Inguinal Hernia Market Size was valued at USD 0.19 Billion in 2023. The Global Inguinal Hernia industry is projected to grow from USD 0.28 Billion in 2024 to USD 0.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.30% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).
Inguinal hernia results when a part of small intestine bulges out through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall. Two types of inguinal hernia are known- direct and indirect inguinal hernia. Direct inguinal hernia occurs in males resulting into the weakening of the abdominal muscles around the inguinal canal. Whereas, indirect inguinal hernia is caused by the defects in the abdominal wall present at the birth. The prevalence of inguinal hernia is found to high in males, which is attributed to stress and increasing age.
TELA Bio, Inc. launched two additional OviTex LR devices with dimensions of 15 cm, x20 cm ellipse and 15x25cm ellipse specifically targeted at ventral and incisional hernias in February 2023. This was meant to enhance its offerings, thus allowing the company to move strategically by delivering specific solutions that cater to a wide range of hernia cases.
According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, by March 2023, Australia had conducted over 800,000 Incisional and Ventral Hernia Repair (IVHR) surgeries. In the past two decades, there has been a sudden surge in IVHRs that were performed in Australia particularly for primary ventral hernias.
W.L Gore & Associates introduced GORE SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterials into Europe, The Middle East, and South Africa in October 2022.
In April 2022, the United States Food and Medication Administration approved Ariste Medical to market its synthetic hernia mesh with drug embedding in the US through 510(k) clearance.
In July 2021, Becton, Dickinson & Co (BD) revealed it had taken over Tepha Inc., a leading maker and developer of advanced resorbable polymer technology. Tepha provides an important piece of B.D.'s vertical integration puzzle for its Phasix Mesh products. Also included in the deal is Tepha's GalaFLEX portfolio, which also relies on the new P4HB polymer.
In June 2021, a new strategic alliance between B.G. Medical, a manufacturer and distributor of the21st Century SURGIMESH Platform and CQInsights, has been announced to boost patient outcomes as a part of a broader mission to propagate sustainable solutions that drive equitable health care for all during Hernia Awareness Month.
Cook Group Incorporated partnered with European Hernia Society in May 2020 to improve patient hernia outcomes through continued research and education.
In September 2020, Surgical Innovation Associates received a CE mark approval for DuraSorb which is an absorbable material indicated for aesthetic and reconstructive purposes such as mammary prosthesis support and breast tissue support and also used for hernia prophylaxis.
AbbVie Incorporated diversified its business for hernia repairs after acquiring Allergan Inc. in May 2020.
An article published by Springer Journal states that as of February 2019, emergency repairs and operations accounted for about 2.5% of inguinal hernias and approximately 5.9% of incisional and umbilical hernias.
The inguinal hernia market is expected to show a healthy growth owing to increasing cases of hernia repair and increasing adoption of laparoscopic techniques across the globe. Furthermore, increasing number of hernia repair surgeries also contributes to the progress of the inguinal hernia market. Therefore, demand for hernia repair devices is found to be increasing. On the other hand, High cost of the hernia repair devices may act as a restrain for the inguinal hernia market growth.
FIGURE 1: Global Inguinal hernia Market by Region, 2016 (%) 
Source: World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Organization for Rare Disorders, The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, The International Society for Human and Animal Mycology, Expert Interview Market Research Future Analysis, Annual report, White paper, Company Presentation
The inguinal hernia market is segmented on the basis of type, diagnosis, treatment, and hernia mesh type.
On the basis of types, the inguinal hernia market is segmented into direct and indirect hernia.
On the basis of diagnosis, the inguinal hernia market is segmented into physical examination and imaging test. Imaging tests is further segmented into abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
On the basis of treatment, the inguinal hernia market is segmented into open hernia repair, laparoscopy, and others.
On the basis of hernia mesh type, the inguinal hernia market is segmented into synthetic mesh, and biologic mesh.
America is the largest market for inguinal hernia owing to rising prevalence of inguinal hernia in the U.S. and increasing number of surgical procedures such as groin hernia repair. According to the article published in PLOS, in the U.S., groin hernia repair is commonly performed in both adults and children with inguinal hernias constituting more than 95% of all groin hernia repairs.
Europe is the second largest market owing an increase in the prevalence of inguinal hernia and extensive demand for hernia repair devices. The U.K is expected to be the largest market in Europe. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, more than 90,000 surgical intervention for inguinal hernia were performed in Europe.
In Asia Pacific, the demand for laparoscopic procedures for inguinal hernia is increasing and China is expected to be the largest market in Asia Pacific followed by Japan and India. According to the Asia Pacific hernia society, extrapolated incidence of hernia in India is 1,957,850.
The Middle East & Africa also shows a steady rise in the market owing to extensive use of hernia mesh devices for surgeries in the Middle East. In the Middle East, Iran is expected to be the largest market followed by Saudi Arabia. In Africa, high cost of hernia repair restrained the market growth. In the past, laparoscopy was rarely performed for hernia repair in Africa.
Some of the key players in inguinal hernia market are:
Intended Audience
| Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | 0.19 (USD Billion) |
| Market Size 2024 | 0.28 (USD Billion) |
| Market Size 2032 | 0.6 (USD Billion) |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 4.3 % (2024 - 2032) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2024 - 2032 |
| Historical Data | 2019 - 2023 |
| Â Â Geographies Covered | Â Â North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW) |
| Â Â Key Vendors | Â Â Ethicon, Inc. (U.S.), Medtronic (U.S.), C.R. Bard, Inc. (U.S.), Atrium (U.S.), W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (U.S.), Acelity (U.S.) and B Braun Melsungen AG (Germany). |
| Â Â Key Market Opportunities | Â Â New product launches and R&D Amongst major key Players |
|   Key Market Drivers | · Increasing cases of hernia repair · Increasing adoption of laparoscopic techniques · Increasing number of hernia repair surgeries |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Inguinal Hernia Market CAGR would be 4.30% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2032.
Inguinal Hernia Market players are Medtronic (U.S.), Ethicon, Inc. (U.S.), Atrium (U.S.), C.R. Bard, Inc. (U.S.), Acelity (U.S.), W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (U.S.), and B Braun Melsungen AG (Germany).
The hernia mesh types included in the report are synthetic mesh and biologic mesh.
The types are open hernia repair, laparoscopy, and others.
The types included in the report physical examination and imaging test.
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