Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.4% to reach US$ 1,229.57 Million from 2020 to 2027

Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Valve Type (Aortic, Mitral, Others); Alloy (Cobalt-Chrome, Titanium, Nickel-Molybdenum, Others); End User (Hospitals, Cardiac Centers, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), and Country

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  • Category : Life Sciences
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Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market to Grow at a CAGR of 9.4% to reach US$ 1,229.57 Million from 2020 to 2027

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The Europe bovine pericardial valve market is expected to reach US$ 1,229.57 million by 2027 from US$ 604.77 million in 2019; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2020 to 2027.

The key factors driving the growth of bovine pericardial valve are increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and congenital heart diseases (CHD) and advantages of tissue-based heart valves over mechanical valves in the region. However, limitations associated with the tissue-based valves is the major factor hindering the bovine pericardial valve market growth in Europe.

A bovine pericardial valve is also known as a bioprosthetic valve, and it is used for applications such as bio-prosthetic heart valves, dural closure, bone and dental membranes, and surgical buttressing. A bovine pericardial valve is made from collagen and other metallic material or alloy, which provides strength and elasticity.

Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are a major cause for mortality and morbidity. These diseases are usually defined as clinically significant structural heart diseases that occur from the birth. CHD comprises the most common types of birth defects. However, with the advancement in medical science, people suffering from CHD are able to live longer and healthier. According to the NHS, Congenital heart disease is one of the most common types of birth defect, affecting up to 8 in every 1,000 babies born in the UK. According to the NICOR (National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research) data from 2014, 47% of children in the UK requiring surgery or intervention within the first year of life for CHD were diagnosed antenatally. For instance, according to a survey published in 2018, by International Open Access Journal Covering Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery, the incidence of CHD in Germany is found approximately among 5-8 people per 1000 births.

Similarly, the cardiovascular diseases (CVD) also pose a significant threat to human health and lead to a remarkable burden on developed economies. For Instance, CVDs are the major cause of death in Europe, especially in UK. In 2003, about 233,000 deaths were estimated in UK. More than 1 in 3 people (38%) die from CVD. Access to essential care for non-communicable diseases such as CVDs through medications and surgical treatments helps to save millions of lives every year. Thus, the increasing incidence of these diseases across European region is expected to augment the demand for bovine pericardial valve market during the forecast period.

The dramatic spread of COVID-19 across various countries in Europe has disrupted lives, livelihood, communities as well as business across the Europe. Organizations, including the Forum and its partners, are coming together and innovating to minimize the impact on public health and to limit disruptions to economies and supply chains. For instance, the European Cardiology Society (ESC) conducted The European Association Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (ECPAI) to study and focus on the impact of COVID-19 on various patients suffering with cardiovascular diseases as well as plans to combat the loss of the business due to the virus.

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EUROPE BOVINE PERICARDIAL VALVE MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Valve Type

  • Aortic
  • Mitral
  • Others

By Alloy

  • Cobalt-chrome
  • Titanium
  • Nickel Molybdenum
  • Others

By End-User

  • Hospitals
  • Cardiac Centers
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers

By Country

  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain

Company Profiles

  • AFFLUENT MEDICAL SA
  • Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
  • Medtronic
  • LivaNova PLC
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Valve Type, Alloy, End User, and Country

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

UK, Germany, France, Italy, Russia

1. Introduction

1.1 Scope of the Study

1.2 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance

1.3 Market Segmentation

1.3.1 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – By Valve Type

1.3.2 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – By Alloy

1.3.3 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market– By End User

1.3.4 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – By Country

2. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Coverage

3.2 Secondary Research

3.3 Primary Research

4. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Market Landscape

4.1 Overview

4.2 PEST Analysis

4.2.1 Bovine Pericardial Valve Market - Europe PEST Analysis

4.3 Expert Opinion

5. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Key Market Drivers

5.1.1 Increasing Incidence of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) and Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD)

5.1.2 Advantages of Tissue Valves over Mechanical Valves

5.2 Key Market Restraints

5.2.1 Limitations Associated with Tissue Based Valves

5.3 Key Market Opportunities

5.3.1 Developing Healthcare Industry

5.4 Future Trends

5.4.1 Growing Reimbursement for Cardiac Valve Surgery

5.5 Impact Analysis

6. Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Europe Analysis

6.1 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue Forecasts and Analysis

7. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Analysis and Forecasts To 2027 – By Valve Type

7.1 Overview

7.2 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, By Valve Type 2019 & 2027 (%)

7.2.1 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027, By Valve Type (US$ Mn)

7.3 Aortic

7.3.1 Overview

7.3.2 Europe Aortic Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

7.4 Mitral

7.4.1 Overview

7.4.1.1 Europe Mitral Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

7.5 Others

7.5.1 Overview

7.5.2 Europe Others Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

8. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Analysis and Forecasts To 2027 – By Alloy

8.1 Overview

8.2 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, By Alloy 2019 & 2027 (%)

8.2.1 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027, By Alloy (US$ Mn)

