Germany Procedure Trays Market

The Germany procedure trays market size is projected to grow from US$ 1,637.66 million in 2022 to US$ 3,600.53 million by 2030; the market is estimated to record a CAGR of 10.3% during 2022–2030

The increasing number of surgeries and the surge in medical tourism drive the market's growth. However, the concerns about the disposal and standardization of procedure trays hamper market growth.

Surge in Medical Tourism

Many countries are becoming popular destinations for health seekers. According to the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), ~14 million people travel to other countries for medical care yearly. The advancements in medical devices and non-invasive surgical procedures are the major factors responsible for the increasing medical tourism. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans travel abroad yearly for medical care. Medical tourism destinations for US citizens include Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Singapore, and Thailand. According to the MedicalTourism, Germany is one of the world's leading destinations for medical tourism, as it combines high-quality healthcare services with cutting-edge medical technology.

The treatment categories pursued by US medical tourists include cancer treatment, dental care, fertility treatments, organ and tissue transplants, and various forms of surgery, including bariatric, cosmetic, and non-cosmetic (e.g., orthopedic) surgery. As per the above source, Germany stands out by providing a wide range of medical procedures, including cardiac surgery, orthopedics, oncology treatments, neurosurgery, cosmetic & reconstructive surgery, and others.

According to an article published in the Medical Tourism Journal, European countries offer high-quality and low-cost medical care. Medical technology and pharmaceutical companies in Europe are well-known for providing a cutting-edge research environment for continuous medical innovations. Europe has several major medical clusters that specialize in caring for medical tourists from all over the world.

Medical travelers who visit Germany for medical tourism are usually from the UAE, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, France, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. On average, 250,000 patients are treated in Germany's hospitals, and from medical tourism, they receive more than 1.2 billion euros annually.

Thus, developments in healthcare services lead to an increase in medical tourism, thereby bolstering the number of surgical procedures, which, in turn, boosts the growth of the procedure trays market.  

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The “Germany Procedure Trays Market” is segmented based on application and end user. The procedure trays market, by application, is segmented into operating room, angiography, ophthalmology, and others. The operating room segment held a larger market share in 2022, which is anticipated to register a higher CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period.

The Germany procedure trays market, by end user, is segmented into hospitals & clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. The hospitals & clinics segment held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 10.7% in the market during the forecast period. Every healthcare facility includes the usage of tool trays. They are utilized in hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and emergency centers.

The hospital provides health care to people through complicated but specialized scientific equipment. Hospitals are classified as general, specialty, or government, depending on their source of income. The most common form of the hospital is a general hospital, which has an emergency department to deal with medical emergencies and sudden illnesses. Hospitals play an essential role in the healthcare system and offer advanced treatment options for patients with chronic and hard-to-heal wounds. Most surgeries are performed in hospitals, as they provide continuous patient care and monitoring. The increasing population has further enhanced the demand for healthcare services, which increases the number of hospitals and staff. Clinics are smaller than hospitals; however, they offer almost all medical services. Most of the time, clinics are associated with universities and offer cost-effective services. People often prefer going to clinics as they provide inexpensive services and create a positive environment for the patient.

Clinics can be run under government services and incorporate groups and other organizations. Clinics have limited appointments and operate in fixed working hours. Surgical instrument trays are a very common tool in hospitals, laboratories, and clinics. They allow easy access to instruments that would otherwise be difficult or impossible without them. Therefore, the procedure trays market for the hospitals & clinics segment is likely to experience significant growth during the forecast period.

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An open, prospective study was performed as a case study in different hospitals in Germany. A total of 11 different Mölnlycke Procedure trays were used. The single-use material process was studied for each hospital, from ordering materials to disposal. The study results showed that following the introduction of Mölnlycke Procedure trays, time-savings in the single-use material process were between 40% and 59% in the hospitals studied.

Furthermore, expanding outpatient surgeries in Germany will propel the procedure trays market in the country. For instance, on June 23, 2022, the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV) announced the first steps aimed at expanding the utilization of surgical procedures within day case/outpatient settings. In the first stage, additional funding of around US$63.22 million was available from January 1, 2023, leading to an increase in the tariffs of the selected surgical procedures by about 30%. Thus, using procedure trays during various hospital procedures, such as surgeries, helped reduce the time duration required to complete the overall process within the hospital.

A few of the major primary and secondary sources referred to while preparing the Germany procedure tray market report on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Cancer.Net, EMA (European Medicines Agency), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).