Medical Connectors Market Report 2024

This Medical Connectors market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The medical connectors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.36 billion in 2023 to $2.56 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for advanced medical devices, increased global healthcare spending, a growing aging population, expansion in healthcare infrastructure development, and an increase in clinical trials.

The medical connectors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.58 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of health insurance, expansion of the medical device market, higher rates of hospitalization, a rise in global surgical procedures, a growing incidence of chronic diseases, and a higher demand for disposable connectors. Key trends expected to influence this period include technological advancements, smart technology, wireless technology, wearable medical devices, and high-speed data transmission.

The growing demand for minimally invasive procedures is anticipated to drive the expansion of the medical connectors market in the future. Minimally invasive procedures involve medical techniques that use small incisions or non-invasive methods to carry out surgeries or interventions, resulting in reduced tissue damage, quicker recovery times, and less postoperative pain compared to traditional surgical approaches. This demand is fueled by advancements in medical technology, increasing patient preference for faster recovery and less invasive treatments, and the rising incidence of chronic conditions that benefit from these techniques. Medical connectors play a crucial role in minimally invasive procedures by providing secure and reliable connections between various components of advanced medical devices, such as endoscopes, laparoscopes, and robotic surgical systems. For example, in 2023, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a U.S.-based specialty organization, reported that the total number of cosmetic minimally invasive procedures rose from 23.7 million in 2022 to 25.4 million in 2023. As a result, the rising demand for minimally invasive procedures is contributing to the growth of the medical connectors market.

Leading companies in the medical connectors market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as high-density medical connectors, to improve the reliability and performance of medical devices. High-density medical connectors are specialized connectors designed to manage numerous electrical connections within a compact space, meeting the stringent requirements of medical applications, including reliability, durability, and ease of sterilization. For instance, in April 2024, Smiths Interconnect Inc., a U.S.-based provider of high-reliability connectivity solutions, introduced D04 connectors for high-density applications, maintaining durability without compromising space efficiency. These connectors feature a compact and robust design that ensures high performance while minimizing space requirements. They are engineered with advanced contact technology to deliver superior electrical reliability and signal integrity, essential for precise medical applications.

In January 2022, Blackstone Inc., a U.S.-based investment management firm, acquired Interplex Industries Inc. for $1.6 billion. This acquisition aims to strengthen Blackstone's industrial sector portfolio by leveraging Interplex's expertise in precision engineering and connector manufacturing, thereby expanding its market presence and enhancing its high-tech and medical solutions capabilities. Interplex Industries Inc. is a Singapore-based manufacturer of innovative medical connectors and interconnect solutions for the healthcare industry.

Major companies operating in the medical connectors market are Kyocera AVX, TE Connectivity Ltd., Amphenol Corporation, Rosenberger Hochfrequenztechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Molex LLC, Interplex, Smiths Group plc, B. Braun SE, ITT Interconnect Solutions, Nordson Corporation, Stäubli International AG, Samtec Inc., Mouser Electronics Inc., Winchester Interconnect, Lemo S.A., Axon' Cable, Souriau Sunbank Connection Technologies, Nicomatic, KEL Corporation, Omnetics Connector Corporation, Positronic Industries Inc., Fischer Connectors SA, PalPilot International Corp., ODU GmbH & Co. KG, Qosina Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the medical connectors market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medical connectors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the medical connectors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Medical connectors are specialized components that establish electrical or fluid connections in medical devices and equipment. These connectors are designed to adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards, ensuring accurate data transmission and efficient functionality in critical healthcare applications.

The primary products of medical connectors include flat silicone surgical cables, embedded electronics connectors, radio-frequency connectors, disposable plastic connectors, hybrid circular connectors and receptacle systems, power cords with retention systems, lighted hospital-grade cords, magnetic medical connectors, and push-pull connectors. Flat silicone surgical cables are designed for medical devices that require flexibility and durability. They are engineered to withstand sterilization processes and are used in various surgical instruments to ensure reliable performance during procedures. These connectors utilize materials such as plastic and metal and are applied in areas including patient monitoring, electrosurgery, endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, respiratory devices, dental equipment, and others. They are used by a range of end-users, including hospitals and clinics, diagnostic laboratories and imaging centers, ambulatory surgical centers, and more.

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The medical connectors market consists of sales of luer connectors, fiber optic connectors, pin and socket connectors, blower connectors, threaded connectors, and coaxial connectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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