| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 6.00 % |
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South Korea General Surgical Devices Market Analysis
The South Korea General Surgical Devices Market is expected to register a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period.
COVID-19 had a significant impact on market growth due to the reduction of surgeries in early 2020 as a result of the sudden imposition of lockdowns across South Korea. As per the article published by JKNS Journal in September 2022, during the first outbreak in March 2020, the number of patients who underwent spine surgeries decreased by 95% in March 2020, 91% in April 2020, and 97% in May 2020, compared to those in the same period in the previous year. Such a decrease in surgical volume during the outbreak of the pandemic in South Korea impacted the growth of the market. However, post-pandemic relaxation is expected to boost the demand for general surgical devices in South Korea as the waiting list of patients gets longer due to the postponement of surgeries during the first and second waves. The data published by JKNS Journal in September 2022 showed an increasing trend in spinal surgeries after the third outbreak. Thus post-pandemic, it is expected that the market will regain its growth pace in the next few years.
The major factors contributing to the growth of the general surgical devices market in South Korea include rising minimally invasive surgical procedures and technological advancements in the devices. The demand for minimally invasive surgery is increasing at a very high rate due to several factors that include a higher accuracy rate with relatively reduced pain and fewer infections. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases among the population is expected to increase the demand for general surgical devices. According to IARC, the number of new cancer cases in South Korea was 230,317 in 2020 and was estimated to reach 350,598 in 2040. In addition, the rising geriatric population is also contributing to the growth of the market studied. For instance, according to the 2022 statistics published by the UN Population Fund, in South Korea, a large proportion of the living population is aged 15-64 and accounts for 71% in 2022. In addition, as per the same source, 17% of the population was aged 65 years and above in 2022. Thus, the rising geriatric populations are more prone to developing chronic diseases contributing to the market growth during the forecast period.
Additionally, the increasing number of product launches is expected to drive the market. For instance, in September 2022, Olympus Corporation launched the THUNDERBEAT, an open fine jaw type X surgical energy device for open surgery. The commercial launch of the product in South Korea was expected in October 2022.
Thus, owing to the benefits associated with these surgeries, the adoption rate is increasing, which may drive the overall growth of the market. However, the high cost of procedures and stringent regulations are expected to restrain the market growth.
South Korea General Surgical Devices Market Trends
Handheld Devices Segment is Expected to Show Healthy Growth During the Forecast Period
Handheld devices are expected to grow rapidly as they are widely used in surgical procedures. The market studied is growing due to the rise in minimally invasive surgical procedures and an increase in outpatient surgeries. As per the data published by HMSR in August 2022, South Korea currently performs 24% of all cosmetic surgeries. Also, foreign patients make up 40 to 50% of all plastic surgery in South Korea. Such an increase in hip fractures among the elderly population is expected to drive the growth of handheld surgical devices.
Based on data published by the World Population Review in 2022, the prevalence of obesity among adults was 4.70%. The rising prevalence of obesity is expected to drive market growth. Many innovations have been made due to the need for high reliability, accuracy, and patient safety. Furthermore, the growing aging population and technologically advanced devices are accelerating the demand for advanced treatment approaches and are expected to witness rapid growth during the forecast period.
Thus, the above-mentioned factors such as the prevalence of various disorders, and rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries, are expected to drive the growth of the market studied during the forecast period.
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Neurology is Expected to Hold Significant Share in the Market Over the Forecast Period
Neurological diseases are disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These include epilepsy, learning disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, autism, acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, ataxia, and others. The major factors for the growth of the market are the prevalence of various neurological diseases among the South Korean population and the rising demand for effective surgical devices.
According to an NCBI article published in March 2021, the incidence of malignant gliomas in South Korea was 7.47 per 100,000 people. According to IARC data published in 2020, the estimated incidence of brain and nervous system cancer cases in South Korea is 2,153. This is projected to reach 2,845 by 2040. Such an increasing burden of neurological diseases is expected to increase the number of surgical procedures and thus boost the growth of neurological general surgical devices in the country.
Additionally, another article published in Nature Journal in March 2020 mentioned that the prevalence of Parkinson's disease was approximately 0.3% in the population aged over 40 years in South Korea. Another article published by JKMS journal in July 2020 mentioned that in the Korean population, the prevalence of Parkinson's disease among individuals aged 65 and older was reported to be 0.4%. Such a high prevalence of various neurological diseases is expected to contribute to the growth of the studied segment over the forecast period.
Thus, owing to the growing burden of neurological diseases, the neurology segment of the market is expected to project significant growth during the forecast period.
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South Korea General Surgical Devices Industry Overview
The market for general surgical devices in South Korea is moderately competitive and more companies are willing to expand in South Korea. The major players in the South Korean general surgical devices market are B. Braun Melsungen AG, Boston Scientific Corporation, Conmed Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Getinge AB, Medtronic PLC, Olympus Corporation, and Stryker Corporation.
South Korea General Surgical Devices Market Leaders
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B. Braun Melsungen AG
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Boston Scientific Corporation
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Johnson & Johnson
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Medtronic PLC
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Stryker Corporation
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South Korea General Surgical Devices Market News
- June 2022: Boston Scientific collaborated with South Korea's Synergy Innovation to purchase its majority stake in M.I.Tech, a maker and distributor of non-vascular metal stents used in endoscopic and urologic procedures.
- February 2022: Korean startup Mediintech raised KRW 8 billion (about USD 6.6 million) in Series A round investment from Atinum Investment, Smilegate Investment, and Future Play for its smart endoscope innovation.
South Korea General Surgical Devices Industry Segmentation
Surgical devices serve a specific purpose during surgery. Typically, surgical devices have a generic use, while some specific tools are designed for procedures or surgeries.
The South Korean general surgical devices market is segmented by product (handheld devices, laparoscopic devices, electro-surgical devices, wound closure devices, trocars, access devices, and other products) and application (gynecology and urology, cardiology, orthopedic, neurology, other applications). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.
| By Product | Handheld Devices |
| Laparoscopic Devices | |
| Electro Surgical Devices | |
| Wound Closure Devices | |
| Trocars and Access Devices | |
| Other Products | |
| By Application | Gynecology and Urology |
| Cardiology | |
| Orthopedic | |
| Neurology | |
| Other Applications |
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South Korea General Surgical Devices Market Research FAQs
What is the current South Korea General Surgical Devices Market size?
The South Korea General Surgical Devices Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in South Korea General Surgical Devices Market?
B. Braun Melsungen AG, Boston Scientific Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic PLC and Stryker Corporation are the major companies operating in the South Korea General Surgical Devices Market.
What years does this South Korea General Surgical Devices Market cover?
The report covers the South Korea General Surgical Devices Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South Korea General Surgical Devices Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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