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Global medical tourism market is expected to grow at a CAGR during the forecast period. The global medical tourism market is driven by existence of latest advanced technologies in terms of medical care present across the world. Moreover, easy accessibility of any kind of assistance from local governments and tourism departments is positively impacting the growth of market. Also, availability of numerous advantages which include personalized care, modern devices, improved hospitality, etc., is further expected to bolster the growth of market over the next few years.

The global medical tourism market is segmented based on treatment, type, company, and region. Based on treatment, the market can be categorized into cosmetic treatment, dental treatment, cardiovascular treatment, orthopaedic treatment, bariatric surgery, fertility treatment, ophthalmic treatment, and others. Out of these, the fertility treatment dominated the market in terms of largest market share and is expected to maintain its leading position the market during the forecast period as well. This can be ascribed to the fact that fertility treatment is one of the most common treatments for which medical tourists choose to travel across international borders. Also, the cancer treatment segment is forecast to register high CAGR during the forecast period, on account of increase in incidences of cancer all around the world, along with higher number of unmet medical needs in some countries. This is projected to increase the number of cross-border travellers looking for better quality cancer treatment.

Major players operating in the global medical tourism market include Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd (IHH Healthcare Berhad Company), Asian Heart Institute, Bumrungrad International Hospital, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, Bangkok Hospital Medical Center, Raffles Medical Group, Samitivej Hospitals, Yanhee International Hospital, Hospital San José, Mexicali Bariatric Center, TMC Fertility, Prince Court Medical Centre, Seoul National University Hospital, Barbados Fertility Center and others. The companies are adopting certain competitive strategies such as mergers & acquisitions, partnership, collaborations, agreements in order to expand their geographic reach and to increase their customer bases.

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2016-2019

Base Year: 2020

Estimated Year: 2021

Forecast Period: 2022–2026

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyze and estimate the market size of global medical tourism market from 2016 to 2019.
  • To estimate and forecast the market size of global medical tourism market from 2020 to 2026 and growth rate until 2026.
  • To classify and forecast global medical tourism market based on treatment type, service, company and regional distribution.
  • To identify dominant region or segment in the global medical tourism market.
  • To identify drivers and challenges for global medical tourism market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in global medical tourism market.
  • To conduct pricing analysis for global medical tourism market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global medical tourism market.
  • To identify key sustainable strategies adopted by market players in global medical tourism market.


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TechSci Research performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, TechSci Research sourced a list of companies across the globe. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research could include the companies which could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analyzed the companies and presence of all major players across the globe.

TechSci Research calculated the market size of global medical tourism market using a bottom-up approach, wherein data for various end-user segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. TechSci Research sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these product types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by TechSci Research.

Key Target Audience:

  • Medical tourism service provider companies, vendors and other stakeholders
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
  • Organizations, forums and alliances related to medical tourism
  • Market research and consulting firms

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as service provider companies, partners, end users, etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.

Report Scope:

In this report, global medical tourism market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Global Medical Tourism Market, By Treatment Type:
    • Cosmetic Treatment
    • Dental Treatment
    • Cardiovascular Treatment
    • Orthopaedic Treatment
    • Bariatric Surgery
    • Fertility Treatment
    • Ophthalmic Treatment
    • Others
  • Global Medical Tourism Market, By Type:
    • Domestic
    • International
  • Global Medical Tourism Market, By Region:
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
      • Spain 
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
      • Japan
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Australia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
      • Malaysia
    • Middle East & Africa
      • South Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Israel
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Colombia

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global medical tourism market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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Table of content

Table of content

1.    Product Overview

2.    Research Methodology

3.    Impact of COVID-19 on Global Medical Tourism Market

4.    Executive Summary

5.    Voice of Customer

6.    Global Medical Tourism Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.     By Value

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.     By Treatment Type (Cosmetic Treatment, Dental Treatment, Cardiovascular Treatment, Orthopaedic Treatment, Bariatric Surgery, Fertility Treatment, Ophthalmic Treatment, Others)

6.2.2.     By Type (Domestic v/s International)

6.2.3.     By Region (Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, Middle East & Africa)

6.2.4.     By Company (2021)

6.3.  Product Market Map

7.    Asia-Pacific Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

7.1.1.     By Value

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.     By Treatment Type

7.2.2.     By Type

7.2.3.     By Country (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Rest of Asia Pacific)

7.3.  Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis

7.3.1.     China Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1.             By Value

7.3.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.1.2.2.             By Type

7.3.2.     India Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1.             By Value

7.3.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.2.2.2.             By Type

7.3.3.     Japan Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1.             By Value

7.3.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.3.2.2.             By Type

7.3.4.     South Korea Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1.             By Value

7.3.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.4.2.2.             By Type

7.3.5.     Singapore Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1.             By Value

7.3.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.5.2.2.             By Type

7.3.6.     Australia Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.6.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.6.1.1.             By Value

7.3.6.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.6.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.6.2.2.             By Type

