Medical Specialty Bags Global Market Report 2024

The global medical specialty bags market has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $8.04 billion in 2023 to $8.43 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing specialization of medical professions, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, growing demand for minimally invasive procedures, expanding global healthcare, rising disposable income levels.

The global medical specialty bags market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.25 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on preventive healthcare, rising demand for personalized medicine, expanding demand for home healthcare services, increasing focus on patient safety, aging population. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of digital health technologies, smart medical bags, customized patient-centric solutions, infection control, sustainability and biodegradability.

The medical specialty bags market is experiencing significant growth, primarily driven by an escalating number of surgical procedures. Surgical interventions, which involve the skilled use of instruments and techniques for the treatment, diagnosis, or correction of various medical conditions, have seen a notable increase in recent times. These procedures demand the use of medical specialty bags for a variety of critical purposes, including patient care, waste management, and equipment sterilization within the surgical environment. As an example, the British Heart Foundation reported a surge in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) surgeries, rising from 5,676 in 2019/20 to 6,328 in 2021/22. This surge in surgical procedures is a driving force behind the expanding medical specialty bags market.

The growing prevalence of chronic diseases is poised to drive the expansion of the medical specialty bags market in the future. Chronic diseases are characterized by long-lasting medical conditions, often persisting throughout an individual's lifetime. These medical specialty bags are instrumental in the treatment and management of chronic diseases, providing vital support in various aspects of patient care. For instance, data from the World Health Organization in September 2023 indicates that approximately 74% of the 41 million annual deaths worldwide are attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or chronic diseases. These NCDs include 17.9 million deaths from cardiovascular diseases, 9.3 million deaths from cancer, 4.1 million deaths from chronic respiratory diseases, and 2.0 million deaths from diabetes. Consequently, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is a key driver for the growth of the medical specialty bags market.

The market's growth in the forecast period may face constraints due to delays in surgical procedures. These delays can have adverse effects on the medical specialty bags market, leading to reduced demand, increased costs, decreased operational efficiency, and disruptions in the supply chain. For example, a report from BioMed Central (BMC) in June 2022 revealed a significant decline of 22.7% in primary surgical patients and 11.7% in secondary surgical patients. Elective cases saw a more substantial decrease of 25.6% compared to emergency cases with an 18.8% decline in patients undergoing primary surgery. These delays in surgical procedures are posing obstacles to the growth of the medical specialty bags market.

A prominent trend in this market is the development of innovative products tailored to meet the evolving needs of customers. One such innovation is the introduction of dual chamber bags, which feature two separate compartments designed to accommodate and transport distinct components of medical treatments. An example of this innovation is the launch of polypropylene-based dual chamber bags (DEHP free) with peelable aluminum foil by Gufic Biosciences Ltd., an Indian pharmaceutical company. These dual chamber bags are specifically designed for storing and administering unstable drugs, offering a convenient and efficient solution for healthcare providers and patients alike.

In March 2023, Vonco LLC, a US-based medical device manufacturer, made a strategic move by acquiring Genesis Plastics Welding. This acquisition enhances Vonco's capabilities, enabling it to cater to clients seeking specialty medical devices, fluid bags, and other single-use medical items, thereby strengthening its position in the market. Genesis Plastics Welding, the acquired company, specializes in the creation and development of unique single-use medical devices, including fluid bags.

Major players in the medical specialty bags market are Pall Corporation, Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co., Baxter International Inc. , DuPont de Nemours Inc., B. Braun Medical Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, Terumo Corporation, Becton Dickinson & Company, C. R. Bard Inc., Hollister Incorporated, Coloplast Corp., Convatec Inc., Nolato AB, Custom Pack Inc., Ambu A/S, Macopharma Inc., Bausch Advanced Technology Group, Technoflex EN, JMS North America Corporation, Narang Medical Limited, Kiefel Technologies Inc., AdvaCare Pharma, Renolit SE, Westfield Medical Ltd., Sippex, BL Lifesciences, Kawasumi Laboratories America Inc., International Plastics Inc., Armand Manufacturing Inc., Uniflex Healthcare.

North America was the largest region in the medical specialty bags market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in medical specialty bags report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the medical specialty bags market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The medical specialty bags encompass a range of essential products, including intravenous fluid bags, ostomy bags, sterile packaging bags, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis bags (CAPD), anesthesia and resuscitation bags, as well as other variants. Intravenous fluid bags, commonly referred to as IV bags, are vital components in healthcare settings. These bags consist of a thin tube connected to an intravenous line, and they are constructed from sterile materials. They serve the critical function of delivering fluids, medications, and essential nutrients directly into a patient's bloodstream, effectively preventing dehydration. Various materials, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) compounds, polyolefins, and more, are employed in the production of these bags. Medical specialty bags find application across a spectrum of healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home healthcare, and other relevant contexts.

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The medical specialty bags market consists of sales of blood bags, nutrition bags, bioprocess bags and sterilization bags. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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