Newborn Screening Market

Newborn Screening Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The size of the global newborn screening market size is expected to reach USD 45.84 billion by 2029 and grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 to 2029.

MARKET DRIVERS

The rise in the number of newborn diseases is the biggest driver for the newborn screening market as the number of newborn babies diagnosed with hormonal, metabolic, and hearing disorders is increasing day by day.

As per the report by US CDC, 34 in every 10,000 births are diagnosed with newborn disorders. Amongst these, hearing loss is the most common disorder identified in the US. According to the Indian Pediatric Academy, congenital heart diseases are a more common newborn disorder in India with the prevalence of 9 in every 1000 births in the country.

The government of many nations has mandated newborn screening and also provides reimbursements and cost-effective screening in many regions.

This has helped to raise awareness regarding the newborn screening market and also, its adoption in many unpenetrated regions. Nowadays new screening technologies like tandem mass spectrometry have revolutionized the newborn screening market as the screening of a wider range of disorders with greater accuracy is now possible.

The increasing prevalence of newborn metabolic disorders in countries like the US and congenital heart diseases in newborns in India is driving the newborn screening market share.

Therefore, it can be concluded that a rise in the number of newborn diseases, government schemes and policies, and the development of new technologies in the newborn screening market are the major factors that drive the growth of the newborn screening market.

MARKET RESTRAINS

There is a lack of uniformity in the procedures followed in the newborn screening market across the world. This results in confusion in comparison of reports from different countries and thus might delay the diagnosis.

The cost of newborn screening is too high in some regions, which restricts people from opting the newborn screening tests. In developing countries, although reimbursement policies are being made by the government the poor healthcare system limits the growth of newborn screening market share. Human error can also affect the newborn screening market share growth as false negative reports can lead to late diagnosis and treatment of the newborn disease and the false positive report can lead to unnecessary anxiety financially as well as the stress on the health of the newborn will also be increased. Lack of awareness regarding the newborn screening market and the benefits associated with newborn screening also limits the reach of the newborn screening market in some of the unpenetrated markets as parents do not consider newborn screening.

Hence, lack of uniformity in the procedure, the high cost of carrying out the screening, human error, and lack of awareness are the major factors that limit the growth of the newborn screening market share.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Newborn screening market

Newborn screening is a process of diagnosis and screening of newborn babies for checking the possibility of any kind of disorder in the newborn babies. Various kinds of instruments and tests are now being used for the screening of these disorders, which includes hearing tests, congenital heart diseases, and blood tests for various purposes. Nowadays the ever-developing technology and its scope of expansion in the healthcare industry have helped to develop advanced technologies like Pulse oximetry, Immunoassay, Enzyme assay, and Tandem mass spectrometry. Countries like India, China, and Brazil are the biggest market for the newborn screening market as the prevalence of newborn diseases is more common in these regions as compared to the rest of the world and the rapidly growing population of these countries also contributes to the growth of newborn screening market share in the regions.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the newborn screening market. As the primary objective of the healthcare system during the pandemic was the treatment of patients diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus. Thus, access to the newborn screening was restricted as the resources required for the screening were not available. This made it difficult for the parents to get the screening of the newborn babies don within the treatable period of some of the diseases. The cost of newborn screening increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as the cost associated with labs, cleaning and disinfection, and the procedure equipment increased. Also, as the use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment was mandatory, the cost of screening increased further. As the COVID-19 cases were prioritized by hospitals, the newborn screening cases saw delays in sample collection as well as processing and further treatment.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the newborn screening market share in the post-pandemic period as the awareness regarding newborn disorders spread across all the sectors, the newborn screening market share bounced back again.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Newborn Screening Market Analysis By Product

The consumables segment is ruling the newborn screening market with a 65% market share. Consumables like dried blood cards (DBS), lancets and collection kits are more commonly used as they are cost-effective. Though these products are essential for the newborn screening process, these products do not provide accurate results in some cases.

The instruments segment accounts for 35% of the newborn screening market share. Technologically advanced methods like tandem mass spectrometry, various kinds of assays, and heart and hearing screening are included in this segment. As these methods are more accurate and efficient, this segment is also experiencing rapid growth in recent times.

Newborn Screening Market Analysis By Test Type

The Dried Blood Spot (DBS) type of test is ruling the newborn screening market with a market share of 80%. The dried blood spot method is a non-invasive test that is used for screening for conditions including hearing loss, genetic diseases, and metabolic disorders as well. Due to its efficiency and easy-handling nature, DBS is the most used method across the world.

The hearing screening test stands second in the newborn screening market with around 15% of the total market share. The test that is mostly used for hearing screening is the Otoacoustic Emission (OAE) test. It is used to test the response of the inner ear to sound.

The (CCHD) Congenital Heart Defects segment accounts for 5% of the newborn screening market share. A pulse oximetry test is carried out to diagnose any kind of defects in the heart. The blood oxygen level is tested in this method.

Newborn Screening Market Analysis By Technology

The tandem mass spectrometry is leading the newborn screening market with a 45% market share. Rare genetic disorders and other metabolic diseases can be easily diagnosed using this method. The process of tandem mass spectrometry can also be automated which makes a cost-effective method in the longer run.

The enzyme assay segment accounts for 35% of the newborn screening market share. Enzyme assay is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method that makes it possible to be carried out in small labs as well.

The immunoassay method accounts for 15% of the newborn screening market share and is used for screening conditions like sickle cell disease and congenital hypothyroidism.

Pulse oximetry holds the lowest market share in the newborn screening market with only a 5% market share. Pulse oximetry is used for screening heart diseases by measuring the oxygen levels in the blood.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

North America is leading the newborn screening market with a 40% market share. Well-established newborn screening infrastructure and properly planned policies and programs in the region drive the region towards growth in the newborn screening market. Also, the well-developed healthcare sector and easy availability of advanced technologies are prominent reasons for the rapid growth.

Europe stands second in the newborn screening market with a 30% market share. Strict government policies and cost reimbursement schemes in most European countries are the major factors for the growth of the newborn screening market in the region.

Asia Pacific region accounts for around 20% of the newborn screening market share. India is the biggest market for screening of CCHD and pulse oximetry method is the most used test in the country.

Latin America and Middle East & Africa hold the lowest market share in the newborn screening market.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL NEWBORN SCREENING MARKET

Agilent Technologies Inc., Natus Medical Incorporated,Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., PerkinElmer, Inc., Trivitron Healthcare, Demant A/S, Covidien Plc

RECENT HAPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In September 2020, PerkinElmer received CE-IVD approval for the EONIS screening assay used to screen for SMA (spinal muscular atrophy), SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency), and XLA (X- Linked Agammaglobulinemia) in newborns.
• In December 2019, PerkinElmer received US FDA approval for the GSP Neonatal Creatine Kinase MM (CK-MM) kit for screening newborns affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
• In October 2019, in Germany, Demant A/S launched its easyScreen BERAphone, a hearing screening device.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL NEWBORN SCREENING MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

Research Report on the Newborn Screening Market has been segmented and sub-segmented into Market By Product, Test Type, Technology, and Region.

By Product

• Instrument
• Consumables

By Test Type

• Dried blood spot
• Hearing screening
• CCHD

By Technology

• Tandem mass spectrometry
• Enzyme assay
• Immunoassay
• Pulse oximetry

By Region

• North America
• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa