Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market Size & Share 2024 - 2032
Market Size by Product (Diode Lasers, Disposable Fiber Optic Light Delivery Devices), Application (Cancer, Actinic Keratosis, Acne, Psoriasis), End Use (Hospitals, Dermatology Clinics) & Global Forecast.
Report ID: GMI7990
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Published Date: January 2024
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Authors:
Monali Tayade, Jignesh Rawal
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market Size
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market size was valued at USD 779.1 million in 2023 and is estimated to expand at 8.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Photodynamic therapy devices (PTD) are medical instruments designed for a therapeutic technique that uses light and a photosensitizing chemical substance to treat various medical conditions, including certain types of cancer and certain skin conditions. Furthermore, photodynamic therapy devices have gained traction in dermatology for treating skin conditions such as actinic keratosis, acne, and certain types of skin cancer.
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
Moreover, cancer, which was responsible for almost 10 million deaths in 2020, constituting nearly one in six deaths globally, stands as a prominent cause of mortality worldwide as per the World Health Organization. The prevalent types include breast, prostate, colon, rectum, and lung cancer, which is estimated to reach USD 86.5 billion by 2032. Thus, with the increasing incidence of various types of cancer, there has been a growing interest in PDT as a treatment modality. This has led to the development of PDT devices specifically designed for cancer therapy, particularly for skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market Trends
Photodynamic therapy devices play a crucial role in the treatment of certain cancer cases. It is commonly employed in the treatment of skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. It is also used for certain precancerous lesions and other superficial cancers. The choice of PDT depends on the type, location, and extent of the cancer.
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market Analysis
Based on product, the photodynamic therapy devices industry is segmented into diode lasers and disposable fiber optic light delivery devices. The diode lasers segment is poised for significant growth at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period.
Based on application, the photodynamic therapy devices market is segmented into cancer, actinic keratosis, acne, psoriasis, and other applications. The cancer segment accounted for 37.3% of the market share in 2023.
The photodynamic therapy devices market by end-use is categorized into hospitals, dermatology clinics, and other end-users. The hospitals segment dominated around USD 331.5 million revenue size in 2023.
North America photodynamic therapy devices market size held over USD 315.9 million in 2023.
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market Share
The photodynamic therapy devices industry is competitive in nature, with several large multinationals and small and mid-sized companies competing in the industry. The development and launch of novel advanced products based on different technologies is among a key market strategy. Some of the leading industry players including Boston Scientific Corporation, Coherent Corporation, Cutera Inc. among others have a notable presence in the market.
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Market Companies
Some of the eminent market participants operating in the photodynamic therapy devices industry include:
Photodynamic Therapy Devices Industry News
The photodynamic therapy devices market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
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