Ultrasound Probe Covers Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Product (Latex Free Probe Covers and Latex Probe Covers), Type (Reusable Probe Covers, Disposable Probe Covers and Other Types), Application, End User and By Geography

Ultrasound Probe Covers Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Product (Latex Free Probe Covers and Latex Probe Covers), Type (Reusable Probe Covers, Disposable Probe Covers and Other Types), Application, End User and By GeographyAccording to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ultrasound Probe Covers Market is accounted for $232.17 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $424.42 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period. A physical barrier termed a probe cover is used to prevent cross-contamination during medical exams like transrectal and transvaginal ultrasounds. Ultrasound probe covers are sterile or non-sterile sheaths. Clear, distortion-free imaging solutions are made possible by ultrasound probe coverings, which aid in preventing cross-contamination when performing treatments.


According to World Health Organization (WHO), chronic diseases are responsible for approximately 71% of all the deaths globally, with 15 million deaths occurring prematurely (before the age of 70).

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Development of ultrasonic imaging techniques

By displacing more expensive diagnostic exams, the availability of rapid diagnostic data has contributed to a decrease in overall healthcare expenses. Due to the need to prevent infection, a variety of ultrasonic imaging procedures have been developed, the majority of which require ultrasound probe covers. Ultrasound imaging has witnessed considerable changes and advancements in technology during the past decade in the medical device industry, including the advent of portable, handheld, and smartphone-based ultrasound imaging equipment as well as the development of ultrasound probes and transducers. Ultrasound probe covers will be used more frequently to prevent potential infections from ultrasound probes as a result of improving ultrasound imaging and probe technologies and the expanding use of ultrasound imaging across a variety of modalities.

Restraint:

Insufficient qualified professionals

Sonographers' work involves a number of intrinsic risks, such as the possibility of erroneous diagnoses, improper use of ultrasound technology, and the risks associated with conducting intimate examinations. A severe lack of qualified healthcare professionals, especially sonographers, exists globally. This directly affects how ultrasound equipment and probes are used, including how to properly disinfect them. The adoption of ultrasonic probe covers will be hampered by this.

Opportunity:

Opportunities for rapid growth in emerging nations

China, India, and other emerging economies offer significant growth opportunities for ultrasound probe cover companies because of the APAC region's diverse healthcare markets, the region's rising incidence of infectious and chronic diseases, and increased R&D initiatives to promote awareness about safe medical and healthcare practices. Additionally, market participants are anticipated to invest in the Asia-Pacific area in the coming years due to infrastructure improvements in healthcare facilities, rising healthcare spending, and the region's competitive edge in low-cost manufacturing.

Threat:

Lack of awareness

One of the key factors impeding market growth in the anticipated time is the lack of awareness and information regarding infection control. According to a survey by the Joint Commission, healthcare professionals' awareness of probe reprocessing and infection control is contributing to an increase in hospital-acquired infections in patients that are brought on by blood-borne pathogens or bacterial agents. The danger of infections and outbreaks has increased as a result of non-compliance with the manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU) and evidence-based recommendations.

Covid-19 Impact:

The need for stringent infection control procedures, such as the usage of disposable ultrasonography inquiry covers, has increased due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Global supply chains were hampered by the epidemic, which caused a shortage of medical supplies like ultrasonography probe covers. This has an effect on the availability of these products in some areas by causing pricing changes and delivery delays. Telemedicine and other remote healthcare services are experiencing an upsurge in popularity as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Due to the fact that some ultrasound treatments can be carried out remotely without the need for probe covers, this has resulted in a decrease in the demand for probe covers in particular settings.

The maternity centers segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Maternity centers held the largest share of the market over the projection period due to the continuous rise in prenatal testing across major markets. However, the market for ultrasound probe covers is expected to be driven by the growing number of awareness programs to sensitize healthcare professionals about the infections transmitted through endocavitary probes to the mother and fetus.

The latex probe covers segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The segment for latex probe covers is predicted to have the highest CAGR throughout the forecast period. Compared to other types of probe covers, latex ultrasonic probe covers are often less expensive. As a result, they become an improved option for healthcare providers that must weigh cost-effectiveness against patient safety and infection control precautions. Furthermore, latex ultrasonic probe covers are commonly available, which would make them easier for medical professionals to use, particularly in developing nations with limited healthcare expenditures.

Region with largest share:

North America is expected to dominate the market throughout the extrapolated period. The US held the largest proportion of the worldwide market, both globally and in North America. This is mostly due to the expansion of medical insurance coverage for ultrasound procedures and the rise in the number of hospitals and diagnostic centers across the nation. Additionally, during the projected period, rising awareness of infection prevention and ultrasound disinfection is anticipated to promote market expansion.

Region with highest CAGR:

Because of the region's expanding population, growing geriatric population, and a sharp rise in the number of ultrasound diagnostic operations, Asia-Pacific is predicted to grow instantaneous growth between 2021 and 2030. The rise in breast cancer cases, the rising need for cutting-edge medical treatments, and the presence of important businesses like CIVCO Medical Solutions and CS Medical LLC in the area are all factors in the expansion of the regional economy.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Ultrasound Probe Covers market include Advanced Sterilization Products Services, Inc, Cardinal Health, CIVCO Medical Solutions, CS Medical LLC, Ecolab, FUJILATEX CO., LTD, Karex Berhad, Medline Industries, Inc., Metrex Research, LLC, Nanosonics, Parker Laboratories, Inc, PDC Healthcare, Protek Medical Products Inc , Sheathing Technologies, Inc and Tristel Solutions Ltd.

Key Developments:

In April 2022, Aspen Surgical (US) entered backing from Audax Private Equity (US) enabling Audax to continue to support Aspen as it seeks openings for brewing organic growth and larger- scale accessions to expand worldwide.

In December 2021, GE Healthcare (US) bought BK Medical (US) to expand its pre- and post-operative ultrasound capabilities to include the area of real- time surgical visualization.

Products Covered:
• Latex Free Probe Covers
• Latex Probe Covers

Types Covered:
• Reusable Probe Covers
• Disposable Probe Covers
• Other Types

Applications Covered:
• External Cavitary Probe Covers
• Endocavitary Probe Covers

End Users Covered:
• Research and Academic Institutes
• Ambulatory Care Centers
• Maternity Centers
• Hospitals and Diagnostic Imaging Centers
• Clinics
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements