As the healthcare industry is entering a digital age, telehealth and body sensor network technology are no longer concepts from the future. The spike in the adoption of cutting-edge technologies has been boosting the demand for telemedicine, and implementing telehealth solutions is shifting from being an option to a necessity, in the healthcare industry. As a mounting number of healthcare businesses are modifying their business models to offer value-based services, the role of sensors; miniaturized, low-power integrated circuits; and wireless networks is being upgraded in healthcare services.
The body area network market space is too pivotal to overlook, since these body area networks are becoming a nexus of innovation in the healthcare industry, and their enormous potential with the advent of advanced technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT). Considering the body area network market, Transparency Market Research (TMR) offers its detailed viewpoint on the adoption of IoT, telemedicine, and telehealth technologies through body area networks in important areas of applications. Readers can get a 360-degree assessment of the potential for wireless body area networks with the changing demand for healthcare devices in several end-use industries, through the information featured in TMR’s study.
Medical Big Data, along with other technologies such as IoT and machine learning, is on the verge of becoming an indispensable part of the medical technology (MedTech) industry. The body area network market has emerged as an eminent part of various prediction systems used in medical applications, and the healthcare sector is getting its second wind.
The integration Big Data and deep learning in body area network applications is not limited to the healthcare sector, but paving its way in other sectors too, such as the sports, fitness, and wearable industries. New businesses are implementing modern-day deep learning and medical Big Data technologies in potential real-world applications of body area networks and biomedical sensor devices that are used for monitoring the vital signs of patients.
Providers in the body area network market are riding the coattails of the health & fitness wave, and increasing consumer awareness about the availability of technologically-advanced healthcare electronic devices. In addition, the increasing reliance of consumers in maintaining health and fitness is creating immense potential for next-generation MedTech applications, such as body area networks.
In 2018, the body area network market exceeded a valuation of US$ 12 billion, and recent advancements in Big Data and machine learning technologies are expected to boost the market, to witness nearly 18% year-over-year growth in 2019. The body area network landscape is expected to grow by leaps and bounds in the future, as the technology and healthcare industry are likely to witness unparalleled growth in the coming years.
The influence of technologies on the recent developments in the healthcare sector has paved way for stakeholders in the body area network market. However, it has also incurred threats from cyberattacks and unethical hacking. Leading providers are on the constant hunt for protecting wearable devices connected through body area networks from hackers gaining access to the biological information of patients.
The global sales of wearables and implantable devices have increased tremendously in recent years. Wearable devices accounted for nearly 85% revenue share of the body area network market in 2018. The demand for wearables connected through body area networks in the sports industry is expected to reach new heights in the coming years, and this further aggravates the problem of hacked wearables and implantable devices, creating the need for implementing a strong security system for body area networks.
The body area network market is evolving with advancements in technologies, while security and privacy remain paramount, as there is ample room for hackers to infiltrate with the current designs of wearables and implantable devices used in body area networks. In addition, getting higher bandwidth of data transmission and reducing battery consumption of these devices remain critical challenges for providers in the body area network market space.
Bluetooth is currently the most trusted technology implemented in body area networks, among other technologies such as Wi-Fi and ZigBee, as it accounts for over half the revenue share of the body area network market. While this trend is likely to prevail in the coming decade, the emergence of electro-quasistatic or magnetoquasistatic signals can provide body area network providers a means for much faster, more efficient, and safer transmission. Constant advancements in telecommunication technologies are expected to have a significant impact on the trends in the body area network market in the coming future.
In case of the highly fragmented body area network market, the slew of mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations among network providers and telecommunication companies is expected to influence its competitive landscape. Leading players in the body area network market are joining forces with global leaders in the technology landscape to move ahead of the competition with highly efficient connectivity solutions.
In February 2019, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, a leading player in the networking & telecommunications industry, partnered with Telstra, Australia’s largest telecom provider, to integrate its connectivity management services with Telstra’s IoT solutions. In January 2019, Abbott Laboratories, a leading manufacturer and seller of healthcare products, announced that it would acquire Cephea Valve Technologies, Inc., a privately-held medical device company that has expertise in less-invasive heart valve replacement technology used in the treatment of mitral valve disease.
