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Medical Plastics: Global Markets

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  • 331 Pages
  • January 2024
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5181436

The report analyses the global medical plastics market based on application and resin type. These segmentations are further analyzed at the global and regional levels.



The base year considered for analysis is 2022, and the market estimates and forecasts are given from 2023 to 2028. The market estimates are provided in terms of volume (kilotons) and revenue (U.S. dollars, million).

The scope for the medical plastics market is segmented into application and resin type.

Based on application, the market is segmented into -

Disposables -

  • Medical bags.
  • Syringes.
  • Tubing.
  • Surgical textiles.
  • Utensils.
  • Face and body protection and medical kit.
  • Catheters/IV.
  • Gloves.
  • Others (Trays, etc.).

Non-disposables -

  • Surgical instruments.
  • Testing/diagnostic equipment.
  • Prostheses/implants.
  • Dental/ophthalmic.

Based on resin, the market is segmented into -

  • Commodity thermoplastics.
  • Styrenics.
  • Engineering resins.
  • Thermosets.
  • TPEs.
  • Miscellaneous.

Report Includes

  • 206 data tables and 65 additional tables
  • An overview and analysis of the global markets for medical plastics
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with historical market revenue data (sales figures) from 2022, estimates for 2023, forecasts for 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
  • Estimates of the current actual market size and future consumption of medical plastics, their revenue forecast, correlated growth rates and market share analysis based on the resin types and sub-segments, applications and regions/countries
  • Information on new products and technologies related to medical plastics, sterilization techniques, medical plastic product lines, environmental and regulatory updates, and other macroeconomic trends and factors shaping the industry.
  • Overview of the market drivers and challenges
  • Analysis of market growth opportunities with a holistic review of Porter’s Five Forces and PESTLE analyses, taking into account the prevailing micro
  • and macroeconomic factors in the market
  • Discussion of sustainability trends and factors in the market for medical plastics, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, ESG scores, case studies and the ESG practices of leading companies
  • Review of the emerging new technologies and patents in the medical plastics industry
  • An overview of the vendor landscape and the industry structure, including company market shares, recent M&A activity and venture funding
  • Profiles of the leading companies, including Avient, Celanese, Eastman, Evonik, Neste Oyj, and Sumitomoto

