GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET – SUMMARY

2. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

2.1. IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE HEARING AIDS MARKET

2.2. KEY INSIGHTS

2.3. PORTER’S FIVE FORCES MODEL

2.3.1. THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS

2.3.2. THREAT OF SUBSTITUTE

2.3.3. BARGAINING POWER OF BUYER

2.3.4. BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIER

2.3.5. INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY

2.4. SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS

2.5. KEY BUYING CRITERIA

2.6. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

2.7. MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS INDEX

2.8. VENDOR SCORECARD

2.9. KEY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

2.9.1. CONTRACTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

2.9.2. BUSINESS EXPANSIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND DIVESTITURES

2.9.3. ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

2.9.4. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS

2.10. MARKET DRIVERS

2.10.1. INCREASING OCCURRENCE OF HEARING LOSS WORLDWIDE

2.10.2. RISING INITIATIVES AND AWARENESS ABOUT HEARING AID DEVICES

2.11. MARKET CHALLENGES

2.11.1. LOW PENETRATION AND ADOPTION OF HEARING AIDS

2.11.2. HIGH COST OF DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH HEARING AIDS

2.11.3. PRESENCE OF COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES TO HEARING AID DEVICES

2.12. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

2.12.1. POTENTIAL FOR HEARING AIDS IN EMERGING ECONOMIES

2.12.2. ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY

3. GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET – BY PRODUCT

3.1. HEARING AID DEVICES

3.1.1. BEHIND-THE-EAR (BTE)

3.1.2. IN-THE-CANAL (ITC) AND COMPLETELY-IN-THE-CANAL (CIC)

3.1.3. IN-THE-EAR (ITE)

3.1.4. OTHER HEARING AID DEVICES

3.2. HEARING IMPLANTS

3.2.1. COCHLEAR IMPLANTS

3.2.2. BONE-ANCHORED SYSTEMS

4. GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET – BY TECHNOLOGY

4.1. DIGITAL HEARING AIDS

4.2. CONVENTIONAL HEARING AIDS

5. GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET – BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

5.1. SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS

5.2. CONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSS

6. GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET – BY PATIENT TYPE

6.1. ADULTS

6.2. PEDIATRICS/CHILDREN

7. GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET – BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

7.1. AUDIOLOGY AND ENT CLINICS

7.2. PHARMACIES

7.3. HOSPITALS

8. GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET – REGIONAL OUTLOOK

8.1. NORTH AMERICA

8.1.1. MARKET BY PRODUCT

8.1.1.1. HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET BY TYPES

8.1.1.2. HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET BY TYPES

8.1.2. MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

8.1.3. MARKET BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

8.1.4. MARKET BY PATIENT TYPE

8.1.5. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

8.1.6. COUNTRY ANALYSIS

8.1.6.1. THE UNITED STATES

8.1.6.2. CANADA

8.2. EUROPE

8.2.1. MARKET BY PRODUCT

8.2.1.1. HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET BY TYPES

8.2.1.2. HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET BY TYPES

8.2.2. MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

8.2.3. MARKET BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

8.2.4. MARKET BY PATIENT TYPE

8.2.5. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

8.2.6. COUNTRY ANALYSIS

8.2.6.1. GERMANY

8.2.6.2. UNITED KINGDOM

8.2.6.3. FRANCE

8.2.6.4. ITALY

8.2.6.5. NORDIC COUNTRIES

8.2.6.6. SPAIN

8.2.6.7. RUSSIA

8.2.6.8. REST OF EUROPE

8.3. ASIA-PACIFIC

8.3.1. MARKET BY PRODUCT

8.3.1.1. HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET BY TYPES

8.3.1.2. HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET BY TYPES

8.3.2. MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

8.3.3. MARKET BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

8.3.4. MARKET BY PATIENT TYPE

8.3.5. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

8.3.6. COUNTRY ANALYSIS

8.3.6.1. CHINA

8.3.6.2. JAPAN

8.3.6.3. INDIA

8.3.6.4. AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

8.3.6.5. SOUTH KOREA

8.3.6.6. ASEAN COUNTRIES

8.3.6.7. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC

8.4. LATIN AMERICA

8.4.1. MARKET BY PRODUCT

8.4.1.1. HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET BY TYPES

8.4.1.2. HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET BY TYPES

8.4.2. MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

8.4.3. MARKET BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

8.4.4. MARKET BY PATIENT TYPE

8.4.5. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

8.4.6. COUNTRY ANALYSIS

8.4.6.1. BRAZIL

8.4.6.2. MEXICO

8.4.6.3. REST OF LATIN AMERICA

8.5. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA

8.5.1. MARKET BY PRODUCT

8.5.1.1. HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET BY TYPES

8.5.1.2. HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET BY TYPES

8.5.2. MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

8.5.3. MARKET BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS

8.5.4. MARKET BY PATIENT TYPE

8.5.5. MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL

8.5.6. COUNTRY ANALYSIS

8.5.6.1. SAUDI ARABIA

8.5.6.2. TURKEY

8.5.6.3. UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

8.5.6.4. SOUTH AFRICA

8.5.6.5. REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. AMPLIFON

9.2. ARPHI ELECTRONICS PVT LTD

9.3. AUDINA HEARING INSTRUMENTS INC

9.4. COCHLEAR LTD

9.5. GN STORE NORD AS

9.6. HORENTEK

9.7. MED EL

9.8. MICROSON

9.9. RION CO LTD

9.10. SEBOTEK HEARING SYSTEMS LLC

9.11. SIEMENS AG

9.12. SONOVA

9.13. STARKEY

9.14. DEMANT AS

9.15. ZOUNDS HEARING

10. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SCOPE

10.1. RESEARCH SCOPE & DELIVERABLES

10.1.1. OBJECTIVES OF STUDY

10.1.2. SCOPE OF STUDY

10.2. SOURCES OF DATA

10.2.1. PRIMARY DATA SOURCES

10.2.2. SECONDARY DATA SOURCES

10.3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

10.3.1. EVALUATION OF PROPOSED MARKET

10.3.2. IDENTIFICATION OF DATA SOURCES

10.3.3. ASSESSMENT OF MARKET DETERMINANTS

10.3.4. DATA COLLECTION

10.3.5. DATA VALIDATION & ANALYSIS

 

 

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, REGIONAL OUTLOOK, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 2: VENDOR SCORECARD

TABLE 3: LIST OF CONTRACTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

TABLE 4: LIST OF BUSINESS EXPANSIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & DIVESTITURES

TABLE 5: LIST OF ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

TABLE 6: LIST OF NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS

TABLE 7: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 8: GLOBAL HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 9: GLOBAL HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 10: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 11: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 12: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PATIENT TYPE, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 13: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 14: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, REGIONAL OUTLOOK, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 15: NORTH AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 16: NORTH AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 17: NORTH AMERICA HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 18: NORTH AMERICA HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 19: NORTH AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 20: NORTH AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 21: NORTH AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PATIENT TYPE, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 22: NORTH AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 23: EUROPE HEARING AIDS, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 24: EUROPE HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 25: EUROPE HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 26: EUROPE HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 27: EUROPE HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 28: EUROPE HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 29: EUROPE HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PATIENT TYPE, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 30: EUROPE HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 31: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AIDS MARKET, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 32: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 33: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 34: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 35: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 36: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 37: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PATIENT TYPE, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 38: ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 39: LATIN AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 40: LATIN AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 41: LATIN AMERICA HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 42: LATIN AMERICA HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 43: LATIN AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 44: LATIN AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 45: LATIN AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PATIENT TYPE, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 46: LATIN AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 47: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, COUNTRY OUTLOOK, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 48: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 49: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 50: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY TYPES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 51: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 52: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 53: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PATIENT TYPE, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

TABLE 54: MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

 

 

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1: PERSON AGED 60 YEARS OR ABOVE BY REGION (IN MILLION)

FIGURE 2: SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS IN THE HEARING AIDS INDUSTRY

FIGURE 3: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2021 & 2028 (IN %)

FIGURE 4: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY HEARING AID DEVICES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 5: GLOBAL HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY BEHIND-THE-EAR (BTE), 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 6: GLOBAL HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY IN-THE-CANAL (ITC) AND COMPLETELY-IN-THE-CANAL (CIC), 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 7: GLOBAL HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY IN-THE-EAR (ITE), 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 8: GLOBAL HEARING AID DEVICES MARKET, BY OTHER HEARING AID DEVICES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 9: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY HEARING IMPLANTS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 10: GLOBAL HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY COCHLEAR IMPLANTS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 11: GLOBAL HEARING IMPLANTS MARKET, BY BONE-ANCHORED SYSTEMS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 12: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2021 & 2028 (IN %)

