The Hematology Market will grow at highest pace owing to Increasing Geriatric Population

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The hematology market comprises products for diagnosing and monitoring blood and bone marrow related diseases. Hematology analyzers perform complete blood count tests which analyze parameters like white blood cell count, red blood cell count, hematocrit, hemoglobin, platelet count, mean corpuscular volume and differential white blood cell counts. Portable handheld systems provide quick comprehensive results and have enabled point-of-care testing. The increasing geriatric population is more prone to blood disorders like anemia and leukemia which is driving demand for hematology products.

The Global Hematology Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2.53 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period 2024 to 2030.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the hematology market are Shaanxi Undersun Biomedtech Co., Ltd., Tocris Bioscience (Bio-Techne Corporation), BioOrigin, Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc., Organic Herb Inc., Damin Foodstuff (Zhangzhou) Co., Ltd., Nutra Green Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Xian Yuensun Biological Technology Co., Ltd., Guangxi Yiyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Changsha Heking Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Botanical Technology Co., Ltd., Novoherb Technologies, Jiangsu Changhai Food Additive Co., Ltd., Xian Sost Biological Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Xi'an Plant Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd. The demand for hematology products is growing due to increasing incidence of blood disorders and cancers. Technological advancements have made hematology analyzers more compact, faster, user-friendly and able to perform wide range of hematology and coagulation tests.

Market Trends
Portable hematology analyzers are a key trend in the Hematology Market Demand. Their handheld nature enables point-of-care testing and rapid results. Artificial intelligence and machine learning is being increasingly utilized in hematology analyzers to automate analysis, provide accurate diagnostic capabilities and flag abnormal results. Another trend is integrated hematology systems that combine various hematology modules and expanded test menus in a single, common sample loader.

Market Opportunities
The growing geriatric population prone to blood disorders is a major opportunity. Untapped markets in developing regions offer scope for higher adoption of hematology products. Technological innovations can further miniaturize systems and make them affordable. Developing assays for rare blood cancers can expand the product portfolio. Partnerships with diagnostic labs and hospitals can boost revenue through recurrent purchase of consumables.

Impact of COVID-19 on Hematology Market Growth

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the growth of the hematology market in both positive and negative ways. On the pre-COVID period, the market was growing steadily at a CAGR of 6.9% owing to the increasing prevalence of blood disorders like anemia, leukemia, blood cancer etc. and advances in diagnostic technologies. However, during the peak of pandemic, the market experienced a decline in growth mainly due to lockdowns imposed worldwide, temporary closure of diagnostic labs and hospitals shifting focus on COVID care. This disrupted supply chains and reduced customer visits for routine blood tests.

Post-COVID, the market is expected to witness accelerated growth on account of increased focus on diagnostic testing and preventive healthcare. The pandemic highlighted the importance of effective screening and monitoring of blood disorders. It also enhanced public awareness about regular health checkups including complete blood count tests. Globally, governments are investing heavily in strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ramping up production of hematology instruments, reagents and consumables. Major players are collaborating to launch new advanced automated hematology analyzers with higher throughput, accuracy and faster turnaround times. Favorable regulatory approvals and insurance coverage for hematology tests are further expected to boost market demand. Tele-consultation and home delivery of test kits are some new business strategies adopted to sustain growth in the post pandemic era.

North America represents the largest market for hematology globally in terms of value, mainly attributed to well-established healthcare systems, rising geriatric population susceptible to blood disorders, favorable reimbursement policies, technologically advanced hematology labs and presence of leading industry players. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is poised to be the fastest growing regional market during the forecast period. This impressive growth can be accredited to increasing healthcare expenditures, large patient pool, rising awareness about blood-related diseases and rapid establishment of diagnostic centers in emerging countries like India and China.

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