Report Summary

The report, "Asian Medical Tourism Analysis (2008-2012)", provides an insight into the Asian medical tourism market. The past, present and future potential of the five biggest Asian markets - India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines - have been analyzed, and both statistics and trends regarding market size, tourist arrivals, infrastructure, accreditations, cost and success and risk factors have been thoroughly discussed in the report.

Asia represents the most potential medical tourism market in the world. In 2007, the region generated revenues worth US$ 3.4 Billion, accounting for nearly 12.7% of the global market. The report draw the fact that the ageing population, particularly in the developed world, is increasing rapidly, putting an extra demand on an already overburdened health infrastructure, thus creating huge opportunities in the Asian medical tourism market.

The report also acknowledges the fact that the five Asian markets covered have vast differences in terms of cost, infrastructure, human resources, patient perceptions, competencies and level of government support. Thus, it provides valuable information to clients looking to venture into these markets and helps them to devise strategies while going for an investment/partnership in these markets.

For the purpose of this report, the Asian medical tourism market has been defined as the aggregate of medical tourism markets in Thailand, Singapore, India, Malaysia and Philippines.

Key Findings

- More than 2.9 Million patients visited Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines for medical tourism in 2007.
- Thailand's low cost and scenic beaches have enabled it to become the largest medical tourism market in Asia; however, an unstable political environment and occurrence of another epidemic such as bird flu can restrain its growth.
- Healthcare costs are considerably high in Singapore as compared to other Asian destinations. The country, however, boasts of an infrastructure and resources that in some cases are even better than those in the west.
- India, with its low cost advantage and emergence of several private players, represents the fastest growing market. The country's questionable sanitary perceptions in the west are, however, a major roadblock for growth.
- Malaysia and Philippines, both relatively new players in the medical tourism market, are expected to grow strongly in the next five years.
- A number of employers and health insurance firms in developed countries have now started looking at medical tourism to reduce their surging healthcare expenditure.
- The Asian medical tourism market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% between 2007 and 2012.

Key Issues & Facts Analyzed

- Evaluation of past, current and future market trends.
- Market study by segment and country.
- Discussion about the major drivers of the Asian medical tourism market.
- Analysis of the opportunities created by the market.
- Analysis of the major challenges faced by the market.
- Competitive landscape of the market.

Key Players Analyzed

This section provides the overview and key facts of prominent players in the Asian medical tourism markets, such as Apollo, Bumrungrad, Raffles, Parkway Health and St. Luke¡¯s Medical Center.

Research Methodology Used

Information Sources
Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods
The analysis methods include ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, and linear regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and effect analysis.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1    Analyst View

Chapter 2    Global Medical Tourism Industry

2.1 Medical Tourism - Profile
2.2 Distribution Network
2.3 Preferred Destinations

Chapter 3    Factors Driving Medical Tourism in Asia

3.1 Health Infrastructure
3.2 Cost & Waiting Time
3.3 IT & Internet
3.4 Accreditations
3.5 Linkage between Payers & Providers

Chapter 4    Asian Medical Tourism Market

4.1 Market Analysis
4.2 Market Segmentation
4.2.1 Cardiac Procedure
4.2.2 Orthopedic Procedure
4.2.3 Neurological & Spinal Surgery
4.2.4 Cosmetic Surgery
4.2.5 Dental Treatment
4.2.6 Wellness Tourism
4.2.7 Others

Chapter 5    Asian Medical Tourism Destination Analysis

5.1 Thailand
5.1.1 Market Analysis
5.1.2 Success & Risk Factors
5.2 Singapore
5.2.1 Market Analysis
5.2.2 Success & Risk Factors
5.3 India
5.3.1 Market Analysis
5.3.2 Success & Risk Factors
5.4 Malaysia
5.4.1 Market Analysis
5.4.2 Success & Risk Factors
5.5 Philippines
5.5.1 Market Analysis
5.5.2 Success & Risk Factors

Chapter 6    Roadblocks

6.1 Follow-ups, Complications & Post-operative Care
6.2 Perceptions
6.3 Weakening Dollar
6.4 Fear of Epidemics
6.5 Ethical Issues

Chapter 7    Future Outlook

Chapter 8    Key Players

8.1 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
8.2 Bumrungrad Hospital Public Co. Ltd.
8.3 Parkway Health
8.4 Raffles Medical Group
8.5 St. Luke's Medical Center

