Global Surgical Caps Market - 2023-2030

Market Overview

Global Surgical Caps Market reached US$ 92.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 119.8 million by 2030 growing with a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Surgical caps are among the essential components of infection management protocols. Surgical caps enable to preclude contamination of the operational area from microorganisms originating from the personnel's hair and scalps. Surgical caps prevent dead skin cells and particles from falling into the surgical wound. The surgical cap is even supplied to medical personnel and patients for hygiene purposes.

Hospital-acquired infections (healthcare-associated infections) are nosocomially received infections that are not present or set at the time of entry to an infirmary. Hospitalizations have a significant part in the control of acute conditions, and they too improve the threat of sensitive individuals to considerable nosocomial and often antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. These pathogens can be received from other patients, the hospital team, or the hospital building.

The rising prevalence of hospital-acquired infections and other wound-related infections, the advancing number of patient admissions, market developments, increasing number of surgical procedures conducted and the growing number of initiatives by government & private infirmaries to enhance hospital infrastructure and patient care are expected to drive the global surgical caps market.

Market Dynamics

Increasing Incidences of Surgical Site Infections Drive the Growth of the Surgical Caps Market

The growing incidences of surgical site infections fuel the global surgical cap market growth. For instance, according to the WHO, around 11% of the total patients undergoing surgery in middle and low-income countries suffer from surgical site infections, and up to 20% of African women who are undergone cesarean section get surgical site infection compromising their their baby's health. Also, in the case of developed countries, such as the United States, surgical site infections made patients spend more than 400000 days, costing an additional $ 10 billion annually.

Moreover, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)May 2023, between 2018 and 2020, almost 20 000 surgical site infections (SSIs) were registered from a totality of more than 1.2 million surgical operations in 13 EU/EEA nations partaking in ECDC-coordinated SSI surveillance and more than 2 500 hospitals are element of this management network.

Increasing Initiatives to Control Hospital Acquired Infections are Expected to Present the Global Surgical Caps Market with Growth Opportunities

The increasing initiatives by distinct organizations and governments to control hospital-acquired infection cases are expected to present the global surgical caps market with prospective growth opportunities in the forthcoming years. For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified HAIs (Healthcare Associated Infections) as a multinational problem in the necessity of activity and prophylactic efforts as a preference and to accomplish these objectives, joint measures to enhance patient care results, improve healthcare system implementation, and design work units to set a patient safety culture are needed.

Presently, a prominent and widely employed strategy is the Breakthrough Series (BTS). This quality improvement (QI) prototype consists of a short-term joint practice that promotes the knowledge of partaking institutions via communication with crews and specialists experienced in a chosen matter, utilizing structured, organized, and auditable procedures in the quest for refinements in patient care, latching the gaps between the most satisfactory scientific proof obtainable, and daily routine.

Lack of Awareness and Knowledge is Estimated to Hamper the Global Surgical Caps Market During the Forecast Period

The lack of knowledge regarding surgical apparel like headgear, drapes and gowns, gloves, and others in infirmaries in middle- and low-income countries is expected to hamper the global surgical cap market growth in the forecast period. For instance, according to a study in Zabol, Iran, just 22% of nurses had an adequate understanding of nosocomial infection prevention, and only 34% of nurses had sound procedures for HAI precluding. Another analysis in Ghana indicates solely 25% of nurses had a fair understanding of HAI prevention.

Few analyses performed in Africa revealed that most nurses performing in diverse health establishments hold insufficient understanding, and skills and lack fitting training in standard protocols on infection prevention practices. HAI is increased in low- and middle-income nations owing to the insufficient understanding of healthcare professionals concerning the precluding of HAI, inadequate adherence to universal precautions, and inaccessibility of personal protective equipment. Again, the increased acceptance of robotic operations, especially in North America and Europe, is expected to have a substantial influence on market growth in the future.

Segment Analysis

The global surgical caps market is segmented based on material, type, application, and region.

