Regional Analysis

Regional Insights

On the basis of region, the global HPV testing and Pap test market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. North America holds a dominant position in the global HPV testing and Pap test market and is expected to retain its dominance over the forecast period. This attributes to the increasing number of cases of cervical cancer in the U.S. For instance in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 12,984 new cases of cervical cancer were reported in the U.S.

Moreover, rising awareness regarding the benefits of early detection of cancer among female population through conduction of various awareness campaigns and government initiatives is fueling growth of the market. For instance, in January 2016, UAB comprehensive care center along with various other non-profit organizations conducted an awareness program that promoted the use of preventive HPV vaccine by explaining the health and precaution benefits achieved from the vaccine to the women in the U.S.

Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth in the market over the forecast period, owing to developments in healthcare infrastructure and increasing patient population in developing countries such as India. For instance, according to reports published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research in 2018, cervical carcinoma is one of the most common and dreaded diseases of women, and in India and accounts for approximately 16% of total cervical cancer cases globally.