Global Sharps Containers Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031

Global Sharps Containers Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031


Global Sharps Containers Market Outlook


The global sharps containers market value was USD 530 million in 2022, driven by the rising need for safe and effective medical waste disposal across the globe. The market size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period of 2023-2031 to achieve a value of USD 754.3 million by 2031.

Sharps Containers: Introduction

Sharps containers are specialized containers designed for the safe disposal of medical sharps, such as needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects used in healthcare settings. These containers are puncture-resistant, leak-proof, and tamper-proof, ensuring the safe containment and disposal of potentially hazardous medical waste. Proper disposal of sharps waste is essential to prevent needlestick injuries and the spread of infections among healthcare workers, patients, and the general public.

The global sharps containers market is experiencing significant growth due to factors such as the rising volume of medical waste, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, stringent regulations for medical waste management, and growing awareness about the safe disposal of sharps waste. The demand for reusable and disposable sharps containers is rising, driven by the need for effective and environmentally friendly waste management solutions.

Sharps Containers Market Scenario

The global sharps containers market is poised for significant growth as the need for safe and effective medical waste disposal continues to rise. Factors such as the rising volume of medical waste, stringent regulations for medical waste management, and growing awareness about the safe disposal of sharps waste contribute to the market's expansion. The market is characterized by regional dynamics shaped by healthcare infrastructure, government support, and investment in waste management systems. However, challenges such as the high cost of reusable containers, limited access to proper waste disposal in low- and middle-income countries, and inadequate waste management infrastructure may impact market growth.

North America: The largest market for sharps containers, driven by factors such as advanced healthcare infrastructure, stringent waste management regulations, and high awareness about sharps disposal.

Europe: The second-largest market, with increasing demand for sharps containers due to a growing elderly population, government support, and an expanding healthcare sector.

Asia-Pacific: Expected to witness the highest growth rate due to factors such as a rapidly growing population, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and growing investments in healthcare infrastructure and waste management systems.

Sharps Containers Market Segmentations

Market Breakup by Types
  • Patient Room Containers
  • Single Use Containers
  • Reusable Containers
  • Phlebotomy Containers
  • Single Use Containers
  • Reusable Containers
  • Multipurpose Containers
  • Single Use Containers
  • Reusable Containers
Market Breakup by Usage
  • Single Use Containers
  • Reusable Containers
Market Breakup by Size
  • 1-2 Gallons
  • 2-4 Gallons
  • 4-8 Gallons
Market Breakup by End User
  • Hospitals
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Clinics and Physician’s offices
  • Long Term Care Centers
  • Others
Market Breakup by Region
  • North America
  • United States of America
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Others
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • Australia
  • Others
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Nigeria
  • South Africa
  • Others

Key Trends in the Sharps Containers Market


Some key trends of the market are as follows:
  • Rising volume of medical waste: The increasing number of medical procedures and the growing volume of sharps waste generated are driving the demand for sharps containers.
  • Stringent regulations for medical waste management: Governments worldwide are implementing strict regulations for medical waste management to ensure public health and safety, driving the demand for sharps containers.
  • Growing awareness about safe disposal of sharps waste: Increased awareness about the risks associated with improper sharps disposal is leading to higher adoption of sharps containers.
Sharps Containers: Competitor Landscape

