Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Diagnostic Supplies - Glucose Monitoring Strips, Blood Collection Consumables & Diagnostic Catheters, Dialysis Consumables, Radiology Consumables & Infusion Products - Smart Syringes & Prefilled Syringes, Intubation & Ventilation Supplies, Hypodermic Products, Sterilization Consumables & Nonwoven Medical Supplies - Incontinence Products & Surgical Products, Wound Care Consumables - Infection Management, Exudate Management and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices (Npwt), and Others.

By Raw Material;

Plastic Resin, Nonwoven Material, Rubber, Paper & Paperboard, Metals, Glass, and Others.

By Application;

Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Urology, Orthopedics, and Others.

By End User;

Hospitals, Clinics/Physician Offices, Assisted Living Centers & Nursing Homes, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, and Research Institutes.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn126948434 Published Date: April, 2025 Updated Date: May, 2025

Introduction

Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market was valued at USD 63,315.98 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 103,481.17 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.


Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 7.3 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)7.3 %
Market Size (2024)USD 63,315.98 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 103,481.17 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages370
63,315.98
2024
103,481.17
2031

Major Players

  • Bayer AG
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • B. Braun Melsungen AG
  • Medtronic plc
  • Cardinal Health, Inc.
  • 3M Company
  • Domtar Corporation
  • Smiths Group plc (Smiths-Medical)
  • Terumo Medical Corporation

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market is gaining significant traction due to the increasing preference for single-use medical products that reduce infection risks and ensure higher hygiene standards. As healthcare providers continue to prioritize patient safety, the adoption of disposable supplies is surging across various care settings. The demand is further fueled by a growing number of surgical procedures and a heightened focus on infection control protocols.

The shift towards infection prevention has become a primary catalyst for market growth. With nearly 70% of hospital-acquired infections deemed preventable, healthcare institutions are leaning heavily on disposable items to curb transmission. Additionally, a rapidly aging population and the rise in chronic health conditions are contributing to the growing reliance on disposable medical devices for both acute and long-term care.

Disposable gloves, masks, gowns, and surgical covers have become integral in clinical workflows. Post-pandemic, more than 60% of medical environments report complete dependence on disposable medical items for routine operations. There's also a notable increase in eco-conscious designs, with around 40% of suppliers incorporating biodegradable materials and recyclable components into their product lines.

Future Outlook
Looking ahead, the market is projected to witness a growth trajectory exceeding 30% as healthcare systems invest in modernizing their infection control infrastructure. The integration of digital technologies, such as RFID-enabled inventory systems and smart packaging, is expected to streamline supply management while enhancing traceability and safety compliance across medical institutions.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Raw Material
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By End User
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Rising Global Healthcare Spending
        2. Growing Geriatric Patient Demographics
        3. Innovations in Medical Technologies
        4. High Burden of Infectious Diseases
      2. Restraints
        1. Rising Cost Containment Pressures
        2. Environmental Concerns from Disposable Waste
        3. Strict Medical Regulatory Barriers
        4. Unstable Global Supply Chains
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion in Emerging Healthcare Markets
        2. Advancements in Medical Device Technology
        3. Rising Adoption of Telehealth Solutions
        4. Growth in Personalized Healthcare Approaches
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Diagnostic Supplies
        1. Glucose Monitoring Strips
        2. Blood Collection Consumables
        3. Diagnostic Catheters
      2. Dialysis Consumables
      3. Radiology Consumables
      4. Infusion Products
        1. Smart Syringes
        2. Prefilled Syringes
      5. Intubation & Ventilation Supplies
      6. Hypodermic Products
      7. Sterilization Consumables
      8. Nonwoven Medical Supplies
        1. Incontinence Products
        2. Surgical Products
      9. Wound Care Consumables
        1. Infection Management
        2. Exudate Management
        3. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Devices (Npwt)
      10. Others
    2. Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market, By Raw Material, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Plastic Resin
      2. Nonwoven Material
      3. Rubber
      4. Paper & Paperboard
      5. Metals
      6. Glass
      7. Others.
    3. Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Cardiovascular
      2. Cerebrovascular
      3. Ophthalmology
      4. Gynecology
      5. Urology
      6. Orthopedics
      7. Others
    4. Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospitals
      2. Clinics/Physician Offices
      3. Assisted Living Centers & Nursing Homes
      4. Ambulatory Surgery Centers
      5. Research Institutes
    5. Global Disposable Medical Supplies Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. 3M Co.
      2. Ambu AS
      3. Ansell Ltd.
      4. B.Braun SE
      5. Becton Dickinson and Co.
      6. Cardinal Health Inc.
      7. Fresenius SE and Co. KGaA
      8. GPC Medical Ltd.
      9. ICU Medical Inc.
      10. Johnson and Johnson
      11. Medline Industries LP
      12. Medtronic Plc
      13. Molnlycke Health Care AB
      14. Smith and Nephew plc
      15. Stryker Corp.
      16. Teleflex Inc.
      17. Terumo Corp.
      18. Zhejiang Gongdong Medical Device Co. Ltd.
      19. Nipro Corp.
      20. Semperit AG Holding
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market