US Sterile Medical Packaging Market

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US demand to reach $6.5 billion in 2012

Demand for sterile medical packaging products is projected to reach $6.5 billion in 2012. Growth will be driven by the shift to an older demographic, which will lead to a rising incidence of acute and chronic conditions and an increasing volume of patient activity. Upward trends in patient activity will broaden the overall use of sterile medical products, impacting favorably on demand for related packaging. In addition to greater patient activity, the sterile medical packaging market will benefit from ongoing new product introductions and the upgrading of health care infection prevention standards.

Advancing medical technologies are expanding the market for sterile medical packaging by leading to the introduction of new end-use products. Virtually all biotechnology-based pharmaceuticals, biologicals and diagnostic substances are contaminant-vulnerable compounds that must be stored and dispensed under sterile conditions. Moreover, many of the new medical devices reaching the commercial stage are implantable or direct contact products composed of sterile biocompatible components.

INTRODUCTIONI. EXECUTIVE SUMMARYII. MARKET ENVIRONMENTGeneralMacroeconomic EnvironmentPopulation & Demographic TrendsHealth Care TrendsMedical ConditionsChronic ConditionsAcute ConditionsHealth Insurance TrendsNational Health ExpendituresMedical ProvidersAcute Care HospitalsOutpatient FacilitiesSkilled Nursing HomesPhysiciansDentistsPatient ActivityAcute Care Hospital AdmissionsSurgical ProceduresOutpatient EpisodesDiagnostic TestsMedical Product ShipmentsPharmaceuticals & BiologicalsSurgical & Medical InstrumentsSurgical Appliances & SuppliesElectromedical EquipmentIn Vitro Diagnostic ProductsDental ProductsOphthalmic GoodsOther Medical ProductsPackaging Industry OutlookPricing TrendsRegulatory ConsiderationsPharmaceuticalsMedical Supplies & DevicesSterilization TechnologyIII. PRODUCTSGeneralUnit Demand PatternsCost ConsiderationsPrefillable SyringesInjectorsCartridgesVials & AmpulsVialsGlass VialsPlastic VialsAmpulsGlass AmpulsPlastic AmpulsThermoformed TraysTypes of Thermoformed TraysApplicationsProducersSterile ClosuresExternal ClosuresRubber & Elastomer StoppersPouchesTypes of Sterile PouchesApplicationsProducersPrefillable InhalersMetered Dose InhalersTypes of Metered Dose InhalersApplicationsDry Powder InhalersTypes of Dry Powder InhalersApplicationsProduct DevelopmentSterile BottlesSterile Glass BottlesSterile Plastic BottlesSterilization WrapBlister & Clamshell PacksTypes & MaterialsFilmsBackingsApplicationsProducersIV & Blood ContainersSemi-Rigid ContainersMini-BagsGlass IV ContainersSterile BagsTypes & FeaturesProducersIV. MATERIALSGeneralPlastic ResinsPolyvinyl ChlorideHigh Density PolyethylenePolypropyleneThermoplastic PolyestersLow Density PolyethyleneThermoplastic ElastomersPolystyrenePolycarbonateOther Plastic ResinsGlassPaper & PaperboardAluminum FoilStainless SteelV. APPLICATIONSGeneralPharmaceuticals & BiologicalsSurgical & Medical InstrumentsIn Vitro Diagnostic ProductsSurgical Appliances & SuppliesOther Product ApplicationsVI. INDUSTRY STRUCTUREGeneralIndustry CharacteristicsMarket ShareAcquisitions & DivestituresCompetitive StrategiesPackaging Product CompaniesContract Packaging FirmsMarketing & DistributionManufacturingCooperative AgreementsCompany ProfilesAlcan Incorporated, see Rio Tinto GroupAlga Plastics Company, see Sealed Air CorporationAlloyd Brands, see Tegrant CorporationAhlstrom CorporationAlcoa IncorporatedAlexander (James) CorporationAmcor LimitedBaxter International IncorporatedBecton, Dickinson and CompanyBemis Company IncorporatedBraun (B.) Melsungen AGCardinal Health IncorporatedCatalent Pharma Solutions IncorporatedConstantia Packaging AGDeRoyal Industries IncorporatedDuPont (EI) de NemoursEastman Chemical CompanyESCO Technologies IncorporatedEvonik Industries AGGerresheimer Holdings GmbHHoneywell International IncorporatedHospira IncorporatedHUECK FOLIEN GmbH & Company KGKimberly-Clark CorporationKimble Chase Life Science and Research Products, see Gerresheimer Holdings GmbH and Thermo Fisher Scientific IncorporatedKloeckner Pentaplast GroupKNF CorporationMeadWestvaco CorporationMedical Instill Technologies IncorporatedMedline Industries IncorporatedNalgene Nunc International, see Thermo Fisher ScientificNelipak Holding BV, see Sealed Air CorporationOliver Products CompanyOracle Packaging IncorporatedOwens-Illinois Group IncorporatedPerfecseal Incorporated, see Bemis CompanyPlacon CorporationPliant CorporationPurePlast Incorporated, see Tekni-Plex IncorporatedRexam plcReynolds Packaging GroupRio Tinto GroupRollprint Packaging Products IncorporatedSCHOTT AGSealed Air CorporationSharp Corporation, see Superior Group and United Drug plcSuperior Group IncorporatedSvenska Cellulosa ABTechnipaq IncorporatedTegrant CorporationTekni-Plex IncorporatedTekPackaging LLC, see ESCO TechnologiesThermo Fisher Scientific Incorporated3M CompanyTOLAS Healthcare Packaging, see Oracle PackagingUnicep Packaging IncorporatedUnited Drug plcWest Pharmaceutical Services IncorporatedWheaton Industries IncorporatedAdditional Companies in Sterile Medical PackagingLIST OF TABLESSECTION I -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARYSummary TableSECTION II -- MARKET ENVIRONMENT1 Macroeconomic Indicators2 Population & Households3 Medical Conditions4 Health Insurance Coverage of the US Population, 1997-20075 National Health Expenditures6 Selected Medical Providers by Type7 Selected Patient Activity by Type8 Medical Product Shipments by Type9 Packaging Supply & Demand10 Sterile Medical Packaging PricesSECTION III -- PRODUCTS1 Sterile Medical Packaging Demand by Product Group2 Sterile Medical Packaging Demand by Product Group3 Prefillable Syringe Demand4 Vial & Ampul Demand5 Sterile Thermoformed Tray Demand6 Sterile Closure Demand7 Sterile Pouch Demand8 Prefillable Inhaler Demand9 Sterile Bottle Demand10 Sterilization Wrap Demand11 Sterile Blister & Clamshell Pack Demand12 IV & Blood Container Demand13 Sterile Bag Demand by ApplicationSECTION IV -- MATERIALS1 Sterile Packaging Raw Material Demand by Type2 Plastic Resin Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging by Type & Application3 Polyvinyl Chloride Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging4 High Density Polyethylene Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging5 Polypropylene Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging6 Thermoplastic Polyester Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging7 Low Density Polyethylene Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging8 Thermoplastic Elastomer Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging9 Polystyrene Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging10 Polycarbonate Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging11 Other Plastic Resins Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging12 Glass Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging13 Paper & Paperboard Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging14 Aluminum Foil Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging15 Stainless Steel Demand in Sterile Medical PackagingSECTION V -- APPLICATIONS1 Sterile Medical Packaging Demand by Application2 Pharmaceuticals & Biologicals: Sterile Medical Packaging Demand3 Surgical & Medical Instruments: Sterile Medical Packaging Demand4 In Vitro Diagnostic Products: Sterile Medical Packaging Demand5 Surgical Appliances & Supplies: Sterile Medical Packaging Demand6 Other Applications: Sterile Medical Packaging DemandSECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE1 US Sterile Medical Packaging Sales by Company, 20072 Selected Acquisitions & Divestitures3 Selected Cooperative AgreementsLIST OF CHARTSSECTION III -- PRODUCTS1 Sterile Medical Packaging Demand by Product Group, 2007SECTION IV -- MATERIALS1 Sterile Packaging Raw Material Demand by Type, 20072 Plastic Resin Demand in Sterile Medical Packaging by Type, 2007SECTION V -- APPLICATIONS1 Sterile Medical Packaging Demand by Application, 2007SECTION VI -- INDUSTRY STRUCTURE1 US Sterile Medical Packaging Market Share, 2007More Details

