BLOOD PROCESSING DEVICES AND CONSUMABLES MARKET ANALYSIS

Global blood processing devices and consumables market is estimated to be valued at US$ 45.7 Bn in 2023, and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

Analysts’ Views on Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market:

Rising number of patients with blood transfusion diseases and COVID-19, among other diseases is expected to drive growth of the global blood processing devices and consumables market over the forecast period as blood processing devices & consumanles are used in the treatment of these diseases. Thus, this is expected to offer opportunity for various manufacturers to offer various blood processing devices & consumables.

Figure 1. Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2023

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Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market– Drivers

• Increasing research and development in the field of life sciences: Increasing key developments and growing research in the field of life sciences to carry out the processing of blood efficiently and effectively is expected to boost the global blood processing devices and consumables market growth. For instance, in June 2021, according to Kings College London, neuro-degenerative diseases such as down syndrome can be diagnosed by the levels of protein present in blood called neurofilament light chain. Thus, research and development in blood screening that  requires blood processing is expected to drive the global blood processing devices and consumables market growth.
• Increasing government initiatives for blood and plasma donations: Increasing government initiatives for the blood and plasma donations is expected to boost demand for blood processing devices and consumables for the storage of blood and plasma. For instance, in August 2022, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a campaign named Giving = Living to increase blood and plasma donations in the U.S. The campaign aimed at increasing awareness about importance of donating blood and plasma, and to encourage the U.S. population to develop new and   regular donation habits.

Figure 2. Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market Share(%), By Region, 2023

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Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market- Regional Analysis

Among region, North America is estimated to hold a dominant position in the global blood processing devices and consumables market over the forecast period. North America is estimated to hold 40% of the market share in 2023. Increasing number of product launches in the North America region is expected to boost the market growth. For instance, in July 2022, Rhinostics, a U.S. based manufacturer of sample collection devices, launched VERIstic Collection Device that focuses on  small volume blood collection. The VERIstic is a highly effective and it is high-throughput replacement for dried blood spot (DBS) cards, genetic testing, clinical trials, and other applications that is made possible by easy finger prick collection. It is ideal for use in at-home and clinician-assisted collection methods.

Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Since the COVID-19 virus outbreak in December 2019, the disease has spread to over 100 countries across the globe, and the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a public health emergency on January 30, 2020.

COVID-19 affected the economy in three main ways: by directly affecting the production and demand of drugs, by creating disruptions in distribution channels, and through its financial impact on firms and financial markets. Due to nationwide lockdowns, several countries such as China, India, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Egypt, and others faced problems regarding transportation of things from one place to another.

Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted positively on the global blood processing devices and consumables market due to increase in need and usage of blood processing devices and consumables such as blood collection tubes, and blood bags, among others for the collection and storage of the blood as well as plasma samples. Increase in cases of COVID-19 globally is expected to drive growth of global blood processing devices and consumables market. For instance, according to WHO, there were 771,151,224 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally till October 04, 2023.

Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market Segmentation:

Global blood processing devices and consumables market  is segmented by product type, end user,  and region.

• By product type, the market is segmented into Devices (plasma freezers, blood bank refrigerators, lab refrigerators, lab freezers, ultralow temperatures, shock freezers, grouping analyzers, warmers, hematocrit centrifuges, and cell processors) and consumables (blood administration sets, blood bags, blood collection needles, blood collection tube, blood filters, blood lancets, blood grouping reagents, blood coagulation reagents, hematology reagents, slides, sedimentation tubes, slide  stainer, test tube racks, and vials). Out of which, the devices segment is expected to hold a dominant position in the global blood processing devices and consumables market during the forecast period due to  increasing product launches.
• By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, diagnostic laboratories, and others. Out of which, hospitals and clinics segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period due to increasing usage of blood processing devices and consumables in the hospitals and clinics.
• By region, the market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacifis, Middle East, and Africa. Out of which, North America region is expected to dominate the region due to increasing number of product launch by market players operating in the region.