Leading providers in the body area network market are also increasing their focus on innovation by developing next-gen technologies to stay ahead of the curve in the competitive landscape. For instance, in April 2019, Fujitsu Limited, a leading IT component & service provider, announced that it had developed a technology to improve the speed of deep-learning software, and ultimately create a newer and wider customer base, helping it penetrate emerging markets for body area networks.
Analysts’ Viewpoint of the Body Area Network Market
Authors of the study on the body area network market remain optimistic about the growth of this landscape, as it is expected to grow over 5X between 2019 and 2027. Leading market players are establishing a strong alliance with tech-giants and global providers of Bluetooth and ZigBee technologies, to gain momentum in the highly lucrative market for body area networks. Offering highly secure and faster modes of communication with improved battery efficiency will remain a primary challenge for body area network providers in the coming years.
Body Area Network: Definition/Overview
Global Body Area Network Market: Regional Overview
Global Body Area Network Market: Market Trends
Global Body Area Network Market: Market Driver, Opportunities, and Restraints
Global Body Area Network Market: Key Market Segments
The global body area network market has been segmented based on technology, device, end- use industry, and region
Global Body Area Network Market: Competition Dynamics
Some of the prominent players operating in the global body area network market are
Segmentation of the Body Area Network Market
TMR’s study on the body area network market divides information into four broader categories - technology, device, end-use industry, and geography. Market dynamics and changing trends associated with end users, components, and applications of body area networks have been mentioned in detail in TMR’s study.
Detailed information about the adoption of body area networks in the study is segmented based on components, applications, and end users present across five geographical regions - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. In the study, readers can find valid reasoning and explanation on the how the revenue shares were estimated for each segment of the global body area network market, which can help stakeholders in this ecosystem take appropriate decisions in the coming years.
Technology |
Bluetooth Wi-Fi ZigBee Others |
Device |
Wearable Devices Implantable Devices |
End-use Industry |
Healthcare Sports Others |
Geography |
North America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa South America |
1. Preface
1.1. Market Definition and Scope
1.2. Market Segmentation
1.3. Key Research Objectives
1.4. Research Highlights
2. Assumptions and Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary: Global Body Area Network Market
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers
4.2.2. Restraints
4.2.3. Opportunities
4.3. Key Trends Analysis
4.4. Key Market Indicators
4.5. Global Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast, 2017–2027
4.5.1. Market Revenue Projection (US$ Mn)
4.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis - Global Body Area Network Market
4.7. Value Chain Analysis - Global Body Area Network Market
4.8. Market Outlook
5. Global Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast, by Technology
5.1. Overview & Definitions
5.2. Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
5.2.1. Bluetooth
5.2.2. Wi-Fi
5.2.3. ZigBee
5.2.4. Others
5.3. Technology Comparison Matrix
5.4. Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness, by Technology
6. Global Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast, by Device
6.1. Overview & Definitions
6.2. Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
6.2.1. Wearable Devices
6.2.2. Implantable Devices
6.3. Device Comparison Matrix
6.4. Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness, by Device
7. Global Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast, by End-use Industry
7.1. Overview & Definitions
7.2. Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
7.2.1. Healthcare
7.2.2. Sports
7.2.3. Others
7.3. End-use Industry Comparison Matrix
7.4. Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness, by End-use Industry
