Tuesday, July 30, 2013

China Thermometer Market Report Published By Transparency Market Research

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According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research China Thermometer Market - Temperature Measurement And Monitoring Devices Market: China Industry Analysis, Size (Volume-Value), Trend and Forecast (2010 – 2016)” China temperature monitoring market (thermometer market)is estimated to be USD 69.8 million in 2011 and expected to reach USD 111.2 million in 2016 at a CAGR of 9.8% over the period 2011 to 2016. Mercury-free thermometer segment will be the largest segment with 68.8% revenue share in 2016. Mercury based thermometer market will witness negative growth during this period.


China currently is the largest manufacturer of the mercury-based thermometer devices, manufacturing over 150 million thermometers per year, for both exports and domestic consumption. Most of the mercury thermometer demand in the country is cater through the domestic production. However, growing awareness about mercury pollution and global initiative for lowering the consumption of mercury has spur the demand for digital and other type mercury-free thermometer devices in the country, which is currently being catered through domestic production and imports.

The China temperature is largely dominated by Mercury-based thermometers, especially in volume terms. In 2011, the mercury-based thermometers accounted for 54.8% of the China temperature monitor devices revenue at USD 38.26 million. However, our research indicates that the situation will reverse over next two years. Furthermore, the market for mercury-free thermometers will strengthen to acquire a market share of 68.8% in 2016. The mercury-free thermometer market will reach USD 76.78 million in 2016 growing with CAGR of 19.5% during 2011 – 2016.

While mercury-free thermometer segment is expected to attain considerable growth during the forecast period, mercury-based thermometer segment will continue to decline during the same period. The mercury-free thermometer segment is expected to grow with CAGR of 19.5% (value terms) and 21.3% (volume terms) during 2011 – 2016. The mercury-based thermometer segment is expected to contract with a negative CAGR of 1.9% and 2.0% (value and volume wise respectively) during the forecast period.

The price for mercury-based thermometers will largely remain unchanged during the forecast period. On the other hand the price change into mercury-free thermometer segment will be about USD 0.6 per unit. The Unit price for mercury-free thermometer was about USD 7.6 in 2011 and will be USD 7.1 per unit in 2016.

This report provides a holistic view to the overall China Thermometer market with 7 year market data (volume-value) & forecast based on following segmentation:
By Category
  • Mercury-based
  • Mercury Free
By Products
  • Mercury Free
    • Digital thermometer
      • Resistance temperature detectors
      • Thermocouples
  • LCD thermometer
  • Infrared thermometer
  • Others

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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Infertility Drugs and Devices Market

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Interventional Cardiology Devices Market (Bare Metal/Drug Eluting/Bio-absorbable Stents, PTCA Balloons, Scoring Balloons, Guidewires, Guiding Catheters, Angiography Catheters, IVUS, Balloon Inflation Devices) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the global market for interventional cardiology devices was calculated at USD 15.8 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2012 to 2018 to reach an estimated valued of USD 25.2 billion in 2018. 

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This report analyzes the devices and accessories involved in an interventional cardiology procedure by segmenting the market into product types, considering 2011 as the base year for market size and market volume calculations, and forecasted from 2012 to 2018. Each product is further segmented into respective sub-types.

The interventional cardiology market is segmented based on types into intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), PTCA guidewires, PTCA guiding catheters, balloon inflation devices, PTCA balloons, stents and angiography catheters market. Each of these markets is analyzed by studying the current and future market scenario and their market is estimated for the period 2010 – 2018 in terms of revenue in USD million.

Competitive landscape for each of the product type is provided and the market players are profiled with attributes like company overview, financial overview, business strategies, product portfolio and recent developments. Market shares in 2011 for the key players are provided and recommendations to accentuate market shares and ensure sustainability are provided in this report. Key market players profiled in this report are B. Braun Melsungen AG, Johnson and Johnson, Boston Scientific Group, Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic Inc and Terumo Medical.

The growth of the market is driven by factors such as rising incidences of cardiovascular diseases, increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures, rising number of interventional cardiologists and global aging population. The Asian region offers future growth opportunities owing to the presence of a high degree of unmet medical needs and rising disposable incomes of the consumers. Technological advancements in the field such as the invention of bio-absorbable stents and emerging applications of interventional cardiology in the field of hypertension, LAA occlusion etc., will also fuel the future growth of the market.

