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Sharps Containers - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 251 Pages
  • February 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5141381
The global market for Sharps Containers was valued at US$564.1 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$787.6 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Sharps Containers Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Sharps containers are essential medical waste disposal units designed to safely collect and contain used sharps, such as needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp medical instruments. These containers are made of puncture-resistant materials and feature secure locking mechanisms to prevent accidental needle sticks and contamination. Sharps containers are used in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and home healthcare environments. Proper disposal of sharps is crucial to prevent injuries, infections, and the spread of bloodborne pathogens like HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

The design and manufacturing of sharps containers adhere to strict regulatory standards to ensure safety and compliance. These containers come in various sizes and configurations to accommodate different volumes of sharps waste. Features such as transparent sides for visual inspection, fill level indicators, and secure lids enhance their usability and safety. Innovations in sharps container design focus on improving ergonomics, ease of use, and environmental sustainability. Reusable sharps containers are gaining popularity as they reduce the environmental impact associated with single-use containers and provide cost savings over time.

The growth in the sharps containers market is driven by several factors. Firstly, the increasing volume of medical waste generated by healthcare facilities is a significant driver. Secondly, stringent regulations and guidelines for medical waste disposal are boosting the demand for compliant and safe sharps containers. Thirdly, the rising incidence of chronic diseases and the associated increase in the use of injectable medications are contributing to market growth. Additionally, the growing awareness of the risks associated with improper sharps disposal is encouraging the adoption of safe disposal practices. Furthermore, advancements in container design and the development of reusable and environmentally friendly options are driving market innovation. Lastly, the expansion of healthcare services and the increasing number of healthcare facilities, particularly in emerging markets, are creating new opportunities for sharps container manufacturers.

Scope of the Study

The report analyzes the Sharps Containers market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments:

Container Type (Multipurpose Containers, Patient Room Containers, Phlebotomy Containers); Container Size (1 - 2 Gallons, 2 - 4 Gallons, Other Container Sizes); Usage Type (Reusable, Disposable); End-User (Hospitals, Clinics & Laboratories, Other End-Users).

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; USA; Canada; Japan; China; Europe; France; Germany; Italy; UK; Spain; Russia; Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific; Australia; India; South Korea; Rest of Asia-Pacific; Latin America; Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; Rest of Latin America; Middle East; Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Rest of Middle East; Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Multipurpose Containers segment, which is expected to reach US$352.8 Million by 2030 with a CAGR of a 6.4%. The Patient Room Containers segment is also set to grow at 5.5% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $198.8 Million in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 8.2% CAGR to reach $115.4 Million by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bemis Manufacturing Company, BondTech Corporation, Mauser Packaging Solutions, Daniels Healthcare Group and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Sharps Containers Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Sharps Containers Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Sharps Containers Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 56 major companies featured in this Sharps Containers market report include:

  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Bemis Manufacturing Company
  • BondTech Corporation
  • Mauser Packaging Solutions
  • Daniels Healthcare Group
  • GPC Medical Ltd.
  • The Harloff Company
  • Henry Schein, Inc.
  • MarketLab, Inc.
  • Mauser Packaging Solutions
  • Medtronic Plc.
  • Medu-Scientific Ltd.
  • Stericycle
  • Thermo Fischer Scientific

