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U.S. Surgical Appliance And Supplies Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Surgical Appliance And Supplies Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Aug 8, 2023

May 2023 Sees Remarkable Surge in U.S. Import of Surgical Appliances Reaching $1.7B

U.S. Surgical Appliance Imports

In May 2023, after two months of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of surgical appliance and supplies, when their volume decreased by -1.8% to 39K tons. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 8.9% month-to-month.

In value terms, surgical appliance imports rose markedly to $1.7B (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 20% against the previous month.

COUNTRYImport Value of Surgical Appliance in U.S. (million USD)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
China347343278320276277260269285219233261241
Mexico199189169183180178172177177174212174221
Singapore11114868.814212512812193.6155103145113123
Germany74.481.671.265.367.867.574.683.974.673.587.078.974.5
Canada25.326.425.124.133.026.729.128.721.424.127.628.130.2
Malaysia18517336.645.536.242.736.939.836.030.433.229.027.8
Thailand98.670.832.632.032.732.420.421.120.617.920.524.917.5
Taiwan (Chinese)21.023.916.823.218.918.419.118.419.612.920.213.816.4
Dominican Republic9.811.410.610.710.511.611.810.68.411.112.010.712.7
Vietnam20.925.112.812.813.115.414.310.310.412.020.115.011.0
Indonesia21.019.83.43.03.94.24.12.72.02.22.21.41.7
Others943896816859841821860867787823987822908
Total2,0562,0081,5401,7211,6371,6231,6231,6221,5971,5031,7991,5711,684

Imports by Country

In May 2023, China (15K tons) constituted the largest supplier of surgical appliance to the United States, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, surgical appliance imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (6.3K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (4.3K tons), with an 11% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China totaled -6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-1.8% per month) and Malaysia (-15.6% per month).

In value terms, China ($241M), Mexico ($221M) and Singapore ($123M) were the largest surgical appliance suppliers to the United States, with a combined 35% share of total imports. Germany, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), the Dominican Republic, Vietnam and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +2.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In May 2023, the surgical appliance price amounted to $43,539 per ton (CIF, US), with an increase of 9.1% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a resilient increase from May 2022 to May 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +6.6% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2023 figures, surgical appliance import price decreased by -7.0% against March 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 an increase of 69% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $46,816 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to May 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($199K per ton), while the price for Thailand ($4,786 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the surgical appliance market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 339113 - Surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

  • Biomet
  • Steris Corporation
  • Edwards Lifesciences Corp
  • Kinetic Concepts
  • Djo Global
  • Mine Safety Appliances Company
  • Invacare Corporation
  • Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
  • Teleflex Medical Incorporated
  • Smith & Nephew
  • Jacuzzi Brands Corp.
  • Safariland
  • Depuy Orthopaedics
  • Centrex Precision Plastics
  • Djo
  • Covidien
  • Ethicon Inc.
  • Medical Action Industries Inc.
  • Wright Medical Group
  • V.S.M. Investors
  • Synthes (u.s.a.)
  • Ansell Protective Products Inc.
  • Biolectron Inc
  • Djo Holdings
  • Depuy Products
  • Invacare Corporation (tw)
  • Grand Slam Holdings
  • Lvb Acquisition
  • Djo Finance
  • MSA Safety Incorporated
  • Halyard Health

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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