Global Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Trends Report Segmented by Technology (2D, 3D/4D, Doppler), Application (OBGY, Cardiology, Vascular, Abdominal Imaging, MSK, Urology), End User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Imaging Centers, ASCs) & Regional Forecast to 2030
The global handheld ultrasound devices market is set to witness a growth rate of ~6% in the next 5 years. Rising demand for point-of-care diagnostics, technological advancements, cost-effective alternative to traditional systems, growing use in home healthcare and remote monitoring, and expanding application areas are some of the key factors driving the handheld ultrasound devices market. To learn more about the research report, download a sample report.
Overview
Handheld ultrasound machines are portable and compact diagnostic imaging instruments that create real-time views of internal body structures at the point of care. Handheld devices often have the ability to connect to smartphones, tablets, or may operate as stand-alone devices and are used in a variety of clinical settings, including emergency departments, outpatient clinics, remote locations, and home health care. Wireless hardware and software that sometimes uses AI technologies allow faster imaging assessment of organs, tissue and blood flow. Their cost, speed, ease of use, compactness, and portability, makes them a cost-friendly alternative to traditional bedside or cart-based ultrasound systems.

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Rising demand for point-of-care diagnostics to drive market growth
Rising demand for rapid diagnostics has led to the research and development of numerous point-of-care diagnostic devices and technologies. Handheld ultrasound devices enable relatively immediate imaging at the bedside or in near-patient settings, allowing clinicians to make diagnosis and treatment decisions clearly and immediately in the emergency room, intensive care unit, non-acute units, in the ambulatory setting, and home health visits. With the healthcare moving toward decentralized and patient-centered care models, the demand for portable, easy to use devices in clinical practice has grown. Handheld ultrasound devices have the ability to provide real time imaging, without the logistic requirements associated with fixed-placed machines. This ability supports clinicians in faster decision-making ultimately leading to improved patient outcome, thus contributing to widespread acceptance and adoption of handheld ultrasound devices and driving market growth.
Tele‑ultrasound & remote consultations – A key market trend
Tele-ultrasound and tele-consulting are shaping the handheld ultrasound devices market by introducing real-time image sharing and expert consultation across geographic barriers. When handheld ultrasound devices are paired with telemedicine platforms, it enables clinicians or other healthcare professionals in remote or underserved populations to consult with specialists, maximizing diagnostic accuracy and access to healthcare. This trend is more valuable in emergency situations, in rural health care, and in global health missions. As the viability of 5G networks improves (and connectivity improves for rural and under-served regions), tele-ultrasound will increasingly become a critically important tool offering opportunity to provide decentralized, flexible, collaborative, and efficient patient care around the world.

