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Biomedical Textiles
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Biomedical Textiles
Published: April 1, 2021
Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Content info: 176 Pages
Delivery time: 1-2 business days
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Abstract:

Global Biomedical Textiles Market to Reach $15.9 Billion by 2027

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Biomedical Textiles estimated at US$11.9 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$15.9 Billion by 2027, growing at aCAGR of 4.2% over the period 2020-2027. Biodegradable, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 3.6% CAGR and reach US$5.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Non-Biodegradable segment is readjusted to a revised 4.6% CAGR for the next 7-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $3.5 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 4% CAGR

The Biomedical Textiles market in the U.S. is estimated at US$3.5 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.8 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 4% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.1% and 3.4% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.6% CAGR.

Select Competitors (Total 44 Featured) -

  • 3M Company
  • Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj
  • ATEX Technologies Inc.
  • B. Braun Melsungen AG
  • Bally Ribbon Mills
  • BSN Medical, Inc.
  • Cardinal Health, Inc.
  • Elkem Silicones
  • Freudenberg SE
  • Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Medline Industries, Inc.
  • Medtronic PLC
  • Meister & Cie AG
  • Molnlycke Health Care
  • Nitto Denko Corporation
  • Paul Hartmann AG
  • Royal DSM NV
  • Secant Group, LLC.
  • Smith & Nephew PLC
  • US BioDesign, LLC.
Product Code: MCP10721

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. METHODOLOGY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
    • Influencer Market Insights
    • World Market Trajectories
    • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
    • TABLE 1: World Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 2: World Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 4: World Current & Future Analysis for Biodegradable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 5: World Historic Review for Biodegradable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Biodegradable by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 7: World Current & Future Analysis for Non-biodegradable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 8: World Historic Review for Non-biodegradable by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Non-biodegradable by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 10: World Current & Future Analysis for Woven by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 11: World Historic Review for Woven by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Woven by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 13: World Current & Future Analysis for Non-woven by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 14: World Historic Review for Non-woven by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Non-woven by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 16: World Current & Future Analysis for Other Fabric Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 17: World Historic Review for Other Fabric Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Fabric Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

  • UNITED STATES
    • TABLE 19: USA Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 20: USA Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 21: USA 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 22: USA Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 23: USA Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 24: USA 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • CANADA
    • TABLE 25: Canada Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 26: Canada Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 27: Canada 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 28: Canada Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 29: Canada Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 30: Canada 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • JAPAN
    • TABLE 31: Japan Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 32: Japan Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 33: Japan 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 34: Japan Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 35: Japan Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 36: Japan 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • CHINA
    • TABLE 37: China Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 38: China Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 39: China 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 40: China Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 41: China Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 42: China 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • EUROPE
    • TABLE 43: Europe Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 44: Europe Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 45: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 46: Europe Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 47: Europe Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 48: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 49: Europe Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 50: Europe Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 51: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • FRANCE
    • TABLE 52: France Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 53: France Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 54: France 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 55: France Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 56: France Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 57: France 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • GERMANY
    • TABLE 58: Germany Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 59: Germany Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 60: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 61: Germany Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 62: Germany Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 63: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • ITALY
    • TABLE 64: Italy Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 65: Italy Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 66: Italy 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 67: Italy Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 68: Italy Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 69: Italy 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • UNITED KINGDOM
    • TABLE 70: UK Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 71: UK Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 72: UK 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 73: UK Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 74: UK Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 75: UK 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • REST OF EUROPE
    • TABLE 76: Rest of Europe Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 77: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 78: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 79: Rest of Europe Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 80: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 81: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • ASIA-PACIFIC
    • TABLE 82: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 83: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 84: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 85: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 86: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 87: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
  • REST OF WORLD
    • TABLE 88: Rest of World Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 89: Rest of World Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 90: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fiber Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027
    • TABLE 91: Rest of World Current & Future Analysis for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2020 through 2027 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 92: Rest of World Historic Review for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2012 through 2019 and % CAGR
    • TABLE 93: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Biomedical Textiles by Fabric Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Woven, Non-woven and Other Fabric Types for the Years 2012, 2020 & 2027

IV. COMPETITION

  • Total Companies Profiled: 44