Smart Scales - Asia

Asia

Highlights

The revenue in the Smart Scales market in Asia is projected to reach US$1.96bn in 2024.
It is expected to show an annual growth rate of 6.79% (CAGR 2024-2029), resulting in a projected market volume of US$2.72bn by 2029.
The user penetration rate is expected to be 1.02% in 2024 and is projected to reach 1.10% by 2029.
The average revenue per user (ARPU) is expected to be US$42.35.
In global comparison, the highest revenue will be generated China, amounting to US$1.45bn in 2024.
Smart scales are gaining popularity in Asia as consumers in countries like Japan and South Korea embrace the digital health trend.

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The Smart Scales market in Asia is experiencing significant growth and innovation across various sub-markets such as digital fitness and well-being, online doctor consultation, and digital treatment and care.

Customer preferences: Customers in Asia are increasingly prioritizing their health and well-being, leading to a growing demand for smart scales that offer advanced features such as body composition analysis, personalized fitness recommendations, and seamless integration with fitness apps. The convenience of being able to track and monitor their health metrics from the comfort of their homes is also driving the popularity of smart scales in the region.

Trends in the market: In China, the smart scales market is witnessing a trend towards integration with online doctor consultation services. Consumers are looking for smart scales that not only provide accurate body measurements but also offer insights from healthcare professionals to help them achieve their health goals. This convergence of technology and healthcare services is shaping the future of the smart scales market in China.

Local special circumstances: In Japan, where the aging population is a significant demographic trend, smart scales are being designed to cater to the specific health needs of older adults. These smart scales come equipped with features such as fall detection, medication reminders, and connectivity to emergency services, making them essential tools for elderly individuals living independently. The focus on health monitoring and preventive care is driving the adoption of smart scales among the older population in Japan.

Underlying macroeconomic factors: The rapid urbanization and increasing disposable income in countries like South Korea are contributing to the growth of the smart scales market. As more people move to urban areas and adopt sedentary lifestyles, there is a greater awareness of the importance of maintaining good health. Smart scales that offer convenience, accuracy, and actionable insights are becoming popular among urban consumers who are looking to take control of their health and fitness.

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on revenues and user data of relevant mobile applications and consumer electronics companies.

Modeling approach / Market size:

Market sizes are determined through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach, building on a specific rationale for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of key players, industry reports, third-party reports, and survey results from primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, population, internet penetration, smartphone penetration, consumer spending, and healthcare spending. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the S-curve function and exponential trend smoothing are well suited for forecasting digital products and services due to the non-linear growth of technology adoption.

Additional notes:

The market is updated twice a year in case market dynamics change. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war is considered at a country-specific level.