Market Trends of Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Blood Processing Devices & Consumables Market according to our research experts:
Blood Cell Processors Segment is Expected to Hold a Major Market Share in the Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market
The blood cell processors segment is expected to hold a significant share in the market. Blood cell processors offer an alternative to labor-intensive methods for the separation of cell products, such as manually layering blood over a density gradient separation medium using conical tubes. Blood cell processors are used in blood banks, transfusion laboratories, cellular therapy laboratories, and manufacturing facilities.
The major factors fueling the growth of the segment are the growing number of blood donations as well as the introduction of new products by the market players.
As per the June 2022 update by the World Health Organization (WHO), out of the 118.5 million blood donations collected globally, 40% of these are collected in high-income countries, home to 16% of the world's population. The donated blood has to be stored and preserved after its processing for obtaining plasma and other blood components. Thus, the statistics indicate the rising demand for blood cell processors.
Several market players are engaged in the implementation of strategic initiatives, thereby contributing to market growth. For instance, in April 2021, Hemanext Inc. received a CE Certificate of Conformity for the CE Mark for its Hemanext ONE Red Blood Cell (RBC) Processing and Storage System, allowing the innovative medical device to be sold in European markets. Hemanext plans to secure additional validations and approvals to make the device available to healthcare professionals in other select European markets and the Americas in future years.
Thus, due to the above-mentioned factors, the market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Share in the Market and Expected to do Same in the Forecast Period
Within North America, the United States is expected to hold a major share of the blood platelets market. This is majorly attributed to the factors such as the presence of several organizations engaged in the distribution of blood components that arises the need for blood processing as well as the implementation of strategic initiatives by the market players.
Moreover, these organizations in the region are engaged in increasing awareness regarding the importance of blood donation, which is increasing the number of blood donors in the region. For instance, according to the May 2022 statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), presently, there are more than 13.2 million blood donors in the United States. Additionally, the number of platelet transfusions in the region has boosted the demand for blood processing products. For instance, as per the July 2021 statistics by The American National Red Cross, approximately 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the United States. Thus, the statistics indicate that the demand for blood processing devices and consumables has increased in the United States.
Furthermore, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware that the United States is experiencing significant interruptions in the supply of blood specimen collection (blood draw) tubes because of an increase in demand during the COVID-19 public health emergency and recent vendor supply challenges. For instance, in January 2022, the FDA updated the device shortage list to include all blood specimen collection tubes. Thus, this indicates the increasing demand for blood processing devices and consumables.
Hence, due to the above-mentioned factors, the market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period.
