의료용 일회용품 시장 : 성장, 전망, 경쟁 분석(2025-2033년)

The medical disposables market primarily comprises of products designed for single use after which they can be disposed of. These products range from disposable syringes, catheters, and bandages to intricate surgical tools and diagnostic apparatus. Historically, medical tools and equipment were primarily reused after sterilization. However, with the advent of more stringent infection control standards and a better understanding of disease transmission, the global healthcare community has moved predominantly towards disposable options. Medical disposables market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.0% from 2025 to 2033, driven by the critical need for sterile medical environments.

Driver: Increasing Prevalence of Infections and Diseases

One of the most prominent drivers for the medical disposables market has been the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases. Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are of particular concern. Many reports, including findings from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have reiterated the risks of reused medical equipment. Even with stringent sterilization procedures, the chances of microbial contamination remain. For instance, in 2018, a certain hospital in Nevada reported an outbreak of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria in cardiac surgery patients. Investigations revealed that this was associated with a reused piece of surgical equipment, even though it had been sterilized according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Such incidents have paved the way for medical disposables to ensure patient safety and reduce cross-contamination risks.

Opportunity: Emergence of Advanced Polymer Technologies

While traditional materials have been widely used for manufacturing medical disposables, there's a growing inclination towards advanced polymers due to their adaptability and functionality. Not only do they allow more intricate designs, but their biocompatible nature also reduces the risk of allergic reactions or contaminations. Consider the advancements in bioresorbable polymers, which are being utilized to produce sutures that gradually dissolve in the body, eliminating the need for suture removal. Moreover, companies are now investing in R&D to produce more sustainable and eco-friendly disposables, addressing the environmental concerns associated with medical waste.

Restraint: Environmental Concerns and Waste Management Issues

While medical disposables offer significant advantages in terms of hygiene and sterility, they also pose a significant challenge regarding waste generation. A publication in the journal "Environmental Science & Technology" highlighted the considerable environmental footprint of disposable medical products, stating that the healthcare sector is responsible for over 5% of the total solid waste generated annually in the U.S. Disposing of this waste not only requires special facilities given its hazardous nature but also contributes to increasing carbon footprints, groundwater contamination, and other environmental issues.

Challenge: Economic Concerns in Developing Nations

Although the benefits of medical disposables are widely recognized, their adoption is somewhat restrained in low to middle-income countries. Primarily, the cost associated with single-use items, when compared to reusable counterparts that can be sterilized and used multiple times, becomes a significant concern for hospitals operating on limited budgets. An article in "The Lancet" discussed this challenge, highlighting how certain African countries, despite understanding the advantages of disposables, often prefer reusable instruments due to economic constraints.

Product Insights

Within the medical disposables market, product segmentation in 2024 revealed that Wound Management Products and Incontinence Products maintained a significant market share, both from a revenue and volume perspective. Wound Management Products, encompassing dressings, bandages, and tapes, held the highest revenue, primarily due to the rising number of surgeries and the critical need to manage surgical wounds effectively to prevent infections. However, it's worth noting that Disposable Masks and Hand Sanitizers witnessed the highest CAGR. With the global pandemic affecting billions, the demand for masks and sanitizers skyrocketed, furthered by WHO recommendations and governmental mandates. Surprisingly, Sterilization Supplies followed closely, as ensuring tool and equipment sterility became paramount during the pandemic. Among Drug Delivery Products, prefilled syringes and auto-injectors held significant shares. Dialysis Disposables, vital for patients with kidney disorders, also maintained consistent demand. In terms of Diagnostic and Laboratory Disposables, PCR kits and point-of-care testing devices experienced increased demand, especially in areas heavily affected by COVID-19. With an aging global population, products like Incontinence Products, which include adult diapers and pads, saw stable growth, while Respiratory Supplies, essential for treating respiratory conditions, also witnessed increased demand due to COVID-19. Non-woven Disposables and other products, including Disposable Eye Gear and Gloves, remain crucial for medical practitioners, ensuring their safety during patient interactions.