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing This Study
  • Scope of the Report
  • Information Sources
  • Methodology
  • What’s New In This Report
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Segmentation Breakdown
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
  • Market Outlook
  • Market Summary
Chapter 3 Market Overview
  • Trends in Healthcare
  • Polymers Used in Medical Devices
  • Commodity Thermoplastics
  • Engineering Resins
  • Thermoset Resins
  • Summary of Resin Usage in Medical Devices
Chapter 4 Market Dynamics
  • Market Dynamics
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Challenges
  • Supply Chain Analysis
  • Regulatory Landscape
  • Importance of Standards in the Medical Industry
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies
  • Technology Trends
  • Bioplastics in Medical Industry
  • New Product and Technology Development
Chapter 6 Processes for Producing Medical Device Plastics
  • Injection Molding
  • Background
  • Details
  • Extrusion
  • Background
  • Single- and Twin-Screw Extrusion
  • Extrusion and Melt Film Fabrication
  • Blown Films
  • Film Casting
  • Solvent Casting
  • Blow Molding
  • Overview
  • Extrusion Blow Molding
  • Injection Blow Molding
  • Stretch Blow Molding
  • Thermoforming
  • History
  • Overview
  • Applications
Chapter 7 Sterilization Techniques
  • Overview of Methods
  • Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization
  • Radiation Sterilization
  • Gamma Radiation
  • E-Beam Radiation
  • Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Dry-Heat Sterilization
  • Gamma Radiation vs. EtO
  • Move to Global Sterilization Standards
  • Polymer Reactions to Sterilization Methods
  • Background
  • PVC
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyethylene
  • ABS and SAN
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polystyrene
  • Polyesters
  • Radiation Resistance
Chapter 8 Validation Tests for Medical Plastics
  • Background
  • Ratings and Tests
  • Selected Sterilization Standards for Medical Devices
Chapter 9 Market Breakdown by Application
  • Market for Medical Plastics by Application
  • Market Size and Forecast
  • Non-disposable Medical Devices
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Testing and Diagnostic Equipment
  • Implants and Prosthetic Devices
  • Dental and Ophthalmic Products
  • Non-disposable Medical Devices Market by Region
  • Disposable Medical Devices
  • Overview
  • Medical Disposal Controversy
  • Market Estimates and Forecasts
  • Medical Bags
  • Syringes
  • Labware and Surgical Textile
  • Catheters and IV Units
  • Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit
  • Tubing
  • Gloves
  • Utensils
  • Others
  • Disposable Medical Devices Market by Region
Chapter 10 Resins Used in Medical Devices
  • Background
  • Material Selection
  • Target Areas for Medical Plastics
  • Potential Problems Encountered in Using Specific Polymers for Medical Applications in Hospital Environments
  • Resins
  • Background
  • Commodity Thermoplastics
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polypropylene
  • Polyethylene
  • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
  • Styrenics
  • Polystyrene
  • High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
  • Market Players and Industry Leaders
  • Processing
  • Medical Applications of Polystyrene and HIPS
  • Styrene Copolymers
  • Overview
  • Styrene Block Copolymers
  • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
  • Styrene-Acrylic Copolymers
  • Styrene-Acrylonitrile Copolymers (SAN)
  • Engineering Resins
  • Introduction
  • Polycarbonates
  • Nylon
  • Thermoplastic Polyesters
  • Polyacetals
  • Polysulfones
  • Polyimides
  • Polyetherimides (PEI)
  • Polyketones
  • Liquid Crystal Polymers
  • Thermoset Resins
  • Acrylics
  • Silicones
  • Polyurethanes
  • Elastomers
  • Overview
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages
  • Processing
  • Applications
  • Thermoplastic Olefins (TPOs)
  • COPEs (Copolyesters)
  • Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs)
  • TPU-Silicone Copolymers
  • Miscellaneous Resins
  • Overview
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers
  • Polymers for Controlled Delivery
  • PLLA-Based Wound Dressings
  • Polymer Alloys and Blends
  • PPO/HIPS
  • PC/ABS
  • Changing Requirements
  • Property Requirements
  • Other Developments
  • Failure of Plastic Medical Devices
  • Physical Property Effects on Resin Materials
  • Overview
  • Impact Strength
  • Stress-Strain Behavior
  • Heat Resistance
  • Chemical Resistance
  • Clarity or Transparency
  • Bondability
  • Summary of Physical Property Characteristics of Medical Devices
  • Use of Plastics in Medical Devices
  • Overview
  • Overall Resin Usage
  • Market for Medical Plastics Estimates and Forecasts
Chapter 11 Market Breakdown by Region
  • Global Market for Medical Plastics by Region
  • North America
  • Market Size and Forecast
  • Europe
  • Market Size and Forecast
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Market Size and Forecast
  • Rest of World
  • Market Size and Forecast
Chapter 12 Sustainability in Medical Plastics Industry: An ESG Perspective
  • Importance of ESG in the Medical Plastics Industry
  • ESG Ratings and Metrics: Understanding the Data
  • ESG Practices in the Medical Plastics Industry
  • ESG Carbon Footprint Issue Analysis
  • Current Status of ESG in the Market for Medical Plastics
  • Case Studies: Examples of Successful ESG Implementation
  • Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 13 Patent Review
  • Recent Patents Issued Related to Medical Devices
Chapter 14 Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Merger and Acquisition Analysis
  • Merger and Acquisition Activities
Chapter 15 Competitive Landscape
  • Market Competitiveness
  • Market Player Positioning
Chapter 16 Company Profiles
  • AVIENT CORP.
  • CELANESE CORP.
  • EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.
  • ENSINGER
  • EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
  • HMC POLYMERS CO. LTD.
  • NESTE OYJ
  • SUMITOMO CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
  • TEIJIN LTD.
  • TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
Chapter 17 Appendix: Acronyms
  • Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Medical Plastics, by Region, Through 2028
Table 1: Leading Global Medical Device Companies, 2022
Table 2: Selected Resin Usage, by Type of Medical Device
Table 3: New Products and Technology Developments in the Market for Medical Plastics, 2021 and 2022
Table 4: Radiation Resistances of Key Medical Plastics
Table 5: Selected Tests for Plastics Used in Medical Applications
Table 6: Selected Examples of Sterilization Standards for Medical Devices
Table 7: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 8: Global Market for Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 9: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 10: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 11: Selected Key Manufacturers of Surgical Instruments
Table 12: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics in Surgical Instruments and Related Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 13: Global Market for Medical Plastics in Surgical Instruments and Related Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 14: Global Market Volumes of Commodity Thermoplastic in Surgical Instruments and Related Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 15: Global Market for Commodity Thermoplastic in Surgical Instruments and Related Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 16: Global Market Volumes of Styrenic Resins in Surgical Instruments and Related Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 17: Global Market for Styrenic Resins in Surgical Instruments and Related Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 18: Key Selected Medical Testing and Diagnostic Companies
Table 19: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics in Testing and Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 20: Global Market for Medical Plastics in Testing and Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 21: Global Market Volumes of Commodity Thermoplastics in Testing and Diagnostic Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 22: Global Market for Commodity Thermoplastics in Testing and Diagnostic Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 23: Global Market Volumes of Styrenic Resin in Testing and Diagnostic Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 24: Global Market for Styrenic Resin in Testing and Diagnostic Equipment, by Type, Through 2028
Table 25: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Prostheses and Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 26: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Prostheses and Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 27: Global Market Volumes of Commodity Thermoplastics for Prostheses and Implants, by Type, Through 2028
Table 28: Global Market for Commodity Thermoplastics for Prostheses and Implants, by Type, Through 2028
Table 29: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics in Dental and Ophthalmic Applications, by Resin Type, Through 2028
Table 30: Global Market for Medical Plastics in Dental and Ophthalmic Applications, by Resin Type, Through 2028
Table 31: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Region, Through 2028
Table 32: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Region, Through 2028
Table 33: Global Market Volumes of Disposable Plastic Medical Products, by Type, Through 2028
