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Global Deaf/Hearing Aid Market: Size, trends and Forecasts (2016-2020)

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Date: 01-Jun-2016
No. of pages: 78

Scope of the Report

The report titled "Global Deaf/Hearing Aid Market: Size, trends and Forecasts (2016-2020)", provides an in-depth analysis of the global hearing aid market by volume, by segments, by competitors, by region, etc. The report also provides an insight of the hearing impairment treatment market. Growth of the overall hearing aid market has also been forecasted for the period 2016-2020, taking into consideration the previous growth patterns, the growth drivers and the current and future trends.

The report also includes detailed analysis of leading players in the industry including Sonova Holdings AG, William Demant Holding Group, GN ReSound on the basis of attributes such as business overview, recent developments, financials and strategies adopted by the market leaders in order to ensure growth, sustainability, etc.

Geographical Coverage


  • France

  • Germany

  • The UK

  • The US


Company Coverage


  • Sonova Holdings AG

  • William Demant Holding Group

  • GN ReSound


Executive Summary

Hearing aids are sound-amplifying devices designed to aid people with hearing impairment. Several types of hearing aid are available in the market with wide range of features in order to address individual needs of consumer. These vary on the basis of size, placement (on or inside the ear), and the degree of sound amplification required. Commonly available hearing aid can be broadly divided into four categories - Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids, In-the-Canal (ITC) or Completely in-the-canal (CIC) aids, In-the-Ear (ITE) aids and Implantable Hearing Aids. Hearing implants are further segmented into three categories - Cochlear, Middle-ear, and Bone-anchored hearing implants. The report provides detailed analysis of treatment types with focus on working mechanism. Furthermore, value chain analysis of hearing device, diagnostic instruments and hearing implants value chain is also covered in the report.

Region-wise, the global hearing aid market is divided into North America, South America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Africa. Presently, Europe is the world's largest hearing aid market, driven by ageing population. Major hearing aid markets in the Europe include France, Germany and the UK. North America follows at second position. Asia Pacific, being the third largest hearing aid market.

Global Deaf/Hearing Aid Market: Size, trends and Forecasts (2016-2020)

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction
2.1 Hearing Aid: Overview
2.1.1 Types of Hearing Loss
2.2 Hearing Aid: Advantages & Disadvantages
2.3 Hearing Aid: Types
2.3.1 Behind-the-ear (BTE) aids
2.3.2 In-the-Canal (ITC) or Completely in-the-canal (CIC) aids
2.3.3 In-the-Ear (ITE) aids
2.3.4 Implantable Hearing Aid

3. Hearing Implants
3.1 Hearing Implants: Types
3.2 Cochlear Hearing Implant
3.2.1 Overview
3.2.2 Working of Cochlear Implants
3.3 Middle Ear Implant
3.3.1 Overview
3.3.2 Working of Middle Ear Implant
3.4 Bone-Anchored Hearing Implant
3.4.1 Overview
3.4.2 Working of Bone-Anchored Hearing Implants

4. Hearing Aid Value Chain
4.1 Hearing Aid Value Chain: Hearing Devices
4.2 Hearing Aid Value Chain: Diagnostic Instrument
4.3 Hearing Aid Value Chain: Hearing Implants

5. Global Market Analysis
5.1 Global Hearing Aid Market: An Analysis
5.1.1 Global Hearing Aid Market by Volume
5.1.2 Global Hearing Aid Market by Volume Forecasted
5.1.3 Global Hearing Aid Market by Segments
5.1.4 Global Hearing Aid Market Pricing by Region
5.1.5 Global Hearing Aid Market Share by Region
5.1.6 Global Hearing Diagnostic Market Share by Competitors

6. Regional/Country Analysis
6.1 Europe Hearing Aid Market: An Analysis
6.1.1 Europe Hearing Aid Market by Distribution Channel
6.2 France Hearing Aid Market: An Analysis
6.2.1 France Hearing Aid Market by Volume
6.2.2 France Hearing Aid Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.3 France Hearing Aid Market by Competitors
6.3 Germany Hearing Aid Market: An Analysis
6.3.1 Germany Hearing Aid Market Size by Volume
6.3.2 Germany Hearing Aid Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.3 Germany Hearing Aid Market by Competitors
6.4 The UK Hearing Aid Market: An Analysis
6.4.1 The UK Hearing Aid Market
6.5 The US Hearing Aid Market: An Analysis
6.5.1 The US Hearing Aid Market Share by Competitors
6.5.2 The US Hearing Aid Market Share by Supplier
6.5.3 The US Hearing Aid Market Share by Distribution Channel
6.5.4 The US VA Hearing Aid Market Share by Manufacturers

