Market Trends of Suction Tube Industry
Otorhinolaryngology is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over The Forecast Period
Otorhinolaryngology is a medical specialty, especially concerning the ear, nose, & throat, (ENT) and related parts of the head and neck. ENT suction tubes remove small secretions from the nose, throat, or ears.
The high burden of ENT diseases such as sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, ear infections, and other diseases is expected to propel the segment's growth during the forecast period. For instance, an article published by the European Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2021 reported that allergic rhinitis (AR) is a global concern, particularly as the incidence of the disease has increased dramatically in recent years. In Europe, the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) among Danish adults has progressively increased from 19% to 32% over the last three decades. In Asia, the standardized prevalence of adult allergic rhinitis (AR) in China has increased by 6.5% over recent years. Allergic rhinitis is associated with mucus deposition which boosts the use of a suction tube for treating it. Therefore, the high burden of such diseases is expected to augment the growth of the segment.
The research and development by market players, healthcare professionals, or government organizations are also expected to drive the segment's growth. For instance, in May 2022, the U.S. Army's Medical Research and Development Command, a federally designated research laboratory, applied for U.S. and international patents on ENT doctors' designs. Two doctors designed a tongue retractor with integrated fenestrated suction that clears the patient's oral cavity and protects the operating room staff from airborne pathogens. Such developments provide technology transfer opportunities for medical device manufacturers which are expected to increase the segment growth as the device is useful for ENT doctors.
Therefore, owing to the aforesaid factors such as the high burden of ENT diseases and rising research and development by market players and other healthcare organizations, the segment is expected to witness growth during the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over The Forecast Period
North America is expected to hold a significant share of the suction tube market owing to the high prevalence of COPD, the rising number of cosmetic surgical procedures, and technological advancements in products launched by market players.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2021 report, liposuction procedures increased by 66% and abdominoplasties (Tummy Tuck) by 49% in the United States in 2021 as compared to the previous year. Total liposuction procedures accounted for 0.5 million, and abdominoplasty procedures accounted for 0.24 million in the country in 2021. The high burden of these procedures requiring suction tubes for fat removal is expected to expand the market growth in the region during the forecast period.
Furthermore, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 2021 update, the prevalence of COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis in the United States was 4.6% in 2021. Also, as per NIH, May 2022 article, the spending on the research of COPD in the United States was USD 144 million in 2021 and USD 150 million in 2022. Therefore, the high prevalence and spending on the research of COPD in the region are expected to accelerate the utility of suction tubes used for clearing airway secretions, which is further expected to propel the market growth in the region.
Additionally, the strategic initiatives by market players and other organizations to launch a technologically advanced product are expected to boost market growth in the region. For instance, in January 2021, HO Dental Company launched a disposable AiroPur dental aerosol suction cup, designed to help clinicians eliminate the aerosols generated during dental procedures. The launches of technologically advanced products are expected to augment market growth in the region.
Therefore, owing to the aforesaid factors such as the high burden of target diseases requiring the use of suction tubes for treatment and rising product launches by market players, the growth of the studied market is anticipated in the North America Region.