Raw Material Insights

Moving to the raw material segmentation, Plastic Resin held the highest market share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to its versatility, adaptability, and relative cost-effectiveness. Many medical disposables, ranging from syringes to diagnostic kits, employ plastic in their design due to its ease of molding and inherent sterility. However, in terms of CAGR, Nonwoven Material displayed impressive growth. Used extensively in masks, gowns, and other PPE, the demand for nonwoven materials surged during the pandemic. Other materials, such as Rubber (predominantly for gloves), Metals (for certain surgical tools), and Glass (for vials and certain containers), also remained integral to the market. While Paper and Paperboard have limited applications, they are essential for packaging and labeling purposes.

Regional Insights

On the geographic front, North America, with its advanced healthcare infrastructure and considerable healthcare spending, contributed the highest revenue percentage in 2024. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region, led by countries like India and China, exhibited the highest CAGR. These trends are expected to persist from 2025 to 2033, given Asia's rising healthcare awareness, increasing disposable income, and evolving medical infrastructure. Europe, with its mature markets, also remains a key player, especially in areas of medical research and disposable innovation.

Competitive Trends

Regarding competitive trends, top players in the medical disposables market as of 2025 included companies like Medline Industries, Inc., Smith & Nephew PLC, Bayer AG, BD, 3M, Cardinal Health. Their strategies focused heavily on R&D to innovate newer disposables, mergers, and acquisitions to expand their product portfolios, and aggressive marketing to maintain brand visibility. Given the critical nature of their products, maintaining high quality and sterility standards was paramount. From 2025 to 2033, it's expected that these players will further consolidate their market positions, while also addressing environmental and sustainability concerns associated with disposables.

Historical & Forecast Period

This study report represents an analysis of each segment from 2023 to 2033 considering 2024 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2025 to 2033.

The current report comprises quantitative market estimations for each micro market for every geographical region and qualitative market analysis such as micro and macro environment analysis, market trends, competitive intelligence, segment analysis, porters five force model, top winning strategies, top investment markets, emerging trends & technological analysis, case studies, strategic conclusions and recommendations and other key market insights.

Research Methodology

The complete research study was conducted in three phases, namely: secondary research, primary research, and expert panel review. The key data points that enable the estimation of Medical Disposables market are as follows:

Research and development budgets of manufacturers and government spending

Revenues of key companies in the market segment

Number of end users & consumption volume, price, and value.

Geographical revenues generated by countries considered in the report

Micro and macro environment factors that are currently influencing the Medical Disposables market and their expected impact during the forecast period.

Market forecast was performed through proprietary software that analyzes various qualitative and quantitative factors. Growth rate and CAGR were estimated through intensive secondary and primary research. Data triangulation across various data points provides accuracy across various analyzed market segments in the report. Application of both top-down and bottom-up approach for validation of market estimation assures logical, methodical, and mathematical consistency of the quantitative data.

• Market Segmentation
• Product
• Wound Management Products
• Drug Delivery Products
• Diagnostic and Laboratory Disposables
• Dialysis Disposables
• Incontinence Products
• Respiratory Supplies
• Sterilization Supplies
• Non-woven Disposables
• Disposable Masks
• Disposable Eye Gear
• Disposable Gloves
• Hand Sanitizers
• Gel
• Foam
• Liquid
• Other
• Others
• Raw Material
• Plastic Resin
• Nonwoven Material
• Rubber
• Paper and Paperboard
• Metals
• Glass
• Others
• End-Use
• Hospitals
• Home Healthcare
• Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities
• Others
• Region Segment (2023-2033; US$ Million)
• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Rest of North America
• UK and European Union
• UK
• Germany
• Spain
• Italy
• France
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
• GCC
• Africa
• Rest of Middle East and Africa

Key questions answered in this report

• What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Medical Disposables market?
• What are the key investment pockets concerning product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period?
• Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2033.
• Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
• Which market segment holds a larger market share and why?
• Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Medical Disposables market?
• Which is the largest regional market for Medical Disposables market?
• What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa?
• Which are the key trends driving Medical Disposables market growth?
• Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Medical Disposables market worldwide?

