UK In Vitro Fertilization Market Size (2024 - 2029)

UK In Vitro Fertilization Market Analysis

The United Kingdom in vitro fertilization (IVF) market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.6% over the forecast period.

• During the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, many IVF clinics in the United Kingdom temporarily suspended their services or rescheduled non-urgent procedures. This was primarily due to prioritizing resources for COVID-19 patients, reducing the risk of virus transmission, and adhering to government-imposed restrictions. For instance, according to the article published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in March 2021, the IVF treatment procedures were postponed from April to June months of the pandemic in the United Kingdom. Therefore, the postponement of IVF procedures significantly impacted the market growth initially. However, with the decrease in COVID-19 cases and the uplifting of lockdown restrictions in the country, the IVF market in the country picked up a significant pace and is expected to do the same during the forecast period.
• The major factors driving the market growth include the rising success rate of IVF technology, increasing awareness about IVF procedures, and delayed onset of pregnancy. In addition, the rising number of patients undergoing IVF treatment is also projected to augment market growth during the forecast period. For instance, according to the data released by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) in June 2023, approximately 55,000 patients underwent IVF or donor insemination (DI) treatment at HFEA-licensed fertility centers in the United Kingdom in 2021. Therefore, this substantial number of patients seeking fertility treatments highlights the country's growing demand for assisted reproductive technologies. With advancements in medical technology, increasing awareness, and changing societal trends, the United Kingdom IVF market is poised for growth. This will likely lead to an expansion of fertility centers and the development of innovative treatments to cater to the rising demand, ultimately driving market growth. Furthermore, the surging government initiatives in the United Kingdom are also projected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
• For instance, in July 2022, the Government of the United Kingdom established the Women's Health Strategy in England to tackle the gender health gap, which is likely to drive the growth of the country's IVF market. The strategy aims to address the gender health gap and improve women's reproductive health and access to fertility treatments. By prioritizing women's health and reproductive rights, government regulation is expected to increase awareness and funding for IVF treatments. This could lead to improved accessibility and affordability of IVF services, encouraging more individuals and couples to seek fertility treatments. Consequently, the demand for IVF is likely to increase, driving the growth of the IVF market in the country.
• Therefore, factors such as the rising number of IVF procedures and surging government initiatives to support IVF in the country are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. However, social stigma and ethical and legal issues associated with in vitro fertilization are estimated to hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

UK In Vitro Fertilization Industry Segmentation

In vitro fertilization is an assistive reproductive technology that involves the process of fertilization by retrieving eggs from the woman's ovaries and fertilizing them with sperm outside of the body in a laboratory environment. 

The United Kingdom in vitro fertilization (IVF) market is segmented by product type (reagent and instrument ((imaging systems, incubators, cryosystems, IVF cabinet, ovum aspiration pump, sperm separation systems, micromanipulator systems, and other instruments)) and end-users (fertility clinics, hospitals, and other end-users).

The report offers the value (in USD) for the above segments.