Medical Disposables Market expected to reach US$1,169.584 billion by 2030

medical disposables market

Global Medical Disposables Market Size & Growth:

The global medical disposables market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.23% to reach a market size of US$1,169.584 billion by 2030, up from US$718.814 billion in 2025, according to a new report by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence. Medical disposables are one-time-use items for medical purposes and are disposed of once used to avoid cross-contamination, minimize infection risk, and ensure hygiene practices. Medical disposables are part of all medical facilities, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and home care.

The continued outbreak of the pneumonia-causing virus is creating exploding demand for PPE to prevent the spread of the infection and limit the fast-growing number of confirmed cases and deaths around the world. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is strongly recommended by various healthcare institutions and government agencies, including the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization, among others.

The rise in the standard of living, as a result of the growing disposable income of people, has raised life expectancy and resulted in an increase in the geriatric population in various parts of the globe. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to grow considerably from 58 billion in 2022 to 82.5 billion by 2050, a 47% growth. Also, the percentage of the population of people aged 65 or older will increase from 17% to 23% in the future.

The global medical disposables market includes a wide range of product types including wound management, apparel, blood collection, and others. By end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals, home care, and others.

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Global Medical Disposables Market Report Highlights:

  • Wound management type led the market in 2023, capturing the largest and dominant market due to its broad scope. This dominance is due to the broad spectrum of wound types that need to be treated, ranging from acute wounds to chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers and pressure sores, which demand a holistic approach to treatment. This broad scope, covering a variety of wound complexities and patient populations, placed wound type management as a core and significant segment of the overall wound care market.
  • The homecare segment is gaining popularity. Aging populations, increased patient preference for autonomy, and improved remote monitoring technology are making more medical treatments available outside of conventional hospital environments. Cost-containment pressures on the healthcare system further drive this trend, as home care is frequently a less expensive option. Therefore, demand for safe, effective, and easy-to-use medical disposables intended for home use is increasing, driving substantial growth in this market segment.
  • Asia-Pacific’s region is expected to witness a significant increase in its market share over the forecast period, which is attributable to the government taking initiatives to boost the healthcare sector. For instance, India has emerged as a significant success story in medical goods, with its production of generic medicines and cheaper vaccines leading it to become a net exporter of medical consumables and disposables.

Global Medical Disposables Market Segmentation:

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the global medical disposables market based on product type and end-user:

Global Medical Disposables Market, By Product Type

  • Wound Management
    • Applicators
    • Bandages
    • Dressings
    • Gauze
  • Apparel
    • Coverall
    • Exam Gowns
    • Shoe Covers
    • Gloves
    • Lab Coats
    • Face Masks
  • Blood Collection
    • Needles
    • Lancets
    • Tourniquets
    • Swabs
  • Others

Global Medical Disposables Market, By End-User

  • Hospitals
  • Homecare
  • Others

Global Medical Disposables Market, By Region

  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Others

Global Medical Disposables Market Key Players:

  • Intermed
  • Narang Medical Limited
  • Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd.
  • Smith & Nephew
  • 3M
  • B. Braun Melsungen AG
  • Cardinal Health
  • Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.
  • Dispotech Srl

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