Opportunities in the Indian Cervical Cancer Screening Market

Cervical cancer is ranked as the most frequent cancer in women in India. India has a population of

approximately 432 Million women above 15 years of age, who are at risk of developing cervical cancer.

India Stands vis-à-vis World in Cervical Cancer Incidences

130000

70000

530000

266000

Incidences Deaths

India

World

Source: HPV Information Centre

Cervical Cancer Cases by Age of Women

15000

115000

Age Below 35 Years Age 35 and above

Source: HPV Information Centre

25% of the Global Cervical cancer

Incidences and deaths in Indian annually

Women age 35 years and above are

more prone to Cervical Cancer.

Of the total Cervical Cancer incidences,

90% incidences found in this age group

only.

Potential Population for Cervical Cancer Screening in India (Million)

432

229

Age 16 years and above Age 35 years and above

VIA and PAP-Smear tests are majorly performed in India for Cervical cancer screening but have their

own disadvantages like inconvenience, less of predictive and more of confirmatory, surgical in nature.

These tests cost about US$ 16 per test.

Competition in terms of predictive technology for cervical cancer is minimal with only 2-3 players

available in the Indian market.

The demand of cervical cancer screening is about to increase with rising concern about the second most

prevalent cancer among women in the Indian government. The Government of India had launched the

program in 2012 consisted of screening and treatment of cervical cancer.

State governments are also taking initiative to curb this monster. One of the State governments in India

has formulated and implemented cervical cancer screening and treatment program with the help of

World Bank.

In a nutshell, Indian market is lucrative for cervical cancer screening with a big potential to tap, low

competition and Government’s focus.

Population in India is has grown at a CAGR of

1.6% during 2001-2010 and currently pegged at

1.27 Billion

Women account for 47.5% of the total Indian

population.

Urban women population which is comparatively

more aware about Cervical screening than rural

counter parts stands at 83.5 Million and growing

faster than overall population due to

urbanization.