Romania Infection Control Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Product (Disinfectants, Sterilization (Low-Temperature Sterilization, Heat Sterilization, Contract Sterilization)), By End User Industry (Healthcare, Food And Beverage, Chemical) - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

The Romania infection control market was valued at US$45.003 million in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 2.07% to reach a market size of US$51.933 million by 2027.

When it comes to the healthcare sector of Romania, as of 2018, with 50 thousand healthcare units in the urban area and 12 thousand healthcare units in the rural areas, totalling 62 thousand healthcare units, the healthcare sector was comprised of 10944 independent family doctors’ offices, 9953 pharmacies, drugstores, and pharmaceutical points (which is an increase of 253 such units from 9700 units in 2017). Further, hospitals provided medical care to 4.2 million inpatients and to daycare patients, which numbered 4 million. Besides, in 2018, the average length of hospital stay was 7.2 days/inpatient. Inpatients with health and social care need to be benefitted on average, from 151.2 days of medical and social care services in health and social care units.

Healthcare to dominate the market.

 The prevention and control of tuberculosis, as well as the treatment of stabilized patients, were done, on average, for inpatients, during 118.6 days/patient in the two preventoria, while the treatment of inpatients with tuberculosis was done, on average, during 28.3 days/patient in the two specialized sanatoria. Moreover, on account of healthcare staff, in 2018, the healthcare system included 60.6 thousand doctors, an increase of 2.0 thousand doctors compared to 2017; 16.5 thousand dentists, approximately 800 dentists more than in 2017; and 17.6 thousand pharmacists. 145.3 thousand healthcare staff with post-secondary education levels, 3.2 thousand more than in 2017, and 70.3 thousand auxiliary healthcare staff, an increase of approximately 900 people compared to 2017.

In 2018, 1.9 thousand physiokinetotherapists and 15.3 thousand nurses with higher education provided medical care in public and private units of the healthcare system, compared to 1.6 thousand physiokinetotherapists and 14.6 thousand nurses with higher education in 2017 [Source: National Institute of Statistics – ROMANIA]. Therefore, from, it can be discerned that healthcare expenditure is going to further increase during the forecast period. Additionally, the number of inpatient treatments and the mention of tuberculosis treatments suggest the requirement of adhering to the strictest standards of infection prevention measures. Therefore, these aspects are conducive to giving way to factors that will aid in throttling the trend of Romania to a new zenith during the forecast period.

Moreover, before the current state pandemic became a global phenomenon, the tourism sector of the country was also exemplary in setting an upward trend in the infection control market in Romania.

In January 2020, there was an arrival of a total of 796.3 tourists, as compared to 758.4 tourists in January 2019. Further, there was an increase in overnight stays numbering 1575.5 stays in January 2020 when compared to January 2019 [Source: National Institute of Statistics – ROMANIA]. From this snapshot, it is discernible that there has been an increase in tourist inflow, which necessitated the establishment to ensure seamless functioning of their food and beverage operations to cater to the dietary needs of the visitors and guests alike. This, in turn, has increased the demand for infection control le methods to prevent any cross-contamination and ensure that the necessary measures of loss prevention are religiously executed to deter any sort of event that might harm both revenue and the brand of the establishment. Therefore, since the food and beverage sectors are where infection control products find their use in profusion, they are poised to drive the infection control market growth to healthy growth during the forecast period.

Key Developments

• December 2020 - To fulfil the rising demand, Zentiva Romania begins manufacturing hand sanitizers for the public. They are quickly and continuously responding to the pandemic's evolution as well as other changes in the healthcare industry. To assure the availability of prescription medications for the treatment of both fresh coronavirus infections and chronic disorders, they have adjusted production flows. The biocides for the populace that they are currently producing are a component of the strategy undertaken by the business during this time period, namely to ensure that such items are accessible and available in Romania.

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

The market for infection control in Ireland has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic. Worldwide healthcare systems have been devastated by the pandemic, with hospitals becoming overcrowded as patient numbers rise. Temporary hospitals are being built to handle the influx of cases. The spread of COVID-19 has caused a boom in demand for cleaning and disinfection products because of the heightened awareness about cleanliness, health, and safety. However, it is anticipated that the infection control business will suffer severely in the post-COVID situation.

Segmentation

• By Product
  • Disinfectants
  • Sterilization
    • Low-Temperature Sterilization
    • Heat Sterilization
    • Contract Sterilization
• By End User Industry
  • Healthcare
  • Food and Beverage
  • Chemical