The global fetal monitoring equipment market size is anticipated to reach USD 6.16 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 9.02% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is driven by the increasing government initiatives that are aimed at reducing infant mortality rates. Governments are investing heavily in improving healthcare infrastructure, particularly in maternal and neonatal care. Initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), specifically targeting a reduction in infant mortality, have prompted government investments in fetal monitoring devices. These programs emphasize improving access to maternal healthcare and advanced medical technologies. In addition, many nations have increased funding for hospitals, clinics, and maternal health centers, often requiring fetal monitoring equipment as a standard feature in obstetric wards. This demand for improved neonatal care, induced by government-backed funding programs.
Moreover, several innovations have emerged, and initiatives are being undertaken, highlighting the potential for more effective monitoring of fetal health. For instance, in September 2023, the RADx Tech Fetal Monitoring Equipment Challenge was launched by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The challenge's goal was to speed up the development of diagnostic and monitoring technologies. More than 40 entries was submitted by different innovators, focusing on creating affordable and accessible solutions for monitoring fetal health, especially in low-resource environments.
Furthermore, AI and machine learning are being integrated into fetal monitoring systems to improve data processing and interpretation. These technologies can help in noise suppression, feature detection, & fetal state classification, thereby reducing false positives and enhancing the reliability of monitoring outcomes. For instance, the Lullaby algorithm, developed by researchers at UC Irvine in 2022, effectively distinguishes fetal heartbeats from maternal signals, improving the accuracy of readings.
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Based on product, the fetal monitors segment held the largest revenue share in 2023. The growth of this segment is attributed to the growing awareness about the importance of monitoring fetal health, along with an increase in preterm births and fetal issues.
Based on application, the antepartum segment held the largest revenue share of in 2023. The growing governmental and non-governmental organizations' initiatives aimed at reducing infant mortality rates and improving prenatal care standards have significantly contributed to the expansion of the antepartum segment.
Based on portability, the non-portable segment held the largest revenue share in 2023. However, portable segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest growth rate over the forecast year.
Based on type, the non-invasive segment held the largest revenue share of in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest growth rate over the forecast year.Key drivers contribute to the dominance of non-invasive fetal monitoring.
Based on end use, the hospitals segment held the largest revenue share of in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a fastest growth rate over the forecast year.
North America region held the largest market share in 2023, as companies continuously launching new products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers.
Grand View Research has segmented the global fetal monitoring equipment market on the basis of product, application, portability, type, end-use, and region:
Fetal Monitoring Equipment Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Fetal Monitors
Fetal Doppler Devices
Ultrasound Devices
Fetal Transducer
Telemetry Devices
Accessories and Consumables
Fetal Monitoring Equipment Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Antepartum
Intrapartum
Fetal Monitoring Equipment Portability Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Non-Portable
Portable
Fetal Monitoring Equipment Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Non-Invasive
Invasive
Fetal Monitoring Equipment End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Hospitals
Clinics
Others
Fetal Monitoring Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Norway
Denmark
Sweden
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
South Korea
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players in the Fetal Monitoring Equipment Market
Avante Health Solutions
Bionet America, Inc.
CooperSurgical Inc. (THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.)
EDAN Instruments, Inc.
FUJIFILM India Private Limited
GE Healthcare
Koninklijke Philips NV
MEDGYN PRODUCTS INC.
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
Siemens Healthineers
TRISMED Co., Ltd.
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