General Hospital Supplies Devices Market is predicted to reach USD 128.4 billion at a CAGR of 12.50% during the forecast period 2023-2032

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published on the “Global General Hospital Supplies Devices Market”.

The General Hospital Supplies Devices Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 12.50% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2032.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the global General Hospital Supplies Devices Market— Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Cardinal Health, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, 3M Health Care, and B. Braun Melsungen AG.

General Hospital Supplies Devices Market Highlights

The global General Hospital Supplies Devices Market is accounted to register a CAGR of 12.50% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 128.4 billion by 2032.

The hospital supplies market is experiencing overall growth due to factors like a rise in communicable and chronic diseases, along with increased public awareness concerning hospital-acquired infections.

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Segment Analysis

The global general hospital supplies devices market has been segmented based on the product type.

Based on the Product Type, the market is segmented into Operating Room Equipment, Sterilization and disinfectant Equipment, Syringes and needles, Patient Examination Devices, Mobility Aids and transportation Equipment, and Disposable Hospital Supplies. The sterilization and disinfectant equipment segment was attributed to holding the largest market share in 2022.  Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization are crucial elements for hospitals and patients within healthcare facilities. Globally, hospitals are making substantial investments in supplies to uphold equipment cleanliness, prevent healthcare-associated infections, and ensure staff hygiene. The heightened demand for sterilization and disinfectant products is evident not only in hospital settings but also in in-home care, aiming to prevent infections.

Regional Analysis

The global General Hospital Supplies Devices Market, based on region, has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America consists of the US and Canada. The Europe General Hospital Supplies Devices Market comprises Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Europe. The General Hospital Supplies Devices Market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The Rest of the World's General Hospital Supplies Devices Market comprises of Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

The largest market share for the General Hospital Supplies Devices Market was maintained by the North American regional sector. The anticipated growth of the market is attributed to the increasing prevalence of communal diseases and hospital-acquired infections. According to the article "Healthcare-associated urinary tract infections in urology" published in the National Library of Medicine in August 2021, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a prominent cause of nosocomial infections globally, contributing to around 30% of Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) in acute care settings in the United States. A significant portion of these infections, approximately 75%, is linked to indwelling urinary catheters, necessitating sterilization and disinfection. This trend is expected to drive market growth in North America during the analysis period. Moreover, the growth of the hospital supplies market is fueled by factors such as increased hospital stays, a rise in surgical site infections, escalating surgical procedures, and robust growth in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in the country. These factors collectively contribute to the significant expansion of the market.

Moreover, the Europe market has been persistently growing over the forecast period. Major European countries, including Italy, France, and Spain, have experienced significant demand for medical supplies due to the impact of COVID-19. The European governments have prioritized the approval of medical devices and personal protective equipment, adhering to standard production regulations throughout the pandemic, thereby stimulating the hospital supply market. The surge in the number of pandemic-related patients has led to shortages of hospital supplies in many healthcare facilities. In Europe, the Commission and the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) have established standards for protective equipment, such as face masks and disposable gloves, guiding their production in the region. Additionally, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated with the German Government to distribute medical supplies, contributing to efforts to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on public health.

In the Asia-Pacific region, the increasing import of medical devices from various countries is anticipated to drive the demand for hospital supplies, consequently fostering market growth. For example, as per data published by the India Brand Equity Foundation in July 2022, India's medical equipment imports witnessed a substantial increase from Rs. 4,569 crores (USD 572.07 million) in 2016-17 to Rs. 40,649 crores (USD 5.08 billion) in 2021-22. This surge in import activities within the region is expected to contribute to the expansion of hospital supplies, thereby driving market growth throughout the forecast period.

Furthermore, the rest of the world's General Hospital Supplies Devices Market is divided into the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. In Latin America, the hospital supplies market is significantly influenced by the region's heavy reliance on the import of medical supplies, particularly during the pandemic. Notably, Argentina has played a key role in the market, holding the largest share by producing Russia's Sputnik vaccine and supplying medical equipment to neighboring regions. Ongoing research efforts are directed towards developing new devices beneficial to the population, while government investments in the local manufacturing of medical supplies contribute to the market dynamics. Additionally, Brazil has escalated its production of medical supplies, particularly those crucial during the pandemic.

Key Findings of the Study

• The global General Hospital Supplies Devices Market is expected to reach USD 44.5 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 12.50% during the forecast period.


• The Asia-Pacific region accounted for the fastest-growing global market because the growing prevalence of surgeries in the region is expected to elevate the demand for surgical masks, gloves, and other disposable items utilized during surgical procedures. This surge in demand is consequently projected to boost the overall demand for hospital supplies.


• Based on product type, the sterilization and disinfectant equipment segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2022, with an approximate market share of 55–60%.


• Advanced Sterilization Products Services Inc., Becton Dickinson and Company, Cardinal Health, Inc., Kimberly-Clark Corporation, 3M Health Care, and B. Braun Melsungen AG