Medical tourism is the process of organized travel outside the country to avail medical care. Medical tourists travel across the countries to use low-cost healthcare treatments and facilities to maintain, improve, or restore their health. Medical tourists travel to access different kinds of treatments such as neurological care, dental care, cardiovascular care, cosmetic treatments, and other treatment options.
Public and private service providers offer better healthcare facilities, advanced technology, improved hospitality, breakthrough medicines, and cost-efficient treatments to lure customers.
According to this analysis, the Global Medical Tourism Market is expected to record a positive CAGR of ~15% during the forecast period (2022-2028) reaching ~US$ 100 billion by 2028, owing to an increase in demand for low-cost and high-quality treatment for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular, neurological, and others.
The growing demand for low-cost medical treatment in developing countries and rising awareness about medical tourism among patients are some of the factors driving the market growth.
The lack of healthcare insurance coverage and inadequate insurance benefits are anticipated to encourage patients to travel outside their country to seek high-quality and low-cost medical treatments, which is likely to boost the demand for the medical tourism market globally.
The availability of high-quality treatment in developing countries along with growing demand for non-covered procedures including dental reconstruction, reproductive therapy, gender reassignment surgery, aesthetic surgery, and others, are expected to aid the growth of the Global Medical Tourism Market. The Global Medical Tourism Market faces challenges due to difficulty with patient follow-up and post-surgery complications.
The difficulty in taking patient follow-up after treatment for any kind of infection, particularly antibiotic-resistant infections, or other safety risks is the most significant barrier to the growth of the Global Medical Tourism Industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the Medical Tourism Market owing to significant travel restrictions due to which patients were unable to seek medical treatments. Moreover, the pandemic created difficulties related to sharing patients’ medical information between domestic and overseas medical institutes due to the interruption of medical tourism.
Scope of the Report
The Medical Tourism Market is segmented by treatment type and service provider. In addition, the report also covers market size and forecasts for the four region's Medical Tourism Market. The revenue used to size and forecast the market for each segment is US$ billion.
By Treatment Type
- Cardiovascular Treatment
- Orthopedic Treatment
- Cosmetic Treatment
- Bariatric Treatment
- Dental Treatment
- Oncology Treatment
- Infertility Treatment
- Neurological Treatment
- Others
By Service Provider
- Public
- Private
By Geography
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Costa Rica
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spain
- Belgium
- Austria
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Thailand
- South Korea
- India
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Players
- Aditya Birla Health Services Ltd
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
- Fortis Healthcare
- Asian Heart Institute
- KPJ Healthcare Berhad
- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation
- Samitivej PCL
- Wooridul Spine Hospital
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Prince Court Medical Centre
Key Trends by Market Segment
By Treatment Type: The oncology treatment segment held the largest share of the Global Medical Tourism Market in 2021, owing to the rising incidences of cancer globally.
Medical tourism for the treatment of cancer is preferred due to expensive prolonged oncology treatments and the lack of advanced technologies in some countries, due to which patients choose to travel to other countries that offer advanced technology and low-cost treatment. The above-mentioned factor is expected to fuel the growth of the market.
By Service Provider: The private segment accounted for the largest share of the Global Medical Tourism Market in 2021, due to the availability of digital systems, advanced medical infrastructure, and value-based care at low cost.
The increasing demand for private medical service providers offering high-class medical service is anticipated to attract tourists and propel the growth of the segment in the Global Medical Tourism Market.
By Geography: Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest share of the Global Medical Tourism Market in 2021, due to the availability of inexpensive flights, low-cost treatment, and increasing marketing and availability of online information for medical services.
The increase in government initiatives and investment to improve healthcare infrastructure coupled with the availability of quality care at a relatively low cost of treatment is expected to augment the growth of the region in the Global Medical Tourism Market.
Competitive Landscape
The Medical Tourism Market is highly competitive with ~500 players that include globally diversified players, regional players as well as a large number of country-niche players having their niche in medical tourism.
Country-niche players constitute ~93% of the market, while the regional players are the second largest by type. Some of the major players in the market include Aditya Birla Health Services Ltd., Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., Fortis Healthcare, Asian Heart Institute, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation, Samitivej PCL, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul National University Hospital, and Prince Court Medical Centre, among others.
The leading global medical tourism companies such as KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Fortis Healthcare, Asian Heart Institute, and Wooridul Spine Hospital are highly focused on collaborating with governmental bodies, policymakers, travel agents, and others to maintain their position in the market.
