Global Medical Disposables Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Medical Disposables Market Size

The global medical disposables market size was worth around USD 576.86 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 2245.37 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 16.3% between 2025 and 2034.

The report analyzes the global medical disposables market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the medical disposables industry.

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Medical Disposables Market: Overview

Medical disposables are equipment and materials used in a variety of medical disciplines, including surgical wear, cleanliness, anesthesia, and pediatrics. Medical disposables, as the name implies, are designed to be used just once. These devices account for a significant portion of the medical device industry. Furthermore, as the number of hospitals grows, so does the demand for medical disposables. Because of the ongoing development of new and sophisticated goods, the market will continue to grow.

Medical disposables are the products used in the medical field for the prevention of various infections and meet the safety standards set by regulatory bodies. The medical disposables play an important role in the medical field as it lowers the risk of contamination and prevents various infections. These medical disposables include syringes, disposable catheters, gowns, blood glucose test strips, and others. Medical disposables are meant for single use and can be disposed of afterward. The medical disposables are used in surgery, drug delivery, wound care, patient examination, and in other procedures. The medical disposable products maintain safety standards, hygiene, and prevention of infectious diseases. These devices are manufactured with medical grade material and packed in a sterilized condition.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global medical disposables market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 16.3% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global medical disposables market size was valued at around USD 576.86 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2245.37 Billion by 2034.
• The medical disposables market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing demand for infection control, growing surgical procedures, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and advancements in biodegradable and single-use medical products.
• Based on Product Type, the Gloves segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Material, the Plastic Resin segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on the Application, the Surgical segment is projected to swipe the largest market share.
• By End-User, the Hospitals segment is expected to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, North America is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

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Medical Disposables Market: Growth Drivers

A surge in hospital-acquired infections may boost the demand for medical disposables.

The rise in hospital-acquired infection is a major driver of the medical disposables sector. Surgical site infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, central line-associated bloodstream infections, hospital-acquired pneumonia, and Clostridium difficile infections are all illnesses that occur while receiving medical care in a hospital.

As a result, the need for disposable medical products such as hypodermic needles, prefilled syringes, and others is increasing, which is boosting the global medical disposables market. Hospital-acquired bacterial, viral, and fungal diseases impact 15 percent of all patients in hospitals, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and this number is projected to increase. As a consequence, the disposable medical devices market is expected to increase between 2021 and 2028.

Medical Disposables Market: Restraints

Stringent government regulations may hinder market growth over the forecast period.

Demand for disposable medical devices significantly increased in the last couple of years and the current COVID-19 pandemic boosted their need significantly. However, such medical devices require approval from many medical regulators such as FDA, WHO, etc. Owing to stringent rules for the materials use, manufacturing process, clinical trials, and efficacy many disposable medical products failed in the regulatory process which limits the entry of new products into the market, which in turn affects the overall market growth.

Medical Disposables Market: Opportunities

Technical advancement in disposable medical supplies is projected to offer better growth opportunities for market expansion.

The important trends in the global medical disposables market include technological developments in medical supplies for home care settings. To maintain their market position, major manufacturers are focusing on expanding their product line with new tech. When compared to cost-effective reusable medical supplies, single-use or disposable medical gadgets are expected to save a substantial amount of money by 2028. Furthermore, such medical supplies aid in infection prevention and eliminate the time-consuming & difficult procedure of recycling the supplies. All these factors are likely to boost the market.

Medical Disposables Market: Challenges

An increase in disposable medical waste poses a major challenge to market growth.

The increased waste created by disposable medical equipment is one of the issues that is expected to stymie the market's expansion. In many emerging countries proper disposal of medical waste is still a major issue. This is primarily due to low awareness about the hazards of medical waste, the willingness of health ministries, and the lack of stringent laws and their executions. Due to all these reasons amount of medical waste has already increased at an alarming level and it is expected to increase more due to rising demands.

Medical Disposables Market: Segmentation Analysis

The global medical disposables market is segmented based on Product Type, Material, Application, End-User, and region.

Based on Product Type, the global medical disposables market is divided into Gloves, Masks, Syringes, IV Kits, Surgical Drapes, Catheters, Blood Collection Products, Others.

On the basis of Material, the global medical disposables market is bifurcated into Plastic Resin, Nonwoven Material, Rubber, Glass, Others.

By Application, the global medical disposables market is split into Surgical, Diagnostic, Wound Care, Infection Control, Others.

In terms of End-User, the global medical disposables market is categorized into Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Homecare Settings, Diagnostic Centers.

Medical Disposables Market: Report Scope

Recent Developments

• May 2021, PENTAX Medical, an endoscopy firm located in Europe, received CE approval for the PulmoONE, a novel single-use bronchoscope. The PulmoONE is a disposable bronchoscope with strong suction power and HD picture quality.
• May 2021, EndoFresh unveiled its innovative disposable endoscopic technology. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized it, and it also bears the Conformitè Europenne (CE) label. It's appropriate for GI endoscopy and bedside therapy in emergency rooms (ERs), Intensive care units (ICUs), GI suites, and outpatient clinics.

Medical Disposables Market: Regional Landscape

North America is expected to lead the global market over the forecast period.

North America led the global medical disposables market in revenue share in 2021, with more than 34 percent, due to the presence of large firms in the area and the growing number of surgical treatments. Furthermore, the increase in the number of Covid-19 patients in this region has boosted the need for medical disposables. According to information released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 20, 2020, approximately 33,909 open cases were accounted for in Canada, with 1,509 new verified cases.

Furthermore, the number of cases is projected to increase significantly in the coming month or two. These factors are projected to increase regional demand for medical disposables. The market in the Asia Pacific is expected to expand the fastest over the forecast period, owing to the rising prevalence of cardiovascular problems and the growing older population. It is one of Covid-19's worst-affected locations. Covid-19 instances have been found in unusually high numbers in India, South Korea, and China. Furthermore, the densely populated regions inside this region make it simpler for the disease to spread widely. During the projected period, a larger number of prospective patients in this area is likely to drive market expansion.

Medical Disposables Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the medical disposables market on a global and regional basis.

The global medical disposables market is dominated by players like:

• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Abbott Laboratories
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Medtronic plc
• Johnson and Johnson
• Smith and Nephew plc
• 3M Company
• Pfizer Incorporated
• Terumo Corporation
• Cardinal Health

The global medical disposables market is segmented as follows;

By Product Type

• Gloves
• Masks
• Syringes
• IV Kits
• Surgical Drapes
• Catheters
• Blood Collection Products
• Others

By Material

• Plastic Resin
• Nonwoven Material
• Rubber
• Glass
• Others

By Application

• Surgical
• Diagnostic
• Wound Care
• Infection Control
• Others

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Homecare Settings
• Diagnostic Centers

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America