Table of Contents

1. Preface

• 1.1. Report Description
  • 1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
  • 1.1.2. Target Audience
  • 1.1.3. Key Offerings
• 1.2. Market Segmentation
• 1.3. Research Methodology
  • 1.3.1. Phase I - Secondary Research
  • 1.3.2. Phase II - Primary Research
  • 1.3.3. Phase III - Expert Panel Review
  • 1.3.4. Assumptions
  • 1.3.5. Approach Adopted

2. Executive Summary

• 2.1. Market Snapshot: Global Medical Disposables Market
• 2.2. Global Medical Disposables Market, By Product, 2024 (US$ Million)
• 2.3. Global Medical Disposables Market, By Raw Material, 2024 (US$ Million)
• 2.4. Global Medical Disposables Market, By End-Use, 2024 (US$ Million)
• 2.5. Global Medical Disposables Market, By Geography, 2024 (US$ Million)
• 2.6. Attractive Investment Proposition by Geography, 2024

3. Medical Disposables Market: Competitive Analysis

• 3.1. Market Positioning of Key Medical Disposables Market Vendors
• 3.2. Strategies Adopted by Medical Disposables Market Vendors
• 3.3. Key Industry Strategies

4. Medical Disposables Market: Macro Analysis & Market Dynamics

• 4.1. Introduction
• 4.2. Global Medical Disposables Market Value, 2023 - 2033, (US$ Million)
• 4.3. Market Dynamics
  • 4.3.1. Market Drivers
  • 4.3.2. Market Restraints
  • 4.3.3. Key Challenges
  • 4.3.4. Key Opportunities
• 4.4. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
• 4.5. See-Saw Analysis
• 4.6. Porter's Five Force Model
  • 4.6.1. Supplier Power
  • 4.6.2. Buyer Power
  • 4.6.3. Threat Of Substitutes
  • 4.6.4. Threat Of New Entrants
  • 4.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
• 4.7. PESTEL Analysis
  • 4.7.1. Political Landscape
  • 4.7.2. Economic Landscape
  • 4.7.3. Technology Landscape
  • 4.7.4. Legal Landscape
  • 4.7.5. Social Landscape

5. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 5.1. Market Overview
• 5.2. Growth & Revenue Analysis: 2024 Versus 2033
• 5.3. Market Segmentation
  • 5.3.1. Wound Management Products
  • 5.3.2. Drug Delivery Products
  • 5.3.3. Diagnostic and Laboratory Disposables
  • 5.3.4. Dialysis Disposables
  • 5.3.5. Incontinence Products
  • 5.3.6. Respiratory Supplies
  • 5.3.7. Sterilization Supplies
  • 5.3.8. Non-woven Disposables
  • 5.3.9. Disposable Masks
  • 5.3.10. Disposable Eye Gear
  • 5.3.11. Disposable Gloves
  • 5.3.12. Hand Sanitizers
  • 5.3.13. Gel
  • 5.3.14. Foam
  • 5.3.15. Liquid
  • 5.3.16. Other
  • 5.3.17. Others

6. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 6.1. Market Overview
• 6.2. Growth & Revenue Analysis: 2024 Versus 2033
• 6.3. Market Segmentation
  • 6.3.1. Plastic Resin
  • 6.3.2. Nonwoven Material
  • 6.3.3. Rubber
  • 6.3.4. Paper and Paperboard
  • 6.3.5. Metals
  • 6.3.6. Glass
  • 6.3.7. Others

7. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 7.1. Market Overview
• 7.2. Growth & Revenue Analysis: 2024 Versus 2033
• 7.3. Market Segmentation
  • 7.3.1. Hospitals
  • 7.3.2. Home Healthcare
  • 7.3.3. Outpatient/Primary Care Facilities
  • 7.3.4. Others

8. North America Medical Disposables Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 8.1. Market Overview
• 8.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 8.3. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 8.4. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 8.5.Medical Disposables Market: By Region, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
  • 8.5.1.North America
    • 8.5.1.1. U.S.
      • 8.5.1.1.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 8.5.1.1.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 8.5.1.1.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 8.5.1.2. Canada
      • 8.5.1.2.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 8.5.1.2.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 8.5.1.2.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 8.5.1.3. Rest of North America
      • 8.5.1.3.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 8.5.1.3.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 8.5.1.3.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