Recent Developments Related to Major Players
In September 2022, KPJ Healthcare Berhad collaborated with Tourism Johor to continue its efforts towards enhancing the visibility of health tourism. The company is focusing on offering high-quality service at affordable rates.
In November 2019, Seoul National University Hospital was accredited for a three-year term by Global Healthcare Association (GHA) for its medical travel service program. The GHA’s flagship program helped the company to enhance its patient experience for medical travelers and improve productivity and business performance.
Conclusion
The Global Medical Tourism Market is forecasted to continue a rapid growth, primarily driven by the surging demand for high-quality treatment at affordable prices. The increasing initiatives by governmental bodies to improve the healthcare infrastructure and offer cutting-edge technology, better healthcare, breakthrough medicines, and improved hospitality is further fueling the growth of the market. Though the market is highly competitive with ~500 participants, country-niche players control the dominant market share.
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Key Topics Covered in the Report
- Snapshot of the Global Medical Tourism Market
- Industry Value Chain and Ecosystem Analysis of the Medical Tourism Market
- Market size and Segmentation of the Global Medical Tourism Market
- Historic Growth of the Overall Global Medical Tourism Market and Segments
- Competition Scenario of the Medical Tourism Market and Key Developments of Competitors
- Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis of the Global Medical Tourism Industry
- Overview, Product Offerings, and Strategic Developments of Key Competitors
- COVID-19 Impact on the Overall Global Medical Tourism Market
- Future Market Forecast and Growth Rates of the Global Medical Tourism Market and by Segments
- Market Size of Application/End-User Segments with historical CAGR and Future Forecasts
- Analysis of the Medical Tourism Market in Major Regions
- Major Production/Consumption Hubs in the Major Regions
- Major Production/Supply and Consumption/Demand Hubs in Each Region
- Major Country-wise Historic and Future Market Growth Rates of the Total Medical Tourism Market and Segments
- Overview of Notable Emerging Competitor Companies within Each Major Region
Major Companies Profiled in the Report
- Aditya Birla Health Services Ltd
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd
- Fortis Healthcare
- Asian Heart Institute
- KPJ Healthcare Berhad
- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation
- Samitivej PCL
- Wooridul Spine Hospital
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Prince Court Medical Centre
- Bangkok Hospital Group
- Bumrungrad International Hospital
- Livonta Global
- Max Healthcare
- Klinikum Medical Link
Key Target Audience - Organizations and Entities Who Can Benefit by Subscribing This Report
- Private Hospitals Chains
- Medical Tourism Service Providers
- Medical Associations
- Governmental Regulatory Bodies
- Financial Institutions
- Investors for Hospitals
- Tourism Service Providers
- Medical Equipment Manufacturers
- Medical Researchers
- Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturers
- Hotel Chains Focused on Medical Tourists
- Health-tech Companies
Period Captured in the Report
- Historical Period: 2017-2021
- Forecast Period: 2022E-2028F
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Study Period of this Market Report?
- The Global Medical Tourism Market is covered from 2017-2028 in this report, which includes a forecast for the period 2022-2028
What is the Future Growth Rate of the Global Medical Tourism Market?
- The Global Medical Tourism Market is expected to witness a CAGR of ~15% for the next six years
What are the Key Factors Driving the Global Medical Tourism Market?
- The lack of healthcare insurance coverage and inadequate insurance benefits coupled with growing demand for premium quality treatment at affordable prices is expected to propel the growth of the Global Medical Tourism Market
Which is the Largest Treatment Type Segment within the Global Medical Tourism Market?
- Oncology Treatment held the largest share of the Global Medical Tourism Market
Who are the Key Players in Global Medical Tourism Market?
- ADITYA BIRLA HEALTH SERVICES LTD., Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., Fortis Healthcare, Asian Heart Institute, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation, Samitivej PCL, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul National University Hospital, and Prince Court Medical Centre among others.
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Aditya Birla Health Services Ltd.
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
- Fortis Healthcare
- Asian Heart Institute
- KPJ Healthcare Berhad
- Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation
- Samitivej PCL
- Wooridul Spine Hospital
- Seoul National University Hospital
- Prince Court Medical Centre
- Bangkok Hospital Group
- Bumrungrad International Hospital
- Livonta Global
- Max Healthcare
- Klinikum Medical Link