FIGURE 13: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DIGITAL HEARING AIDS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 14: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY CONVENTIONAL HEARING AIDS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 15: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY TYPES OF HEARING LOSS, 2021 & 2028 (IN %)

FIGURE 16: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 17: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY CONDUCTIVE HEARING LOSS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 18: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PATIENT TYPE, 2021 & 2028 (IN %)

FIGURE 19: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY ADULTS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 20: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PEDIATRICS/CHILDREN, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 21: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, 2021 & 2028 (IN %)

FIGURE 22: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY AUDIOLOGY AND ENT CLINICS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 23: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY PHARMACIES, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 24: GLOBAL HEARING AIDS MARKET, BY HOSPITALS, 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 25: THE UNITED STATES HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 26: CANADA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 27: GERMANY HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 28: UNITED KINGDOM HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 29: FRANCE HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 30: ITALY HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 31: NORDIC COUNTRIES HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 32: SPAIN HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 33: RUSSIA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 34: REST OF EUROPE HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 35: CHINA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 36: JAPAN HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 37: INDIA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 38: AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 39: SOUTH KOREA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 40: ASEAN COUNTRIES HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 41: REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 42: BRAZIL HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 43: MEXICO HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 44: REST OF LATIN AMERICA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 45: SAUDI ARABIA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 46: TURKEY HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 47: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 48: SOUTH AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

FIGURE 49: REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA HEARING AIDS MARKET 2022-2028 (IN $ MILLION)

 

 

MARKET OUTLOOK

Triton Market Research has estimated the global market for hearing aids to progress with a CAGR of 6.68% during the forecast period 2022-2028. The growing occurrence of hearing loss across the world is driving the growth of this market. Along with this, the rise in favorable initiatives by the government and surging awareness about hearing aid devices are also aiding the market growth.

However, the high cost of these devices is largely hindering the growth process. Additionally, the low adoption rate of hearing aids and the availability of cheaper alternatives are further impacting their demand. On the bright side, there is a vast potential for hearing aids in developing economies due to the presence of a large consumer base. This, along with advancement in technology, is creating various opportunities for industry growth.

 

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REGIONAL OUTLOOK

The global hearing aids market spans across the regions of Latin America, North America, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa. Europe presently leads the global market and is estimated to reign the global market over the forecast period, accounting for the largest market share by 2028.

Factors such as the rising cases of hearing loss, coupled with the increased awareness of hearing aids to treat hearing-related disorders, are mainly driving the demand for hearing aids in the region. Further, the presence of a well-developed healthcare infrastructure and the availability of technologically advanced hearing aids are propelling the growth of the market in this region.

 

COMPETITIVE OUTLOOK

The renowned players in this market include Sonova, Horentek, Cochlear Ltd, Rion Co Ltd, Audina Hearing Instruments Inc, Starkey, Demant AS, GN Store Nord AS, Siemens AG, Zounds Hearing, Sebotek Hearing Systems LLC, Arphi Electronics Pvt Ltd, Amplifon, Med El, and Microson.

GN Store Nord AS is a company providing intelligent audio solutions. It manufactures audiological diagnostics equipment, hearing instruments, and headsets. The company invests more than 8% of its overall revenue on research and development activities, every year. GN Store Nord’s deep focus on R&D has helped it in developing quality hearing solutions, enhancing the company’s reputation in the med-tech and intelligent audio field.

Its innovative and smart audio solutions are marketed by brands like Jabra, Interton, and ReSound, in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company operates in Europe, North America, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. It was founded in 1869 and has more than 10,000 employees across the globe.

 

SEGMENTATION

1. AMPLIFON

2. ARPHI ELECTRONICS PVT LTD

3. AUDINA HEARING INSTRUMENTS INC

4. COCHLEAR LTD

5. GN STORE NORD AS

6. HORENTEK

7. MED EL

8. MICROSON

9. RION CO LTD

10. SEBOTEK HEARING SYSTEMS LLC

11. SIEMENS AG

12. SONOVA

13. STARKEY

14. DEMANT AS

15. ZOUNDS HEARING