The global stents market held majority of the market share in 2011 and is also the fastest growing segment of the market. Its high growth is justified by the advent of revolutionary products like bio-absorbable stents. Bio-absorbable stents and drug eluting stents will reduce the incidences of restenosis significantly and this serves these segments as growth drivers. The global PTCA balloons market will also experience a rapid growth rate during the forecast period, owing to the introduction of scoring balloons in 2012.

This report analyzes the devices and accessories involved in an interventional cardiology procedure by segmenting the market into product types, considering 2011 as the base year for market size and market volume calculations, and forecasted from 2012 to 2018. Each product is further segmented into respective sub-types. The interventional cardiology market is segmented based on types into intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), PTCA guidewires, PTCA guiding catheters, balloon inflation devices, PTCA balloons, stents and angiography catheters market. Each of these markets is analyzed by studying the current and future market scenario and their market is estimated for the period 2010 – 2018 in terms of revenue in USD million.  

The interventional cardiology market is also segmented based on geography into North America, Europe, Asia and rest of the world regions. The market for all these geographical regions is provided in the report in terms of volume and revenue. Competitive landscape for each of the product type is provided and the market players are profiled with attributes like company overview, financial overview, business strategies, product portfolio and recent developments. 

Market shares in 2011 for the key players are provided and recommendations to accentuate market shares and ensure sustainability are provided in this report. 
Key market players profiled in this report are B. Braun Melsungen AG, Johnson and Johnson, Boston Scientific Group, Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic Inc and Terumo Medical. 

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Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market Research Report Published By Transparency Market Research

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Market Research Reports : Transparency Market Research published new market report “Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast,2011 – 2016”global cardiovascular monitoring & diagnostic devices market is estimated to be USD 797million in 2011 and expected to reach USD 1.3 billion in 2016 at a CAGR of 8.8% over the period 2010 to 2016. The ECG Monitoring Equipments segment is the leading market contributor with a share of around 51% in 2010.
 Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are the largest cause of deaths globally, around 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2008. This amounts to 30% of all deaths. Of these deaths, an estimated 7.3 million were due to coronary heart disease and 6.2 million were due to stroke. Low- and middle-income countries are the largest affectedwith CVDs. An estimated 80% of CVD deaths take place in low- and middle-income countries. By 2030, almost 23.6 million people will die from CVDs, mainly from heart disease and stroke and are projected to be the single leading causes of death.
With the number of people suffering from cardiovascular diseases and the condition upswingsglobally, the demand for cardiovascular devices is growing.Around 30 million people are severely affected by cardiovascular diseases every year. A considerable market growth is provided in the stress testing systems and diagnostics all over the world by the emerging markets.The overall sales in 2009 was USD 34.9 billion as compared to the projected sale for 2010, estimated to be USD 36.2 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 3.6% in the global market for cardiovascular devices. There are two sub-segments accounting for the high demand—cardiac rhythm management and cardiovascular monitoring and diagnostic devices.
In 2009, the sales in diagnostic cardiovascular devices amounted to USD 11.1 billion, and in 2015, is estimated to reach USD 15.5 billion with a CAGR of 5.7% The U.S. represents the largest market in the worldwide cardiovascular disease market and Europe represents the second largest market, followed by Japan.The global Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic (CMD) devices marketis estimated to reach USD 1.3 billion in 2016, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% during 2010 – 2016.This market comprises of Electrocardiograph (ECG) monitoring equipment, ECG stress testing systems, Holter monitoring systems, ECG data monitoring systems, event monitoring systems, cardiovascular monitoring and diagnostic devices and cardiopulmonary stress testing systems. The largest segment growing at 10.7% over the period 2010 – 2016 and valued at USD 410.5 million in 2010 was the ECG monitoring equipment.
GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Nihon Kohden, Cardiac Science Corp (now OptoCircuits) and Schiller AG are the leading companies in the global Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic devices market, with a combined share of more than 60%.
  • Scope and Overview
The objective of the study on “Global Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market” is to gain detailed market insights for cardiovascular monitoring & diagnostic devicesused to treat CVDs in developing economies where the reported CVD incidence is very high and also in developed economies where advanced technologies are being rapidly implemented. The market is analyzed on the basis of growth trends, ongoing developments, market penetration and revenue share.The report also covers the strategies followed by Global Cardiovascular Monitoring & Diagnostic Devices Market” players.
Cardiovascular devices are used in treating diseases related to the heart and the circulatory system. It also includes the devices such as interventional cardiology, cardiac rhythm management, cardiac assist devices, peripheral vascular devices, cardiac surgery, devices used to monitor cardiac events and cardiac prosthetic devices to record the electrophysiological impulses of the heart and to analyze and diagnose any abnormality related to the cardiac function.

Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic devices are used to detect and provide feedback of abnormal episodes of electrical functioning of the heart. The Cardiovascular  Monitoring & Diagnostic devices include Holter and event recorders, ECG recorders and  ECG stress testing.

This report analyses the Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic devices into four sub- categories, which includes:
  • ECG monitoring equipment is used to record the Electrocardiogram, ECG which are the intrinsic electrical signals generated in the heart.
  • ECG stress test or Tread Mill Test (TMT) is a diagnostic device used to record the ECG by subjecting the heart to excessive workload. These systems measure the performance of the heart at various stress levels and help physicians in disease diagnosis and deciding treatment protocol.
  • Event monitors or recorders are devices used to record only the abnormal events of the ECG over an extended period of time.
  • Holter monitors are devices used to record the ECG for a 24-hour period and to identify abnormal episodes of the ECG.

Implantable Medical Devices Market Research Report Published By Transparency Market Research

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Implantable Medical Devices Market (Reconstructive Joint Replacement, Spinal Implants, Cardiovascular Implants, Dental Implants, Intraocular Lens and Breast Implants) - U.S. Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the U.S. implantable medical devices market was worth USD 43.1 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 73.9 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 8% from 2012 to 2018. Cardiovascular implants will experience rapid demand owing to the increase in chronic cardiovascular diseases and rise in the aging population in the U.S. 


The key segments covered in this report include reconstructive joint replacements, spinal implants, cardiovascular implants, dental implants, intraocular lens and breast implants. All these segments are high potential markets in the U.S. The market for these implants is influenced by demographic factors such as increase in the aging population, rise in the incidence of chronic cardiovascular and musculoskeletal diseases and per capita increase in healthcare expend.

In the orthopedic implants market, reconstructive joint replacements market will experience the fastest growth rate during the forecast period (2012 to 2018). The market for reconstructive joint replacements will be driven by demographic factors such as increase in the instance of orthopedic disorders and growth in aging population. In addition, focus on the development of less invasive surgeries for joint replacement and awareness about its advantages will spur the demand for reconstructive joint replacement.

This research is specially designed to estimate and analyze the demand and performance of the major implantable medical devices market in the U.S. The research provides in-depth study of device manufacturers, trend analysis by segments and the number of implantation procedures observed. 

This report extensively covers the product segments and provides detailed analysis, historical data and statistically refined forecast for the segments covered. The study presents a comprehensive assessment of the stakeholder strategies, winning imperatives for them by segmenting the U.S. implantable medical devices market.

The orthopedic implants market is classified on the basis of types of orthopedic implants and orthopedic implantation procedures. The analysis covers the estimated revenues from 2010 to 2011 and forecast of these major segments from 2012 to 2018. Similar detailed analysis is conducted for cardiovascular implants, intraocular implants and breast implants. The overall analysis of the competitiveness of the U.S. market for the above products is included in the report. 

These factors along with the strategic recommendations would be helpful in taking fair corporate decisions related to the products’ market. In addition, this report covers the major players currently active in the U.S. implantable devices market. The company profiling done in this report will be of vital assistance in mapping the competition in the market. The profiles cover the financial and strategic overview of the key players and their SWOT analysis and recent developments. 


Filters Market Transparency Market Research Report Published By Transparency Market Research


According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research  "Filters (Fluid, ICE and Air Filters) Market for Automotive, Consumer, Utility and Industrial Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," the global market for filters was valued at USD 48.10 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 77.10 billion in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 6.7 % from 2012 to 2018.

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Surge in consumer goods demand, especially in China, India and other Southeast Asian countries is expected to boost the filter demand in the region. In addition, introduction and implementation of various environmental regulations and protocols such as the Kyoto Protocol, EURO 5 and EURO 6 norms to curb the emission levels from manufacturing, automobiles and other industries are expected to drive the global filters market over the next six years. However, volatility in raw material prices is expected to hamper the growth of the market over the forecast period.

