Global Audiological Devices - Medical Equipment & Supplies

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Audiological Devices in US$ Thousand by the following Product Segments: Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, & Canal Hearing Aids), Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedence Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers, & Others), and Cochlear Implants. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 57 companies including many key and niche players such as -

AUDITDATA A/S
Cochlear Limited
GN ReSound A/S
Med-EL Medical Electronics
Natus Medical Incorporated



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I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1 Disclaimers.............. I-2 Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2 Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3 Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3 Hearing Aids.............. I-3 Behind-the-Ear Hearing Aid..............I-4 In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aid I-4 Canal Hearing Aids..............I-4 Measurement/Testing Devices..............I-4 Otoscopes.............. I-4 Audiometers.............. I-4 Impedance Analyzers..............I-5 Hearing Aid Analyzers..............I-5 Other Measurement/Testing Devices I-5 Cochlear Implants..............I-5 Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) Implants I-5

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND ANALYSIS II-1 Audiology Devices - A Review..............II-1 Outlook.............. II-3 Hearing Aids Market Review..............II-3 Cochlear Implants - The Fastest Growing Product Segment II-4 Developing Countries Drive Momentum II-5 Overcoming Social Stigma - Critical to Boost Penetration II-5 Hearing Loss - Global Landscape..............II-6 A Snapshot of Global Hearing Loss Statistics II-7 Table 1: World Moderate-to-Severe Hearing Impaired Population for Years 2006 through 2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-7

Table 2: Distribution of Disabling Hearing Loss Worldwide: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8

Table 3: World Hearing Loss Population Breakdown by Severity: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-8 Rising Prevalence of Age-Related Hearing Loss II-8 Table 4: Percentage Share of Global Population by Age Group, Worldwide: 2025 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-9

Table 5: Global Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group (2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10 Increasing Hearing Impairment among Younger Population II-11

2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE..............II-12 Hearing Aid Market..............II-12 Table 6: Leading Players in the Global Hearing Aid Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for GN ReSound, Sivantos Group, Sonova, Starkey, Widex, William Demant, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-13 Hearing Aids Market: Products and Distribution Presence of Key Competitors.............. II-13 Product Mix of Leading Players in the Hearing Aids Market II-13 Consolidation in the Hearing Aids Industry II-14 M&A en route (1990s-2016) - Making of Big 6 in the Global Hearing Aids Market..............II-14 Consolidation Activity in the Hearing Aids Industry: Select Key Acquisitions 2006-2016..............II-15 Manufacturers Increase Presence in Retail Space II-15 Brief Review of Key Players..............II-16 Growing Number of Choices Intensify Competition II-17 Product Diversification - the New Mantra to Beat Competition II-17 Higher R&D Costs and Patent Situation II-18 Hearing Implants Market..............II-18 Cochlear Faces Strong Competition II-18 Table 7: Leading Players in the Global Cochlear Implant Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Advanced Bionics, Cochlear, Med El, and Oticon Medical (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-19 Competition in the BAHI Market..............II-20 Table 8: Leading Players in the Bone-anchored Hearing Systems (BAHS) Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Cochlear, Med El, Oticon Medical and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-20 Cost Advantages in CI Implants..............II-20 Chinese Manufacturers Foray into Cochlear Implants Market II-21 Measurement/Testing Devices..............II-21

3. HEARING AIDS - MARKET DYNAMICS..............II-22 Innovations Drive Penetration of Hearing Aids II-22 Next-Generation Hearing Aids to Extend Functionality beyond Hearing.............. II-24 Wearables/ Hearables - An Emerging Alternative II-25 PSAPs Draw Attention..............II-25 Smart Glasses - Heralding a New Revolution II-26 RIC/RITE Hearing Aids Gain Share II-26 Hearing Aid Suppliers Eye Rechargeable Batteries II-27 Market Ramps Up Miniaturization..............II-27 Digital Technology Takes Precedence II-28 Binaural Fittings Market to Grow II-28 Table 9: World Binaural Fitting Rates by Region - US, EU, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-29 Consumers Demand More Value-Added Features II-29 Customization - the Driving Force behind Product Specialization II-30 Hearing Aids and the World of Connectivity II-30 Exciting Possibilities Afforded by Hearing Aid Compatible Smartphones.............. II-31 Mobile Hearing Apps Ecosystem Continues to Expand II-31 Disposable Hearing Aids..............II-32

