29 August 2016 - - The global market for ventilators is expected to reach USD 1.012.3bn by 2021 from USD 690.8m in 2016, at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2016 to 2021, according to a new report from Indian market research provider MarketsandMarkets.

The growth of the ventilators market is attributed to the increasing number of private and public hospitals and the consequent rise in the number of intensive care beds.

Lightweight and portable ventilators are being increasingly adopted by end users.

Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on improving technologies to prevent lung injuries and reduce the time spent on mechanical ventilation.

The increasing adoption of non-invasive ventilation is a key market trend. The growing demand for home-care ventilators and high growth in developing countries across APAC and Latin America present growth opportunities for market players.

In this report, the ventilators market is segmented based on product type, age group, interface, mode, end user, and region. This report also discusses the key market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges for this market and its submarkets.

In 2015, the hospitals and clinics end-user segment accounted for the largest share of the ventilators market. The increasing number of hospitals and increasing per capita income are key drivers for this end-user segment.