8.3 Cobalt-Chrome

8.3.1 Overview

8.3.2 Europe Cobalt-Chrome Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Mn)

8.4 Titanium

8.4.1 Overview

8.4.2 Europe Titanium Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

8.5 Nickel-Molybdenum

8.5.1 Overview

8.5.2 Europe Nickel-Molybdenum Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

8.6 Others

8.6.1 Overview

8.6.2 Europe Others Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

9. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Analysis – By End-User

9.1 Overview

9.2 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, By End-User 2019-2027 (%)

9.2.1 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027, By End-User (US$ Mn)

9.3 Hospitals

9.3.1 Overview

9.3.2 Europe Hospitals Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

9.4 Cardiac Centres

9.4.1 Overview

9.4.2 Europe Cardiac Centres Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

9.5 Ambulatory Surgical Centers

9.5.1 Overview

9.5.2 Europe Ambulatory Surgical Centers Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

10. Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2027 – Geographical Analysis

10.1 Europe Bovine pericardial valve Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2027

10.1.1 Overview

10.1.2 Europe: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.3 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.4 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.5 Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.6 Europe: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Country, 2019 & 2027 (%)

10.1.7 Germany: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.7.1 Germany: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.7.2 Germany Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.7.3 Germany Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.7.4 Germany Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.8 UK: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.8.1 UK: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.8.2 UK Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.8.3 UK Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.8.4 UK Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.9 France: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.9.1 France: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.9.2 France Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.9.3 France Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.9.4 France Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.10 Spain: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.10.1 Spain: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.10.2 Spain Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.10.3 Spain Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.10.4 Spain Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.11 Italy: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.11.1 Italy: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.11.2 Italy Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.11.3 Italy Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

10.1.11.4 Italy Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

11. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market

11.1 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

12. Company Profiles

12.1 AFFLUENT MEDICAL SA

12.1.1 Key Facts

12.1.2 Business Description

12.1.3 Products and Services

12.1.4 Financial Overview

12.1.5 SWOT Analysis

12.1.6 Key Developments

12.2 Boston Scientific Corporation

12.2.1 Key Facts

12.2.2 Business Description

12.2.3 Products and Services

12.2.4 Financial Overview

12.2.5 SWOT Analysis

12.2.6 Key Developments

12.3 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

12.3.1 Key Facts

12.3.2 Business Description

12.3.3 Products and Services

12.3.4 Financial Overview

12.3.5 SWOT Analysis

12.3.6 Key Developments

12.4 Medtronic

12.4.1 Key Facts

12.4.2 Business Description

12.4.3 Products and Services

12.4.4 Financial Overview

12.4.5 SWOT Analysis

12.4.6 Key Developments

12.5 LivaNova PLC

12.5.1 Key Facts

12.5.2 Business Description

12.5.3 Products and Services

12.5.4 Financial Overview

12.5.5 SWOT Analysis

12.5.6 Key Developments

13. Appendix

13.1 Glossary of Terms

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2027, By Valve Type (US$ Mn)

Table 2. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2027, By Alloy (US$ Mn)

Table 3. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecasts To 2027, By End-User (US$ Mn)

Table 4. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 5. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 6. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 7. Germany Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 8. Germany Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 9. Germany Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 10. UK Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 11. UK Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 12. UK Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 13. France Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 14. France Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 15. France Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 16. Spain Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 17. Spain Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 18. Spain Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 19. Italy Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Valve Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 20. Italy Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Alloy – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 21. Italy Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End User – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Table 22. Glossary of Terms, Bovine Pericardial Valve Market

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Segmentation

Figure 2. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Overview

Figure 3. Aortic Segment Held Largest Share of Bovine Pericardial Valve Market

Figure 4. UK is Expected to Show Remarkable Growth During the Forecast Period

Figure 5. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market - Leading Country Markets (US$ Mn)

Figure 6. Bovine Pericardial Valve Market - Europe PEST Analysis

Figure 7. Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Impact Analysis of Driver and Restraints

Figure 8. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue Forecasts and Analysis – 2019- 2027

Figure 9. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, By Valve Type 2019 & 2027 (%)

Figure 10. Europe Aortic Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 11. Europe Mitral Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 12. Europe Others Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 13. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, By Alloy 2019 & 2027 (%)

Figure 14. Europe Cobalt-Chrome Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 15. Europe Titanium Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 16. Europe Nickel-Molybdenum Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 17. Europe Others Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 18. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by End-User 2019 & 2027 (%)

Figure 19. Europe Hospitals Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 20. Europe Cardiac Centres Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 21. Europe Ambulatory Surgical Centers Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2027 (US$ Mn)

Figure 22. Europe: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Key Country – Revenue (2019) (USD Million)

Figure 23. Europe Bovine Pericardial Valve Market Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Figure 24. Europe: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market, by Country, 2019 & 2027 (%)

Figure 25. Germany: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Figure 26. UK: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Figure 27. France: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Figure 28. Spain: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Figure 29. Italy: Bovine Pericardial Valve Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (USD Million)

Figure 30. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in European Country Markets

  1. AFFLUENT MEDICAL SA
  2. Boston Scientific Corporation
  3. Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
  4. Medtronic
  5. LivaNova PLC

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