9. UK and European Union Medical Disposables Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 9.1. Market Overview
• 9.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 9.3. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 9.4. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 9.5.Medical Disposables Market: By Region, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
  • 9.5.1.UK and European Union
    • 9.5.1.1. UK
      • 9.5.1.1.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.1.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.1.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 9.5.1.2. Germany
      • 9.5.1.2.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.2.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.2.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 9.5.1.3. Spain
      • 9.5.1.3.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.3.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.3.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 9.5.1.4. Italy
      • 9.5.1.4.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.4.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.4.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 9.5.1.5. France
      • 9.5.1.5.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.5.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.5.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 9.5.1.6. Rest of Europe
      • 9.5.1.6.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.6.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 9.5.1.6.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

10. Asia Pacific Medical Disposables Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 10.1. Market Overview
• 10.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 10.3. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 10.4. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 10.5.Medical Disposables Market: By Region, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
  • 10.5.1.Asia Pacific
    • 10.5.1.1. China
      • 10.5.1.1.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.1.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.1.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 10.5.1.2. Japan
      • 10.5.1.2.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.2.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.2.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 10.5.1.3. India
      • 10.5.1.3.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.3.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.3.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 10.5.1.4. Australia
      • 10.5.1.4.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.4.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.4.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 10.5.1.5. South Korea
      • 10.5.1.5.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.5.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.5.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 10.5.1.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
      • 10.5.1.6.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.6.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 10.5.1.6.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

11. Latin America Medical Disposables Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 11.1. Market Overview
• 11.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 11.3. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 11.4. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 11.5.Medical Disposables Market: By Region, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
  • 11.5.1.Latin America
    • 11.5.1.1. Brazil
      • 11.5.1.1.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 11.5.1.1.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 11.5.1.1.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 11.5.1.2. Mexico
      • 11.5.1.2.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 11.5.1.2.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 11.5.1.2.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 11.5.1.3. Rest of Latin America
      • 11.5.1.3.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 11.5.1.3.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 11.5.1.3.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

12. Middle East and Africa Medical Disposables Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

• 12.1. Market Overview
• 12.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 12.3. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 12.4. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
• 12.5.Medical Disposables Market: By Region, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
  • 12.5.1.Middle East and Africa
    • 12.5.1.1. GCC
      • 12.5.1.1.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 12.5.1.1.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 12.5.1.1.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 12.5.1.2. Africa
      • 12.5.1.2.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 12.5.1.2.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 12.5.1.2.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
    • 12.5.1.3. Rest of Middle East and Africa
      • 12.5.1.3.1. Medical Disposables Market: By Product, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 12.5.1.3.2. Medical Disposables Market: By Raw Material, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
      • 12.5.1.3.3. Medical Disposables Market: By End-Use, 2023-2033, USD (Million)

13. Company Profile

• 13.1. Medline Industries, Inc.
  • 13.1.1. Company Overview
  • 13.1.2. Financial Performance
  • 13.1.3. Product Portfolio
  • 13.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
• 13.2. Smith & Nephew PLC
  • 13.2.1. Company Overview
  • 13.2.2. Financial Performance
  • 13.2.3. Product Portfolio
  • 13.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
• 13.3. Bayer AG
  • 13.3.1. Company Overview
  • 13.3.2. Financial Performance
  • 13.3.3. Product Portfolio
  • 13.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
• 13.4. BD
  • 13.4.1. Company Overview
  • 13.4.2. Financial Performance
  • 13.4.3. Product Portfolio
  • 13.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
• 13.5. 3M
  • 13.5.1. Company Overview
  • 13.5.2. Financial Performance
  • 13.5.3. Product Portfolio
  • 13.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
• 13.6. Cardinal Health
  • 13.6.1. Company Overview
  • 13.6.2. Financial Performance
  • 13.6.3. Product Portfolio
  • 13.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
• 13.7. Others
  • 13.7.1. Company Overview
  • 13.7.2. Financial Performance
  • 13.7.3. Product Portfolio
  • 13.7.4. Strategic Initiatives