7. Market Dynamics
7.1 Growth Drivers
7.1.1 Lower Hearing Aid Penetration
7.1.2 Higher Reimbursement Rate
7.1.3 Demographics
7.1.4 Increased Use of Headphones
7.2 Challenges
7.2.1 Lack of Awareness
7.2.2 High Degree of Consolidation
7.2.3 Social Stigmas of Hearing Aid
7.2.4 High Prices
7.3 Market Trends
7.3.1 Shorter Product Cycle
7.3.2 Consolidation in Hearing Aid Industry
7.3.3 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Hearing Aids
7.3.4 RadioEar Bone Conductor
7.3.5 Launch of first ‘Internet of Things' Hearing Aid

8. Competitive Landscape

9. Company Profile
9.1 Sonova Holdings AG
9.1.1 Business Overview
9.1.2 Financial Overview
9.1.3 Business Strategy
9.2 William Demant Holding Group
9.2.1 Business Overview
9.2.2 Financial Overview
9.2.3 Business Strategy
9.3 GN ReSound
9.3.1 Business Overview
9.3.2 Financial Overview
9.3.3 Business Strategy

List of Tables

Table 1: Sectors of Foodservice Industry
Table 1: Global Hearing Aid Market ASP Comparison by Nations
Table 2: Historical Hearing Platform Launches per Manufacturer
Table 3: Financial Comparison of Key Players of Global Hearing Aid Market (2016E)
Table 4: Hearing-related Product Offerings of Leading Companies

List of Figures

Figure 1: Types of Hearing Aid
Figure 2 : Types of Hearing Implants
Figure 3: Working of Cochlear Implant
Figure 4: Working of Middle Ear Implant
Figure 5: Working of Bone-Anchored Hearing Implants
Figure 6: Hearing Devices Value Chain in Commercial Market
Figure 7: Diagnostic Instruments Value Chain in Commercial Market
Figure 8: Hearing Implants Value Chain in Commercial Market
Figure 9: Global Hearing Aid Market Size by Volume; 2011-2015E (Million Units)
Figure 10: Global Hearing Aid Market Size by Volume Forecasted; 2016E-2020E (Million Units)
Figure 11: Global Hearing Aid Market Share by Segments; 2015 & 2020E
Figure 12: Global Hearing Aid Regional Market Share by Value, 2014
Figure 13: Global Hearing Diagnostic Market Share by Competitors, 2014
Figure 14: Europe Hearing Aid Market Share (Volume) by Distribution Channel; 2014E
Figure 15: France Hearing Aid Market by Volume; 2010-2015E (Million Units)
Figure 16: France Hearing Aid Market by Distribution Channel (Volume), 2015
Figure 17: France Hearing Aid Market Share by Competitors(Volume), 2015
Figure 18: Germany Hearing Aid Market Size by Volume, 2010-2015E (Million Units)
Figure 19: Germany Hearing Aid Market Share by Distribution Channel (Volume), 2014E
Figure 20: Germany Hearing Aid Market Share by Competitors(Volume), 2015
Figure 21: The UK Hearing Aid Market Share by Distribution Channel (Volume), 2014
Figure 22: The US Retail Market by Player (Volume), 2015
Figure 23: The US Independent Market by Supplier (Volume), 2015
Figure 24: The US Hearing Aids Market Share by Distribution Channel (Volume), 2014E
Figure 25: The US VA Market (Volume) Share by Manufacturer ; 2012-15
Figure 26: Global Hearing Aid Penetration by Nations (2015)
Figure 27: Devices sold/1,000 inhabitants & Level / amount of reimbursement per hearing aid per country (2014)
Figure 28 : Hearing Difficulty & Hearing Aid Penetration by Age(2015)
Figure 29: Hearing Aid Market (Volume) Share by Channel (2015)
Figure 30: Global Cochlear Implant Market Share by Competitors (2014)
Figure 31: Sonova Holdings AG Revenue; FY2014-FY2018E (US$ Billion)
Figure 32: Sonova Holdings AG Revenue by Segments; FY2016
Figure 33: William Demant Holding Group Revenue; FY2012-FY2017E (US$ Billion)
Figure 34: William Demant Holding Group Revenue by Segments; 2015
Figure 35: GN ReSound Revenue by Segments; FY2015
Figure 36: GN ReSound Revenue; FY2011-15 (US$ Millions)

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