Prefillable containers, closures to be fastest growing

The fastest gains are anticipated for prefillable syringes, vials and ampuls, prefillable inhalers and closures. Growth in these segments will be driven largely by the introduction of new drug therapies based on biotechnology and rapid growth in the number of conditions treated by injectable and inhaled drugs.

While glass vials will maintain the largest share of units and revenues based on inherent chemical and moisture resistance, high purity and well-established applications, plastic vials will command slightly faster growth opportunities due to improving intrinsic properties, reduced shipping weight and less vulnerability to breakage.

Pharmaceuticals, biologicals to remain largest application

Based on trends in production volume and mix, product research and development, and government regulation, pharmaceuticals and biologicals will remain the largest and fastest growing application for sterile medical packaging. Advances in less invasive techniques will temper growth opportunities for most sterile products employed in surgery, IV administration, dialysis and many other patient procedures.

Plastics to continue benefiting from performance advantages

Growth for plastic materials will reflect a favorable mix of cost, performance and processing factors, which will expand applications in pharmaceuticals and biologicals, medical supplies and devices, in vitro diagnostics and dental products. The leading position held by plastic resins in most sterile medical packaging segments reflects ongoing innovations and performance improvements in compounds. Technological advances have made available polymers that meet the total packaging needs of medical and related products for biocompatibility, strength, chemical and impact resistance, infection prevention, clarity, sterilization compatibility, processing ease, and overall quality and cost efficiency.

Study coverage

This new Freedonia industry study, Sterile Medical Packaging, is priced at $4600. It presents historical demand data (1997, 2002 and 2007) plus forecasts for 2012 and 2017 by sterile medical packaging material, product and application. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles more than 40 industry competitors.

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