The global colposcopy market size was valued at 210.45 million in 2020 and is projected to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing prevalence of cervical cancer and increase in demand for early diagnostic techniques.
The key function of colposcopy is to prevent cervical cancer by early detection of precancerous tissues. Factors such as changing lifestyle, smoking, physical inactivity, changes in reproductive patterns, such as late first childbirth and fewer childbirths, and excess body weight are some common reasons responsible for various types of cancer.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), the global mortality rate from cervical cancer is extremely high, as about 90% of related deaths are occurred basically in low and middle-income countries. Early diagnostics and screening programs help to detect the disease and is widely considered among health-conscious population globally. Growth in geriatric population leads to an increased number of cervical cancer cases across the globe. Growing awareness among women regarding gynecological diseases, which leads to increase in expenditure on personal health care and regular checkups.
Key market players are focusing on introduction of advanced technologies by integration of various digital platforms with colposcopy equipment. Rise in the development of image quality equipped with advanced technology has resulted in offering accurate diagnosis in the early phase. Governments in developing countries such as India and China are focusing on providing cost-effective medical imaging solutions by adoption of various imaging technologies that includes telemedicine. In 2017, Duke University researchers have introduced a ‘Pocket colposcope’ that eliminates the requirement of speculum and enable self-screening. This colposcope enables images on a laptop or a smart phone and makes cervical cancer screening more accessible to women living in low resource areas, this in turn increases the demand for colposcopes.
Market Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities
- Increasing prevalence of cervical cancer among geriatric population is projected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
- Enhanced healthcare infrastructure in developing economies and various government initiatives to spread awareness about several types of cancers occurring especially in women are positively impacting the market growth.
- Technical integration leads to introduction of high-resolution imaging devices, which is expected to replace traditional colposcopes, thereby boosting the market growth.
- Rapidly growing geriatric population, heavy burden of cervical cancer, and technical advancements in colposcopy are driving the market growth. Additionally, growing awareness regarding gynecological diseases are projected to create various growth opportunities for the player in the market.
- Various cancer awareness programs initiated by government of several emerging economies, fair reimbursement of policies, and adoption of innovative technology are projected to boost the growth of the market.
- High cost of the cancer treatment and requirement of prolonged treatment are key challenges that can hamper the market growth during the forecast period.
Scope of the Colposcopy Market Report
The report on the colposcopy market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Colposcopy Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2020
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Historic Data
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2018–2019
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Forecast Period
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2021–2028
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Segmentation
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Portability (Stationery and Handheld), Modality (Optical and Video) and Applications (Oral and Pelvic)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Karl Kaps GmbH & Co. KG, Carl Zeiss, Cooper Surgical, Inc., DYSIS Medical Ltd., ATMOS Medizin Technik GmbH & Co. KG, Olympus Corporation, McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., Ecleris S.R.L., Optomic, and Seiler Instrument Inc.
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Global Colposcopy Market Segment Insights
Stationary segment is projected to represent a considerable market share
On the basis of portability, the market is bifurcated into stationary and handheld systems. The stationary segment is projected to represent a considerable market share during the forecast period. The segment growth is due to increasing demand for stationary systems in organizations owing to their affordable prices as compared to other counterparts.
However, the handheld segment is projected to register a healthy CAGR during the forecast period due to rising demand for handheld systems due to its advantages such as increasingly adopted owing to their mobility. There is a significant demand for these devices in physician’s offices, owing to the area occupied by the device. New product launches and technological advancements in this field are projected to boost the segment growth during the forecast period. For instance, MobileODT announced the launch of EVA COLPO, which was a portable, user-friendly, and internet-enabled system.
Video segment anticipated to constitute a large market share
In terms of modality, the market is classified into optical and video. The video segment is anticipated to constitute a large market share during the forecast period due to video modality enables clarity in visual and motion pictures, which aids in accurate diagnosis. Meanwhile, the optical segment is projected to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period owing to wide adoption of the optical modality as a traditional method of colposcopy. There is a significant adoption of colposcopes in emerging economies. The growth of the segment is attributed to the high affordability, easy installation, and low maintenance.
Pelvic segment estimated to account for a significant market share
On the basis of applications, the market is divided into oral and pelvic exams. The pelvic segment is estimated to account for a significant market share during the forecast period owing to wide adoption of the devices by gynecologists for analyzing lesions and several other abnormalities. Pelvic colposcopy examinations are specifically used to analyze inflammation, infection, cancerous changes, and traumatic injuries in vagina and cervix. On the other hand, the oral segment is projected to expand at an impressive CAGR during the forecast period. Oral applications of colposcopes consists the diagnosis of oral submucous fibrosis and other conditions related to the uvula.

Asia Pacific projected to represent a considerable market share
In terms of regions, the global colposcopy market is categorized as Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Asia Pacific is projected to represent a considerable market share during the forecast period owing to the growing number of patients suffering from cervical cancer and increase in penetration of medical imaging technology in the region. Enhanced healthcare infrastructure and improved spending on gynecological disorders are driving the growth of the regional market. Implementation of several awareness program encouraging early diagnosis and effective treatment can reduce the mortality rates in this region.
On the other hand, the market in North America is expected to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing adoption of innovative technology, improved health coverage, and rising prevalence of cervical cancer.

Segments
The global colposcopy market has been segmented on the basis of
Portability
Modality
Applications
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Some of the key players in the global colposcopy market are Karl Kaps GmbH & Co. KG, Carl Zeiss, Cooper Surgical, Inc., DYSIS Medical Ltd., ATMOS Medizin Technik GmbH & Co. KG, Olympus Corporation, McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., Ecleris S.R.L., Optomic, and Seiler Instrument Inc.
Key players are constantly focusing on adoption strategies such as mergers & acquisitions and regional & service portfolio expansions. For instance, in September 2016, DYSIS announced the launch of an advanced imaging technique, which is able to detect neoplasia and precancerous cells, which would be helpful in diagnosis of cancer.
