Global Point-of-care Ultrasound Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By End User (Hospitals, Clinics, and Others), By Product (Cart-based, and Compact & Hand-held), By Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2023 - 2030

The Global Point-of-care Ultrasound Market size is expected to reach $3.2 billion by 2030, rising at a market growth of 13.8% CAGR during the forecast period. In the year 2022, the market attained a volume of 1,60,085.6 units, experiencing a growth of 14.7% (2019-2022).

Medical professionals utilize smaller equipment to diagnose respiratory diseases and injuries at the patient's bedside in intensive care units and emergency departments. Thus, the Compact & Hand-held segment will register approximately half of the share of the market by 2030. According to data released by National Health Service (NHS) England, 10.3 million ultrasound procedures were carried out in the U.K. in 2020. Portable, safe, and cost-effective small and hand-held technologies provide rapid outcomes for clinical decision-making. Furthermore, compared to traditional ultrasound machines, expenses for handheld devices are cheaper. The widespread acceptance of these devices was due to their prospective benefits, including non-invasiveness, high sensitivity, and rapid ultrasound interpretation across health centers.



The major strategies followed by the market participants are Product Launches as the key developmental strategy to keep pace with the changing demands of end users. For instance, In January, 2023, FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. revealed the Sonosite PX ultrasound system. The device offers a novel and adjustable work surface, to increase clinician ergonomics and productivity. Additionally, In November, 2022, Philips released the compact 5000 series. The Compact 5000 series make it easier for more patients to have their ultrasound exams done correctly the first time around because of its portability and versatility without sacrificing image quality or performance.

The Cardinal Matrix - Market Competition Analysis

Based on the analysis presented in the The Cardinal Matrix; Hitachi, Ltd. is the forerunner in the Market. In March, 2020, Hitachi, Ltd. revealed ARIETTA 750, the new model from the ARIETTA’s diagnostic ultrasound platform series. This advanced ultrasound platform adapts to the needs of varied therapeutic settings. Companies such as GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc., FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc., Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. are some of the key innovators in the Market.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Due to travel restrictions and national lockdowns, the COVID-19 pandemic hampered access to healthcare for the entire world's population. However, the market saw significant growth after the COVID-19 outbreak due to a rise in diagnostic imaging testing among patients across the globe. a result, bedside diagnostic imaging became an essential component of controlling COVID-19 by reducing the risk of contamination. As a result of the COVID pandemic, there was an increase in the number of lung ultrasound tests performed. These tests were utilized to identify co-occurring respiratory pathologies in COVID-19 patients, assess the severity of lung pathology, and evaluate pathological changes.

Market Growth Factors

Emphasis on ultrasound device launches by major participants

Due to advantages such as portability, significantly cheaper cost, and increased clinical efficacy of these devices, the demand for ultrasound equipment for point-of-care applications continues to rise across healthcare specialties. In cohort research conducted in Rwanda hospitals, it was found that point-of-care ultrasound primarily modified the medications delivered (42.4%) and the disposition (30%). Furthermore, market participants focus a lot of attention on the launch and development of ultrasound devices in point-of-care applications in developing countries, which boosts ultrasound device accessibility and adoption, thereby fueling market expansion.

Increasing Technological advancements in the field

There are numerous opportunities for the market to expand throughout the anticipated period. This is due to technological advancements in procedures like echocardiography, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis, tomography, vascular access, and arthrocentesis as well as the rising demand for mobile point-of-care devices like venous catheterization and peripheral venous catheterization to improve operational efficiency and patient health. Additionally, market expansion potential is fueled by marketing efforts launched by various organizations to promote the use of point-of-care ultrasound devices and educate professionals from various fields. Furthermore, doctors often employ POCUS to evaluate cardiac arrests. Such advances would guarantee the market's growth in the coming years.

Market Restraining Factors

Limitations of portable devices in point-of-care applications

Concerns about adopting these gadgets arise from the restrictions related to using hand-held devices. The ultrasound machines already in the market, such as Lumify and Vscan Air, are made to diagnose certain illnesses, like cardiovascular problems and trauma in individuals. Therefore, these tools cannot support 3D and 4D imaging as well as other components of the patient's physical examination. Furthermore, limitations in the diagnosis and clinical progression of diseases among patients may be caused by factors like low sensitivity and specificity, delayed image quality, and small devices. Additionally, the market is being constrained by the absence of training and certification programs offered by national and international organizations for using these devices.

Product Outlook

By product, the market is segmented into cart-based and compact & hand-held. In 2022, the cart-based segment dominated the market with the maximum revenue share. Cart-based systems often come equipped with a range of advanced imaging features, including color Doppler, spectral Doppler, 3D/4D imaging, and elastography, enabling more comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.

End-user Outlook

Based on end user, the market is trifurcated into hospitals, clinics, and others. The clinics segment garnered a significant revenue share in the market in 2022. The key driver of POCUS's growing use in clinics is the potential to save healthcare costs if complications are detected early. Clinicians can use POCUS to guide various medical procedures, such as central line placements, thoracentesis, paracentesis, and joint aspirations, ensuring precision and reducing the risk of complications.