4. HEARING AIDS MARKET - KEY STATS II-33 Table 10: Penetration of Hearing Systems: Breakdown for Users and Non-Users of Hearing Systems (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-33

Table 11: World Hearing Aid Adoption Rate for Years 2006-2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-33

Table 12: World Adoption Rate of Hearing Aids by Region - US, EU, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2005, 2010, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-34

Table 13: Hearing Aid Penetration Rate in Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-35 Better Reimbursement Structure Improves Penetration of Hearing Aids.............. II-36 A Review of Subsidy/Reimbursement System for Hearing Aids in Select Regional Markets..............II-37

5. HEARING IMPLANTS - MARKET REVIEW..............II-39 Primer.............. II-39 Expanding Aging Population Drives Sales of Cochlear Implants II-39 Table 14: Global Cochlear Implants Market by Age Group (2012): Percentage Breakdown of New Patients in the Age Groups of Above 80 Years, 65-80 Years, 50-64 Years, 30-49 Years, 18-29 Years, 3-17 Years, and Below 3 Years (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-40 Low Penetration of CI Implants - Opportunity Indicator II-40 Cochlear Implants Reimbursements: A Review (Recent Past) II-40 Manufacturers Eye Emerging Markets II-41 Bilateral Implantation Catches Up II-41 Table 15: Global Market for Cochlear Implants by Type (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Unilateral and Bilateral Cochlear Implants (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-41 Diversity Exists in Adoption of Regional Binaural Hearing Devices II-42 Robust Prospects for BAHI..............II-42 Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-43

Table 17: World 14-Year Perspective for Cochlear Implants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-44

6. DISTRIBUTION MARKET DYNAMICS..............II-45 Major Distribution Channels for Hearing Aid Manufacturers II-45 Public Organizations..............II-45 Independent Audiologists..............II-45 Large Retail Chains & Independent Retail Stores II-46 Direct Sales Outlets..............II-46 An Analysis of Hearing Aid Cost Structure II-46 Table 18: Hearing Aid Industry Value Chain: Cost and Value Addition By Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-47

7. PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............. II-48 Audiology: A Prologue..............II-48 Human and Technical Aids..............II-48 Audiological Devices..............II-48 Classification of Audiological Devices II-48 Hearing Aids.............. II-49 History of Hearing Aids..............II-49 Types of Hearing Aids..............II-50 Behind-The-Ear (BTE)..............II-50 Open-Fit Mini Behind-The-Ear..............II-50 Receiver in the ear (RITE) or receiver in the canal (RIC) II-50 In-the-Ear (ITE)..............II-51 Canal Hearing Aids..............II-51 In-the-Canal (ITC)..............II-51 Completely-in-the Canal (CIC)..............II-52 Invisible in the Canal (IIC) hearing aids II-52 Broader Classification of Hearing Aids II-52 Conventional Hearing Aids..............II-52 Programmable Hearing Aids..............II-53 Digital Hearing Aids..............II-53 Technology - Analog Vs. Digital II-53 Disposable Hearing Aids..............II-53 Hearing Aids Batteries..............II-54 Common Problems Associated with Use of Hearing Aids II-54 Common Cold Affects Functioning of Hearing Aids II-54 Hygiene Problems Associated with Hearing Aids II-54 Prevention of Transmission..............II-54 Measurement/Testing Devices..............II-55 Otoscopes.............. II-55 Video Otoscopes..............II-55 Audiometers.............. II-55 Audiogram.............. II-55 Working of an Audiogram..............II-56 Audiogram Interpretation..............II-56 Audiometric Tests..............II-56 Impedance Analyzers..............II-56 Hearing Aid Analyzers..............II-57 Other Measurement/Testing Devices II-57 Cochlear Implants..............II-57 Cochlear Implant Technology..............II-57 Beneficiaries of Cochlear Implant II-58 Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) Implants II-58

