Global Medical Supplies Market Size (2024 - 2029)

The medical supplies market is anticipated to experience growth over the forecast period, driven by increased demand due to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities in supply chains, leading to shortages of critical medical supplies and prompting countries to implement measures to alleviate these shortages. The shift from global to local sourcing strategies is expected to enhance market dynamics, fostering competition among global and local players. Additionally, the rising prevalence of chronic and lifestyle diseases is contributing to the growing demand for medical supplies. However, the market's expansion may be challenged by a stringent regulatory framework.

Market Size of Global Medical Supplies Industry

Medical Supplies Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
CAGR 3.40 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Medical Supplies Market Major Players

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Medical Supplies Market Analysis

The Medical Supplies Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.4% over the forecast period, 2022-2027. The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the market. Currently, countries continue to face the huge threat of the pandemic. The supply chain disruption caused due to COVID-19 led to shortages of critical medical supplies worldwide. Therefore, many countries have taken definite measures to ease the shortages by importing supplies.

According to 'FDA,' July 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several restrictive measures have been implemented by the State federation's governments. Section 506J of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) reflects the categories of devices that Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined to be in shortage and maintained and updated as the COVID-19 public health emergency evolves. The major medical supplies in shortage are Dialysis-Related Products, Personal Protective Equipment, Testing Supplies and Equipment and Ventilation-Related Products. The shortage led to high demand for medical supplies, significantly contributing to the market.

According to 'Kaufman Hall National Hospital Flash Report,' published in January 2022, there is an increase of 20.6% in Hospital expenses per patient from 2019 to 2021 caused due to shortage of medical supplies. The most recent surges triggered by the delta and omicron variants have added even more pressure to hospitals. Adoption of suboptimal substitutes is a major issue in supply chain networks in hospitals. Following the pandemic, businesses may consider reducing dependence by implementing modern production techniques like additive manufacturing. Just in Time (JIT) policy was the standard in manufacturing companies prior to the pandemic. Supply chain agents maintain little finished goods or raw material inventory in the supply chain network under a just-in-time policy. But several of the products, including hand sanitizers and toilet paper, saw a sharp rise in demand. Therefore, there was a severe shortage of both raw materials and production capacity for the enterprises. As a result, the above response to COVID-19 implies that, while JIT may provide lower inventory costs, it is not appropriate during times of crisis. Hence, it will be necessary to change the sourcing strategy from global to local in the post-pandemic era. Supply chain managers take steps to change their global sourcing and work to find and promote local sources that offer comparable quality raw materials close to their production facilities. Hence there is high competition among the global as well as local players. Therefore, the post-pandemic period is expected to see an increase in the demand for medical supplies in the region.

Chronic diseases are the most prevalent health condition that involves significant expenditure. Chronic diseases include cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, heart disease, respiratory diseases, arthritis, and obesity, which can lead to hospitalization, long-term disability, reduced quality of life, and even death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2022 approximately 422 million worldwide have diabetes in 2021, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Both the number of cases and the prevalence of diabetes have been steadily increasing over the past few decades. According to the 'first comprehensive global analysis of trends in hypertension prevalence, detection, treatment and control' published in August 2021, the number of adults aged 30-79 years with hypertension has increased from 650 million to 1.28 billion in the last 30 years. The increasing prevalence of chronic and lifestyle diseases, and the high volume of cases of injuries places a great demand for medical supplies products. The high demand for market supplies drives the growth of the market.

Therefore, the factors mentioned above are attributed collectively to the studied market growth over the forecast period. However, a stringent regulatory framework is expected to hinder market growth over the forecast period.

Medical Supplies Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, medical supply is known as medical or surgical items used in a healthcare setup that are consumable, expendable, disposable or non-durable and that are used for the treatment or diagnosis of a patient's specific illness, injury, or condition. The Medical Supplies Market is segmented by Product Type (Diagnostic Supplies, Infusion & Injectable Supplies, Intubation & Ventilation Supplies, Disinfectants, Personal Protective Equipment, Sterilization Consumables, Wound Care Consumables, Dialysis Consumables, Radiology Consumables, Catheters, Sleep Apnea Consumables, and Other Medical Supplies), Application (Urology, Wound Care, Radiology, Respiratory, Infection Control, Cardiology, IVD, and Other Applications), End-User (Hospitals, Clinics/Physician Offices and Other End-Users), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America). The market report also covers the estimated market sizes and trends for 17 different countries across major regions, globally. The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