7.3.7.     Thailand Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.7.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.7.1.1.             By Value

7.3.7.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.7.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.7.2.2.             By Type

7.3.8.     Malaysia Medical Tourism Market Outlook

7.3.8.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.8.1.1.             By Value

7.3.8.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.8.2.1.             By Treatment Type

7.3.8.2.2.             By Type

8.    Europe Medical Tourism Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

8.1.1.     By Value

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.     By Treatment Type

8.2.2.     By Type

8.2.3.     By Country (France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)

8.3.  Europe: Country Analysis

8.3.1.     France Medical Tourism Market Outlook

8.3.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1.             By Value

8.3.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1.             By Treatment Type

8.3.1.2.2.             By Type

8.3.2.     Germany Medical Tourism Market Outlook

8.3.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1.             By Value

8.3.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1.             By Treatment Type

8.3.2.2.2.             By Type

8.3.3.     United Kingdom Medical Tourism Market Outlook

8.3.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1.             By Value

8.3.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1.             By Treatment Type

8.3.3.2.2.             By Type

8.3.4.     Italy Medical Tourism Market Outlook

8.3.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1.             By Value

8.3.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1.             By Treatment Type

8.3.4.2.2.             By Type

8.3.5.     Spain Medical Tourism Market Outlook

8.3.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1.             By Value

8.3.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1.             By Treatment Type

8.3.5.2.2.             By Type

9.    North America Medical Tourism Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

9.1.1.     By Value

9.2.  Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.     By Treatment Type

9.2.2.     By Type

9.2.3.     By Country (United States, Mexico, Canada)

9.3.  North America: Country Analysis

9.3.1.     United States Medical Tourism Market Outlook

9.3.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1.             By Value

9.3.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1.             By Treatment Type

9.3.1.2.2.             By Type

9.3.2.     Mexico Medical Tourism Market Outlook

9.3.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1.             By Value

9.3.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1.             By Treatment Type

9.3.2.2.2.             By Type

9.3.3.     Canada Medical Tourism Market Outlook

9.3.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1.             By Value

9.3.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1.             By Treatment Type

9.3.3.2.2.             By Type

10.  South America Medical Tourism Market Outlook

10.1.              Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1.  By Value

10.2.              Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.  By Treatment Type

10.2.2.  By Type

10.2.3.  By Country (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Rest of South America)

10.3.              South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1.  Brazil Medical Tourism Outlook

10.3.1.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1.           By Value

10.3.1.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1.           By Treatment Type

10.3.1.2.2.           By Type

10.3.2.  Argentina Medical Tourism Market Outlook

10.3.2.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1.           By Value

10.3.2.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1.           By Treatment Type

10.3.2.2.2.           By Type

10.3.3.  Colombia Medical Tourism Market Outlook

10.3.3.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1.           By Value

10.3.3.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1.           By Treatment Type

10.3.3.2.2.           By Type

11.  Middle East and Africa Medical Tourism Market Outlook

11.1.              Market Size & Forecast

11.1.1.  By Value

11.2.              Market Share & Forecast

11.2.1.  By Treatment Type

11.2.2.  By Type

11.2.3.  By Country (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Rest of MEA)

11.3.              MEA: Country Analysis

11.3.1.  South Africa Medical Tourism Market Outlook

11.3.1.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.3.1.1.1.           By Value

11.3.1.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.3.1.2.1.           By Treatment Type

11.3.1.2.2.           By Type

11.3.2.  Saudi Arabia Medical Tourism Market Outlook

11.3.2.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.3.2.1.1.           By Value

11.3.2.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.3.2.2.1.           By Treatment Type

11.3.2.2.2.           By Type

11.3.3.  UAE Medical Tourism Market Outlook

11.3.3.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.3.3.1.1.           By Value

11.3.3.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.3.3.2.1.           By Treatment Type

11.3.3.2.2.           By Type

11.3.4.  Israel Medical Tourism Market Outlook

11.3.4.1.      Market Size & Forecast

11.3.4.1.1.           By Value

11.3.4.2.      Market Share & Forecast

11.3.4.2.1.           By Treatment Type

11.3.4.2.2.           By Type

12.  Market Dynamics

12.1.              Drivers

12.2.              Challenges

13.  Market Trends & Developments

14.  Competitive Landscape

14.1.              Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

14.2.              Fortis Healthcare Ltd (IHH Healthcare Berhad Company)

14.3.              Asian Heart Institute

14.4.              Bumrungrad International Hospital

14.5.              KPJ Healthcare Berhad

14.6.              Bangkok Hospital Medical Center

14.7.              Raffles Medical Group

14.8.              Samitivej Hospitals

14.9.              Yanhee International Hospital

14.10.            Hospital San José

14.11.            Mexicali Bariatric Center

14.12.            TMC Fertility

14.13.            Prince Court Medical Centre

14.14.            Seoul National University Hospital

14.15.            Barbados Fertility Center

15.  Strategic Recommendations

16.  About Us & Disclaimer

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