Global Ambulance Services Market By Transport Type (Ground Ambulance Services, Air Ambulance Services and Water Ambulance Services) By Urgency (Emergency Ambulance Services and Non-Emergency Ambulance Services) By Equipment (Advance Life Support and Basic Life Support) By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2019 - 2025

Analysis of Market Size & Trends

The Global Ambulance Services Market size is expected to reach $31.8 billion by 2025, rising at a market growth of 4.9% CAGR during the forecast period. Ambulance services are the emergency response to move critically injured or sick patients to and from hospitals and ensure that healthcare workers provide appropriate attention. Efficient outpatient programs contribute to prompt medical care for victims of injuries or patients with chronic illnesses. Ambulance services play a significant role in the health care sector.

Global Ambulance Services Market Size

The growth of the ambulance services market has been propelled by the increasing geriatric population along with the rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes, as well as complex medical needs. In addition, a growing number of alcohol and mental health problems along with an increased rate of road accidents are other significant factors responsible for the growth of the demand for ambulance services. According to the World Health Organization, about 1.35 million people die as a result of road traffic accidents every year.

In addition, the ambulance services sector comprises private and public providers offering air or surface transport services to seriously ill patients, along with primary medical care. These vehicles are equipped with healthcare practitioners operating life-saving devices. For many countries, private ambulance services have emerged to provide ambulance services, particularly in rural areas that lack the necessary funds to provide free ambulance services and also due to state monetary issues.

Ambulance Services Market Share

Based on Transport Type, the market is segmented into Ground Ambulance Services, Air Ambulance Services and Water Ambulance Services. Based on Urgency, the market is segmented into Emergency Ambulance Services and Non-Emergency Ambulance Services. Based on Equipment, the market is segmented into Advance Life Support and Basic Life Support. Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa.

The market research report covers theanalysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Falck A/S, Babcock International Group PLC (Scandinavian AirAmbulance), Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. (Acadian Companies), Medivic Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. (Medivic Aviation), BVG India Ltd., America Ambulance Services, Inc., Air Methods Corporation (ASP AMC Intermediate Holdings, Inc.), Global Medical Response, Inc., Ziqitza Health Care Limited, and Dutch Health B.V.

Recent Strategies Deployed in Ambulance Services Market

» Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:

• Mar-2020: Global Medical Response (GMR) announced an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The agreement provides with in-network access to GMR’s life-saving emergency air medical transports to the more than 6 million BCBSTX members.
• Feb-2020: Air Methods signed an in-network agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. The agreement would provide its members with Air Methods’ critical care in the air services at discounted in-network rates.
• Jan-2020: Falck USA collaborated with USA Government following which it would provide emergency ambulance services to more than 2 million residents and visitors in large parts of Orange County, California.
• Sep-2019: Babcock signed an agreement with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). Following the agreement, the companies aimed to launch a new air ambulance service from Aberdeen International Airport. The former company would operate and maintain the air ambulance helicopter from a new base at the airport.
• Feb-2019: Babcock Australasia signed a five-year contract with Santos, an Australian energy company. Under this agreement, Babcock would transport personnel to and from oil rigs in Karratha, Western Australia. Babcock would also offer crew change, emergency support, and 24/7 medevac services from its hangar facility in Karratha.

» Acquisition and Mergers:

• Apr-2019: Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) signed an agreement to acquire Seven Bar Aviation, LLC, an air medical operator. The acquisition would broaden the product portfolio of the company.
• Feb-2019: Acadian Ambulance Service took over Emergency Mobile Health Care (EMHC). Following the acquisition, the companies have combined their operations. The companies jointly would provide medical transportation for the greater Memphis community.
• Apr-2017: Air Medical Group Holdings (AMGH) acquired Air Medical Resource Group (AMRG). The acquisition enabled the company to expand its foothold in Alaska and Hawaii as well as added unique and widespread rotor and fixed-wing operations to its portfolio.
• May-2016: Acadian Ambulance announced the acquisition of Bay Star EMS. This acquisition enabled the company in expanding its service area.

» Geographical Expansions:

• Sep-2019: Acadian Ambulance opened an operations center in Harahan. This center has about 40 ambulances and staff of 210 serving Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard and St. Charles parishes. The center would serve as office space for medical supervisory personnel, a station for medics, warehouse, and mechanic shop.
• Jul-2019: AirLife Georgia, a subsidiary of Air Methods announced that AirLife Georgia 2 will now be based at the old Habersham Airport terminal. The new base location would ensure that the people in Habersham and the surrounding area have access to air medical services.
• Feb-2019: Mercy Air, a part of Air Methods opened Mercy Air 66, a new base. The new base provides air medical services to the Barstow community.

Scope of the Ambulance Services Market Analysis

Market Segmentation:

By Transport Type

• Ground Ambulance Services
• Air Ambulance Services and
• Water Ambulance Services

By Urgency

• Emergency Ambulance Services and
• Non-Emergency Ambulance Services

By Equipment

• Advance Life Support and
• Basic Life Support

By Geography

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• LAMEA
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Nigeria
  • Rest of LAMEA

Companies Profiled

• Falck A/S
• Babcock International Group PLC (Scandinavian AirAmbulance)
• Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. (Acadian Companies)
• Medivic Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. (Medivic Aviation)
• BVG India Ltd.
• America Ambulance Services, Inc.
• Air Methods Corporation (ASP AMC Intermediate Holdings, Inc.)
• Global Medical Response, Inc.
• Ziqitza Health Care Limited
• Dutch Health B.V.