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Respiratory disposables Market Size

ID: MRFR//10649-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Rahul Gotadki| May 2024

The healthcare industry has a critically important Respiratory Disposables Market that supplies disposable products used in managing and treating respiratory conditions. The market has been growing because of an increase in respiratory disorders like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and respiratory infections. These include oxygen masks, cannulas, nebulizer kits, filters and endotracheal tubes which are all designed to make it easy for individuals to have highly effective hygienic respiration.

Respiratory diseases are increasingly becoming a global burden thus driving the growth of the Respiratory Disposables Market. These include air pollution, aspects of lifestyle changes such as smoking among others that contribute to high incidences of respiratory illnesses requiring disposable respiratory products for acute and long-term care as well. The market responds by producing more advanced disposables continually with improved outcomes on total therapy results being considered infection control as well as enhancing patient comfort.

It is one need served by the variety of disposable products available in the market including oxygen therapy. It is important to note that there exists variety but not limited to these examples; through this nasal cannula as well as oxygen masks offer regulated supply of oxygen into patients with breathing difficulties or insufficiencies. Some other examples include mechanically ventilated humidifiers circuits which are single-use devices for maintaining humidity in mechanical ventilation that help prevent complications like drying up of airways.

Another significant area encompassed in Respiratory Disposables Market includes nebulizers and related disposals. Asthma symptoms such as bronchitis can be relieved using inhalers administer through nebulizer kits which consist masks, tubes and cups for use on medication that can be disposed after use while at the same time enhancing medications effectiveness. The manufacturing sector is placing great emphasis on ensuring optimal drug delivery system design from its raw materials besides ease-of-use so as to enhance patient compliance.

Critical care settings and surgeries cannot do without endotracheal tubes and respiratory filters since they prevent infections and improper airway management. The market for endotracheal tubes includes those that are disposable as well as those with cuff pressure monitoring, subglottic suction as well as antimicrobial coated options. In order to prevent infection during mechanical ventilation and other respiratory interventions, respiratory filters that capture bacteria and viruses play a critical role.

A challenge in the Respiratory Disposables Market is the environmental impact of disposable products and need for cost-effective solutions. Disposable products have been preferred because they promote hygiene, improve healthcare safety by reducing on risks of contamination. However, there is an increasing concern on single-use items’ ecological effect. As such, sustainable materials are being looked into by the market through recycling initiatives which will minimize its ecological footprints. Moreover, balancing between quality disposables demand vis-à-vis costs especially in low-resource healthcare facilities has remained another hurdle.

Consequently, North America and Europe dominate the Respiratory Disposables Market due to their already established health infrastructures high incidences of respiratory disorders coupled with patient safety consciousness respectively; notwithstanding global expansion like Asia-Pacific and Latin America where immense opportunities lay ahead. These regions are expected to witness increased demand for respiratory disposables due to rising awareness on respiratory health, improved healthcare infrastructures across these economies as well the rise in rates of respiratory diseases in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific region and Latin America.

Global Respiratory disposables Market Overview


Respiratory disposables Market Size was valued at USD 1.5 Billion in 2022. The Respiratory disposables market industry is projected to grow from USD 1.6 Billion in 2023 to USD 3.5 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.90% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Respiratory disorders are becoming more prevalent, rising knowledge of infection prevention and respiratory hygiene, the need for respiratory disposables for remote patient monitoring are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Respiratory disposables Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Respiratory disposables Market Trends



  • Respiratory disorders are becoming more prevalent is driving the market growth


The increased frequency of respiratory illnesses is unquestionably one of the most significant reasons driving the growth of the respiratory disposables market. The various factors influencing this phenomena include an aging population, environmental toxins, changing lifestyles, and genetic predispositions. As respiratory disorders become more common, there is a large increase in the requirement for disposable breathing devices, leading to a new paradigm in healthcare.


One of the main elements impacting the correlation between the rise in respiratory diseases and the respiratory disposables business is the development of chronic disorders including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. The regular use of respiratory disposables and ongoing care of these illnesses are required. Inhalers, nebulizer kits, and disposable oxygen masks must always be available to patients with these diseases. The demand for these disposables increases in tandem with the number of instances that are detected, illustrating the symbiotic relationship between disease prevalence and market expansion.


The incidence of respiratory diseases is on the rise, and environmental factors and modern lifestyle choices are the main causes. Because of urbanization, industry, and the resulting air pollution, respiratory ailments are now more prevalent than they used to be. People who are exposed to allergens, toxins, and stale air are more likely to develop respiratory diseases. Due to this, there has been a dramatic rise in the market's demand for respiratory disposables such face masks and respirators. The COVID-19 outbreak made this pattern worse as more and more individuals realized how important mask wearing is for respiratory protection. As a result, a record number of disposable respirators and masks were made and used.


The relationship between respiratory conditions and the disposables business is further supported by aging populations. As the population ages, there will definitely be an increase in age-related respiratory issues. Pneumonia, respiratory infections, and other lung-related disorders are more common in the elderly. As a result, there is now a higher need for disposable medical equipment such tracheostomy tubes, respiratory circuits, and oxygen cannulas. These tools are essential in both hospital settings and home care situations when elderly people require constant monitoring and care. Thus, driving the Respiratory disposables market revenue.