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Competitive Landscape Analysis
The global handheld ultrasound devices market is marked by the presence of established and emerging market players such as GE Healthcare; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Siemens Healthineers; Canon Medical Systems Corporation; Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.; FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.; Butterfly Network, Inc.; Viatom Technology Co., Ltd.; BenQ Medical Technology Corp.; and Esaote SPA; among others. Some of the key strategies adopted by market players include new product development, strategic partnerships and collaborations, and geographic expansion.
Report Scope
| Report Metric | Details |
| Base Year Considered | 2024 |
| Historical Data | 2023 - 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Growth Rate | 6% |
| Market Drivers |
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| Attractive Opportunities |
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| Segment Scope | Technology, Application, End User |
| Regional Scope |
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| Key Companies Mapped | GE Healthcare; Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Siemens Healthineers; Canon Medical Systems Corporation; Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.; FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.; Butterfly Network, Inc.; Viatom Technology Co., Ltd.; BenQ Medical Technology Corp.; and Esaote SPA; among others |
| Report Highlights | Market Size & Forecast, Growth Drivers & Restraints, Trends, Competitive Analysis |
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Global Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Segmentation
This report by Medi-Tech Insights provides the size of the global handheld ultrasound devices market at the regional- and country-level from 2023 to 2030. The report further segments the market based on technology, application, and end user.
Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Technology, USD Million
- 2D Ultrasound
- 3D/4D Ultrasound
- Doppler Ultrasound
Others Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Application, USD Million
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Cardiology and Vascular Imaging
- Abdominal Imaging
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Urology
- Others
Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By End User, USD Million
- Hospitals
- Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
- Others
Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Region, USD Million
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Key Strategic Questions Addressed
- What is the market size & forecast of the handheld ultrasound devices market?
- What are historical, present, and forecasted market shares and growth rates of various segments and sub-segments of the handheld ultrasound devices market?
- What are the key trends defining the market?
- What are the major factors impacting the market?
- What are the opportunities prevailing in the market?
- Which region has the highest share in the global market? Which region is expected to witness the highest growth rate in the next 5 years?
- Who are the major players operating in the market?
- What are the key strategies adopted by players?
- Introduction
- Introduction​
- Market Scope​
- Market Definition​
- Segments Covered​
- Regional Segmentation​
- Research Timeframe​
- Currency Considered​
- Study Limitations​
- Stakeholders​
- List of Abbreviations​
- Key Conferences and Events (2025-2026)​
- Research Methodology​
- Secondary Research​
- Primary Research​
- Market Estimation​
- Bottom-Up Approach​
- Top-Down Approach​
- Market Forecasting​
- Executive Summary
- Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Snapshot (2025-2030)​
- Segment Overview​
- Regional Snapshot​
- Competitive Insights ​
- Market Overview
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Rising demand for point-of-care diagnostics
- Technological advancements
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional systems
- Growing use in home healthcare and remote monitoring
- Expanding application areas
- Restraints​
- Limited imaging capabilities
- Regulatory and reimbursement barriers
- User training and interpretation challenges
- Data security and integration concerns
- Opportunities​
- High growth potential in emerging markets
- Integration with artificial intelligence
- Partnerships with telemedicine platforms
- Increasing focus on personalized and preventive medicine
- Key Market Trends​
- Tele‑ultrasound & remote consultations
- Miniaturization & portability
- Unmet Market Needs​
- Industry Speaks​
- Drivers
- Market Dynamics
- Global Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Technology, USD Million
- Introduction​
- 2D Ultrasound
- 3D/4D Ultrasound
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Global Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Application, USD Million
- Introduction​
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Cardiology and Vascular Imaging
- Abdominal Imaging
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
- Urology
- Others
- Global Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By End User, USD Million​
- Introduction
- Hospitals
- Diagnostic Imaging Centers
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
- Others
- Global Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Region, USD Million
- Introduction​
- North America Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Country, USD Million​
- US​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Canada​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- US​
- Europe Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Country, USD Million​
- UK ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Germany ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- France ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Italy ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Spain ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Rest of Europe ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- UK ​
- Asia Pacific (APAC) Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), By Country, USD Million​
- China ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Japan ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- India ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Rest of Asia Pacific ​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- China ​
- Latin America (LATAM) Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), USD Million​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Middle East & Africa (MEA) Handheld Ultrasound Devices Market Size & Forecast (2023-2030), USD Million​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)​
- Market Size & Forecast, By End User (USD Million)​
- Competitive Landscape
- Key Players and their Competitive Positioning
- Key Player Comparison
- Segment-wise Player Mapping
- Market Share Analysis (2024)
- Company Categorization Matrix
- Dominants/Leaders
- New Entrants
- Emerging Players
- Innovative Players
- Key Strategies Assessment, By Player (2022-2025)
- New Product Launches
- Partnerships, Agreements, & Collaborations
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Geographic Expansion
- Key Players and their Competitive Positioning
- Company Profiles*
(Business Overview, Financial Performance**, Products Offered, Recent Developments)
- GE Healthcare
- Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- Siemens Healthineers
- Canon Medical Systems Corporation
- Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
- FUJIFILM Sonosite, Inc.
- Butterfly Network, Inc.
- Viatom Technology Co., Ltd.
- BenQ Medical Technology Corp.
- Esaote SPA
- Other Prominent Players
Note: *Indicative list
**For listed companies
The study has been compiled based on extensive primary and secondary research.
Secondary Research (Indicative List)

Primary Research
To validate research findings (market size & forecasts, market segmentation, market dynamics, competitive landscape, key industry trends, etc.), extensive primary interviews were conducted with both supply and demand-side stakeholders.
Supply Side Stakeholders:
- Senior Management Level: CEOs, Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Directors, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Commercial Officers
- Mid-Management Level: Product Managers, Sales Managers, Brand Managers, R&D Managers, Business Development Managers, Consultants
Demand Side Stakeholders:
- Stakeholders from Hospitals; Diagnostic Imaging Centers; Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs); and Others
Breakdown of Primary Interviews

Market Size Estimation
Both ‘Top-Down & Bottom-Up Approaches’ were used to derive market size estimates and forecasts
Data Triangulation
Research findings derived through secondary sources & internal analysis was validated with Primary Interviews, Internal Knowledge Repository and Company’s Sales Data
Features of the Report
- Comprehensive Market Coverage
- Market Size and Forecast
- Geographic & Segment Deep Dives
- Strategic Insights & Competitive Landscape
- Timely & Updated Data
- Growth Indicators & Future Outlook
- Quick Turnaround on Queries
- Analyst Support
- Report Customization Available
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