8. AN INSIGHT INTO THE HUMAN AUDITORY SYSTEM II-59 The Hearing Process.............. II-59 Nature and Types of Hearing Loss II-59 Determining the Level of Hearing Impairment II-60 Hearing Impairments.............. II-60 Conductive Hearing Loss..............II-60 Sensor Neural Hearing Loss (SNHL) II-60 Noise Induced Hearing Loss..............II-61 Congenital Hearing Loss..............II-61 Common Causes of Hearing Loss..............II-61 Diseases.............. II-62

9. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-63 Sivantos Unveils Signia Lotus Series of Hearing Aids II-63 Sivantos Launches Signia Cellion, a Contact-Free Rechargeable Hearing Aid.............. II-63 Sivantos Introduces Signia Silk, a CIC Hearing Aid II-63 Sonic Introduces IICW Custom Hearing Aids under Celebrate100 and Cheer60 Lines..............II-63 MAICO Diagnostics Introduces touchTymp, an Impedance solution with Full Touchscreen Interface II-63 Advanced Bionics Introduces HiRes™ Ultra Cochlear Implant II-63 Unitron Introduces the World's Smallest Wireless RIC Hearing Aid II-63 Grason-Stadler Introduces GSI Pello™ Audiometer II-63 Sonova Introduces New Hearing Aid Product Platform, Belong II-64 Oticon Medical Introduces New Ponto SuperPower Sound Processor II-64 Cochlear Introduces Cochlear™ Baha® 5 Power and Baha 5 SuperPower Sound Processors..............II-64 Oticon Introduces New Opn Hearing Aid II-64 GN Otometrics Introduces New Immittance Testing Solution, MADSEN® Zodiac.............. II-64 Phonak Introduces Naída line of Power Hearing Aids II-64 Oticon Introduces Oticon Opn™, a New Hearing Aid II-64 Advanced Bionics (AB) and Phonak Introduce New Naída Bimodal Hearing Solution.............. II-64 Starkey Introduces SoundLens Synergy Range of hearing Aids II-65 Oticon Introduces Oticon Dynamo, Sensei SP, and Plus Power II-65 ReSound® Introduces New Wireless Hearing Aid, ReSound Enya II-65 Widex Introduces New Hearing Aids Under the Dream Line II-65 Inventis Introduces New Diagnostic Audiometer, Cello II-65 Bernafon Introduces Juna Pico RITE, Saphira and Supremia II-65 Advanced Bionics Introduces HiRes 90K™ Advantage Cochlear Implant II-65 Beltone Introduces Beltone Legend™ Hearing Aid II-66 Cochlear Introduces Wireless Accessories for cochlear implant II-66 Oticon Medical Introduces its First Cochlear Implant System, Neuro.............. II-66 ADA and IntriCon Introduce Launch Low-Cost Hearing Aids II-66 Widex Introduces New Hearing Aids, Dream CIC Micro in India II-66 Bernafon Introduces New Premium Hearing Aid Family, Juna II-66 Phonak Introduces Phonak Audéo V, Next Generation RIC Hearing Aids.............. II-66 MED-EL Introduces SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant (CI) System II-66 Sonic Introduces New Line of Hearing Solutions II-66 Phonak Introduces Phonak Lyric Hearing Aid II-67 Sonova Introduces New Hearing Aids Under the Phonak and Unitron Line.............. II-67 Oticon Introduces the Nera and Ria Line of Hearing Instruments II-67 Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduces Halo™ Hearing Aids, II-67 ReSound Introduces LiNX Hearing Aids II-67 Siemens Orion™, Nitro™ and Sirion™ Line of Hearing Instruments II-67 MED-EL Unveils SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant System II-67 Natus Medical Introduces Echo-Screen III Hearing Screener II-67 Cochlear to Introduce Nucleus Profile in Europe II-67 Cochlear Secures US FDA Approval for Aqua+ Accessory II-68 Cochlear Awarded US FDA Approval for Nucleus Hybrid II-68 Starkey Launches Halo Hearing Aid II-68 Oticon Releases Ria And The Nera Hearing Care Devices II-68 Beltone Unveils Beltone First Hearing Aid II-68 GN ReSound Introduces ReSound LiNX Hearing Aid II-68