Respiratory disposables Market Segment Insights


Respiratory disposables Product Insights


The Respiratory disposables Market segmentation, based on product, includes laryngoscope, tubes, breathing bag, masks, resuscitator and others. The resuscitator segment dominated the market in 2022. One of the main drivers is the rising incidence of cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and other medical problems. The need for resuscitators and related disposables like masks and valves rises as these situations grow more frequent as a result of factors like aging populations and lifestyle-related health problems.


Respiratory disposables Patient Group Insights


The Respiratory disposables Market segmentation, based on patient group, includes neonatal & pediatric, adult and geriatric. The geriatric segment dominated the market in 2022. Respiratory illnesses and ailments include pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea are more common as people age. Due to normal aging processes and cumulative exposure to environmental variables, the elderly population is more prone to these illnesses. As a result, they need a variety of respiratory disposables, such as CPAP/BiPAP machines, inhalers, nebulizers, and oxygen therapy equipment.


Figure 1: Respiratory disposables Market, by Patient Group, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


Respiratory disposables Market, by Patient Group, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Respiratory disposables End User Insights


The Respiratory disposables Market segmentation, based on end user, includes hospitals, nursing homes & clinics, trauma centers and homecare. The hospitals category generated the most income in 2022. Hospitals witness a continuous influx of patients with respiratory illnesses. These facilities are responsible for providing comprehensive care, including respiratory support and management. As respiratory diseases become more prevalent, there is a heightened need for respiratory disposables to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.


Respiratory disposables Regional Insights


By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North America Respiratory disposables Market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). The United States is heavily burdened by respiratory illnesses like COPD in North America. Over 16 million Americans have COPD, according to the American Lung Association. Due to the high frequency of the ailment, there is a great need for respiratory disposables such portable oxygen concentrators that allow patients to lead active lives despite their illness. Further, the U.S. Respiratory disposables market held the largest market share, and the Canada Respiratory disposables market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 2: RESPIRATORY DISPOSABLES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)


RESPIRATORY DISPOSABLES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Respiratory disposables market accounts for the second-largest market share. Countries with universal healthcare systems, such as the UK's National Health Service (NHS), ensure that patients have access to respiratory disposables when needed. For example, NHS hospitals use disposable ventilator circuits to prevent cross-contamination between patients. Further, the German Respiratory disposables market held the largest market share, and the UK Respiratory disposables market was the fastest growing market in the European region.


The Asia-Pacific Respiratory disposables Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The infrastructure for healthcare in India's urban and rural locations differs significantly. With companies like Cipla meeting these various demands, the demand for respiratory disposables like inhalers and nebulizer kits rises as healthcare access increases. Moreover, China’s Respiratory disposables market held the largest market share, and the Indian Respiratory disposables market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.


Respiratory disposables Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Respiratory disposables market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Respiratory disposables industry must offer cost-effective items.


Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the global Respiratory disposables industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Respiratory disposables industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Respiratory disposables market, including Medtronic Plc., Masimo Corporation, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited, Chart Industries Inc., Air Liquide S.A., Invacare Corporation, Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Getinge AB, Hamilton Medical AG, and Smiths Group Plc. (Smith Medical Inc.) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.


A company that specializes in medical technology with the name of Medtronic Plc (Medtronic), formerly known as Medtronic Inc., develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices. It offers treatments for ailments such heart valve problems, heart failure, aortic, peripheral vascular, venous renal, and neurological problems, as well as for illnesses affecting the spine and musculoskeletal system and the ears, nose, and throat. It also provides biologic solutions for the orthopedic and dental markets. It sells its goods to hospitals, clinics, institutions, government healthcare programs, distributors, and group buying organizations in the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa. Dublin, Ireland is home to Medtronic's corporate headquarters.


Invacare Corporation (Invacare) is a company that creates, produces, and sells medical devices for non-acute care sectors such home healthcare and long-term care. Among the company's mobility and seating goods are power wheelchairs, specialized manual wheelchairs, seating, and positioning items. Beds, pressure-relieving mattresses, and manual wheelchairs are examples of lifestyle products. Portable oxygen concentrators, stationary oxygen concentrators, and oxygen replenishing devices are only a few examples of the product lines available for respiratory therapy. Through a network of independent distributors, manufacturer's reps, and sales agents, the company distributes its products worldwide. It has operations in the US, New Zealand, Australia, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in the American city of Elyria, Ohio.


Key companies in the respiratory disposables market include



  • Medtronic Plc.

  • Masimo Corporation

  • Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited

  • Chart Industries Inc.

  • Air Liquide S.A.

  • Invacare Corporation

  • Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

  • Getinge AB

  • Hamilton Medical AG

  • Smiths Group Plc. (Smith Medical Inc.)


Respiratory Disposables Industry Developments


June 2021: The Hudson RCI brand of respiratory supplies was acquired by Medline, a Dutch manufacturer of medical devices. With the inclusion of the highly rated Hudson RCI products and more prospects for growth and customer support, the acquisition improves Medline's product options. A global supplier of medical technologies with a focus on enhancing people's health and quality of life, Teleflex is based in the US.


Respiratory Disposables Market Segmentation


Respiratory Disposables Product Outlook



  • Laryngoscope

  • Tubes

  • Breathing Bag

  • Masks

  • Resuscitator

  • Others


Respiratory Disposables Patient Group Outlook



  • Neonatal & Pediatric

  • Adult

  • Geriatric


Respiratory Disposables End User Outlook



  • Hospitals

  • Nursing Homes & Clinics

  • Trauma Centers

  • Homecare


Respiratory Disposables Regional Outlook



  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe



  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific



  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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