South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market Insight
Published: 29 May 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)
South Korean market for acoustic medicine and ultrasound devices is expected to grow at an annual growth rate of about 8.77% until 2035 on account of rising acceptance of non-invasive imaging modalities, growing demand for therapeutic ultrasound machines, and expanding healthcare infrastructure modernization efforts.
South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market Insights Forecasts to 2035
- The South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market Size Was Estimated USD 1.42 Billion in 2025
- The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.77% from 2025 to 2035
- The South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market Size is Expected to rise around USD 3.29 Billion by 2035
Notable Insights for the South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market
- Based on healthcare market segmentation analysis, South Korea’s acoustic medicine and ultrasound market was valued at around 61.8% market share occupied by diagnostic ultrasound in 2025, thanks to higher installation growth within radiology, cardiology, obstetrics, and emergency care procedures.
- South Korean government allocated in excess of USD 3.8 billion funds in the period from 2024 through 2026 towards digital health transformation projects, development of artificial intelligence imaging systems, smart hospital facilities development projects and acoustic medicine providers domestically.
- Estimates provided by the South Korea Ministry of Health and Welfare showed that advanced imaging facilities installations in South Korea rose by around 13.7%, while usage of portable and artificial intelligence enabled ultrasound systems grew by approximately 18.5% in 2025.
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- According to healthcare industry assessments conducted by Korea Health Industry Development Institute, South Korea was responsible for around 28% share in East Asia’s innovative medical ultrasound equipment investments in 2025.
What Makes Decisions Advisors Research Unique?
- Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Intelligence and Healthcare Technology Forecasting
Decisions Advisors delivers specialized healthcare market intelligence through comprehensive evaluation of diagnostic imaging adoption trends, therapeutic ultrasound innovations, smart hospital investments, and AI-enabled medical device deployment strategies. Our research framework enables stakeholders to identify emerging opportunities across portable ultrasound systems, acoustic therapy platforms, and next-generation imaging technologies.
- Data-Driven Healthcare Research Methodology and Multi-Layer Validation
Our analytical methodology integrates hospital procurement assessments, medical device manufacturer interviews, healthcare infrastructure evaluations, reimbursement policy analysis, regulatory benchmarking, and secondary industry validation to generate highly accurate market forecasts and actionable strategic intelligence. The framework further incorporates patient volume analysis, diagnostic imaging utilization trends, and healthcare technology investment assessments to strengthen long-term forecasting precision.
- Ultrasound Technology Innovation Benchmarking and Competitive Landscape Assessment
The study provides comprehensive analysis of AI-assisted ultrasound imaging systems, focused ultrasound therapeutic devices, handheld diagnostic scanners, 3D/4D imaging platforms, acoustic wave therapy technologies, and cloud-connected imaging solutions. Additionally, Decisions Advisors evaluates medical imaging partnerships, healthcare digitalization initiatives, precision diagnostic technologies, and next-generation therapeutic ultrasound innovations to help organizations understand competitive positioning and future market potential within the South Korea acoustic medicine and ultrasound market
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market
- Samsung Medison Co. Ltd.
- GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
- Siemens Healthineers AG
- Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- Canon Medical Systems Corporation
- FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
- Hitachi Ltd.
- Esaote SpA
- Mindray Medical International Limited
- Hologic Inc.
- BK Medical Holding Company Inc.
- Sonic Concepts Inc.
Recent Developments:
- In March 2026, Samsung Medison Co. Ltd. launched advanced AI-powered diagnostic ultrasound platforms across South Korea, improving imaging workflow efficiency by approximately 24% while enhancing real-time diagnostic accuracy for radiology and cardiovascular applications.
- In October 2025, GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. expanded strategic partnerships with major South Korean hospitals for deployment of portable ultrasound imaging systems, supporting nearly 19% improvement in point-of-care diagnostic accessibility across emergency and outpatient healthcare environments.
Market Segmentation:
South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market, By Product Type
- Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
- Therapeutic Ultrasound Systems
- Portable Ultrasound Devices
- Focused Ultrasound Systems
South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market, By Technology
- 2D Ultrasound
- 3D & 4D Ultrasound
- Doppler Imaging
- High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- AI-Assisted Imaging Systems
South Korea Acoustic Medicine and Ultrasound Market, By Application
- Radiology
- Cardiology
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Orthopedics
- Oncology
- Pain Management
Expert Views:
According to healthcare technology and medical imaging industry analysts, the South Korea acoustic medicine and ultrasound market is expected to witness robust long-term growth due to rising adoption of non-invasive diagnostic technologies, increasing investments in smart healthcare infrastructure, and expanding utilization of AI-powered ultrasound imaging systems across clinical environments. Experts indicate that portable ultrasound technologies, focused acoustic therapy systems, AI-enabled imaging platforms, and cloud-connected diagnostic ecosystems will remain major strategic priorities for healthcare providers and medical device manufacturers.
Author: Komal and Radhika By Spherical Insights and Consulting