10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY..............II-69 Natus to Acquire GN Otometrics II-69 Sonova Holding Acquires AudioNova International B.V. II-69 MED-EL Acquires Adjoin bone conduction hearing system from Otorix II-69 GN Store Nord to Acquire Audigy Group II-69 Abano Healthcare to Acquire Stake in Bay International II-69 Starkey Enters into Partnership with Bragi II-69 William Demant Shifts Production from Denmark and the US to Poland and Mexico..............II-69 Vitakustik Acquires Lindacher Akustik GmbH II-69 PC Werth Acquires IntriCon..............II-70 GN ReSound and Cochlear Limited enter into a Strategic Alliance II-70 Auditdata Acquires Entomed's Product Portfolio II-70 Supurva Healthcare Enters into Exclusive Licensing Agreement with MelMedtronics.............. II-70 Sonova Acquires Hansaton Akustik GmbH II-70 Medtronic Acquires Sophono..............II-70 Auditdata to Acquire Otovation from Widex II-70 Sivantos Enters into Strategic Partnership with audibene GmbH II-70 Siemens Sells Audiology Business to Sivantos Group II-71 Sonova Holding Announces Plans for Acquiring Comfort Audio II-71 Siemens to Publicly List Audiology Business II-71 Sophono, Inc. Partners Hangzhou Nurotron Bio-technology II-71 Neuromonics and AuDConnex Ink Reseller Contract II-71 Neuromonics and American Hearing Aid Associates Sign Reseller Contract.............. II-71

11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS II-72 AUDITDATA A/S (Denmark)..............II-72 Cochlear Limited.............. II-72 GN ReSound A/S (Denmark)..............II-72 Med-EL Medical Electronics (Austria) II-73 Natus Medical Incorporated (US)..............II-73 Sivantos Group (Singapore)..............II-74 Sonova Holding AG (Switzerland)..............II-74 Advanced Bionics Corporation (US) II-74 Phonak AG (Switzerland)..............II-75 Starkey Hearing Technologies (US) II-75 Widex A/S (Denmark).............. II-75 William Demant Holding A/S (Denmark) II-76 Bernafon AG (Switzerland)..............II-76 Sonic Innovations, Inc. (US)..............II-77 Oticon A/S (Denmark)..............II-77 Oticon Medical (Sweden)..............II-77

12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE..............II-78 Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-78

Table 20: World Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-79

Table 21: World 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-80

Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-81

Table 23: World Historic Review for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82

Table 24: World 14-Year Perspective for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83

Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids by Product Segment - Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-84

Table 26: World Historic Review for Hearing Aids by Product Segment - Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-85

Table 27: World 14-Year Perspective for Hearing Aids by Product Segment -Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-86

Table 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-87

Table 29: World Historic Review for Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-88

Table 30: World 14-Year Perspective for Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-89

Table 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-90

Table 32: World Historic Review for In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-91

Table 33: World 14-Year Perspective for In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-92

Table 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Measurement/Testing Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-93

Table 35: World Historic Review for Measurement/ Testing Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-94

Table 36: World 14-Year Perspective for Measurement/ Testing Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-95

Table 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Measurement/Testing Devices by Product Segment - Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-96

Table 38: World Historic Review for Measurement/ Testing Devices by Product Segment - Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-97

Table 39: World 14-Year Perspective for Measurement/Testing Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-98

Table 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Otoscopes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-99

