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全球醫療廢棄物管理市場評估:依服務、按廢棄物類型、按處理地點、按處理方法、按廢棄物類別、按廢棄物產生者、依地區、機會、預測(2017-2031)Medical Waste Management Market Assessment, By Service, By Type of Waste, By Treatment Site, By Treatment Method, By Category of Waste, By Waste Generator, By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2017-2031F |
全球醫療廢棄物管理市場規模預計將從2023年的 124.2 億美元增至2031年的 233.8 億美元,預計2024-2031年年複合成長率為 8.23%。市場的擴大可歸因於醫療行業的快速擴張、外科手術數量的增加以及世界各地區人口老化的增加,導致醫療部門產生的廢棄物增加。此外,越來越多的計畫提高了人們對各種醫療廢棄物管理流程和服務的認識,也推動了市場的成長。
由於老年人口的不斷增加,醫療廢棄物的產生量不斷增加,這是全球醫療廢棄物管理市場的主要趨勢之一。根據世界衛生組織(WHO)估計,到2030年,全球六分之一的人口將超過60歲,到2050年,60歲以上的人口將達到21億人。由於人口老化更容易生病和受傷,並且經常需要醫療救助和護理,醫療廢棄物的產生量不斷增加,支持了市場的擴大。
此外,對環保型醫療廢棄物處理系統的需求也不斷增加。它們透過防止傳染病的傳播來確保員工和患者的安全,最大限度地減少對環境的影響,減少廢棄物的產生並提高永續性。據領先的可持續健康組織 Practice Greenhealth 表示,醫院每張床位每天產生超過 29 磅的廢棄物。安全有效的醫療廢棄物管理的嚴格監管框架的不斷增加以及醫療基礎設施的快速擴張也支持了市場的成長。
慢性病疫情提振市場需求
患有各種慢性病的患者數量不斷增加,推動醫療廢棄物的產生,增加了全球不同地區對醫療廢棄物管理服務的需求。世界衛生組織(WHO)估計,心血管疾病導致全球約 1,790 萬人死亡。這種成長導致屍檢中心、實驗室、醫院和太平間等醫療設施的擴建,以滿足患者不斷成長的需求,增加了醫療廢棄物的產生。對此類疾病的有效管理會產生大量危險和無害醫療廢棄物,並增加對醫療廢棄物的需求。
增加研發活動支持市場成長
各研究機構越來越重視開發有效管理生物醫學廢棄物的新技術,預計在未來幾年為市場提供有利的成長機會。例如,2024年 3月,Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR)下屬位於Thiruvananthapuram的National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology(CSIR-NIIST)宣布推出一項有效管理生物醫學廢棄物的新技術。該技術可在三分鐘內將一公斤生物醫療廢棄物轉化為無害土壤添加劑,實現危險醫療廢棄物的源頭低成本處置。此類技術的發展將使實驗室、診所和醫院能夠安全地處理醫療廢棄物,在預測期內為市場提供有利的成長機會。
北美佔有很大的市佔率
有關醫療廢棄物處理的嚴格法規、外科手術需求的增加以及老年人口的擴大是支持北美醫療廢棄物管理市場成長的一些因素。各種傳染病、慢性病和需要手術干預作為治療方法的疾病的盛行率不斷增加,推動了對外科手術的需求不斷成長。Pew Research Center估計,到2054年,65 歲及以上的成年人將佔人口的 23%,約 8,400 萬人。
該地區市場的快速擴張也可歸因於醫療保健支出的增加和醫療保健行業的進步。人們對各種醫療廢棄物管理計劃的認識不斷提高,以及日益採用環保處置和回收過程,進一步推動了北美市場的擴張。
本報告研究和分析了全球醫療廢棄物管理市場,提供市場規模和預測、市場動態以及主要參與者的現狀和前景。
Global medical waste management market is projected to witness a CAGR of 8.23% during the forecast period 2024-2031F, growing from USD 12.42 billion in 2023 to USD 23.38 billion in 2031F. The expansion of the market can be attributed to the increase in waste generated by the healthcare sector owing to the rapid expansion of the industry, rise in number of surgical procedures, and expansion of the geriatric population in various regions across the globe. The market growth is also boosted by the rise in the number of programs that boost awareness about the various medical waste management treatments and services.
The rise in the generation of medical waste due to the expansion of the geriatric population is one of the major global medical waste management market trends. According to the estimates of the World Health Organization (WHO), by 2030, one in six individuals across the globe will be of age sixty or above, and by 2050, the population of individuals sixty and above will be at 2.1 billion. The growth of the geriatric population is supporting the expansion of the market as they are more prone to diseases and injuries that often require medical assistance and care, resulting in an increased generation of medical waste.
The requirement for eco-friendly medical waste disposal systems is also rising as they boost sustainability by minimizing the impact on the environment, reducing the amount of waste generated, and ensuring the safety of the staff and the patients by preventing the spread of infectious diseases. According to Practice Greenhealth, a leading sustainable healthcare organization, hospitals generate over 29 pounds of waste per day per bed. The growing presence of stringent regulatory frameworks for safe and effective medical waste management and rapid healthcare infrastructure expansion also supports market growth.
Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases Boost Market Demand
The rise in the number of cases of various chronic health conditions is propelling the generation of medical waste, which in turn is bolstering the requirement for medical waste management services in various regions across the globe. According to the estimates of the World Health Organization, approximately 17.9 million deaths occur globally due to cardiovascular diseases. This increase results in the expansion of healthcare facilities such as autopsy centers, laboratories, hospitals, and mortuaries to meet the growing requirements of the patient, augmenting the quantity of medical waste generated. The effective management of such diseases results in the generation of high quantities of both hazardous and non-hazardous medical waste, resulting in an increased requirement for medical waste
Rise in Research and Development Activities Support Market Growth
The increasing emphasis of various research organizations towards the development of novel technologies for the effective management of biomedical waste will provide lucrative growth opportunities to the market in the coming years. For instance, in March 2024, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, unveiled a new technology for effective management of biomedical waste. In three minutes, the technology completes the conversion of one kilogram of biomedical waste to harmless soil additive, supporting the disposal of hazardous medical waste at a low cost at the source. The development of such technologies will provide lucrative growth opportunities to the market over the forecast period as they will allow laboratories, clinics, and hospitals to ensure the safe disposal of medical waste.
North America Holds Significant Share of the Market
The presence of stringent regulations for the disposal of medical waste, rising requirements for surgical procedures, and expansion of the geriatric population are some of the factors supporting the growth of the North America medical waste management market. The rising requirement for surgical procedures is boosted by the increasing prevalence of various infectious and chronic diseases and disorders that require surgical intervention as a means of treatment. According to the estimates of the Pew Research Center, by 2054, adults of age 65 and above are expected to account for 23% of the population, approximately 84 million.
The rapid expansion of the market in the region can also be attributed to a rise in healthcare expenditure and advancements in the healthcare sector. The growing awareness about the presence of various medical waste management programs and augmenting adoption of environment friendly disposal and recycling processes is further supporting the progression of the market in North America.
Hazardous Waste is Witnessing Significant Growth
The factors positively influencing the expansion of the segment include the increasing prevalence of infectious and chronic diseases, a rise in research and development activities in the healthcare sector, and a surge in the development of novel products in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Approximately 21% of the elderly population in India is living with one chronic disease, and diabetes and hypertension account for about 68% of all chronic diseases. Treatments such as surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and the use of disposable medical equipment generate significant amounts of hazardous waste, including contaminated materials, sharps, and chemical agents. The expansion of the segment is also supported by the growth of the healthcare sector owing to the increasing population. Furthermore, the proper disposal of hazardous waste is also essential for preventing the spread of infections and reducing the risk of human infections.
Hospitals Hold Significant Share in the Global Medical Waste Management Market
The expansion of the segment is supported by the rise in the number of various conferences and awareness programs that promote new technologies and practices to support the effective management of medical waste in both developed and developing countries. The increasing utilization of disposable and single-use medical products in order to minimize the risk of cross-contamination in hospitals is further bolstering the requirement for medical waste management. The rise in construction activities to support the development of advanced hospitals is further propelling the expansion of the segment. In April 2024, various business, academic, and civic leaders gathered at Parnassus Heights to break ground at one of the new hospitals of UCSF Health. The iconic UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital has fifteen stories and will cost USD 4.3 billion. The design of the new facility will integrate care and advanced science with a healing habitat. The hospital will have the latest technologies in surgical procedures, diagnostics, and robotics, including emergency medicine, neurosurgery, transplant, and cardiology.
Future Market Scenario (2024-2031F)
According to the global medical waste management market analysis, the market will witness significant growth over the forecast period. This growth is aided by the growing healthcare sector, the increasing prevalence of chronic health conditions that require surgical procedures for disease management and treatment and rise in the development of technological innovations to support the management of biomedical waste. Due to the rise in the amount of medical waste generated on a daily basis, the traditional methods deployed to support the disposal of medical waste will render environmentally detrimental and inadequate, propelling the requirement for smart disposal systems. The integration of medical waste management with the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to generate promising results. This integration will enable predictive analytics, allowing the optimization of disposal strategies and support systems in forecasting waste generation patterns. In the coming years, increasing adoption of smart disposable systems will also be witnessed as the accessibility and affordability of IoT technologies rise, bolstering the global medical waste management market size.
Key Players Landscape and Outlook
The major players in the medical waste management market are Waste Management, Inc., Clean Harbors, Inc., Stericycle, Inc., BioMedical Waste Solutions, LLC, and Daniels Sharpsmart, Inc. The growth of the market is supported by the increasing collaborations between various market players and research institutes and rising investments in research and development activities. For instance, the new technology developed by the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) was transferred to the startup BioVastum Solutions for commercializing the new technology. The advanced technology will ensure the risk-free disposal of medical waste by converting it into a soil
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Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work