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到 2030 年心率監測器的全球市場預測:按產品類型、指示、顯示類型、用途、最終用戶和地區進行分析

Heart Rate Monitors Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product (Wrist Strap, Chest Strap, Strapless and Other Products), Type (Wearable and Non-Wearable), Indication, Display Type, Application, End User and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據Stratistics MRC的數據,2023年全球心率監測器市場規模為144.2億美元,預計到2030年將達到192.5億美元,預測期內年複合成長率為6.7%。

心率監測器是一種檢測並顯示人的心率(以每分鐘心跳次數 (BPM) 為單位)的裝置。它提供有關心率的即時資訊,這是心血管健康和健身的重要指標。心率監測器廣泛被運動員、健身愛好者、有一定健康狀況的人以及接受心臟復健的人使用。心率監測器是最佳化訓練、防止過度勞累和監測心血管健康的重要工具。

根據世界衛生組織報告,2015年,超過1,770萬人死於心血管疾病,佔全球整體死亡率的31%。

醫療保健支出增加

隨著醫療保健支出的增加,慢性健康狀況的管理越來越受到關注。隨著醫療保健支出的增加,人們通常會關注預防性護理和健康配合措施。心率監測器是監測和管理心血管健康的重要工具,並且正在成為新興的消費性產品。醫療保健支出的增加可以改善獲得醫療保健服務和技術的機會。這包括補貼、保險範圍和政府計劃,這些計劃可以使更多人更容易使用和負擔得起心率監測器。這些要素都有助於市場的成長和擴張。

複雜的整合過程

心率監測器,特別是在醫療環境中使用的心率監測器,必須遵循衛生當局製定的嚴格標準和法規。心率監測器通常採用各種硬體和軟體解決方案。由於需要滿足準確性、安全性以及與當前系統的互通性等嚴格要求,這變得越來越困難。再加上嚴格的測試程序並確保以正確的方式分發資料,延長了流程並抑制了市場需求。

擴大智慧健康設備的採用

智慧健康設備的普及增加了人們對追蹤自身健康狀況的興趣。這些設備通常被設計得易於存取和使用。全天配戴舒適,可連續監測不干擾正常活動。這些小工具提供了全面的健康監測方法。由於智慧健康設備的使用增加,心率監測器開始擁有更大的用戶群。由於這一趨勢,心率監測器市場預計未來將繼續擴大。

製造成本高

心率監測器融合了各種先進技術,如光學感測器、加速計、微處理器和無線通訊模組,因此其製造成本相對較高。這些零件需要精密工程並且製造成本昂貴。心率監測器設計必須考慮人體工學、耐用性和使用者舒適度等因素。此外,與供應鏈、品牌和軟體整合相關的成本都將增加,從而限制市場擴張。

COVID-19 的影響

心率監測器市場受到了 COVID-19 爆發的正面影響。大流行提高了人們對個人健康和保健的認知。由於一些地區的健身房關閉,戶外活動受到限制,許多人轉向在家運動。因此,隨著人們努力最佳化運動習慣,健身追蹤器和心率監測器的使用量激增。許多健康應用程式和平台正在整合心率監測器,以便用戶全面了解自己的健康狀況。此次疫情加速了健康監測技術的採用與創新。

穿戴式裝置預計將在預測期內成為最大的細分市場

穿戴式裝置市場預計將出現良好的成長。穿戴式心率監測器在健康、健身和醫療監測等各領域有著廣泛的用途。具有無線連接功能的穿戴式心率監測器使醫療保健提供者能夠遠端監測患者的心臟健康狀況,這使得它們對於遠端醫療和遠端患者照護特別有用。此外,壓力測試、生物回饋療法和睡眠監測正在推動領域的發展。

預計心臟部門在預測期內年複合成長率最高

由於即時反饋和進展追蹤,預計循環系統領域在預測期內將出現最高的年複合成長率。心率監測器還可以為您提供有關您的努力的具體回饋,並在您看到進步時給您一種成就感。透過使用心率資料,您可以避免平台期並防止過度勞累。您還可以設定目標並根據心率自訂您的鍛煉,使其更加受歡迎。

