surgery, fertility treatment, ophthalmic treatment, and others. Out of these, the fertility treatment dominated the market in terms of largest market share and is expected to maintain its leading position the market during the forecast period as well. This can be ascribed to the fact that fertility treatment is one of the most common treatments for which medical tourists choose to travel across international borders. Also, the cancer treatment segment is forecast to register high CAGR during the forecast period, on account of increase in incidences of cancer all around the world, along with higher number of unmet medical needs in some countries. This is projected to increase the number of cross-border travellers looking for better quality cancer treatment.

Major players operating in the global medical tourism market include Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd (IHH Healthcare Berhad Company), Asian Heart Institute, Bumrungrad International Hospital, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Raffles Medical Group, Samitivej Hospitals, Yanhee International Hospital, Hospital San José, Mexicali Bariatric Center, TMC Fertility, Prince Court Medical Centre, Seoul National University Hospital, Barbados Fertility Center and others. The companies are adopting certain competitive strategies such as mergers & acquisitions, partnership, collaborations, agreements in order to expand their geographic reach and to increase their customer bases.

Years considered for this report:

  • Historical Years: 2016-2019
  • Base Year: 2020
  • Estimated Year: 2021
  • Forecast Period: 2022-2026

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze and estimate the market size of global medical tourism market from 2016 to 2020.
  • To estimate and forecast the market size of global medical tourism market from 2021 to 2026 and growth rate until 2026.
  • To classify and forecast global medical tourism market based on treatment type, service, company and regional distribution.
  • To identify dominant region or segment in the global medical tourism market.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for global medical tourism market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in global medical tourism market.
  • To conduct pricing analysis for global medical tourism market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global medical tourism market.
  • To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in global medical tourism market.

The publisher performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, the publisher sourced a list of companies across the globe. Subsequently, the publisher conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, the publisher could include the companies which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. The publisher analyzed the companies and presence of all major players across the globe.

The publisher calculated the market size of global medical tourism market using a bottom-up approach, wherein data for various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. The publisher sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these product types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied.

Key Target Audience:

  • Medical tourism service provider companies, vendors and other stakeholders
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
  • Organizations, forums and alliances related to medical tourism
  • Market research and consulting firms

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as service provider companies, partners, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Report Scope:


In this report, global medical tourism market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Global Medical Tourism Market, By Treatment Type

  • Cosmetic Treatment
  • Dental Treatment
  • Cardiovascular Treatment
  • Orthopaedic Treatment
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Fertility Treatment
  • Ophthalmic Treatment
  • Others

Global Medical Tourism Market, By Type

  • Domestic
  • International

Global Medical Tourism Market, By Region

  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Israel
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia

Competitive Landscape


Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global medical tourism market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview2. Research Methodology3. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Medical Tourism Market4. Executive Summary5. Voice of Customer
6. Global Medical Tourism Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Treatment Type (Cosmetic Treatment, Dental Treatment, Cardiovascular Treatment, Orthopaedic Treatment, Bariatric Surgery, Fertility Treatment, Ophthalmic Treatment, Others)
6.2.2. By Type (Domestic v/s International)
6.2.3. By Region (Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, Middle East & Africa)
6.2.4. By Company (2021)
6.3. Product Market Map
7. Asia-Pacific Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.2.2. By Type
7.2.3. By Country (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
7.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
7.3.1. China Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Type
7.3.2. India Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Type
7.3.3. Japan Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Type
7.3.4. South Korea Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Type
7.3.5. Singapore Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Type
7.3.6. Australia Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.6.1.1. By Value
7.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.6.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.6.2.2. By Type
7.3.7. Thailand Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.7.1.1. By Value
7.3.7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.7.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.7.2.2. By Type
7.3.8. Malaysia Medical Tourism Market Outlook
7.3.8.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.8.1.1. By Value
7.3.8.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.8.2.1. By Treatment Type
7.3.8.2.2. By Type
8. Europe Medical Tourism Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Treatment Type
8.2.2. By Type
8.2.3. By Country (France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
8.3.1. France Medical Tourism Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Treatment Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Type
8.3.2. Germany Medical Tourism Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Treatment Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Type
8.3.3. United Kingdom Medical Tourism Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Treatment Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Type
8.3.4. Italy Medical Tourism Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Treatment Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Type
8.3.5. Spain Medical Tourism Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Treatment Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Type
9. North America Medical Tourism Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Treatment Type
9.2.2. By Type
9.2.3. By Country (United States, Mexico, Canada)
9.3. North America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. United States Medical Tourism Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Treatment Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Type
9.3.2. Mexico Medical Tourism Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Treatment Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Type
9.3.3. Canada Medical Tourism Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Treatment Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Type
10. South America Medical Tourism Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Treatment Type
10.2.2. By Type
10.2.3. By Country (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Rest of South America)
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Medical Tourism Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Treatment Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Type
10.3.2. Argentina Medical Tourism Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Treatment Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Type
10.3.3. Colombia Medical Tourism Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Treatment Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Type
11. Middle East and Africa Medical Tourism Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Treatment Type
11.2.2. By Type
11.2.3. By Country (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Rest of MEA)
11.3. MEA: Country Analysis
11.3.1. South Africa Medical Tourism Market Outlook
11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.1.1.1. By Value
11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.1.2.1. By Treatment Type
11.3.1.2.2. By Type
11.3.2. Saudi Arabia Medical Tourism Market Outlook
11.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.2.1.1. By Value
11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.2.2.1. By Treatment Type
11.3.2.2.2. By Type
11.3.3. UAE Medical Tourism Market Outlook
11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.3.1.1. By Value
11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.3.2.1. By Treatment Type
11.3.3.2.2. By Type
11.3.4. Israel Medical Tourism Market Outlook
11.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.3.4.1.1. By Value
11.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.3.4.2.1. By Treatment Type
11.3.4.2.2. By Type
12. Market Dynamics
12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges
13. Market Trends & Developments
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
14.2. Fortis Healthcare Ltd (IHH Healthcare Berhad Company)
14.3. Asian Heart Institute
14.4. Bumrungrad International Hospital
14.5. KPJ Healthcare Berhad
14.6. Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
14.7. Raffles Medical Group
14.8. Samitivej Hospitals
14.9. Yanhee International Hospital
14.10. Hospital San José
14.11. Mexicali Bariatric Center
14.12. TMC Fertility
14.13. Prince Court Medical Centre
14.14. Seoul National University Hospital
14.15. Barbados Fertility Center
15. Strategic Recommendations16. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
  • Fortis Healthcare Ltd (IHH Healthcare Berhad Company)
  • Asian Heart Institute
  • Bumrungrad International Hospital
  • KPJ Healthcare Berhad
  • Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
  • Raffles Medical Group
  • Samitivej Hospitals
  • Yanhee International Hospital
  • Hospital San José
  • Mexicali Bariatric Center
  • TMC Fertility
  • Prince Court Medical Centre
  • Seoul National University Hospital
  • Barbados Fertility Center