PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1405910
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1405910
The global medical plastic market size is expected to reach USD 87.6 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2024 to 2030. The demand for medical device packaging is likely due to the increased need for in-house and advanced medical devices. Plastics including polyethylene, polypropylene, and polycarbonate are increasingly being utilized in the medical device manufacturing The growth of the home healthcare sector on account of the low costs involved as compared to hospital care and intensive care contributes to a rise in the demand for medical devices and multiple hospital associated tests as well.
The growth of the home healthcare sector on account of the low costs involved as compared to hospital care and intensive care has resulted in a rise in the demand for medical devices. The increasing demand for medical devices can also be attributed to the various types of medical tests conducted by hospitals for diagnostic purposes.
Healthcare spending in the country is likely to accelerate in the near future owing to the growing awareness about healthcare. The rise in demand is driven by the aging population (65 years of age or above), growing prevalence of chronic diseases, infrastructure enhancements and technological advancements in medical plastics market.
The strengthening of the Western European economies is expected to result in an increased provision of healthcare expenditure in the annual budgetary proposals. Moreover, Northern European economies such as Germany, the UK, and Sweden are projected to exhibit an increase in healthcare expenditure, thereby leading to a growth in the production of medical devices. However, the growth is expected to be supported by political unrest in Europe's transition economies such as Russia and Ukraine.