Single-Use Disposable Surgical Caps are Estimated to Dominate the Global Surgical Caps Market

The single-use disposable surgical caps are expected to hold around 53.8% of the global market share surgical caps are utilized to preclude microorganisms from the attendants' hair or scalp from infecting the surgical site. Surgical caps are nowadays widely employed in infirmaries, certain clinics, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The advantages offered by single-use disposable surgical caps leading to increased adoption is expected to boost the segment growth in the forecast period. For instance, Several clinics globally utilize single-use disposable surgical caps to concede with operating room hair wrapping norms.

Disposable surgical caps tend to be significantly cost-effective for considerable medical facilities. Disposable surgical caps can be time-savers as there is no need to launder any fabric. Even they hold contaminants away from patients or other medical team members, similar to other surgical headgear. Caps are crucial since as it turns out, hair catches more additional contaminants compared to most other regions of the body, particularly because individuals will not wash their hair throughout the daytime in the exact manner that they might clean their hands.

Geographical Penetration

North America is Estimated to hold Approximately 38.3% of the Market Share by 2030, Owing to Increasing Cases of Surgical Site Infection in this Region

Owing to the increasing cases of surgical site infection in the North American region, it is estimated to dominate the global market holding around 38.3% of the market by 2030. For instance, according to the NHSN's (National Healthcare Safety Network) HAI (Healthcare Associated Infections) Progress Report, almost a 3% growth in the surgical site infection standardized infection ratio linked to all NHSN operative surgery classes integrated corresponded to the last year was registered in 2021.

While advancements have been created in infection management techniques, including enhanced operating room ventilation, sterilization procedures, barriers, surgical approach, and availability of antimicrobial prophylaxis, SSIs stay a significant reason for morbidity, lengthy hospitalization, and death. It is registered, SSI makes up for 20% of all HAIs and is related to a 2-to 11-times boost in the chance of mortality with 75% of SSI-related deaths straight attributable to the SSI.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the surgical caps market include Cardinal Health, McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., Medline Industries, LP, O&M Halyard, KIMKAPS LLC., PAUL HARTMANN AG, Zarys International Group, ANSELL LTD., Tronex International, Inc., and DEREKDUCK INDUSTRIES CORP., among others.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

During the pandemic, there was increased demand for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including gowns, gloves, caps, and face shields, among others. For instance, UNICEF and its associates were affected by exceptional market requirements for COVID-19 supplies, especially for PPEs, notably face masks, N95 respirators, and medical apparel. Demand was outstripping reserve availability and the activities of different customers and reactions by vendors created more difficulties for UNICEF and members to access inexpensive PPE supplies on behalf of low- and middle-income countries (LICs and MICs).

In the brief period, UNICEF persisted to examine reputable suppliers and manufactories of quality-assured PPE, especially coveralls, masks, gowns, and gloves, through all public channels. Over 1,000 suppliers, wholesalers, and manufacturers were reached. Further, UNICEF intended to function with existing suppliers to ramp up production and fulfill foreseen market growth.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Analysis

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is assumed to have a moderate impact on the global surgical caps market, as this region lacks primary market players. However, during the 3 months of full-scale warfare, Russians sabotaged over 600 infirmaries and massacred at least 12 medics. Access to health care is majorly affected because of security considerations, limited mobility, damaged supply chains, and mass population eviction. Again, the import and export of fundamental materials' significance is expected to slightly impact the global surgical caps market growth in the forecast period.

By Material

• Cotton
• Non-woven Fabric
• Silk
• Others

By Type

• Single-Use
• Multiple-Use

By Application

• Hospital
• Specialty Clinic
• Emergency Centre
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Other

By Region

• North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

• Europe

Germany

U.K.

France

Spain

Italy

Rest of Europe

• South America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of South America

• Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia

Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In March 2023, McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC, a top distributor of medical supplies and healthcare solutions, was awarded a five-year U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) 65 II A, medical tools and supplies, agreement.
• In February 2022, Medline extended its premium dealer contracts to fit over 230 more additional healthcare providers and health systems, symbolizing nearly US$ 2 billion in annual, cumulative medical supplies and solution deals throughout the continuum of care.

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