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYMII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Looming Global Recession; Living with COVID-19, the New Normal
  • Stagflation and Risk of Recession: New Challenges Emerge for the Global Market
  • World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
  • How COVID-19 Impacted Healthcare & What’s In Store for Future?
  • Missed Cancer Diagnosis in U.S. as of June 2020
  • % Reduction in OR Volumes in the US: Mar 2020-July 2020
  • Cumulative Surgery Cancellations Worldwide (In Million)
  • With the COVID-19 Pandemic Exposing Global Healthcare Unpreparedness, There is Increasing Policy Led Focus on Rebooting Health Systems Worldwide: Healthcare Spending as % of GDP (2019 & 2030F)
  • COVID-19 and Postponement of Elective Surgeries
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Sharps Containers - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
  • Global Sharps Containers Market Exudes Signs of Robust Health: Prospects & Outlook
  • Sharps Containers Market Sails through the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Analysis by Container Type
  • Analysis by Container Size
  • Analysis by End-User
  • Regional Analysis
  • Sharps Containers: Paving Way for Safe Disposal of Medical Waste
  • Sharps Disposal Options
  • Needle Disposal Systems: Mitigating Injury & Infection Risk
  • Reusable Sharps Containers: Making Sense
  • Medical Waste Management Issues & Avenues for Sharps Containers
  • Hazards and Challenges
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Global Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Sharps Containers Demand to Surge as Safe Practices Gain Importance
  • Uptrend in Healthcare Spending to Result in Improved Opportunities for Sharps Containers
  • World Healthcare Expenditure (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2017, 2019, 2021 & 2023E
  • Healthcare Costs as a % of GDP by Country for the Years 2020 & 2024E
  • Increasing Prevalence of Chronic & Lifestyle Diseases Enhances Demand for Medical Waste Management
  • Global Cancer Incidence: Number of New Cancer Cases in Million for the Years 2018, 2020, 2025, 2030, 2035 and 2040
  • Fatalities by Heart Conditions: Estimated Percentage Breakdown for Cardiovascular Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Stroke, and Others
  • Global Annual Medical Cost of CVD in US$ Billion: 2010, 2015, 2020, 2025 and 2030
  • Rise in Diabetic Population Continues to Drives Demand for Sharps Containers
  • World Diabetes and Population Statistics (2019, 2030 & 2045)
  • Global Prevalence of Diabetes: Number of Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes (in Million) by Gender for 2019, 2030 and 2045
  • Top 10 Countries with Highest Number of Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes (in Million) for 2019 and 2045F
  • Global Diabetes Mellitus Population Breakdown by Geographic Region: 2019, 2030 and 2045?
  • Conscious Disposal of Medical Sharps
  • Diabetes Emerges as One of the Leading Causes of Mortality
  • Blood Sugar Lancets Market: Sustained Growth in Demand
  • Vulnerability of Growing Geriatric Population to Multiple Diseases Enhances Prospects for Sharps Containers
  • Elderly Healthcare Expenditure as a % of GDP
  • Global Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group in Million by Geographic Region for the Years 2019, 2025, 2035 and 2050
  • Global Population Statistics for the 65+ Age Group by Select Countries
  • Life Expectancy at Age 60 and 80 Years - (2010-2015), (2020-2025) & (2045-2050)
  • Epidemic Proportions of Obesity Lead to Increased Focus on Weight Management
  • Obesity Facts
  • Obesity Prevalence Rate (%) in Select Countries for the Years 2019 and 2030P
  • Rise in Number of Surgeries Buoys Growth
  • Global Volume of Surgical Procedures (in Million) by Category: 2023E
  • Number of Surgical Procedures (per 100,000 People) in Select Countries
  • Younger Population Experiences Early Onset of Diseases Leading to Surgical Intervention
  • Global Middle Class Population (In Million) by Region for the Years 2020, 2025 and 2030
  • Increased Demand for Use of Safety Needles & Insulin Pens in Hospital Settings Drive Sharps Containers Market
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers to Drive Demand for Sharps Disposal Containers
  • Waste Disposal Standards and Guidelines to Stimulate Demand for Sharps Containers
  • The Soaring Popularity of Reusable Sharps Containers
  • Sharps Waste and Proper Needle Disposal: Critical Issue
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Sharps Containers Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Sharps Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Sharps Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Sharps Containers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Multipurpose Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Multipurpose Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Multipurpose Containers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Patient Room Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Patient Room Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Patient Room Containers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Phlebotomy Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Phlebotomy Containers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Phlebotomy Containers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 1 - 2 Gallons by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for 1 - 2 Gallons by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 15-Year Perspective for 1 - 2 Gallons by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 2 - 4 Gallons by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for 2 - 4 Gallons by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 15-Year Perspective for 2 - 4 Gallons by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Container Sizes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for Other Container Sizes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Container Sizes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Reusable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: World Historic Review for Reusable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Reusable by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Disposable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: World Historic Review for Disposable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Disposable by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Hospitals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 30: World Historic Review for Hospitals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Hospitals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Clinics & Laboratories by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: World Historic Review for Clinics & Laboratories by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 34: World 15-Year Perspective for Clinics & Laboratories by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 35: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Users by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 36: World Historic Review for Other End-Users by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 37: World 15-Year Perspective for Other End-Users by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Sharps Containers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
  • Sharps Containers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Canada for 2022 (E)
JAPAN
CHINA
  • Sharps Containers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Sharps Containers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Sharps Containers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIAINDIASOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTIRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Sharps Containers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • Bemis Manufacturing Company
  • BondTech Corporation
  • Mauser Packaging Solutions
  • Daniels Healthcare Group
  • GPC Medical Ltd.
  • The Harloff Company
  • Henry Schein, Inc.
  • MarketLab, Inc.
  • Mauser Packaging Solutions
  • Medtronic Plc.
  • Medu-Scientific Ltd.
  • Stericycle
  • Thermo Fischer Scientific

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