Global Recording Chart Paper Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Recording Chart Paper Market: Industry Perspective

The global recording chart paper market size was worth around USD 2.31 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 3.87 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 5.32% between 2025 and 2034. The report analyzes the global recording chart paper market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the recording chart paper industry.

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Recording Chart Paper Market: Overview

The recording chart paper industry deals with the production and sale of chart papers that are specially manufactured to record critical information or data. The paper deals with the needs of several healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and diagnostic centers where chart papers are used in various medical instruments and devices for monitoring and recording vital information related to a patient's medical conditions. This includes factors such as physiological parameters, vital signs, and other important information. Some most commonly used recording chart papers are electrocardiography (ECG) papers, electroencephalography (EEG) papers, spirometry chart papers, fetal monitoring chart papers, and temperature or pressure chart papers. During the forecast period, the recording chart paper industry players can expect certain growth opportunities but they may also come across challenges and growth limitations.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global recording chart paper market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 5.32% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global recording chart paper market size was valued at around USD 2.31 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.87 Billion by 2034.
• The recording chart paper market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to increasing demand in healthcare for patient monitoring, growth in industrial automation, technological advancements, and the rising need for accurate data recording across various sectors.
• Based on Application, the Diagnostic Centers segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Type, the Ambulatory / EMS Recording Charts for Defibrillators segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, North America is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

Recording Chart Paper Market: Growth Drivers

Rise in diagnostic procedures to drive market growth

The global recording chart paper market is projected to grow owing to the rise in medical diagnostic procedures across the globe. With the increasing population along with the rise in the geriatric population rate, the number of medical patients worldwide has reached record-breaking numbers. Covid-19 triggered the number of patients at an unprecedented rate in 2020 and 2021 and since then, the rate has recorded continuous and steady growth. For instance, in 2022, India recorded more than 14 lakh cancer cases as per Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. The same trajectory was observed in other medical cases such as diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and other relatively milder conditions. In addition to this, the high rate of healthcare expenditure driven by government investments and increased disposable income among the population equally contributed to higher growth in diagnostic procedures resulting in surged demand for recording chart papers.

Recording Chart Paper Market: Restraints

Growing adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) to restrict market expansion

In the modern technologically-driven world, manually recording medical data and information can be considered a more traditional method of information keeping. However, in recent times, many healthcare institutes, diagnostic centers, and clinics have shown interest in the use of electronic health records (EHRs) owing to the accuracy and other advantages of storing information electronically. EHR systems allow digital documentation and storage of patient data, thus reducing the need for physical chart records.

Recording Chart Paper Market: Opportunities

Integration with digital healthcare solutions to create better growth avenues

The global recording chart paper market is expected to encounter several growth opportunities influenced by the rising integration of traditional tools such as recording chart paper with modern, digital healthcare solutions. As the demand for EHRs is growing, there is a considerable need to bridge the gap existing between physical and digital documentation procedures since each comes with its set of advantages. For instance, the development of recording chart papers with unique identifiers or quick response (OR) code could be a breakthrough point of growth.

Recording Chart Paper Market: Challenges

Pricing Pressures to challenge market expansion

One of the key challenges faced by the global recording chart paper industry players is in terms of pricing pressures in the overall healthcare industry and associated budget constraints. This can severely impact the profitability of the sector since healthcare providers often negotiate for cost-effective solutions including recording chart papers.

Recording Chart Paper Market: Segmentation

The global recording chart paper market is segmented based on application, type, and region.

Based on Application, the global recording chart paper market segments are diagnostic centers, hospitals, and clinics. The industry growth was dominated by the hospital's segment in 2022 since they provide a much wider range of services that includes diagnostic procedures and patient monitoring. Several departments within a hospital use recording chart papers extensively for various critical purposes. For instance, in the intensive care units (ICUs), chart papers are used to monitor and record data on heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation. In operation theaters (OTs), healthcare professionals record information such as patient anesthesia, intraoperative vitals, and other critical parameters. Respiratory care units record data obtained from lung function tests while measuring airflow and other respiratory conditions. As per research, more than 16 million cases of hospital admissions were registered in the UK between 2021 and 2022.

Based on Type, the global recording chart paper industry segments are ambulatory / EMS recording charts for defibrillators, cardiology monitoring recording chart papers, ultrasound / OB-GYN recording chart papers, and fetal monitoring recording chart papers. The cardiology monitoring recording chart papers were the most sold in 2022. They are used to register information related to a patient's heart activity using ECG machines, event recorders, and Holter monitors. The papers in this situation are specially designed to ensure accuracy. They are used in all types of settings and are important to track information such as ECG waveforms, heart rate, rhythm abnormalities, and other cardiac parameters. As per the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, nearly 2.5% of the Australian adult population lives with some form of cardiovascular disease.

Recent Developments:

• In June 2020, Philips announced the launch of a new obstetrics monitoring solution during the peak of Covid-19 to assist expectant mothers and clinicians. After receiving the necessary approval from the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the product called the Avalon CL Fetal and Maternal Pod and Patch became available in the US region
• In July 2022, GE Healthcare launched Voluson Expert 22. It is the company’s latest ultra-premium ultrasound innovation. The launch has helped the company emphasize its hold in the women’s health portfolio segment as the tools run using artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities

Recording Chart Paper Market: Report Scope

Recording Chart Paper Market: Regional Analysis

North America to continue asserting its dominance

The global recording chart paper market is expected to be led by North America during the forecast period. Factors such as the presence of an advanced medical system focusing on developing integrated data recording systems that leverages the best of traditional methods of record keeping and modern ways could act as a major growth propeller. Additionally, the increasing number of patients with cardiovascular diseases aided by the establishment of excellent medical reimbursement infrastructure and the spending ability of the general population is equally important to regional market expansion. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR driven by a growing population and increasing rate of elderly people in countries such as Japan, China, India, and South Korea. Furthermore, these regions are experiencing a high influx of investment in the healthcare industry which could lead to a higher growth rate.

Recording Chart Paper Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the recording chart paper market on a global and regional basis.

The global recording chart paper market is dominated by players like:

• GE Healthcare
• Philips Healthcare
• Nihon Kohden Corporation
• Schiller AG
• Fukuda Denshi Co. Ltd.
• Mortara Instrument Inc.
• Edan Instruments Inc.
• Carestream Health
• ZOLL Medical Corporation
• Spacelabs Healthcare
• Mindray Medical International Limited
• Welch Allyn (Hillrom)
• Ambu A/S
• Innomed Medical
• Compumedics Limited
• Natus Medical Incorporated
• Nihon Kohden America Inc.
• Fukuda Sangyo Co. Ltd.
• Cardiac Science Corporation
• Burdick (Mortara Instrument Inc
• )
• BPL Medical Technologies
• Huntleigh Healthcare
• Contec Medical Systems Co. Ltd.
• Midmark Corporation
• Comen Medical Instruments Co. Ltd

The global recording chart paper market is segmented as follows;

By Application

• Diagnostic Centers
• Hospitals
• Clinics

By Type

• Ambulatory / EMS Recording Charts for Defibrillators
• Cardiology Monitoring Recording Chart Papers
• Ultrasound / OB-GYN Recording Chart Papers
• Fetal Monitoring Recording Chart Papers

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America