Europe Medical plastic Market is expected to reach US$ 11,792.8 Mn by 2027

Advantage of using medical plastic is projected to escalate the medical plastic market growth at CAGR of 7.9 % during 2020–2027

According to our latest market study on “Europe Medical Plastic Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Europe (APAC) Analysis – By Type (Standard plastic, Engineering plastic, High Performance Plastic (HPP), Silicone, and Others); Application (Medical Disposables, Prosthetics, Medical Instruments and Tools, Drug Delivery, and Others), and Country,” the market was valued at US$ 6,434.3 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 11,792.8 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The report highlights key factors driving the market growth and prominent players, along with their developments in the market.

Medical plastics are made from a huge number of macromolecules, which are utilized to produce consistent and safe instruments in the healthcare industry. They are remarkably long-lasting, supple, and economical. The performance, sterility, and quality of these tools is a major factor for market expansion. Medical plastics find a broad range of applications in diagnostic instruments, implants, disposables, drug delivery devices, surgical instruments, syringes, and catheters. The global population is projected to increase in the coming years. With the increasing population, diseases and infections are rampantly overspreading through several mediums. The rising geriatric population further enhances the development of the healthcare sector. Moreover, medical plastics are also exploited in prosthetics, and it offers a life-changing solution for physically disabled people.

According to a report by the Germany Department of Health and Human Services, nearly 8.7 million sports and recreation injuries were reported in the U.S in 2018. Out of these, 72% were injuries associated with upper and lower extremities. The injuries are growing at a rapid rate which demands more prosthetics products, further enhancing the growth of medical plastics market. Growing application scope of standard plastics in manufacturing diagnostic devices, pans, trays, containers, syringes, implant trials, and medical cover sheets is propelling the growth of the segment.

The Europe Medical Plastic market is concentrated with a few well-established players such as Celanese Corporation, Eastman chemical company, GW Plastics, Orthoplastics Limited, Aran Biomedical, Rochling , SABIC , Saint-Gobain, Solvay , and Dow.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Plastic Market

In Europe, Italy is the hardest-hit country by the COVID-19 outbreak. It is expected to suffer an economic hit due to a lack of revenue from various industries, as Italy recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases. Other member states have implemented drastic measures and travel restrictions, including partially closing their borders. This is anticipated to impact market growth in Europe.

The report includes the segmentation of the Europe medical plastic market as follows:

By Type

• Standard Plastic
• Engineering Plastic
• High Performance Plastic (HPP)
• Silicone
• Others

By Application

• Medical Disposables
• Prosthetics
• Medical Instruments and Tools
• Drug Delivery
• Others

• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• UK
• France
• Rest of Europe