Market overview
The global handheld point-of-care ultrasound market is worth USD 660 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 9.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Wireless probes is the largest by device segment.
| Scope | Pocket-sized ultrasound probes that connect to a phone or tablet, plus handheld point-of-care ultrasound devices, used at the bedside by emergency, primary care and critical care clinicians. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Value 2025 | USD 600 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 660 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.6 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 9.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 138,889 units |
| Volume 2036 | 380,589 units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 4,752 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Handheld Point-of-Care Ultrasound market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 660 mn |
| 2027 | USD 723 mn |
| 2028 | USD 791 mn |
| 2029 | USD 867 mn |
| 2030 | USD 949 mn |
| 2031 | USD 1.0 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.1 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.2 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1.4 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1.5 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.6 bn |
Handheld Point-of-Care Ultrasound market segmentation
By device
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless probes | 42.0% | 51.0% | USD 277 mn | 11.7% |
| Wired probes | 30.0% | 25.3% | USD 198 mn | 7.7% |
| Handheld devices with screen | 28.0% | 23.6% | USD 185 mn | 7.7% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency and critical care | 34.0% | 31.6% | USD 224 mn | 8.7% |
| Primary care and general practice | 26.0% | 29.0% | USD 172 mn | 10.7% |
| Anaesthesia and regional blocks | 16.0% | 15.6% | USD 106 mn | 9.2% |
| Obstetrics and cardiology | 14.0% | 13.6% | USD 92 mn | 9.2% |
| Education and veterinary | 10.0% | 10.2% | USD 66 mn | 9.7% |
By transducer
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear | 30.0% | 28.0% | USD 198 mn | 8.8% |
| Convex | 28.0% | 26.0% | USD 185 mn | 8.7% |
| Phased array | 22.0% | 22.0% | USD 145 mn | 9.5% |
| Multi-array and universal | 20.0% | 24.0% | USD 132 mn | 11.5% |
By imaging intelligence
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic imaging | 54.0% | 32.0% | USD 356 mn | 3.9% |
| AI-assisted guidance | 32.0% | 44.0% | USD 211 mn | 13.0% |
| Automated interpretation | 14.0% | 24.0% | USD 92 mn | 15.6% |
By end user
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | 46.0% | 42.0% | USD 304 mn | 8.5% |
| Clinics | 24.0% | 24.0% | USD 158 mn | 9.5% |
| Ambulatory and emergency services | 16.0% | 18.0% | USD 106 mn | 10.8% |
| Home and telecare | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 92 mn | 11.0% |
Top 25 countries for handheld point-of-care ultrasound by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 88.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.7%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 290 mn | 44.0% | USD 667 mn | 8.7% |
| 2 | China | USD 66 mn | 10.0% | USD 218 mn | 12.7% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 40 mn | 6.0% | USD 92 mn | 8.8% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 33 mn | 5.0% | USD 72 mn | 8.1% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 33 mn | 5.0% | USD 80 mn | 9.3% |
| 6 | France | USD 26 mn | 4.0% | USD 61 mn | 8.7% |
| 7 | India | USD 26 mn | 4.0% | USD 95 mn | 13.7% |
| 8 | Brazil | USD 23 mn | 3.5% | USD 59 mn | 9.8% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 23 mn | 3.5% | USD 56 mn | 9.2% |
| 10 | Australia | USD 20 mn | 3.0% | USD 47 mn | 9.1% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 6.6 mn | 1.0% | USD 15 mn | 8.5% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 5.8 mn | 0.9% | USD 13 mn | 8.3% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 5.0 mn | 0.8% | USD 11 mn | 8.4% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 4.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 9.3 mn | 8.4% |
| 15 | Mexico | USD 4.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 12 mn | 10.8% |
| 16 | Turkey | USD 4.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 12 mn | 10.8% |
| 17 | Russia | USD 4.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 9.3 mn | 8.4% |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | USD 3.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 9.3 mn | 10.9% |
| 19 | Switzerland | USD 3.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 7.4 mn | 8.3% |
| 20 | Taiwan | USD 3.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 7.4 mn | 8.3% |
| 21 | Indonesia | USD 3.3 mn | 0.5% | USD 11 mn | 12.9% |
| 22 | Belgium | USD 2.5 mn | 0.4% | USD 5.6 mn | 8.3% |
| 23 | Poland | USD 2.5 mn | 0.4% | USD 5.6 mn | 8.3% |
| 24 | Thailand | USD 2.5 mn | 0.4% | USD 7.0 mn | 10.9% |
| 25 | Sweden | USD 2.5 mn | 0.4% | USD 5.6 mn | 8.3% |
| Rest of world | USD 22 mn | 3.3% | USD 50 mn | 8.6% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Butterfly Network
- GE HealthCare
- Philips
- FUJIFILM Sonosite
- Samsung Medison
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Clarius Mobile Health
- Mindray
- Siemens Healthineers
- Sonoscape Medical
- Chison Medical Technologies
- Edan Instruments
- Telemed Ultrasound
- EchoNous
- Healcerion
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Exo Imaging
- Sonoscanner
- Interson
- Vave Health
- Terason
- Siui
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the handheld point-of-care ultrasound market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 9.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by device, by end use, by transducer, by imaging intelligence, by end user. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the handheld point-of-care ultrasound market?
The global handheld point-of-care ultrasound market is estimated at USD 600 mn in 2025 and USD 660 mn in 2026.
How fast will the handheld point-of-care ultrasound market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.6 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 9.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 976 mn.
Which country is the largest market for handheld point-of-care ultrasound?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 290 mn in 2026, 44.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 60.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 13.7% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which handheld point-of-care ultrasound segment is largest?
In the by device split, Wireless probes is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading handheld point-of-care ultrasound companies?
Global leaders include Butterfly Network, GE HealthCare, Philips, FUJIFILM Sonosite.
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