8. Global Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast, by Region
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2017–2027
8.2.1. North America
8.2.2. Europe
8.2.3. Asia Pacific
8.2.4. Middle East & Africa
8.2.5. South America
8.3. Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness, by Region
9. North America Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Key Findings
9.2. Key Trends Impact Analysis
9.3. North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
9.3.1. Bluetooth
9.3.2. Wi-Fi
9.3.3. ZigBee
9.3.4. Others
9.4. North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
9.4.1. Wearable Devices
9.4.2. Implantable Devices
9.5. North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
9.5.1. Healthcare
9.5.2. Sports
9.5.3. Others
9.6. North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
9.6.1. U.S.
9.6.2. Canada
9.6.3. Rest of North America
9.7. North America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis
9.7.1. By Technology
9.7.2. By Device
9.7.3. By End-use Industry
9.7.4. By Country/Sub-region
10. Europe Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Key Findings
10.2. Key Trends Impact Analysis
10.3. Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
10.3.1. Bluetooth
10.3.2. Wi-Fi
10.3.3. ZigBee
10.3.4. Others
10.4. Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
10.4.1. Wearable Devices
10.4.2. Implantable Devices
10.5. Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
10.5.1. Healthcare
10.5.2. Sports
10.5.3. Others
10.6. Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
10.6.1. U.K.
10.6.2. France
10.6.3. Germany
10.6.4. Italy
10.6.5. Spain
10.6.6. Rest of Europe
10.7. Europe Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis
10.7.1. By Technology
10.7.2. By Device
10.7.3. By End-use Industry
10.7.4. By Country/Sub-region
11. Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Key Findings
11.2. Key Trends Impact Analysis
11.3. Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
11.3.1. Bluetooth
11.3.2. Wi-Fi
11.3.3. ZigBee
11.3.4. Others
11.4. Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
11.4.1. Wearable Devices
11.4.2. Implantable Devices
11.5. Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
11.5.1. Healthcare
11.5.2. Sports
11.5.3. Others
11.6. Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
11.6.1. China
11.6.2. India
11.6.3. Japan
11.6.4. South Korea
11.6.5. Rest of Asia Pacific
11.7. Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis
11.7.1. By Technology
11.7.2. By Device
11.7.3. By End-use Industry
11.7.4. By Country/Sub-region
12. Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Key Findings
12.2. Key Trends Impact Analysis
12.3. Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
12.3.1. Bluetooth
12.3.2. Wi-Fi
12.3.3. ZigBee
12.3.4. Others
12.4. Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
12.4.1. Wearable Devices
12.4.2. Implantable Devices
12.5. Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
12.5.1. Healthcare
12.5.2. Sports
12.5.3. Others
12.6. Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
12.6.1. GCC
12.6.2. South Africa
12.6.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
12.7. Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis
12.7.1. By Technology
12.7.2. By Device
12.7.3. By End-use Industry
12.7.4. By Country/Sub-region
13. South America Body Area Network Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Key Findings
13.2. Key Trends Impact Analysis
13.3. South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
13.3.1. Bluetooth
13.3.2. Wi-Fi
13.3.3. ZigBee
13.3.4. Others
13.4. South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
13.4.1. Wearable Devices
13.4.2. Implantable Devices
13.5. South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
13.5.1. Healthcare
13.5.2. Sports
13.5.3. Others
13.6. South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
13.6.1. Brazil
13.6.2. Rest of South America
13.7. South America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis
13.7.1. By Technology
13.7.2. By Device
13.7.3. By End-use Industry
13.7.4. By Country/Sub-region
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Market Players – Competition Matrix
14.2. Global Body Area Network Market Share Analysis (%), by Company (2018)
15. Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, SWOT Analysis, Strategy)
15.1.1. Abbott Laboratories
15.1.2. Bluetooth SIG
15.1.3. Ericsson AB
15.1.4. Fujitsu Limited
15.1.5. General Electric Company (GE)
15.1.6. IBM Corporation
15.1.7. Intel Corporation
15.1.8. Telefonica SA
15.1.9. Renesas Electronics Corporation
15.1.10. ST Microelectronics
16. Key Takeaways
List of Tables
Table 01: Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Technology, 2017–2027
Table 02: Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by Device, 2017–2027
Table 03: Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn), by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
Table 04: Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2017–2027
Table 05: North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
Table 06: North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
Table 07: North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
Table 08: North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
Table 09: Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
Table 10: Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
Table 11: Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
Table 12: Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
Table 13: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
Table 14: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
Table 15: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
Table 16: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
Table 17: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
Table 18: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
Table 19: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
Table 20: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
Table 21: South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Technology, 2017–2027
Table 22: South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Device, 2017–2027
Table 23: South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by End-use Industry, 2017–2027
