Medical Plastics: Global Markets

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Price	from $5,500
Length	331 Pages
Publisher	BCC Research
Published Date	January, 2024
SKU	WA18455853

Medical Plastics: Global Markets

Report Scope:

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 microand 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

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 from BCC Research
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