Medical Clothing Market size was valued at USD 117.97 billion in 2024 and is set to reach USD 334.99 billion by the end of 2037, registering around 8.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of medical clothing is assessed at USD 125.9 billion.
The growth of the market can primarily be ascribed to the increasing number of surgical cases all around the world. Surgical procedures such as spinal surgery and more occurring owing to accidents and diseases require medical clothing for sanitization and other procedures. As a result, the demand for medical clothing is expected to grow steadily projected in the upcoming years. Annually, around 310 million surgical procedures are carried out across the world.
In addition, the growth of the medical clothing market is likely to be propelled by higher usage of medical clothing during a pandemic. In the first quarter of 2020, the United Nations delivered more than 6.4 million gloves, 1 million gowns, and 1.8 million surgical masks. Moreover, UNICEF estimates, the need for face shields grew to 8.8 million, and the use of goggles and surgical masks rise to 13 million and 2.2 million respectively.
Growth Drivers
According to the World Health Organization, zoonotic diseases hold a 60% share of all emerging infectious diseases, in the last three decades, more than 30 newly emerged human pathogens are detected as zoonoses. Moreover, every year around 1 billion individuals die of zoonoses.
The surge in healthcare expenditure has accelerated the manufacturing of medical clothing at a rapid pace to facilitate their use at every healthcare facility. For instance, the World Bank estimates that worldwide health spending contributed to 9.83% of global GDP in 2019.
In 2019, there were around 1300 hospitals in Australia, nearly 11,000 hospitals in Colombia, and approximately 3000 hospitals in Germany.
Challenges
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2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
8.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 117.97 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 334.99 billion |
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Product Type (Surgical Drapes, Scrubs & Gowns, Protective Apparel, Face Protection, Sterilization Warps)
The face protection segment in the medical clothing market is projected to grow at a share of about 40% by the end of 2037. The growth of the segment can be accounted for the rising cases of COVID-19 that have prompted people to use face masks to prevent the infection from reaching their bodies. Moreover, doctors and nurses were constantly in need of face protection and medical clothes while treating patients. According to UNICEF, to support the countries, more than 400 ‘million medical masks were supplied by UNICEF in 2020. Furthermore, every ‘month around 129 billion disposable masks are used worldwide.
Usage (Patient, Medical Staff)
The medical staff segment in the medical clothing market is poised to generate a share of approximately 70% over the forecast period. Hospitals are being manufactured at a rapid pace worldwide which has spurred the requirement for a huge medical workforce. For instance, as per the reported data, there will be around 10 million health workers working the healthcare facilities by 2030, especially in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
The market for medical clothing in North America is poised to hold a share of 30% by the end of 2037. The growth of the market can be ascribed to the presence of developed healthcare infrastructure in the region. As the number of hospitals rises, it also expands the size of medical staff, which results in a higher ‘demand for medical clothing. As of 2022, the total number of hospitals in the United States was estimated to be approximately 6000, out of which, nearly 3000 of them were noticed to be located in urban areas, and nearly 1700 of them were stated to be rural community hospitals.
APAC Market Analysis
The market in Asia Pacific for medical clothing is slated to have significant growth over the forecast period. The growth market in this region is set to grow on account of the region's growing population awareness regarding safety and sanitary issues as a result of improved healthcare infrastructure and both. Another factor driving the expansion is the key Asian market participants' growing focus on apparel products.
Author Credits: Radhika Pawar
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