The key features of the market report include patent analysis, grants analysis, clinical trials analysis, funding and investment analysis, partnerships, and collaborations analysis by the leading key players. The major companies in the market are as follows:
  • Becton, Dickinsons and Company
  • Bemish Healthcare
  • Isoray Medical
  • BondTech Corporation
  • Cardinal Health
  • Enviro Tain
  • GPC Medical
  • Harloff
  • Henry Schein
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
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1 Preface
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Key Assumptions
1.3 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
1.4 Research Methodology
2 Executive Summary
3 Global Sharp Containers Market Overview
3.1 Global Sharp Containers Market Historical Value (2016-2022)
3.2 Global Sharp Containers Market Forecast Value (2023-2031)
4 Global Sharp Containers Market Landscape
4.1 Global Sharp Containers Developers Landscape
4.1.1 Analysis by Year of Establishment
4.1.2 Analysis by Company Size
4.1.3 Analysis by Region
4.2 Global Sharp Containers Product Landscape
4.2.1 Analysis by Type
4.2.2 Analysis by Size
4.2.3 Analysis by End User
5 Global Sharp Containers Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers and Constraints
5.2 SWOT Analysis
5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Model
5.4 Key Demand Indicators
5.5 Key Price Indicators
5.6 Industry Events, Initiatives, and Trends
5.7 Value Chain Analysis
6 Global Sharp Containers Market Segmentation
6.1 Global Sharp Containers Market by Types
6.1.1 Market Overview
6.1.2 Patient Room Containers
6.1.2.1 Single Use Containers
6.1.2.2 Reusable Containers
6.1.3 Phlebotomy Containers
6.1.3.1 Single Use Containers
6.1.3.2 Reusable Containers
6.1.4 Multipurpose Containers
6.1.4.1 Single Use Containers
6.1.4.2 Reusable Containers
6.2 Global Sharp Containers Market by Usage
6.2.1 Market Overview
6.2.2 Single Use Containers
6.2.3 Reusable Containers
6.3 Global Sharp Containers Market by Size
6.3.1 Market Overview
6.3.2 1-2 Gallons
6.3.3 2-4 Gallons
6.3.4 4-8 Gallons
6.4 Global Sharp Containers Market by End User
6.4.1 Market Overview
6.4.2 Hospitals
6.4.3 Pharmaceutical Companies
6.4.4 Clinics and Physician’s offices
6.4.5 Long Term Care Centers
6.4.6 Others
6.5 Global Sharp Containers Market by Region
6.5.1 Market Overview
6.5.2 North America
6.5.3 Europe
6.5.4 Asia Pacific
6.5.5 Latin America
6.5.6 Middle East and Africa
7 North America Sharp Containers Market
7.1 Market Share by Country
7.2 United States of America
7.3 Canada
8 Europe Sharp Containers Market
8.1 Market Share by Country
8.2 United Kingdom
8.3 Germany
8.4 France
8.5 Italy
8.6 Others
9 Asia Pacific Sharp Containers Market
9.1 Market Share by Country
9.2 China
9.3 Japan
9.4 India
9.5 ASEAN
9.6 Australia
9.7 Others
10 Latin America Sharp Containers Market
10.1 Market Share by Country
10.2 Brazil
10.3 Argentina
10.4 Mexico
10.5 Others
11 Middle East and Africa Sharp Containers Market
11.1 Market Share by Country
11.2 Saudi Arabia
11.3 United Arab Emirates
11.4 Nigeria
11.5 South Africa
11.6 Others
12 Patent Analysis
12.1 Analysis by Type of Patent
12.2 Analysis by Publication year
12.3 Analysis by Issuing Authority
12.4 Analysis by Patent Age
12.5 Analysis by CPC Analysis
12.6 Analysis by Patent Valuation
12.7 Analysis by Key Players
13 Grants Analysis
13.1 Analysis by year
13.2 Analysis by Amount Awarded
13.3 Analysis by Issuing Authority
13.4 Analysis by Grant Application
13.5 Analysis by Funding Institute
13.6 Analysis by NIH Departments
13.7 Analysis by Recipient Organization
14 Funding Analysis
14.1 Analysis by Funding Instances
14.2 Analysis by Type of Funding
14.3 Analysis by Funding Amount
14.4 Analysis by Leading Players
14.5 Analysis by Leading Investors
14.6 Analysis by Geography
15 Partnership and Collaborations Analysis
15.1 Analysis by Partnership Instances
15.2 Analysis by Type of Partnership
15.3 Analysis by Leading Players
15.4 Analysis by Geography
16 Regulatory Framework
16.1 Regulatory Overview
16.1.1 US FDA
16.1.2 EU EMA
16.1.3 INDIA CDSCO
16.1.4 JAPAN PMDA
16.1.5 Others
17 Supplier Landscape
17.1 Becton, Dickinsons and Company
17.1.1 Financial Analysis
17.1.2 Product Portfolio
17.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.1.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.1.5 Certifications
17.2 Bemish Healthcare
17.2.1 Financial Analysis
17.2.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.2.5 Certifications
17.3 Isoray Medical
17.3.1 Financial Analysis
17.3.2 Product Portfolio
17.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.3.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.3.5 Certifications
17.4 BondTech Corporation
17.4.1 Financial Analysis
17.4.2 Product Portfolio
17.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.4.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.4.5 Certifications
17.5 Cardinal Health
17.5.1 Financial Analysis
17.5.2 Product Portfolio
17.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.5.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.5.5 Certifications
17.6 Enviro Tain
17.6.1 Financial Analysis
17.6.2 Product Portfolio
17.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.6.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.6.5 Certifications
17.7 GPC Medical
17.7.1 Financial Analysis
17.7.2 Product Portfolio
17.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.7.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.7.5 Certifications
17.8 Harloff
17.8.1 Financial Analysis
17.8.2 Product Portfolio
17.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.8.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.8.5 Certifications
17.9 Henry Schein
17.9.1 Financial Analysis
17.9.2 Product Portfolio
17.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.9.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.9.5 Certifications
17.10 Thermo Fisher Scientific
17.10.1 Financial Analysis
17.10.2 Product Portfolio
17.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.10.4 Mergers and Acquisitions
17.10.5 Certifications
18 Global Sharp Containers Market - Distribution Model (Additional Insight)
18.1 Overview
18.2 Potential Distributors
18.3 Key Parameters for Distribution Partner Assessment
19 Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) Insights (Additional Insight)
20 Company Competitiveness Analysis (Additional Insight)
20.1 Very Small Companies
20.2 Small Companies
20.3 Mid-Sized Companies
20.4 Large Companies
20.5 Very Large Companies
21 Payment Methods (Additional Insight)
21.1 Government Funded
21.2 Private Insurance
21.3 Out-of-Pocket

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