Regional Outlook

Region-wise, the market is analysed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. In 2022, the North America region registered the highest revenue share in the market. Leading companies launching cutting-edge and small ultrasound equipment are responsible for the market’s growth. The adoption of ultrasound equipment for point-of-care applications by medical professionals, which continues to rise, also contributed to the market expansion in North America. The combination of technological innovation, clinical benefits, educational opportunities, and regulatory support has fueled the increasing use of POCUS across North America.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stakeholders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. (Fujifilm Holdings Corporation), Alpinion Medical Systems Co., Ltd. (ILJIN Group), Hitachi, Ltd., Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., Terason, Healcerion Co., Ltd., Edan Instruments, Inc. and Chilson Medical Technologies Co., Ltd.

Strategies Deployed in the Market

Partnerships, Collaborations and Agreements:

• Sep-2021: GE Healthcare joined hands with UltraSight, a digital health pioneer transforming cardiac imaging through the power of AI. The images of an astronaut's heart in microgravity would be captured using the real-time AI guidance software of UltraSight and the portable GE Vscan AirTM, a high-performance, wireless pocket-sized color ultrasound from GE Healthcare.
• Jan-2021: Hitachi entered into an agreement with Olympus Corporation, a manufacturer of optics and reprography products. With this agreement, the company aimed to offer better diagnostic and treatment to patients and healthcare professionals.

Product Launches and Product Expansions:

• Jan-2023: FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. revealed the Sonosite PX ultrasound system. The newest version of Sonosite POCUS, called Sonosite PX, offers the highest level of visual quality ever seen in a Sonosite system, as well as a number of features that help with workflow efficiency and a flexible form factor. The device offers a novel and adjustable work surface that can be employed in a horizontal or vertical position depending on the situational needs of the exam in order to increase clinician ergonomics and productivity.
• Nov-2022: Philips released the compact 5000 series, a new compact ultrasound system. The Compact 5000 series make it easier for more patients to have their ultrasound exams done correctly the first time around because of its portability and versatility without sacrificing image quality or performance.
• Jun-2022: Mindray unveiled TEX20 Series, best-in-class Point of Care ultrasound system. With its patient-centered information solution, extraordinary image clarity, clinically oriented workflow, smart tools, and intelligent design, this ground-breaking point of care system, the TEX20 Series, dramatically alters the conventional perspective of POC ultrasonography from its predecessors. It offers all the details needed to make decisions for follow-up and quality control.
• Mar-2021: GE Healthcare today unveiled Venue Fit, a streamlined and compact POCUS system, alongside an industry-first AI offering for cardiac imaging. The Venue Fit is the smallest system in the Venue Family from GE Healthcare, with a tiny footprint designed to fit in confined places, an easy-to-clean touchscreen, and straightforward scanning tools. The new Venue Fit ultrasound device enables healthcare professionals who work in constrained areas to get immediate imaging insights.
• Mar-2021: GE Healthcare Vscan Air, hand-held ultrasound device. The new product is completely wireless, links to a smartphone app, and enables patients to safely access the images. Trained healthcare professionals can use the gadget to immediately test blood flow, gallbladder illness, and analyze and monitor Covid-19 through a lung exam.
• Mar-2021: ALPINION MEDICAL SYSTEMS launched X-CUBE 90, High-Performance Ultrasound Diagnostic System. ALPINION separately created the imaging platform known as X+ Architecture, which is used in X-CUBE 90. Large-size data are quickly reorganized using the special algorithm used by ALPINION, resulting in the production of clear, high-resolution photographs.

Acquisitions and Mergers:

• Jul-2023: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. announced an agreement to acquire a 75% equity interest in DiaSys Diagnostic Systems GmbH. Through this acquisition, Mindray would significantly strengthen its international supply chain infrastructure and assist the expansion of our IVD business into medium- to large-sized customer sectors. Both companies will work together to realize synergies and increase value for our customers.
• Sep-2021: GE Healthcare completed the acquisition of BK Medical, a company that offers ultrasound technology. The acquisition would help GE Healthcare expand its ultrasound offerings into surgical visualization and fuel the growth in precision health.

Scope of the Study

By End-user(Volume, Units, USD Million, 2019-2030)

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Others

By Product(Volume, Units, USD Million, 2019-2030)

• Cart-based
• Compact & Hand-held

By Geography(Volume, Units, USD Million, 2019-2030)

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

• Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Russia
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Malaysia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

• LAMEA
• Brazil
• Argentina
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Nigeria
• Rest of LAMEA

Key Market Players

List of Companies Profiled in the Report:

• GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.
• Koninklijke Philips N.V.
• FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc. (Fujifilm Holdings Corporation)
• Alpinion Medical Systems Co., Ltd. (ILJIN Group)
• Hitachi, Ltd.
• Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
• Terason
• Healcerion Co., Ltd.
• Edan Instruments, Inc.
• Chilson Medical Technologies Co., Ltd.

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