High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2021-2027)

Global High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Market was valued at ~US$ 100 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CGAR of ~18% over the forecast period (2021-2027). Focused ultrasound is an initial phase, noninvasive therapeutic technology which improves the lives of millions of patients suffering from serious medical conditions. It provides a disruptive, life-changing complement to surgery, drug delivery, radiation therapy, and cancer immunotherapy. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) increases the quality and longevity of life and decreases the treatment cost. Nowadays, it is used in the treatment of a wide range of indications, including:

• Benign and malignant tumors of the brain, breast, prostate, liver, and pancreas


• Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases and epilepsy


• Depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder


• Arthritis and hypertension


• Uterine fibroids

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In High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) highly focused ultrasonic waves are applied to the local diseased tissue through ablation. This leads to the rise in temperature with the rising intensity of tissue vibrations. Once the temperature rises beyond 60 degrees Celsius, coagulative necrosis and protein denaturation happen which in turn leads to irreversible cell death. The advantages of using HIFU products in traditional ultrasound systems include less bleeding and low procedural time. Moreover, surgical procedures using these devices are minimally invasive, cost-effective, as well as less painful. There are currently more than 125 clinical indications in which HIFU is employed which are in various stages of development, and the number is growing rapidly. Globally, 31 indications have regulatory approval; in the US, while six have been approved by the FDA. The demand for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound  (HIFU) market is increasing on account of the high prevalence of cancer as well as cardiovascular disease cases, promulgating aging population, increasing number of new product launches, mounting number of clinical trials, and high focus of market key players on the development of technologically advanced systems. Moreover, the high recommendations by healthcare organizations (European Association of Urology, and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) on Focal therapy using the HIFU system for localized prostate cancer are encouraging market growth.

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“Amongst Modality, Therapeutic Ultrasound segment holds the major share.”

Based on Modality, the market is fragmented into Therapeutic Ultrasound, Hemostasis, Lithotripsy, Thrombolysis, Immunomodulation, and Others. The therapeutic ultrasound segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to grow at lucrative during the forecasted period. Therapeutic ultrasound is a kind of treatment modality that is mainly exploited during physical therapy to joints, tissue, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It mainly provides deep heating to heel the soft tissues of the body. Therapeutic ultrasounds are used as two different effects such as deep heating effects and non-thermal effects. The deep heating process assists in providing heat energy to the soft tissues in the body and Non-thermal effects assist in the contraction and expansion of tissues known as cavitation. The therapeutic segment is primarily propelled by a rise in the number of ultrasound procedures, a high prevalence of chronic conditions, and technological advancements. Moreover, an increase in the incidence of various disorders such as respiratory disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and abdominal disorders drives the demand for therapeutic ultrasound devices

“Amongst Methods, Non-invasive Methods segment holds the major share.”

Based on Methods, the market is bifurcated into Non-invasive Methods and Minimal Invasive Methods. The non-invasive segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to grow at lucrative during the forecasted period. Non-Invasive ultrasound stimulation is a developing technology that can noninvasively inhibit neural activity in the targeted brain by delivering pulsed ultrasonic waves. The increasing occurrence of the neurological, orthopedic, tooth, and gastrointestinal health problems among various chronic disorders is anticipated to create an upsurge in demand for non-invasive methods.

“Amongst Application, the Uterine Fibroids segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the analyzed period.”

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into Prostate Cancer, Uterine Fibroids, Neurological Disorders, Cosmetic Medicine, and Others. The uterine fibroids segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to grow at lucrative during the forecasted period. The rising incidents of Uterine fibroid are intensifying the segment growth. Uterine fibroid is the most common benign tumor in women of childbearing age. Around 25% of women and up to 30–40% of women older than 40 years have clinical symptoms of uterine fibroids. Many patients show clinical symptoms such as menorrhagia, irregular bleeding, pelvic pain, or infertility, which have a significant negative effect on their quality of life

“Amongst End-Users, the Hospitals segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the analyzed period.”

Based on End-users, the market is fragmented into Diagnostic Centers, Hospitals, Research Centers, and Others. The Hospitals segment dominated the market in 2020 and is expected to grow at lucrative during the forecasted period. The rising number of Hospitals and the high adoption of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is driving the segment growth.

“North America region signifies one of the largest markets and is expected to be the fastest-growing markets of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) market.”

For a better understanding of the market adoption of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (United States, Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Australia, and Rest of APAC), and Rest of World. North America will dominate the Ultrasound market on account of the increasing geriatric population coupled with the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and favorable reimbursement policies. As per the World Bank, the North America health expenditure (% of GDP) was 16.42 in 2018. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over 34 million Americans suffer from diabetes, representing over a tenth of the population as of 2020. Moreover, as per the American Diabetes Association (ADA), there are over a million new cases of diabetes across the country annually. An estimated 88 million adults have prediabetes, accounting for 34.5% of the US adult population. Some of the major players operating in the market include Medtronic, Inc., Accutome, Inc., Sonacare Medical, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Johnson & Johnson, Stryker Corporation, Supersonic Imagine, Ultrasound Technologies Ltd., and Blatek, Inc. Several M&As along with partnerships have been undertaken by these players to boost their presence in different regions.

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