佔比最大的地區:

由於人們對健康和福祉的認知不斷提高,預計北美在預測期內將佔據最大的市場佔有率。該地區的技術非常先進,領先的競爭不斷更新市場。心率監測器在該地區變得越來越普遍,因為該地區老年人口不斷增加,更普及心血管疾病。此外,由於人們對醫療保健的日益關注,該地區的心率監測器市場預計將擴大。

複合年複合成長率最高的地區:

由於健康意識的提高、可支配所得的增加、人口高齡化以及與文明病的迅速增加,預計亞太地區在預測期內將出現最高的年複合成長率。中國、日本、韓國和印度等政府正在積極促進健康和保健,這促進了包括心率監測器市場在內的健身和保健產業的成長。

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目錄

第1章 執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 利害關係人
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 資料分析
    • 資料檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 調查來源
    • 主要調查來源
    • 二次調查來源
    • 先決條件

第3章 市場趨勢分析

  • 促進因素
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 最終用戶分析
  • 新興市場
  • 新型冠狀病毒感染疾病(COVID-19)的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方議價能力
  • 替代的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭公司之間的敵對關係

第5章 全球心率監測器市場:依產品

  • 腕帶
  • 胸帶
  • 無肩帶
  • 其他產品

第6章 全球心率監測器市場:按類型

  • 穿戴式的
  • 不穿戴式

第7章 全球心率監測器市場:依指標分類

  • 運動與健身
  • 醫學
  • 個人協助
  • 鍛鍊
  • 其他適應症

第8章 全球心率監測器市場:按顯示類型

  • 被動矩陣發光二極體(PMOLED)
  • 主動矩陣發光二極體(AMOLED)
  • 薄膜電晶體液晶顯示器(TFT LCD)

第9章 全球心率監測器市場:依應用

  • 有氧運動
  • 燃燒脂肪
  • 頂峰
  • 其他用途

第10章 全球心率監測器市場:依最終用戶分類

  • 醫院和診所
  • 運動護理中心
  • 專家
  • 個人
  • 居家護理

第11章全球心率監測器市場:按地區

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲

第12章進展

  • 合約、夥伴關係、協作和合資企業
  • 收購和合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第13章公司簡介

  • Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • Apple Inc.
  • Nike, Inc.
  • Fitbit International Limited
  • Visiomed Group SA
  • Sony Group Corporation
  • LG Electronics Inc.
  • Omron Healthcare, Inc.
  • Beurer GmbH
  • TomTom International BV
  • Garmin Limited
  • Motorola Solutions
  • Nu-Beca & Maxcellent Co
  • Mio Global
  • Polar Electric
  • ASUS
  • Seiko Epson Corporation
  • Lenovo
  • Wahoo Fitness
  • Xiaomi
Product Code: SMRC24014

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Heart Rate Monitors Market is accounted for $14.42 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $19.25 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. A heart rate monitor is a device used to measure and display a person's heart rate in beats per minute (BPM). It provides real-time information about the rate at which the heart is beating, which is a critical indicator of cardiovascular health and fitness. Heart rate monitors are widely used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, individuals with specific health conditions, and those undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. They serve as valuable tools for optimizing workouts, preventing overexertion, and monitoring cardiovascular health.

According to the reports of WHO, in the year 2015, there were over 17.7 Million deaths accrued due to cardiovascular diseases which represent 31% of the total death rates globally.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rise in healthcare expenditure

As healthcare expenditure increases, there is a growing focus on managing chronic health conditions. With higher healthcare spending, there is often a greater emphasis on preventive care and wellness initiatives. Heart rate monitors are valuable tools for individuals looking to monitor and manage their cardiovascular health, making them a sought-after consumer product. Higher healthcare spending can lead to improved access to healthcare services and technologies. This may include subsidies, insurance coverage, or government programs that make heart rate monitors more accessible and affordable to a larger population. These factors contribute to the growth and expansion of the market.

