The global non-absorbable sutures market is driven by aging population, rising incidence of chronic diseases, and surgeries. The market was valued at $529 million in 2013 and is estimated to reach $575 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 1.90% from 2013 to 2018.
The report analyzes the market of non-absorbable sutures in terms of materials such as surgical silk, surgical cotton, linen and synthetic non-absorbable polymers. These segments experienced positive growth till 2013. The markets have been witnessing significantly high growth because of the increasing number of surgeries and incidences of burns in the region. But the non-absorbable market has become a mature market as higher profit margins for manufacturers are pushing hospitals to transition from non-absorbable to absorbable sutures. Although absorbable sutures are more expensive, manufacturers are encouraging hospitals to make the switch as it has proven to more efficient in terms of time, cost savings, and clinical efficacy.
The Asian region is an important market for the non-absorbable sutures industry, due to increase in aging population and increase in low disposable income in the region. This invariably results in the use of inexpensive methods of wound healing. The Asian non-absorbable sutures market accounted for 42% share of the global market in 2013, and is projected to raise its market value to $76 million by 2018.
In North America and Europe, reimbursement schemes drive the market. If a simple suture can heal a wound, practitioners prefer less labor-intensive and cheaper options to cure the patient. In these cases, payers find it difficult to justify the higher prices of advanced products. The increase in surgical wounds across the world drives the non-absorbable sutures market. Non-absorbable sutures materials are ideal in cardiovascular surgeries as it requires permanent sutures.
The report also provides an extensive competitive landscaping of the leading companies operating in this market. The key market players covered in this report include Smith & Nephew, 3M Healthcare, Johnson and Johnson, Derma Sciences, Covidien, and Molnlycke Healthcare, among others. The segment and country-specific company shares, news and deals, M&A, segment-specific pipeline products, product approvals, and product recalls of the major companies are also detailed in this report.
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- Country-specific prevalence of ulcers, burns, and surgical wounds
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1 Introduction
1.1 Analyst Insights
1.2 Market Definitions
1.3 Market Segmentation & Aspects Covered
1.4 Research Methodology
2 Executive Summary
3 Market Overview
4 By Applications
4.1 Skin Ulcers (Wound Management)
4.2 Burns (Wound Management)
4.3 Surgical Wounds (Wound Management)
5 By Geographies
5.1 North America
5.2 Europe
5.3 Asia
5.4 Rest of World
6 By Companies
6.1 Paul Hartmann AG
6.2 Smith & Nephew
6.3 Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
6.4 Molnlycke Healthcare
6.5 ConvaTec
6.6 Systagenix
6.7 3M Health Care
6.8 Coloplast
6.9 Other Companies
6.10 Hollister Incorporated
6.11 Derma Lifesciences
6.12 Urgo Medical
6.13 Johnson & Johnson
6.14 BSN Medical
6.15 Covidien Plc
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North American Non-absorbable The North American non-absorbable sutures market is driven by aging population, rising incidence of chronic diseases, and surgeries. The market value was $ 317 million in 2013 and is estimated to be $342 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 1.7%. The report “North American Non-Absorbable Sutures Market Forecast, 2012-2018”, analyzes the market of non-absorbable sutures in terms of materials such as surgical silk, surgical cotton, linen and synthetic non-absorbable polymers. The key players of the market covered in this report are Smith & Nephew, 3M healthcare, Johnson and Johnson, Derma Sciences, Covidien, Molnlycke healthcare, and others. |
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Asian Non-absorbable mArket Research Report The Asian non-absorbable sutures market is driven by aging population, rising incidence of chronic diseases, and surgeries. The market value was $ 65 million in 2013 and is estimated to be $48 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 3.2%. The report “Asian Non-Absorbable Sutures Market Forecast, 2012-2018”, analyzes the market of non-absorbable sutures in terms of materials such as surgical silk, surgical cotton, linen and synthetic non-absorbable polymers. |
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European Non-absorbable market research report The European non-absorbable sutures market is driven by aging population, rising incidence of chronic diseases, and surgeries. The market value was $ 105 million in 2013 and is estimated to be $ 110 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 1.3%. The report “European Non-Absorbable Sutures Market Forecast, 2012-2018”, analyzes the market of non-absorbable sutures in terms of materials such as surgical silk, surgical cotton, linen and synthetic non-absorbable polymers. The key players of the market covered in this report are Smith & Nephew, Johnson and Johnson, Derma Sciences, Covidien, Molnlycke healthcare, and others. |
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