Market Trends of United Kingdom Hospital Supplies Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the UK Hospital Supplies Market according to our research experts:
Disposable Hospital Supplies Holds the Major Share in the Market Studied
The disposable hospital supplies segment, followed by the syringes and needles segment, contributes the largest share to the overall market. The disposable hospital supplies are one-time use products, such as consumables, medical apparatus, and disposable devices, which are consumed in large figures across all hospitals. These products, such as suction catheters, bandages and wraps, exam gowns, surgical sponges, face masks, hypodermic needles, gloves, and needles, are in continuous use by all hospital professionals in any domain, from cleaning to surgical theaters, as well as administrative departments, in some cases.
The country has a strong healthcare system, in terms of infrastructure, hospital beds, hospital supplies, and equipment, etc., which may contribute to the growth of overall market. Furthermore, the rising number of surgical procedures and road accidents in the country is further boosting the market growth. In the United Kingdom, road traffic has increased significantly in recent years, leading to an increased number of road accidents and fatalities, which are further expected to drive demand for hospital supplies due to an increase in the number of people severely injured. For instance, according to the June 2021 report published by the United Kingdom government, 115,333 casualties of all severities were reported in 2020, of which 22,014 were seriously injured and 91,847 were slightly injured casualties. Therefore, owing to the abovementioned factors, the studied market is expected to grow during the forecast period in the United kingdom.