ICE filters were the largest product segment in 2011, accounting for over 40% of the global market share. These are used in equipment to improve their efficiency. Initiatives taken by various national governments' to provide clean drinking water is expected to boost the demand for fluid filters and this segment is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 7% from 2012 to 2018.

Motor vehicles accounted for the highest consumption of filters, valued at USD 24.58 billion in 2011. However, the use of filters in consumer goods is expected to be the fastest growing application segment at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2012 to 2018. This is on account of increasing demand for consumer goods in China and India and growth of replacement market in North America and Europe.

Demand for filters was highest in Asia Pacific and was valued at USD 17.78 billion in 2011. This region is expected to show the highest growth over the forecast period due to increasing industrial activities. In Europe, owing to the presence of stringent environmental laws and regulations governing the release of pollutants, the demand for filters is expected to be considerably high and account for over 25% of the total market share by 2018. The U.S. filters market was valued at USD 10.10 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5% from 2012 to 2018 due to the presence of a large replacement market.

The leading filter manufacturers include Affinia Group, BRITA, Clarcor Inc, Cummins, Donaldson Company, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Pall Corporation and others. The report profiles the above mentioned companies along with other major players in the filters market.


Filters are porous, fibrous equipments used for purifying any gas or liquid passing through it. Implementation of stringent environmental regulations such as Clean Air Act, Safe Drinking Water Act and EURO 5 and 6 standards, applicable to industrial and manufacturing units, automotives and commercial and domestic purposes, is expected to drive the growth of the filters market. 
 
The study provides a comprehensive forecast and analysis of the filters market on a global as well as regional level. The report includes a detailed description of the forecast and analysis of the global filters market based on revenue (USD million) for the time period ranging from 2012 to 2018. The study identifies and analyzes the drivers and restraints of the market and their impact on growth within the forecast period. In addition, the study includes opportunities available for the filters market within the forecast period on a global as well as regional level.

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Monday, July 22, 2013

Biosensors Market Research Report Published By Transparency Market Research



According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research  "Biosensors Market (Electrochemical, Optical, Piezoelectric & Thermistor) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018," in 2011, the global biosensors market was valued at USD 9.9 billion and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2012 to 2018 to reach a market of USD 18.9 billion by 2018.

A biosensor is made up of two elements: a biological recognition unit which has the ability to interact specifically with a target, and a transducer which is able to change the property of the solution or surface, due to formation, into a recordable signal. This recordable signal can then be analyzed for a variety of applications including but not limited to immunology, detection of specific compounds or specific biological organisms. The key applications for biosensors are found in healthcare, industrial process control and biodefense. New applications are also being discovered as biosensors become smaller, more user-friendly and are able to detect multiple targets.

Since healthcare, more specifically blood glucose testing for diabetics, forms the largest market for biosensors, it is critical for the growth of this segment. The unprecedented growth in the world's aging population has led to a rise in the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. According to the World Diabetes Foundation, it is estimated that approximately 285 million people accounting for 6.4% of the world's adult population live with diabetes and the number is expected to grow to 438 million by 2030 corresponding to 7.8% of the adult population. This increase in the aging population, coupled with a rise in the incidence of diabetes, is expected to propel the growth of this market. Blood glucose testing sensors account for the largest share of the global biosensors market and the market for this application was valued at USD 4.7 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2012 to 2018.


Although electrochemical biosensors currently account for the largest market by technology, the market for optical biosensors is the fastest growing segment and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% from 2012 to 2018. The use of biosensors for non-medical applications is on a rise, and the ever increasing defense expenditures will ensure that the bio-defense application of biosensors would have the highest growth in the forecast period.

Geographically, North America constituted the largest market in the year 2011; however, the Asian region is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR of more than 11% from 2012 to 2018. This is mainly due to the rise in diabetic population, rise in disposable incomes of citizens (thereby leading to a rise in the incidence of lifestyle-related diseases) and increasing awareness about new technologies for disease detection in the region. Favorable reimbursement policies and research funding by governments in the region will also provide the required impetus for the growth of the biosensors market.


The global biosensors market is predominantly oligopolistic and ruled by eminent players namely, Roche Diagnostics, Abbott Diagnostics, Bayer Diagnostics and others.