Table 41: World Historic Review for Otoscopes by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-100

Table 42: World 14-Year Perspective for Otoscopes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-101

Table 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-102

Table 44: World Historic Review for Audiometers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-103

Table 45: World 14-Year Perspective for Audiometers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-104

Table 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Impedence Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-105

Table 47: World Historic Review for Impedence Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-106

Table 48: World 14-Year Perspective for Impedence Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-107

Table 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aid Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-108

Table 50: World Historic Review for Hearing Aid Analyzers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-109

Table 51: World 14-Year Perspective for Hearing Aid Analyzers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-110

Table 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Measurement/ Testing Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-111

Table 53: World Historic Review for Other Measurement/Testing Devices by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-112

Table 54: World 14-Year Perspective for Other Measurement/Testing Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-113

Table 55: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cochlear Implants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............II-114

Table 56: World Historic Review for Cochlear Implants by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-115

Table 57: World 14-Year Perspective for Cochlear Implants by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116 Volume Analytics.............. II-117 Table 58: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117

Table 59: World Historic Review for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. II-118

Table 60: World 14-Year Perspective for Hearing Aids by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-119

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES.............. III-1 A.Market Analysis.............. III-1 Outlook.............. III-1 Expanding Patient Pool and Technology Advancements Steer Growth III-1 Table 61: Distribution of Hearing Loss by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-2

Table 62: Distribution of Heading Aids Penetration by Hearing Loss Condition (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2

Table 63: Percentage Penetration of Hearing Aids in the US (1990-2015) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2 Recession in Retrospective..............III-3 RIC/RITE Hearing Aids Usurp Market for Traditional BTE III-4 Table 64: US BTE Hearing Aids Market (2010-2016): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues for Traditional BTE and RIC/RITE Segments (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-4 Demographic Dynamics of Hearing Loss & Tinnitus III-5 Table 65: Hearing Impaired Population in the US for Years 2000-2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5 Aging Population Drives Hearing Loss Prevalence III-5 Table 66: US Elderly Population: Expected Growth Rates Over the Years 2005-2030 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-6

Table 67: Percentage Breakdown of Severe to Profound Hearing Impaired Population in the US by Age Group: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7 Children and Youth Population Record Increasing Hearing Loss III-7 Table 68: Hearing Loss Prevalence in the US by Age Group (2013): Percentage of Individuals with Hearing Loss Relative to the General Population (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-8 Undetected and Untreated Hearing Loss - A Chronic Issue III-8 Table 69: Hearing Aid Adoption Rate in the US by Age Group: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 70: US Binaural Hearing Aid Adoption Rates by Age Group: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9 FDA Approves At-Home Test, Encourages Innovation of Hearing Aids.............. III-10 Rise in Occupation-Related Hearing Impairments Drive Growth III-10 Table 71: Average Hearing Loss Incidence Induced in Individuals at Age 50 years due to High Noise Exposure at Workplace (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11 US Veterans Affairs Market for Hearing Aids - An Insight III-11 Table 72: US Hearing Aids Market (2014, 2015 & 2016): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Veteran Affairs and Private Market (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 73: Major Suppliers of Hearing Aids to the US Veteran Administration (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Units Shipments by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12 Focus Grows on Supply of Low Cost Hearing Aids III-13 Lack of Reimbursement - A Major Deterrent for Market Penetration.............. III-14 Table 74: US Out-Of-Pocket Payments for Hearing Aids by Type: Average Retail Prices for BTE, ITC and ITE for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015E (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15 Bone-anchored Hearing Devices Considered as Prosthetics by Medicare.............. III-15 Distribution Landscape..............III-16 Table 75: Major Distribution Sources of Hearing Aids in the US: 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16 Seismic Shift in Retail Sales Dynamics III-17 Forward Integration of Manufacturers Catches Pace III-17 A Focus on DTC Market in Hearing Aids III-18 Online Retailers to Enter Hearing Aid Market III-18 Online Sales of Hearing Aids - A New Controversy Brewing III-18 Hearing Implant Market - An Overview III-19 Pediatric Cochlear Market..............III-20 Competitive Scenario..............III-20 Leading Players..............III-20 Table 76: Leading Players in the US Cochlear Implants Market (2015) - Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for Cochlear Ltd., Advanced Bionics, and MED-EL (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-21 Regulatory Overview..............III-21 Safe Medical Devices Act (SDMA) III-21 Hearing Aid Compatibility Act 1988 III-21 American Disabilities Act (ADA) III-22 Federal Hearing Conservation Amendment III-22 ANSI Standards for the US..............III-22 Recent Product Launches..............III-22 Strategic Corporate Activity III-24 Select Key Players..............III-25 B.Market Analytics..............III-28 Table 77: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-28