Among all the segmentation, the product type segment is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period due to increasing product offerings by the market players. For instance, in February 2022, Abacus dx, a Australia-based medical supply store, announced the addition of blood collection tube portfolio in its product offerings. The newly added blood collection tubes are manufactured by Streck, a company that engages in developing and manufacturing of products in hematology, and immunology among others.

Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market- Cross Sectional Analysis

Among end user segment, hospitals and clinics segment is expected to hold a dominant position in in the North America region due to increasing prevalence of diseases such as COVID-19, asas pandemichighlighted the critical importance of efficient and reliable blood processing equipment and supplies in managing patients, conducting diagnostic tests, and supporting life saving treatments, creating a substantial demand for these products in hospitals and clinics. For instance, according to World Health Organization (WHO), there were 103,436,829 confirmed cases of COVID-19  in the U.S. till   June 01, 2023.     

Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market: Key Developments

• In January 2022, Hemanext Inc., a medical equipment manufacturer, announced that the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies ("AABB"), an international organisation in transfusion of medicine and biotherapies, acknowledged Hemanext ONE, the company’s cutting-edge blood processing and storage system, for compliance with its industry-recognized quality and safety standards SCoPE Programme. It is the first system that offers both blood processing and storage to receive this designation of  the Hemanext ONE technology.
• in July 2021, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a global healthcare company, announced that it had acquired Velano Vascular, a company that focuses on developing/manufacturing needle-free blood draw technology. The Velano Vascular acquisition is in line with BD's growth strategy to enter new categories that deal with unmet needs and have a more positive impact on patients and health systems.
• In July 2020, Beckman Coulter, Inc., a company that manufactures biomedical products, announced that the company had received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its PK7400 Automated Microplate System, a blood banking analyzer. It offers the industry’s highest throughput for a single analyzer in its class, processing up to 300 samples per hour with a maximum of 12 tests per sample. Assay menu includes ABO blood grouping, Rh typing, weak D testing, Rh-Kell phenotyping, as well as syphilis, and CMV qualitative screening.

Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market: Trends

• Launch of ultra-low temperature controlled logistics service: Global blood processing devices and consumables market is increasingly influenced by the pivotal trend of launching  ultra-low temperature controlled logistic services for the pharmaceutical industry. This development addresses the critical need for the safe and reliable transportation of the blood products. For instance, in June 2022, Nippon Express Co., Ltd., a logistic company, launched a logistics service capable of handling goods that requires  ultra-low temperatures (-20°C to -85°C) for the pharmaceutical industry. As a result, pharmaceutical goods such as blood products can be transported and stored at extremely low temperatures while  still in the research and development phase as well as during the formulation process. As a result, Nippon Express provides temperature-controlled shipping services for a variety of pharmaceutical products including raw materials, intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and finished goods.

Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market: Restraint

• High cost of blood processing devices: High cost of the blood processing devices such as plasma freezers or blood bank refrigerators is expected to hinder growth of market over the forecast period. For instance, the average cost of blood bank refrigerator which is manufactured by Biobase, a global company that manufactures scientific equipment, varies between US$ 300 to US$ 950.
• Counterbalance: Optimization of manufacturing process of blood processing devices is expected to reduce the cost of blood processing devices

Global Blood Processing Devices and Consumables Market - Key Players

Major players operating in the global blood processing devices and consumables market includes Beckman Coulter, Inc., Thermogenesis Holdings, Inc.,  Maco Pharma International GmbH, Immucor, Inc., Becton, Dickinson and Company, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Grifols, S.A., Abbott Laboratories, Global Scientific Company, Sigma Laborzentrifugen GmbH, Terumo BCT, Inc., Poly Medicure Ltd, and  Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

Definition: Blood processing devices and consumables are essential components of blood banks. Blood is processed at blood banks so that it can be kept for an extended period of time.