Restraint:

Complex integration process

Heart rate monitors must adhere to strict criteria and rules established by health authorities, especially those used in medical settings. They frequently employ a wide range of various hardware and software solutions. It becomes increasingly difficult because it must fulfil strict requirements for accuracy, security, and interoperability with current systems. Along with this, rigorous testing procedures and ensuring that data is delivered in an appropriate way lengthen the process, which is impeding market demand.

Opportunity:

Growing adoption of smart health devices

The ubiquity of smart health gadgets has increased interest in tracking one's own health. They are frequently made to be accessible and user-friendly. They are comfortable to wear all day long, enabling continuous monitoring without interfering with normal activities. These gadgets provide a thorough method of health monitoring. Heart rate monitors now have a larger user base as a result of the increasing usage of smart health gadgets, which has also made them more widely available and incorporated into people's daily lives. The market for heart rate monitors is projected to continue expanding as a result of this trend.

Threat:

High manufacturing costs

Heart rate monitors have relatively high manufacturing costs as they incorporate a range of sophisticated technologies, such as optical sensors, accelerometers, microprocessors, and wireless communication modules. These components require precision engineering and can be costly to produce. The design of a heart rate monitor must take into account factors like ergonomics, durability, and comfort for the user. Additionally, costs associated with the supply chain, branding, and software integration all rise, which restrains the market's expansion.

COVID-19 Impact

The market for heart rate monitors has been positively impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The pandemic has heightened awareness of personal health and wellness. With gym closures and restrictions on outdoor activities in some regions, many individuals turned to at-home workouts. This led to a surge in the use of fitness trackers and heart rate monitors, as people sought to optimize their exercise routines. Many health apps and platforms integrated with heart rate monitors to provide a comprehensive view of user's health and wellness. The pandemic accelerated the adoption and innovation of health monitoring technologies.

The wearable segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The wearable segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. Wearable heart rate monitors have a wide range of applications in various fields, primarily related to health, fitness, and medical monitoring. Wearable heart rate monitors equipped with wireless connectivity allow healthcare providers to remotely monitor patients' heart health, making it especially valuable for telemedicine and remote patient care. Further, its stress tests, biofeedback therapy and sleep monitoring fuels the segment growth.

The cardio segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The cardio segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to its real-time feedback and tracking progress. Heart rate monitors gives you concrete feedback about your effort, and it can also provide a sense of accomplishment when you see improvements. By using heart rate data, it helps to avoid plateaus and prevents overexertion. It also sets goals and customizes workouts basing on their heart rate which is further boosting the demand.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the growing awareness of health and well-being. The technology in the region is highly advanced, and the market is constantly being updated by the leading competitors. Due to the region's growing senior population, which is more likely to develop cardiovascular diseases, heart rate monitors are becoming quite popular. Additionally, the region's market for heart rate monitors will expand due to the increased focus on healthcare.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the increasing health awareness, rising disposable incomes, a growing aging population, and a surge in lifestyle-related diseases. Governments in countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India have been actively promoting health and wellness, which has contributed to the growth of the fitness and wellness industry, including the market for heart rate monitors.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Heart Rate Monitors Market include: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Apple Inc., Nike, Inc., Fitbit International Limited, Visiomed Group SA, Sony Group Corporation, LG Electronics Inc., Omron Healthcare, Inc., Beurer GmbH, TomTom International BV, Garmin Limited, Motorola Solutions, Nu-Beca & Maxcellent Co, Mio Global, Polar Electric, ASUS, Seiko Epson Corporation, Lenovo, Wahoo Fitness and Xiaomi.

Key Developments:

In September 2023, Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 9. The Series 9 features a new optical heart rate sensor and a U2 ultra wideband chip. It also includes a GPS, sleep tracker, skin temperature sensor, fertility tracking, and crash detection.

In August 2023, Xiaomi launched its budget-friendly smartwatch Redmi Watch 3 Active in India for under Rs 5,000. The highlights of the smartwatch include 12 days of battery life, 100 fitness modes and features like Bluetooth Calling, heart rate monitor, stress calculator and blood oxygen tracker.

In July 2023, Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy Watch6 series featuring health and wellness updates, during its Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul. Enhancements include more in-depth sleep analysis and personalisation, and better heart-rate monitoring.