Table 78: The US Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-29

Table 79: The US 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-30

Table 80: The US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

Table 81: The US Historic Review for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-31

2. CANADA.............. III-32 A.Market Analysis.............. III-32 Outlook.............. III-32 Strategic Corporate Development III-32 B.Market Analytics..............III-33 Table 82: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-33

Table 83: Canadian Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-34

Table 84: Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-35

Table 85: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

Table 86: Canadian Historic Review for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-36

3. JAPAN.............. III-37 A.Market Analysis.............. III-37 Outlook.............. III-37 Overview.............. III-37 Leading Players.............. III-37 Regulatory Environment..............III-38 Distribution System..............III-38 Rion Co. Ltd. - A Key Japanese Manufacturer III-38 B.Market Analytics..............III-39 Table 87: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-39

Table 88: Japanese Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-40

Table 89: Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-41

Table 90: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 91: Japanese Historic Review for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

4. EUROPE.............. III-43 A.Market Analysis.............. III-43 Outlook.............. III-43 Strong Growth Potential for Hearing Aids III-43 Table 92: Hearing Impaired Population in Select European Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 93: Binaural Fitting Rates in Select European Countries/Regions: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-44 Performance in 2015..............III-45 Competitive Environment in European Hearing Devices Market III-45 Distribution Scenario..............III-45 Table 94: Major Distribution Sources of Hearing Aids in Europe (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Distribution Channel (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46 Cochlear Implants Market..............III-46 Regulatory Environment..............III-46 Reimbursement Issues..............III-47 B.Market Analytics..............III-48 Table 95: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-48

Table 96: European Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 97: European 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-50

Table 98: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 99: European Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-52

Table 100: European 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-53

Table 101: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 102: European Historic Review for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

4a. FRANCE.............. III-56 A.Market Analysis.............. III-56 Outlook.............. III-56 Key Statistics.............. III-56 Table 103: French Binaural Hearing Aid Adoption Rates by Age Group: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 104: French Hearing Aid Retail Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57 Neurelec SA - A Key French Implant Manufacturer III-57 B.Market Analytics..............III-58 Table 105: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-58

Table 106: French Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-59

Table 107: French 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-60

4b. GERMANY.............. III-61 A.Market Analysis.............. III-61 Outlook.............. III-61 German Hearing Aid Market - An Overview III-61 Key Statistics.............. III-61 Table 108: German Binaural Hearing Aid Adoption Rates by Age Group: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 109: German Hearing Aid Retail Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Sales by Distribution Channel (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62 Strategic Corporate Activity III-62 B.Market Analytics..............III-63 Table 110: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

Table 111: German Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-64

Table 112: German 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-65

4c. ITALY.............. III-66 A.Market Analysis.............. III-66 Outlook.............. III-66 Strategic Corporate Activity III-66 B.Market Analytics..............III-67 Table 113: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 114: Italian Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-68

Table 115: Italian 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-69

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM..............III-70 A.Market Analysis.............. III-70 Outlook.............. III-70 Hearing Loss - A Prevalent Condition in the UK III-70 Table 116: Hearing Impaired Population Size in the UK by Country: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

Table 117: UK Population with Severe/Profound Hearing Losses by Country: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-71

