Market Introduction
South and Central America (SCAM) region consists of Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South and Central America. Brazil is expected to have the major market share in this region. Also, it is projected to grow with highest growth rate. Aging population coupled with increasing demand for advanced medical technologies are expected to accelerate growth of the home medical devices market. Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world both by area and by population and experiencing the fastest demographic aging worldwide. In Brazil, the aging population is at a rapid pace and in a context of regional and historical socioeconomic inequalities. According to the study conducted in Brazil, the community of women estimated at the vast majority with 16.9 million (56%) of elderly persons, whereas older adults estimated approx. 13.3 million (44%). The growing aging population leads to several chronic conditions such as cancer, orthopedic conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, and diabetes amongst others. Such growing conditions are likely to drive the adoption of medical devices, which will eventually drive the Brazil medical devices market during the forecast period. Furthermore, product developments by the companies in the brazil is likely to favor market growth. For instance, in 2018, Brazilian robotics company Hoobox Robotics along with Intel introduced AI powered Wheelie 7, a motorized wheelchair that allows people with better mobility and allowing them to control it with simple facial expressions.
According to Johns Hopkins University, Brazil has approached 300,000 COVID-19 deaths in a week record with 2,255 deaths and 513,408 new cases. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) donated 4,600 oximeters to Brazil in February 2021 to the Amazonas State Health Department and the Manaus Municipal Health Department as these devices help to monitor the health conditions of patients suffering from COVID-19. Along with oximeters, 45 oxygen cylinders and 1,500 thermometers were supplied to health facilities. Additionally, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has recommended using these instruments or equipment for home care to avoid exposure from healthcare facilities. This, in turn, is leading to the increasing demand for home medical devices.
Market Overview and Dynamics
The home medical devices market in SCAM is expected to grow from US$ 1,698.58 million in 2021 to US$ 2,661.81 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2021 to 2028. Rising market consolidation; market consolidation is a widely accepted strategy by the market players to sustain their position in the market. The market consolidation strategy has enabled various players to enhance their R&D activities and expand their product portfolio. For instance, in December 2016, Medtronic plc has partnered with Fitbit to integrate health and activity tracking for diabetic patients, physicians, and care teams. The collaboration has introduced, iPro 2 myLog mobile app that has enabled type 2 diabetic patients to see their glucose levels and physical activity data in a single application. In April 2017, Medtronic plc has signed an agreement with Garmin, an Israel-based company, to combine its vivofit series activity trackers with the Medtronic Care Management Services (MCMS) RPM platform. The combination of the platform with an activity tracker was done through Garmin’s health software development kit. The collaboration aimed to provide chronic and post-discharge treatment plans and help healthcare providers to understand patient’s activities at home.
Key Market Segments
Based on functionality, the home medical device market is segmented into testing, screening and monitoring equipment, therapeutic products, mobility care products, biofeedback instruments, electrical stimulation devices, and muscle stimulators. In 2020, the testing, screening and monitoring equipment segment held the largest share of the market and is also expected to grow at the fastest rate during the coming years. Based on the services home medical device market is segmented into skilled nursing services, rehabilitation therapy services, hospice and palliative care services, respiratory therapy services, infusion therapy services, pregnancy care services, and unskilled care services. In 2020, the skilled nursing services segment held the largest share of the market and is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the coming years. Based on distribution channel, the home medical device market is segmented into hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, and online retailers. The hospital pharmacy segment held the largest share of the market in 2020.
Major Sources and Companies Listed
A few major primary and secondary sources referred to for preparing this report on the home medical devices market in SCAM are company websites, annual reports, financial reports, national government documents, and statistical database, among others. Major companies listed in the report are Abbott, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Baxter International Inc, F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD, GE Healthcare, Johnson and Johnson Services, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Medline Industries, Inc and Medtronic.
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SCAM HOME MEDICAL DEVICES MARKET SEGMENTATION
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| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2021 | US$ 1,698.58 Million |
| Market Size by 2028 | US$ 2,661.81 Million |
| CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 5.9% |
| Historical Data | 2019-2020 |
| Forecast period | 2022-2028 |
| Segments Covered |
By Functionality
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| Regions and Countries Covered |
South and Central America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
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The South & Central America Home Medical Devices Market is valued at US$ 1,698.58 Million in 2021, it is projected to reach US$ 2,661.81 Million by 2028.
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