Surgical Blades Market expected to reach USD 163.353 million by 2030

Surgical Blades Market Trends & Forecast

According to a research study published by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence (KSI), the surgical blades market will expand from USD 134.654 million in 2025 to USD 163.353 million in 2030 at a CAGR of 3.94% during the forecast period.

The surgical blade market is expected to expand during the forecast period, driven by the increasing number of surgeries performed worldwide, the rising trend of cosmetic surgeries, and the growing healthcare expenditure. The outbreak of the Centers of Excellence (CoE) for the management of diseases all over the globe is one of the major factors that contribute to the growth of the surgical blade market. The global aging population necessitates intensive and targeted healthcare activities to address their chronic diseases caused by old age. This will encore the market growth for the forecast period for the treatments that are surgery based. Besides, the incidences of cardiovascular diseases globally are going to give a positive impact on the market growth.

Organ donation and transplantation activities across the globe are increasing, which means that the use of surgical blades will likely also increase worldwide. This trend will be the main driver of the surgical blades global market over the next five years. Apart from this, the market will also be supported by the rising trend of minimally invasive surgeries that are being widely accepted globally. In contrast, a tight regulatory framework administered by the government will exert a negative influence on the surgical blades market to some extent during the forecast period.

Surgical Blades Market Report Highlights

• The segment of sterile surgical blades is forecasted to be the leader in the growth rate of the market. The major factors attributing to this trend are the rising need for infection control, the implementation of strict hospital safety regulations, and the increasing use of disposable sterile products, which have led to a decrease in the risk of cross-contamination in surgical interventions. Additionally, the segment is being propelled by the increasing number of surgeries worldwide as well as the development of sterilization standards.
• Stainless steel surgical blades are anticipated to lead the growth rate by a large margin among different materials. The main reasons for which stainless steel blades are favored are their higher sharpness, longer life, resistance to corrosion, and the capability of giving exact cuts. These products are being used extensively in different surgical fields, and their speedy uptake is also being driven by their lower price compared to high-tech alloys.
• The ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) segment will have a significant growth rate. The trend of outpatient surgeries has been increasingly popular, and in that light, ASCs have become a preferred choice for patients due to their cost-effective surgical procedures and shorter recovery times. Moreover, the worldwide inclination toward minimally invasive and day-care surgeries is leading to a higher usage of surgical blades in these centers.
• The global surgical blades market has the Asia-Pacific region as a top contributor to the next highest regional growth. A rapidly expanding healthcare infrastructure, increasing hospital facilities’ investments, and a rising number of surgical procedures owing to a large patient population are the main drivers for the region’s growth. China, India, and South Korea are some of the countries that are experiencing robust demand because of the rising burden of chronic diseases, the growth of medical tourism, and government initiatives aimed at improving access to affordable surgeries.

Report Coverage:

Report Metric	Details
Surgical Blades Market Size in 2025	US$134.654 million
Surgical Blades Market Size in 2030	US$163.353 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 3.94%
Drivers	Increase in Number of Surgical Procedures High Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases
Restraints	Rising Preference for Advanced Surgical Instruments Risk of Injuries and Infection
Segmentation	Type Material Type End-User Geography
List of Major Companies in the Surgical Blades Market	Zimmer Biomet Swann-Morton Limited Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd. Narang Medical Kehr Surgical Private Limited

Surgical Blades Market Growth Drivers and Restraints

Growth Drivers:

• Increase in Number of Surgical Procedures: The growing number of surgeries worldwide propels the market growth in the forecast period. As surgeries are the most critical treatment offered by the health service in secondary care within the world. This is further supported by the growing number of surgeons, especially women surgeons, contributing to market growth in the forecast period.
• High Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases: Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of death. The prevalence of high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes in a population contributes to CVDs. The increasing prevalence worldwide is due to excessive tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and excessive use of alcohol, giving rise to harmful conditions like high blood pressure, obesity, and high blood glucose levels.

Restraints:

• Rising Preference for Advanced Surgical Instruments: The increasing utilization of high-tech surgery tools like electrosurgical devices, laser systems, and ultrasonic scalpels is gradually phasing out the use of traditional surgical blades. Most of these newer alternatives offer greater accuracy, less bleeding, and at times lower the risk of infection, hence, they are the main reasons for the limited demand of conventional blades.
• Risk of Injuries and Infection: Surgical blades have the risk of cutting the user by accident, causing injuries from sharps, and a possible contamination of the healthcare professionals due to which they are a source of worry. Such a problem is pushing healthcare professionals to safer solutions, including safety-engineered scalpels and powered devices that can be reused, which allows for a decrease in the usage of regular surgical blades.

Surgical Blades Market Key Development

• Product Launch: In June 2024, HumanOptics unveiled a brand-new image, new disposable surgical knives for eye procedures, and the EXTRA IN VISION campaign.
• Product Launch: In March 2024, The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to C2Dx, a privately held medical device company, for the next-generation controller for its cutting-edge surgical technology, the Shaw Scalpel System. The Shaw Scalpel System’s surgically sharp scalpel blade enables precise anatomical dissection and instant hemostasis, improving the user experience for all those present.

Surgical Blades Market Segmentation

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence has segmented the surgical blades market based on type, material type, end-user, and region:

Surgical Blades Market, By Type

• Sterile
• Non-Sterile

Surgical Blades Market, By Material Type

• Hardened & Tempered Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Carbon Steel

Surgical Blades Market, By End-User

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Life Sciences & Biomedical Research Organization

Surgical Blades Market, By Region

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

Surgical Blades Market Key Players

• GPC Medical Ltd
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Stryker
• Smith-Nephew
• CONMED
• Zimmer Biomet
• Swann-Morton Limited
• Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd.
• Narang Medical
• Kehr Surgical Private Limited