PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1672515
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1672515
A nebulizer device is a medical device used by individuals with asthma or similar respiratory illnesses to deliver medication swiftly and efficiently to the lungs. Nebulizer devices play a crucial role in respiratory care for patients with conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.
The main types of nebulizer devices include pneumatic nebulizers, ultrasonic nebulizers, and mesh nebulizers. A pneumatic nebulizer converts the medication solution into an aerosol of tiny droplets using a jet of compressed gas. The flow of inert gas carries the droplets to an atomizer. The market is categorized by portability into portable nebulizers and tabletop nebulizers. Various applications include treating conditions such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and others. Nebulizer devices are used by end-users such as hospitals and clinics, emergency centers, and home healthcare settings.
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The nebulizers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.31 billion in 2024 to $1.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased incidence of chronic respiratory diseases, rising healthcare expenditure in emerging economies.
The nebulizers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.98 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing geriatric population, increasing demand for the home healthcare devices such as portable devices, increased acceptance of mesh nebulizers, growing prevalence of COVID-19 across the globe, and increased consumption of tobacco and alcohol. Major trends in the forecast period include developing connected nebulizer, focusing on development of light weight portable nebulizers and to focus on vibrating technology to develop new nebulizers and take initiatives to develop products from environmentally friendly products.
The growing global geriatric population is expected to drive an increase in the use of respiratory care devices, including nebulizers, over the forecast period. For example, according to a January 2024 report by the US-based Pew Research Center, the geriatric population, which was 0.2% in 2024, is projected to rise by 0.5% by 2054. Older adults are more prone to respiratory conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), sleep apnea, and recent illnesses such as COVID-19, partly due to the natural decline in immune function. Consequently, the rise in the elderly population is anticipated to boost growth in the nebulizer market.
The growing demand for telemedicine is poised to be a significant factor propelling the expansion of the nebulizers market. Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, involves delivering healthcare services remotely through telecommunications technology. Integrating nebulizer usage into telemedicine offers patients the advantages of remote consultations and personalized care plans, particularly for managing chronic respiratory conditions. In January 2023, FAIR Health Inc. reported a 7.3% national increase in telemedicine use, rising from 5.5% of medical claim lines in December 2022 to 5.9% in January 2023.
Major players in the nebulizers market are obtaining FDA approvals for innovative devices such as Smart Nebulizers to enhance their market profitability. Smart nebulizers utilize digital technology to optimize the delivery of aerosol drugs to the lungs. In June 2022, Vectura Group Limited, a UK-based pharmaceutical company, announced FDA approval for its Smart Nebulizers designed to improve pediatric asthma treatment. These smart nebulizers efficiently distribute aerosol to the lungs, considering the patient's specific breathing capacity. They can be utilized to treat various respiratory conditions, including asthma, bronchitis, sore throats, acute tracheitis, and chronic tracheitis.
Leading companies in the nebulizers market are focusing on strategic partnerships, such as with inhaler manufacturers, to expand their product offerings and incorporate advanced technologies, including smart inhalers and digital health solutions, aimed at improving patient care. These collaborations are intended to enhance treatment outcomes for respiratory conditions. An inhaler, a device that administers medication directly to the lungs, is commonly used for managing asthma and COPD by providing rapid relief of respiratory symptoms through quick absorption of medication. For example, in September 2024, Aptar Pharma, an India-based drug delivery company, collaborated with Pulmotree to enhance the Kolibri inhaler. This inhaler uses a breath-triggered vibrating mesh aerosolization engine to optimize drug delivery to the lungs.
Major companies operating in the nebulizers market include Vyaire Medical, Inc., Aerogen, Omron Corporation, PARI, GF Health Products, Medline Industries, Trudell Medical International, Briggs Healthcare, Feellife Health Inc., CF Pharmtech Inc., Hoyo Scitech Co., Ltd, Simzon, Yirdoc (Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd), Healthgenie, Meditive, Agaro, Dr Trust, Dr. Morepen, Handyneb, Nuwik, Philips Healthcare, Nagashima Medical Instruments co., Ltd, Shenzhen Bi-rich, Yuyao Dengyue Medical Devices Co., Ltd, Shenzhen Aeon Technology Co., Ltd., EverGreen, MediSave, Scala, ResMed, Draegerwerk AG, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited, Vectura, GE Healthcare, B. Braun Melsungen, Beikohn, Respiratorniy Kompleks, Alvateks, Dixion Russia, 3M Company, Dynarex Corporation, BD, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, InvacAre Corporation, Canada Medical Ltd., Medicom, Stevens Company (Canada), Smiths Medical, FLOWTRONIX
North America was the largest region in the nebulizers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the global nebulizers market share. The regions covered in the nebulizers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the nebulizers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain
The nebulizers market consists of sales of an air compressor, a nebulizer cup, mask, or mouthpiece, medication (either unit dose vials or bottles with measuring devices), and compressor tubing. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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