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Forceps and spatulas encompass a broad range of medical instruments utilized in procedures that involve grasping, manipulating, extracting tissues, as well as performing tasks such as scraping, spreading, or lifting materials within medical and surgical settings. These instruments play a crucial role in medical practice, ensuring precision and control during procedures that span from surgery to diagnostics and treatment.
Forceps and spatulas come in several types, each tailored for specific applications. Trulla spatulas, for example, are small, flat tools with rounded tips resembling miniature shovels. Materials used for spatulas include polystyrene, nylon, polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), porcelain, stainless steel, and nickel. Forceps, on the other hand, include disposable varieties, reusable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-coated options, stainless steel models, dissecting forceps, tissue forceps, iris forceps, pointed forceps, filter forceps, and others. The usability of forceps and spatulas varies between disposable and reusable surgical equipment, each serving distinct purposes across numerous medical disciplines. Applications range widely and include neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgeries, wound closure, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, thoracic surgery, micro-vascular surgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, and more. These instruments are indispensable in facilitating precise and effective medical interventions across diverse clinical scenarios.
Tariffs have influenced the forceps and spatulas market by increasing costs of imported raw materials such as stainless steel, specialty polymers, and medical-grade coatings used in instrument manufacturing. These impacts are most evident in asia-pacific and european regions that rely heavily on cross-border sourcing of surgical instruments. Higher costs have affected pricing strategies for hospitals and surgical centers. However, tariffs are also encouraging local manufacturing, supplier diversification, and process optimization, supporting long-term supply chain stability.
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The forceps and spatulas market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.08 billion in 2025 to $2.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in surgical procedure volumes, expansion of hospital and surgical infrastructure, increasing focus on infection control, rising demand for reusable stainless steel instruments, growth in specialty surgical disciplines.
The forceps and spatulas market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing number of minimally invasive surgeries, rising preference for disposable surgical equipment, growing demand for high-precision surgical tools, expansion of ambulatory surgical centers, increasing investment in advanced surgical care. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of disposable surgical instruments, growing demand for precision instruments in complex surgeries, increasing use of specialized forceps in micro and cardiovascular procedures, shift toward sterile and single-use medical tools, expanding application across multispecialty surgical settings.
The increasing number of surgical procedures is expected to propel the growth of the forceps and spatulas market going forward. Surgical procedures involve medical interventions that aim to treat or diagnose conditions by physically altering body tissues or organs. The increasing number of surgical procedures is due to advancements in medical technology, an aging population requiring more interventions, a growing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising patient expectations for improved quality of life post-treatment. Forceps and spatulas are used in surgical procedures to aid in tissue manipulation, extraction, and substance handling. Surgeons rely on forceps for precise tissue grasping and manipulation, while spatulas are essential for spreading, mixing, and applying substances during surgical interventions, highlighting their integral role in enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes. For instance, in June 2024, according to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), a US-based nonprofit professional organization, total surgical and non-surgical procedures increased by 3.4% in 2023, reaching 34.9 million. Surgical procedures rose by 5.5%, with plastic surgeons performing over 15.8 million surgical and 19.1 million non-surgical procedures, reflecting a 40% overall increase over the past four years. Therefore, the increasing number of surgical procedures is driving the growth of the forceps and spatulas market
Leading companies in the forceps and spatulas market are prioritizing the development of advanced products featuring technologies such as microsurgery. Microsurgery involves specialized instruments and techniques used in intricate surgical procedures on small structures, often employing microscopes and precision tools. This approach enables surgeons to perform delicate operations on tissues such as nerves, blood vessels, and small tumors with exceptional precision and minimal damage to surrounding tissues. For example, Surtex Instruments Limited recently introduced its Infinex series in November 2023, specifically designed for microsurgery. This series of instruments, including micro scissors, forceps, and needle holders, exemplifies Surtex's commitment to enhancing surgical outcomes through superior control and precision, particularly in complex surgical scenarios.
In June 2023, STERIS plc, a US-based medical equipment company, acquired the surgical instrumentation assets of Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, STERIS aims to strengthen, complement, and expand its healthcare segment product offerings, particularly improving its ability to serve hospitals and surgery centers with a wider range of surgical and sterilization products. Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is a US-based medical technology firm that manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products.
Major companies operating in the forceps and spatulas market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Paramount Industries, Merck KGaA, Stryker Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, VWR International LLC, Integra LifeSciences Corporation, KLS Martin Group, Aesculap Inc., Teleflex Medical OEM, Symmetry Surgical Inc., Sklar Surgical Instruments, Bharat Surgical Co., Boss Instruments Ltd., Uteshiya Medicare, Jay Shakti Industries, Stingray Surgical Products LLC, Surtex Instruments Ltd., Sontec Instruments Inc., GSource LLC, Roboz Surgical Instrument Co., Kumpulan Saintifik, Stille AB
North America was the largest region in the forceps and spatulas market in 2025. The regions covered in the forceps and spatulas market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the forceps and spatulas market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The forceps and spatulas market consists of sales of allis tissue forceps, fine-point forceps, and spoon spatulas. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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