Table 34: Global Market for Disposable Plastic Medical Products, by Type, Through 2028
Table 35: Selected Medical Bag Manufacturers
Table 36: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 37: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 38: Other Selected Syringe Manufacturers
Table 39: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 40: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 41: Examples of Disposable Medical Plastic Labware
Table 42: Selected Plastic Medical Labware Suppliers
Table 43: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics in Medical Labware and Surgical Textile, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 44: Global Market for Medical Plastics in Medical Labware and Surgical Textile, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 45: Resin Property Criteria for Catheters
Table 46: Selected Catheter Manufacturers
Table 47: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Catheter and IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 48: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Catheter and IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 49: Material Property Criteria for Kits
Table 50: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 51: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 52: Common Features of Selected Applications of Primary Resins Used in Medical Tubing
Table 53: Sample Applications of Flexible Medical Tubing, by Major Category
Table 54: Selected Plastic Medical Tubing Extruders
Table 55: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 56: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 57: Selected Key Medical Glove Manufacturers and Major Products
Table 58: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Medical Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 59: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Medical Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 60: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Medical Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 61: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Medical Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 62: Resin Property Criteria for Trays
Table 63: Selected Plastic Medical Tray Manufacturers
Table 64: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 65: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 66: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Region, Through 2028
Table 67: Global Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Region, Through 2028
Table 68: Leading Global PVC Producers
Table 69: Leading Global Polypropylene Producers
Table 70: Leading Global HDPE Producers
Table 71: Global LDPE Producers and Applications
Table 72: Fabrication Methods and Uses for Polystyrene
Table 73: SBC Major Products Segmented, by Polymer Process
Table 74: Key Global Polycarbonate Trade-Named Products and Producers
Table 75: Key Global Nylon Resin Producers
Table 76: Key Global Polyacetal Trade-Named Products and Producers
Table 77: Global Producers of Polyketones
Table 78: Global Liquid Crystal Polymer Producers
Table 79: Key Silicone Medical Device Producers
Table 80: Selected Medical Silicone-Polyurethane Copolymer Products
Table 81: Selected Fluoropolymer Medical Device Suppliers
Table 82: Physical Property Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Plastics
Table 83: Resin Usage, by Type of Medical Device
Table 84: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 85: Global Market for Medical Plastics, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 86: Global Market Volumes of Medical Plastics, by Region, Through 2028
Table 87: Global Market for Medical Plastics, by Region, Through 2028
Table 88: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 89: North American Market for Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 90: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 91: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 92: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 93: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 94: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 95: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 96: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 97: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 98: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 99: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 100: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 101: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 102: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 103: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 104: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 105: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 106: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 107: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 108: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 109: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 110: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 111: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 112: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 113: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 114: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 115: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 116: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 117: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 118: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 119: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 120: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 121: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 122: North American Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 123: North American Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 124: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 125: European Market for Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 126: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 127: European Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 128: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 129: European Market for Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 130: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 131: European Market for Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 132: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 133: European Market for Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 134: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 135: European Market for Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 136: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 137: European Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 138: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 139: European Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 140: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 141: European Market for Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 142: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 143: European Market for Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 144: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 145: European Market for Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 146: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 147: European Market for Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 148: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 149: European Market for Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 150: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 151: European Market for Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 152: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 153: European Market for Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 154: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 155: European Market for Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 156: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 157: European Market for Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 158: European Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 159: European Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 160: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 161: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 162: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 163: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 164: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 165: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 166: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 167: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 168: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 169: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 170: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 171: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 172: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 173: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 174: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 175: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 176: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 177: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 178: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 179: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 180: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 181: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 182: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 183: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 184: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 185: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 186: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 187: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 188: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 189: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 190: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 191: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 192: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 193: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 194: Asia-Pacific Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 195: Asia-Pacific Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 196: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 197: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics, by Application, Through 2028
