The global medical polymer market size is expected to reach USD 36.77 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 8.0%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The industry is expected to register growth due to the high adoption of polymers in implants on account of their chemical inertness and superior fatigue resistance. The demand for medical device packaging is likely to be driven by the rise in the demand for in-house and advanced medical devices.
In addition, a high level of consumer expenditure on healthcare, primarily in the U.S., China, and Germany, is expected to drive the application segment in the forthcoming years. Moreover, rising positive coronavirus cases across the globe are positively influencing the demand for medical devices, thereby propelling the demand for medical polymers.
Raw materials used for medical polymers include ethylene, propylene, caprolactam, corn starch, and silica stone (SiO2). Silica stone is the most significant component found in the Earth's crust and is derived from sand mining and the purification of quartz. It is used in the production of silicone elastomers, which are widely used in the medical industry. Corn starch is used in the production of biodegradable polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA).
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In terms of revenue, medical components application accounted for a market share in 2022 and is further expected to witness prominent growth over the forecast period.
Medical Components dominated the market and accounted for more than 40.0% of the revenue share in 2022 owing to the lightweight, high bacterial, and chemical resistance properties provided by the polymers
As of 2022, North America accounted for more than 42.0% revenue share in the overall market due to increasing per capita healthcare spending in the form of health insurance in the U.S and the rapid growth of pharmaceutical industries in Mexico and Canada
Major players are continuously working on expanding manufacturing capabilities with the rise in demand from the medical industry. In July 2021, Celanese Corporation announced the expansion of its Florence, Kentucky research and development center with the addition of a pharmaceutical drug delivery feasibility lab
Grand View Research has segmented the global medical polymer market report based on, product, application, and region:
Medical Polymer Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Fibers & Resins
Medical Elastomers
Biodegradable Polymers
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)
Others
Medical Polymer Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Medical Device Packaging
Medical Components
Orthopedic Soft Goods
Wound Care
Cleanroom Supplies
BioPharm Devices
Mobility Aids
Sterilization & Infection Prevention
Tooth Implants
Denture-based Materials
Other Implants
Others
Medical Polymer Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
U.K.
Germany
France
Italy
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Malaysia
Singapore
Oceania
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
List of Key Players in the Medical Polymer Market
BASF SE
NatureWorks LLC
Covestro AG
Celanese Corporation
Eastman Chemical Corporation
Evonik Industries AG
Dow Inc.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Arkema
Koninklijke DSM NV
Formosa Plastics Corporation
Foryou Medical
KRATON CORPORATION
SABIC
Trinseo S.A.
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