Figures

Figure 2-1: Global - Medical Tourism Market (in Billion US$), 2005-2007E
Figure 2-2: Global - Medical Tourism Trips (in Million), 2005-2007E
Figure 2-3: Distribution Channel for International Tourists
Figure 4-1: Asia - Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2006E & 2007E
Figure 4-2: Asia - Medical Tourism Market by Country (%), 2007E
Figure 4-3: Asia - Medical Tourist Arrivals (in ¡®000), 2006E & 2007E
Figure 4-4: Asia - Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2007E
Figure 4-5: Global - Most Preferred Spa Destinations (%), 2003
Figure 4-6: Global - Most Preferred Spa Destinations for Next Visit (%), 2003
Figure 4-7: Global - Main Reasons for Visiting Spas (%), 2003
Figure 4-8: Global - Favorite Treatments taken by Spa Consumers (%), 2003
Figure 5-1: Thailand - Medical Tourist Arrivals (in ¡®000), 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-2: Thailand - Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2006
Figure 5-3: Thailand - Medical Tourism Market (in Billion BT) 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-4: Thailand - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in ¡®000), 2008-2012
Figure 5-5: Thailand - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Billion BT), 2008-2012
Figure 5-6: Thailand - Spa Earnings (in Billion BT), 2004 & 2005E
Figure 5-7: Thailand - Certified Spa Centers by Type (in Number), July 2005
Figure 5-8: Thailand - Certified Spa Centers by Region (in Number), July 2005
Figure 5-9: Thailand - Spa Visits by Destination (%), 2005
Figure 5-10: Singapore - Healthcare Expenditure as Percentage of GDP (2007 & 2012F)
Figure 5-11: Singapore - Average Spending of a Medical Tourist w.r.t. General Tourist (in US$)
Figure 5-12: Singapore - Medical Tourist Arrivals (in ¡®000), 2004-2007E
Figure 5-13: Singapore - Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2004-2007E
Figure 5-14: Singapore - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in '000), 2008-2012
Figure 5-15: Singapore - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2008-2012
Figure 5-16: India - Medical Tourist Arrivals (in ¡®000), 2004-2007E
Figure 5-17: India - Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2005-2007E
Figure 5-18: India - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in '000), 2008-2012
Figure 5-19: India - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2008-2012
Figure 5-20: Malaysia - Medical Tourist Arrivals (in ¡®000), 2000, 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-21: Malaysia - Medical Tourism Market (in Million RM) 2000, 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-22: Malaysia - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in '000), 2008-2012
Figure 5-23: Malaysia - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Million RM), 2008-2012
Figure 5-24: Philippines - Medical Tourist Arrivals (in ¡®000), 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-25: Philippines - Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2006 & 2007E
Figure 5-26: Philippines - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in '000), 2008-2012
Figure 5-27: Philippines - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2008-2012
Figure 7-1: Global - Forecast for Medical Tourism Trips (in Million), 2008-2012
Figure 7-2: Global - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Billion US$), 2008-2012
Figure 7-3: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2008-2012
Figure 7-4: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourism Market by Country (%), 2012
Figure 7-5: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in '000), 2008-2012
Figure 7-6: Asia - Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals by Country (%), 2012

Tables

Table 2-1: Global - Emerging Medical Tourism Destinations
Table 3-1: India - Cardiac Surgery Mortality Rate w.r.t. US (%)
Table 3-2: US & UK - Approximate Waiting Period with Nature of Treatment (in Months)
Table 4-1: India, Thailand & Singapore - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures w.r.t. Other Countries (in US$)
Table 4-2: India - Cost of Cardiac Procedures w.r.t. Other Countries (in US$)
Table 4-3: India - Cost of Orthopedic Procedures w.r.t. Other Countries (in US$)
Table 4-4: India - Cost of Neurological & Spinal Surgical Procedures w.r.t. UK (in US$)
Table 4-5: India - Cost of Parkinson¡¯s Procedures w.r.t. UK (in US$)
Table 4-6: India - Cost of Cosmetic & Plastic Surgical Procedures w.r.t. Other Countries (in US$)
Table 4-7: India - Cost of Dental Treatments w.r.t. US (in US$)
Table 4-8: India - Cost of Gastric Procedures w.r.t. Other Countries (in US$)
Table 4-9: India - Cost of Arthroscopic Procedures w.r.t. Other Countries (in US$)
Table 4-10: India - Cost of Breast Procedures w.r.t. US/Canada (in US$)
Table 4-11: India - Cost of Transplant Procedures w.r.t. US (in US$)
Table 5-1: Thailand - Major Private Hospitals Serving Foreign Patients
Table 5-2: Thailand - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures w.r.t. US (in US$)
Table 5-3: Thailand - Spa Visits by Destination (in Number), 2005
Table 5-4: Singapore - Healthcare Infrastructure (in Number), 2006
Table 5-5: India - Healthcare Infrastructure (in Number)
Table 5-6: Philippines - Registered Health Professionals (in Number), Oct 2005
Table 5-7: Philippines - Cost of Various Surgical Procedures w.r.t. US (in US$)