Table 198: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 199: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 200: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 201: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Surgical Instruments, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 202: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 203: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Testing/Diagnostic Equipment, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 204: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 205: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Prostheses/Implants, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 206: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 207: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Dental and Ophthalmic, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 208: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 209: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Non-disposabble Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 210: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 211: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, Through 2028
Table 212: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 213: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Medical Bags, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 214: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 215: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Syringes, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 216: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 217: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Tubing, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 218: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 219: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Labware and Surgical Textiles, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 220: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 221: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Utensils, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 222: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 223: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Face and Body Protection and Medical Kit, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 224: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 225: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Catheters/IV Units, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 226: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 227: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Gloves, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 228: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 229: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Other Disposable Applications, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 230: Rest of World Market Volumes of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 231: Rest of World Market for Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Resin, Through 2028
Table 232: ESG Factors Impacting Market for Medical Plastics
Table 233: ESG Carbon Footprint Issue Analysis
Table 234: ESG Ratings, by Medical Plastics Company
Table 235: Mergers and Acquisitions, Global Market for Medical Plastics, 2021-2023
Table 236: Avient Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 237: Avient Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2023
Table 238: Avient Corp.: News, 2022
Table 239: Avient Corp.: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 240: Celanese Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 241: Celanese Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 242: Celanese Corp.: News, 2021-2023
Table 243: Celanese Corp.: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 244: Eastman Chemical Co.: Company Snapshot
Table 245: Eastman Chemical Co.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 246: Eastman Chemical Co.: News, 2023
Table 247: Eastman Chemical Co.: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 248: Ensinger India: Company Snapshot
Table 249: Ensinger India: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 250: Evonik Industries AG: Company Snapshot
Table 251: Evonik Industries AG: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 252: Evonik Industries AG: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 253: HMC Polymers Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 254: HMC Polymers Co. Ltd.: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 255: Neste Oyj: Company Snapshot
Table 256: Neste Oyj: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 257: Neste Oyj: News, 2022 and 2023
Table 258: Neste Oyj: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 259: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 260: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 261: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: News, 2021 and 2022
Table 262: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 263: Teijin Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 264: Teijin Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 265: Teijin Ltd.: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 266: Toray Industries Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 267: Toray Industries Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2022
Table 268: Toray Industries Inc.: News, 2022
Table 269: Toray Industries Inc.: Medical Plastics Product Portfolio
Table 270: Acronyms Used in This Report
List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Region, 2022
Figure 1: Market Dynamics: Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Medical Devices Market Revenue, 2016-2028
Figure 3: Greenfield FDI Inflow to Asia-Pacific in the Healthcare Sector, 2018-2022
Figure 4: Greenfield FDI Inflow to Asia-Pacific for Medical Devices, 2018-2022
Figure 5: Supply Chain Partners Ecosystem: Medical Plastics
Figure 6: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Market for Medical Plastics
Figure 7: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Application, 2022
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Type, 2022
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics for Non-disposable Application, by Region, 2022
Figure 10: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Type, 2022
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics for Disposable Application, by Region, 2022
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Resin, 2022
Figure 13: Global Market for Medical Plastics, by Region
Figure 14: Global Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Region, 2022
Figure 15: North American Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Application, 2022
Figure 16: European Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Application, 2022
Figure 17: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Application, 2022
Figure 18: Rest of World Market Shares of Medical Plastics, by Application, 2022
Figure 19: ESG Factors in Market for Medical Plastics
Figure 20: Shares of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Market for Medical Plastics, by Region, 2020-2023
Figure 21: Market Entry Strategies: Suggestions for Small and Medium-Sized Players
Figure 22: Key Companies’ Player Positioning in the Global Market for Medical Plastics
Figure 23: Avient Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2022 and 2023
Figure 24: Avient Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 25: Avient Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 26: Celanese Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 27: Celanese Corp.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 28: Celanese Corp.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 29: Eastman Chemical Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 30: Eastman Chemical Co.: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 31: Eastman Chemical Co.: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 32: Evonik Industries AG: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 33: Evonik Industries AG: Sales Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 34: Evonik Industries AG: Sales Share, by Region, 2022
Figure 35: Neste Oyj: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 36: Neste Oyj: Revenue Share, by Business Segment, 2022
Figure 37: Neste Oyj: Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 38: Neste Oyj: Renewable Product Segment Revenue Share, by Country/Region, 2022
Figure 39: Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 40: Teijin Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 41: Toray Industries Inc.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022