Table 118: UK Binaural Hearing Aid Adoption Rates by Age Group: 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72 Online Retail to Push Hearing Aid Sales III-72 NHS - The Largest Market for Hearing Aids III-72 Table 119: UK Hearing Aids Market (2015): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Distribution Channel (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-73 Regulations.............. III-73 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 III-73 Noise at Work Regulations 1989 III-73 Strategic Corporate Developments III-74 B.Market Analytics..............III-75 Table 120: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

Table 121: UK Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-76

Table 122: UK 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77

4e. SPAIN.............. III-78 Market Analysis.............. III-78 Table 123: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79

Table 124: Spanish Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-80

Table 125: Spanish 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-81

4f. RUSSIA.............. III-82 Market Analysis.............. III-82 Table 126: Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

Table 127: Russian Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-84

Table 128: Russian 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/ Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

4g. REST OF EUROPE.............. III-86 A.Market Analysis.............. III-86 Outlook.............. III-86 Overview of Select Regional Markets III-86 Denmark.............. III-86 Public Clinics Dominate Hearing Aid Fittings III-86 Sweden.............. III-86 Switzerland.............. III-87 Belgium.............. III-87 Product Launches/Developments..............III-87 Strategic Corporate Developments III-90 Select Key Players..............III-91 B.Market Analytics..............III-96 Table 129: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-96

Table 130: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-97

Table 131: Rest of Europe 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-98

5. ASIA-PACIFIC.............. III-99 A.Market Analysis.............. III-99 Asia-Pacific - a High-Potential Market for Hearing Aids and Implants.............. III-99 Cochlear Implants Market..............III-99 Growth Prospects.............. III-99 Regulatory Scenario..............III-100 B.Market Analytics..............III-100 Table 132: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100

Table 133: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-101

Table 134: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-102

Table 135: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-103

Table 136: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-104

Table 137: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-105

Table 138: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-106

Table 139: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-107

5a. CHINA.............. III-108 A.Market Analysis.............. III-108 Outlook.............. III-108 Initiation of Cochlear Implant Production III-108 Strategic Corporate Activity III-108 B.Market Analytics..............III-109 Table 140: Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-109

Table 141: Chinese Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-110

Table 142: Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-111

5b. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC..............III-112 A.Market Analysis.............. III-112 Outlook.............. III-112 Overview of Select Regional Markets III-112 India.............. III-112 Hearing Loss in Children More Prevalent in Rural Areas III-113 Indian Hearing Aid Market Dominated by Imports III-114 Hearing Implants Gain Traction Despite High Procedure Cost III-114 Audiological Diagnostic Equipment Market On the Rise III-114 Australia and New Zealand..............III-114 High Hearing Loss Incidence and Prevalence - A Growing Concern.............. III-114 Table 143: Australian Hearing Aid Retail Market (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Public Organizations, Manufacturers' Retail, Independent Retail Stores and Retail Chains (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-115 Australian Players Grow Presence in South-east Asian Market III-115 Product Introductions..............III-116 Recent Industry Activity..............III-116 Key Players.............. III-117 B.Market Analytics..............III-118 Table 144: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-118

Table 145: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-119

Table 146: Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-120

6. LATIN AMERICA.............. III-121 A.Market Analysis.............. III-121 Outlook.............. III-121 B.Market Analytics..............III-122 Table 147: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-122

Table 148: Latin American Historic Review for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues Figures in US$ Thousand for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)..............III-123

Table 149: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others) Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-124

Table 150: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).............. III-125

Table 151: Latin American Historic Review for Hearing Aids: Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-126

7. REST OF WORLD.............. III-127 A.Market Analysis.............. III-127 Outlook.............. III-127 Hearing Impairment Remains an Unaddressed Issue in Africa III-127 Hearing Aids Market in South Africa III-127 B.Market Analytics..............III-128 Table 152: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Audiological Devices by Product Segment - Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In-the-Ear, and Canal Hearing Aids), Cochlear Implants, and Measurement/Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers
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