By Product Type
Diagnostic Supplies
Infusion & Injectable Supplies
Intubation & Ventilation Supplies
Disinfectants
Personal Protective Equipment
Sterilization Consumables
Wound Care Consumables
Dialysis Consumables
Radiology Consumables
Catheters
Other Medical Supplies
By Application
Urology
Wound Care
Radiology
Respiratory
Infection Control
Cardiology
IVD
Other Applications
By End-User
Hospitals
Clinics/Physician Offices
Other End Users
Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa
GCC
South Africa
Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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Global Medical Supplies Market Size Summary

The Medical Supplies Market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the heightened demand for medical supplies following the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, leading to significant shortages of critical medical supplies such as dialysis-related products, personal protective equipment, and ventilation-related products. This situation prompted countries to import supplies and reconsider their sourcing strategies, shifting from global to local sources to mitigate future shortages. The market is characterized by high competition among global and local players, with a focus on adopting modern production techniques to enhance supply chain resilience. The rising incidence of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, further fuels the demand for medical supplies, as these conditions require ongoing management and intervention.

North America is expected to dominate the Medical Supplies Market, supported by substantial investments in product innovation and technology improvement. The United States, in particular, plays a pivotal role in this region, with a competitive landscape featuring major players like Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, and Baxter International. The market's fragmented nature is evident with numerous global and regional companies vying for market share. The increasing demand for minimally invasive surgeries and the growing volume of catheter-related procedures are key factors driving market expansion. Despite the promising growth prospects, the market faces challenges from a stringent regulatory framework, which could potentially hinder its progress over the forecast period.

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Global Medical Supplies Market Size - Table of Contents

  1. 1. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 1.1 Market Overview

    2. 1.2 Market Drivers

      1. 1.2.1 Increasing Chronic Disease Prevalence

      2. 1.2.2 Rising Number of Medical Emergencies

      3. 1.2.3 Increase Number of Surgical Procedure and ICU Admission in Hospital and Surgical Centers

      4. 1.2.4 Government Initiative in Healthcare Funding

    3. 1.3 Market Restraints

      1. 1.3.1 Product Recalls

      2. 1.3.2 Country-level Medical Device Regulation

    4. 1.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis

      1. 1.4.1 Threat of New Entrants

      2. 1.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 1.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      4. 1.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 1.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  2. 2. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

    1. 2.1 By Product Type

      1. 2.1.1 Diagnostic Supplies

      2. 2.1.2 Infusion & Injectable Supplies

      3. 2.1.3 Intubation & Ventilation Supplies

      4. 2.1.4 Disinfectants

      5. 2.1.5 Personal Protective Equipment

      6. 2.1.6 Sterilization Consumables

      7. 2.1.7 Wound Care Consumables

      8. 2.1.8 Dialysis Consumables

      9. 2.1.9 Radiology Consumables

      10. 2.1.10 Catheters

      11. 2.1.11 Other Medical Supplies

    2. 2.2 By Application

      1. 2.2.1 Urology

      2. 2.2.2 Wound Care

      3. 2.2.3 Radiology

      4. 2.2.4 Respiratory

      5. 2.2.5 Infection Control

      6. 2.2.6 Cardiology

      7. 2.2.7 IVD

      8. 2.2.8 Other Applications

    3. 2.3 By End-User

      1. 2.3.1 Hospitals

      2. 2.3.2 Clinics/Physician Offices

      3. 2.3.3 Other End Users

    4. 2.4 Geography

      1. 2.4.1 North America

        1. 2.4.1.1 United States

        2. 2.4.1.2 Canada

        3. 2.4.1.3 Mexico

      2. 2.4.2 Europe

        1. 2.4.2.1 Germany

        2. 2.4.2.2 United Kingdom

        3. 2.4.2.3 France

        4. 2.4.2.4 Italy

        5. 2.4.2.5 Spain

        6. 2.4.2.6 Rest of Europe

      3. 2.4.3 Asia-Pacific

        1. 2.4.3.1 China

        2. 2.4.3.2 Japan

        3. 2.4.3.3 India

        4. 2.4.3.4 Australia

        5. 2.4.3.5 South Korea

        6. 2.4.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific

      4. 2.4.4 Middle East and Africa

        1. 2.4.4.1 GCC

        2. 2.4.4.2 South Africa

        3. 2.4.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa

      5. 2.4.5 South America

        1. 2.4.5.1 Brazil

        2. 2.4.5.2 Argentina

        3. 2.4.5.3 Rest of South America

Global Medical Supplies Market Size FAQs

The Global Medical Supplies Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029)

Medtronic plc, Cardinal Health, Becton, Dickinson and Company, B. Braun Melsungen AG and Boston Scientific Corporation are the major companies operating in the Global Medical Supplies Market.

Medical Supplies Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)