Executive Summary

Medical plastics are plastic grades that have been specially created or customized to develop various medical plastic products for the healthcare sector. These polymers have been designed into crucial components for the healthcare system. Medical plastics vary in properties and characteristics to a large extent. Due to the strict regulatory standards for medical parts, medical devices and packaging manufacturers employ medical plastic for specific health applications, from surgical tools to medical supplies.

In most situations, medical prototypes and components made of plastic have appropriate resistance to temperature, corrosion, impact, wear, and wear and tear. By doing this, the plastic parts can continue to work well even after being exposed to repeated sterilizing procedures or other bodily fluids or medical fluids while being used. Additionally, plastics used in medical equipment are biocompatible with the human circulatory system, and their simplicity in disposal has proven to be a breakthrough in the healthcare sector. The fundamental reason is that medical polymers work to prevent the spread of illnesses connected to non-disposable medical items. Numerous manufacturers and distributors of high-quality medical plastics benefit from consistent demand from the many healthcare industries worldwide.

Medical plastics go through a variety of plastic fabrication and screening processes to produce a variety of standard-compliant medical devices and instruments, including sutures, dental instruments (suction tips, dam clamps, cotton roll holders, etc.), infusion bags, disposables (syringes), sterilization trays, and medical implants before being used in the healthcare manufacturing sector.

Increasing surgical, hospital, and outpatient operations, combined with the enforcement and upgrading of various infection prevention standards, are expected to fuel market growth. The price volatility of multiple resins, such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polycarbonate (PC), has been significantly influenced by variations in oil prices. Changes in capacity have also influenced the market’s price volatility.

In March 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden suggested allocating $400 billion over eight years to Medicaid to pay for at-home care for the elderly and disabled as well as raise carers’ pay. Because home care lowers healthcare expenses and is more practical for patients, the COVID-19 epidemic has made it more desirable than nursing home settings. This is anticipated to raise the demand for home care medical consumables and devices, which can positively impact the market growth in the

Four geographical regions have been identified for the medical plastics market: North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Rest of World (the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America). In 2022, the global market for medical plastics was dominated by the North American region. North America holds a 42.3% share of the global medical plastics market. A few of the main factors propelling the North American market are the existence of several domestic and foreign companies, the accessibility of resources, technological advancements, and the spike in demand for medical components.

Companies Mentioned

  • Avient Corp.
  • Celanese Corp.
  • Eastman Chemical Co.
  • Ensinger
  • Evonik Industries Ag
  • Hmc Polymers Co. Ltd.
  • Neste Oyj
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • Teijin Ltd.
  • Toray Industries Inc.

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