Global Safety Needles Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Product;

Active Safety Needles and Passive Safety Needles

By Application;

Sample Collection and Drug Delivery

By End User;

Hospitals & Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Psychiatry, Family Practice, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn106165276 Published Date: June, 2025 Updated Date: July, 2025

Safety Needles Market Overview

Safety Needles Market (USD Million)

Safety Needles Market was valued at USD 2,216.28 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 3,336.88 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.0%.


Global Safety Needles Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 6.0 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)6.0 %
Market Size (2024)USD 2,216.28 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 3,336.88 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages394
2,216.28
2024
3,336.88
2031

Major Players

  • Cardinal Health
  • Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon Inc.)
  • Nipro Corporation
  • Novo Nordisk A/S
  • Retractable Technologies
  • Smiths Group Plc
  • Terumo Corporation
  • Vygon Sa

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Safety Needles Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Safety Needles Market continues to expand, driven by rising awareness around needlestick injuries and infection control. With over 63% of clinical staff experiencing accidental exposure risks, safety needle adoption is rapidly accelerating. These devices offer built-in protection that significantly reduces injury rates in high-risk environments like hospitals and laboratories.

Compliance with Safety Regulations
Mandatory adoption of safety-engineered devices is being fueled by stringent healthcare safety regulations. More than 70% of healthcare settings have integrated compliance programs that include safety needles. This regulatory push ensures uniform practices across institutions and decreases the chances of infectious disease transmission through sharps exposure.

Next-Generation Technology Adoption
Rapid progress in safety needle design is reshaping clinical safety standards. Approximately 58% of new devices feature built-in locking mechanisms and passive retraction systems that eliminate reuse risks. These improvements enhance clinical workflow, protect healthcare workers, and support waste management through safer disposal practices.

Training-Focused Market Evolution
Ongoing training and awareness campaigns are reinforcing the shift toward safer injection practices. Over 60% of healthcare facilities invest in training programs to familiarize staff with safety needle features and usage protocols. These initiatives are vital in maximizing adoption, boosting safety culture, and sustaining long-term compliance.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product
    2. Market Snapshot, By Application
    3. Market Snapshot, By End User
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Safety Needles Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Incidence of Needlestick Injuries
        2. Stringent Regulations Mandating Safety Needle Use
        3. Growing Awareness of Occupational Safety
        4. Technological Advancements in Safety Needle Design
      2. Restraints
        1. High Initial Investment Costs
        2. Resistance to Change among Healthcare Professionals
        3. Concerns Regarding Needlestick Injury Prevention Efficacy
        4. Limited Reimbursement Policies
      3. Opportunities
        1. Expansion into Emerging Markets
        2. Development of Novel Safety Needle Technologies
        3. Collaboration with Healthcare Organizations
        4. Focus on Healthcare Worker Training and Education
    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. Safety Needles Market, By Product, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Active Safety Needles
      2. Passive Safety Needles
    2. Safety Needles Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Sample Collection
      2. Drug Delivery
    3. Safety Needles Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospitals & Ambulatory Surgery Centers
      2. Psychiatry
      3. Family Practice
      4. Others
    4. Safety Needles 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. Cardinal Health
      2. Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon Inc.)
      3. Nipro Corporation
      4. Novo Nordisk A/S
      5. Retractable Technologies
      6. Smiths Group Plc
      7. Terumo Corporation
      8. Vygon Sa
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market