Products Covered:

  • Wrist Strap
  • Chest Strap
  • Strapless
  • Other Products

Types Covered:

  • Wearable
  • Non-Wearable

Indications Covered:

  • Sports & Fitness
  • Medical
  • Personal Assistance
  • Exercise
  • Other Indications

Display Types Covered:

  • Passive Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (PMOLED)
  • Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode (AMOLED)
  • Thin Film Transistor Liquid-Crystal Display (TFT LCD)

Applications Covered:

  • Cardio
  • Fat Burn
  • Peak
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Hospitals & Clinics
  • Sports Care Centers
  • Professionals
  • Individuals
  • Homecare

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

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 End User Analysis
  • 3.9 Emerging Markets
  • 3.10 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market, By Product

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Wrist Strap
  • 5.3 Chest Strap
  • 5.4 Strapless
  • 5.5 Other Products

6 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market, By Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Wearable
  • 6.3 Non-Wearable

7 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market, By Indication

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Sports & Fitness
  • 7.3 Medical
  • 7.4 Personal Assistance
  • 7.5 Exercise
  • 7.6 Other Indications

8 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market, By Display Type

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Passive Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (PMOLED)
  • 8.3 Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode (AMOLED)
  • 8.4 Thin Film Transistor Liquid-Crystal Display (TFT LCD)

9 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market, By Application

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Cardio
  • 9.3 Fat Burn
  • 9.4 Peak
  • 9.5 Other Applications

10 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market, By End User

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 Hospitals & Clinics
  • 10.3 Sports Care Centers
  • 10.4 Professionals
  • 10.5 Individuals
  • 10.6 Homecare

11 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market, By Geography

  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 North America
    • 11.2.1 US
    • 11.2.2 Canada
    • 11.2.3 Mexico
  • 11.3 Europe
    • 11.3.1 Germany
    • 11.3.2 UK
    • 11.3.3 Italy
    • 11.3.4 France
    • 11.3.5 Spain
    • 11.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 11.4 Asia Pacific
    • 11.4.1 Japan
    • 11.4.2 China
    • 11.4.3 India
    • 11.4.4 Australia
    • 11.4.5 New Zealand
    • 11.4.6 South Korea
    • 11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 11.5 South America
    • 11.5.1 Argentina
    • 11.5.2 Brazil
    • 11.5.3 Chile
    • 11.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 11.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 11.6.2 UAE
    • 11.6.3 Qatar
    • 11.6.4 South Africa
    • 11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

12 Key Developments

  • 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 12.3 New Product Launch
  • 12.4 Expansions
  • 12.5 Other Key Strategies

13 Company Profiling

  • 13.1 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
  • 13.2 Apple Inc.
  • 13.3 Nike, Inc.
  • 13.4 Fitbit International Limited
  • 13.5 Visiomed Group SA
  • 13.6 Sony Group Corporation
  • 13.7 LG Electronics Inc.
  • 13.8 Omron Healthcare, Inc.
  • 13.9 Beurer GmbH
  • 13.10 TomTom International BV
  • 13.11 Garmin Limited
  • 13.12 Motorola Solutions
  • 13.13 Nu-Beca & Maxcellent Co
  • 13.14 Mio Global
  • 13.15 Polar Electric
  • 13.16 ASUS
  • 13.17 Seiko Epson Corporation
  • 13.18 Lenovo
  • 13.19 Wahoo Fitness
  • 13.20 Xiaomi

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Wrist Strap (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Chest Strap (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Strapless (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Wearable (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Non-Wearable (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Indication (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Sports & Fitness (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Medical (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Personal Assistance (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Exercise (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Other Indications (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Display Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Passive Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (PMOLED) (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode (AMOLED) (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Thin Film Transistor Liquid-Crystal Display (TFT LCD) (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Cardio (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Fat Burn (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Peak (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Hospitals & Clinics (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Sports Care Centers (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Professionals (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Individuals (2021-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 30 Global Heart Rate Monitors Market Outlook, By Homecare (2021-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.