The global knee braces market size is anticipated to reach USD 1.85 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a 7.7% CAGR from 2024 to 2030. Rising prevalence of osteoarthritis and number of sports-related injuries are the key growth boosters for this market. The increasing burden of obesity is also anticipated to encourage youth to engage sports activities. Easy availability of braces through online stores is projected to further drive the product demand. This helps overcome the geographical barrier and facilitates easy product access.
Rising geriatric population plays a significant role in the market growth. According to the Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division, the global share of people aging 60 years and above has grown from 9.2% in 1990 to 11.7% in 2013, and this share is expected to rise to 21.1% by 2050. In 2017, the American Joint Replacement Registry released its Annual Report on the data related to knee arthroplasty that indicated a 101% rise in the procedures from the data collected for a period 2012 to 2016.The use of braces is mandatory after knee replacement surgeries to minimize the pain and to support the joints. Hence, these chronic diseases and associated surgeries create huge demand, thereby driving the growth of the overall market.
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Functional braces is the fastest growing segment of the knee braces market, owing to the rise in sports-related injuries and the wide acceptance of these braces.
Arthritis led the application segment in 2023 and is expected to register a CAGR of 7.7% by 2030. The growth can be attributed to the rising prevalence of osteoarthritis and other joint-related diseases. Moreover, novel products such as unloader braces is anticipated to have wider application and acceptance thereby positively influence the market.
E-commerce delivery channel segment is expected to showcase lucrative growth over the forecast period, due to huge product availability and rapid product delivery.
North America held the largest revenue share in 2023, due to easy product availability online at a discounted rate. Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest growing regional market over the forecast period.
Grand View Research has segmented the global knee braces market report based on product, application, end use, and region:
Knee Braces Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Prophylactic
Functional
Rehabilitative
Unloader
Knee Braces Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Sports
Ligament
Arthritis
Others (Tendonitis)
Knee Braces End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 – 2030)
Orthopedic Clinics
OTC
Hospital
DME Dealers
Others
Knee Braces Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Kuwait
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
List of Key Players of Knee Braces Market
Breg, Inc.
Bauerfeind USA Inc.
Ottobock
Össur
TYNOR ORTHOTICS
Enovis Corporation
Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc.
Weber Orthopedic LP. DBA Hely & Weber.
McDavid.
Dicarre LLC
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