The biosensors market is expected witness considerable growth owing to its wide array of applications in diabetes monitoring, cardiac monitoring, drug discovery, agriculture, environmental and bio-defense practices. Rise in diabetes population coupled with demand for home care diagnostics and point of care diagnostics have boosted the growth of this market. In addition, use of biosensors in non medical applications is expected to further enhance the growth of this industry. 

This report analyses the market by three aspects- by technologies, applications and end-users. The technology market provides study of biosensor technologies such as electrochemicals, optical, piezoelectric and thermistors. It presents detailed use of these technologies in various applications. The applications chapter covers the wide array of biosensor applications and includes medical testing, food toxicity, environmental, industrial, agriculture and others. The end-user market studies biosensors device used by point of care testing, home care diagnostics, research laboratories, security & bio-defense and others. 




Aerosol Propellants Market Research Report Published By Transparency Market Research

Transparency Market Research  has released a new market report titled "Aerosol, SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam) and Aerosol Propellants (CFC, Hydrocarbons, DME and Others) Market for Paints, Coatings, Medical and Household Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019," which observes that the global aerosol propellants market was valued at USD 16.4 billion in 2012 is expected to reach USD 23.2 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2013 to 2019.
Increasing consumer awareness towards personal health and hygiene and their growing demand for different products are the major factors which are driving the global market of aerosol. One of the major factors driving the demand for propellants is the steady growth of the global aerosol market. However, various environmental and health risks associated with the use of propellants in aerosol products are expected to be a restraining factor for the market. The aerosol propellants industry is dominated by hydrocarbons and development of innovative, eco-friendly aerosol propellants are expected to offer major growth opportunity for industry participants.
Key applications industries for aerosol include paints and coatings, household products, and medical to auto care, industrial sprays, food, and veterinary among the others. Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is one of the most predominantly used aerosols. SPF is mainly used in paints and coatings industry. Strong demand from paints and coatings industry is expected to trigger growth of SPF and overall aerosol industry in the years to come.
Hydrocarbons including propane, n-butane, and isobutane accounted for over 80% share of the total aerosol propellants market volume in 2012 and are expected to grow at CAGR of 4.5% from 2013 to 2019. Hydrocarbons, due to their lower cost and high compatibility with all the other old and new propellants, are widely used in aerosol products. 
In addition, they are on the "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) list which is another factor expected to drive market growth. With 7.7% share in total volume consumption in 2012, dimethyl ether (DME) was the second largest segment of the aerosol propellants market. Chloro fluoro carbons (CFCs) which accounted for 0.3% share in total volume consumption in 2012 are expected to witness decline in their market share in the years to come. Due to stringent environmental regulations the use of CFC has been phased out from all applications. However a small volume of CFC is still in use as an aerosol propellant and is being traded in the black market.
With over 37% share in total volume consumption in 2012, Europe was the leading regional market for aerosol propellants and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2013 to 2019. North America was the second largest market for aerosol propellants with 30.7% share in total volume consumption in 2012. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region over the next six years, due to rising consumer income, increasing awareness, changing lifestyles and increasing demand for aerosol products.
U.S. was the largest aerosol propellants consuming country in 2012, followed by China and Germany. The global aerosol propellants market was highly fragmented and consists of a large number of small and medium scale manufacturers. In this highly dynamic industry, distribution plays a very important role and is the key to success. Lindal, Aeropres and Diversified CPC International are among the major players in this market.
Increase in consumption of aerosol propellants in paints and coatings, medical and household applications are fueling the demand for aerosol propellants. Steady and consistent demand from the aerosol industry is expected to be a major growth engine for the global aerosol propellants market. Propellants are the chemical used in an aerosol container to generate pressure that pushes the contents out of a nozzle once released; therefore it is one of the key ingredients in aerosol sprays. This report segments the aerosol propellants market based on applications, regions and product segments and provides forecast and estimates for each sub-segment. 


The report presents supply and demand characteristics of aerosol propellants and applications by providing a detailed forecast from 2013 to 2019 along with revenues and volumes analysis. It provides the opportunities for aerosol propellants market available in near future information along with latest trends, driving and restraining factors influencing the market. Based on the type aerosol propellants market can be categorized into different segments such as CFC; hydrocarbons (propane, n-butane and isobutane); dimethyl ether (DME) and methyl ethyl ether; nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide. Hydrocarbon was the dominating aerosol propellants product segment in terms of consumption across the world.

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