Table 24: South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Country/Sub-region, 2017–2027
List of Figures
Figure 01: Global Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth Forecast, 2019–2027
Figure 02: North America Body Area Network Market, by Country/Sub-region, 2018 Vs. 2027
Figure 03: Europe Body Area Network Market, by Country/Sub-region, 2018 Vs. 2027
Figure 04: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market, by Country/Sub-region, 2018 Vs. 2027
Figure 05: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market, by Country/Sub-region, 2018 Vs. 2027
Figure 06: South America Body Area Network Market, by Country/Sub-region 2018 Vs. 2027
Figure 07: Global Body Area Network Market, by Bluetooth
Figure 08: Global Body Area Network Market, by Wi-Fi
Figure 09: Global Body Area Network Market, by ZigBee
Figure 10: Global Body Area Network Market, by Others
Figure 11: Global Body Area Network Market Comparison Matrix, by Technology
Figure 12: Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Technology
Figure 13: Global Body Area Network Market, by Wearable Devices
Figure 14: Global Body Area Network Market, by Implantable Devices
Figure 15: Global Body Area Network Market Comparison Matrix, by Device
Figure 16: Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Device
Figure 17: Global Body Area Network Market, by Healthcare
Figure 18: Global Body Area Network Market, by Sports
Figure 19: Global Body Area Network Market, by Others
Figure 20: Global Body Area Network Market Comparison Matrix, by End-use Industry
Figure 21: Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-use Industry
Figure 22: Global Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region (2019E)
Figure 23: Global Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region (2027F)
Figure 24: Global Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region
Figure 25: North America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2017–2027
Figure 26: North America Body Area Network Market Size, Y-o-Y Growth Projection, 2017–2027
Figure 27: North America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Technology, 2019 and 2027
Figure 28: North America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Device, 2019 and 2027
Figure 29: North America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2019 and 2027
Figure 30: North America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2019 and 2027
Figure 31: North America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Technology
Figure 32: North America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Device
Figure 33: North America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-use Industry
Figure 34: North America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region
Figure 35: Europe Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2017–2027
Figure 36: Europe Body Area Network Market Size, Y-o-Y Growth Projection, 2017–2027
Figure 37: Europe Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Technology, 2019 and 2027
Figure 38: Europe Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Device, 2019 and 2027
Figure 39: Europe Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2019 and 2027
Figure 40: Europe Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2019 and 2027
Figure 41: Europe Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Technology
Figure 42: Europe Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Device
Figure 43: Europe Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-use Industry
Figure 44: Europe Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region
Figure 45: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2017–2027
Figure 46: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Size, Y-o-Y Growth Projection, 2017–2027
Figure 47: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Technology, 2019 and 2027
Figure 48: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Device, 2019 and 2027
Figure 49: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2019 and 2027
Figure 50: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2019 and 2027
Figure 51: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Technology
Figure 52: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Device
Figure 53: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-use Industry
Figure 54: Asia Pacific Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region
Figure 55: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2017–2027
Figure 56: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Size, Y-o-Y Growth Projection, 2017–2027
Figure 57: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Technology, 2019 and 2027
Figure 58: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Device, 2019 and 2027
Figure 59: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2019 and 2027
Figure 60: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2019 and 2027
Figure 61: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Technology
Figure 62: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Device
Figure 63: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-use Industry
Figure 64: Middle East & Africa Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region
Figure 65: South America Body Area Network Market Revenue (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2017–2027
Figure 66: South America Body Area Network Market Size, Y-o-Y Growth Projection, 2017–2027
Figure 67: South America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Technology, 2019 and 2027
Figure 68: South America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Device, 2019 and 2027
Figure 69: South America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by End-use Industry, 2019 and 2027
Figure 70: South America Body Area Network Market Value Share Analysis, by Country/Sub-region, 2019 and 2027
Figure 71: South America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Technology
Figure 72: South America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Device
Figure 73: South America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by End-use Industry
Figure 74: South America Body Area Network Market Attractiveness Analysis, by Country/Sub-region