HOSPITAL BEDS MARKET ANALYSIS

Hospital Beds Market Size and Trends

The global hospital beds market is estimated to be valued at USD 4,896.5 Mn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7,681.5 Mn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% from 2024 to 2031.

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Rising geriatric population and increasing number of hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers across the world are expected to boost the demand for hospital beds. Furthermore, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases due to changes in lifestyle is also supporting the market growth. Adoption of advanced features like bedsores prevention function, articulated bed position, wireless remote control, and safety rails by key market players is further expected to provide opportunities for market expansion. However, high cost of technologically advanced beds may hamper the market growth to some extent during the forecast period.

Increasing Hospital Launches Boosts the Demand for Hospitals Beds

Increasing hospital launch boosts the demand for hospital beds which is expected to drive the growth of the global hospital beds market over the forecast period. For instance, on January 24, 2024, Rainbow Children's Medicare Limited (RCML), Rainbow Children's Hospital, India's leading pediatric multi-specialty hospital chain, announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art 100-bed spoke hospital in Bengaluru, India.

Market Concentration and Competitive Landscape

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Advanced treatments like robotic surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, organ transplants, and cancer therapies have reduced recovery times. At the same time, continuously evolving technology is allowing hospitals to perform surgeries which were not possible earlier. Moreover, new disease diagnostic techniques help in detecting health issues in early stages when treatment outcomes are better. All these aspects have increased the volume of patients requiring hospitalization worldwide. In order to cope with these changing demands and offer quality post-operative care, hospitals need high-end beds incorporated with the latest amenities and fixtures. Technology-enabled beds with features like adjustable positions, bedside monitoring and electronic health records also improve patient safety and treatment outcomes.

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Increasing number of product recalls by government agencies, such as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is expected to hinder the market growth. For instance, in December 2021, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voluntarily recalled 105,000 bed rails, which were manufactured by Compass Health Brands, a medical device company, after receiving three death reports associated with the product. The bed rails was recalled as it was not properly attached to the bed and the user became entrapped between the bed and the mattress.

Market Opportunities – Increasing Adoption of Inorganic Growth Strategies

Increasing collaborations among key market players is expected to offers lucrative opportunities in the market over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2023, Brigade Foundation, a non-profit organization, collaborated with St John’s Medical College Hospital to set up two hospitals of 100 beds each. The hospitals are expected to be operational in calendar years 2024 and 2025, respectively.

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The type segment includes electric beds, semi-electric beds, and manual beds. The manual beds sub-segment is estimated to hold 43.8% of the market share in 2024 owing to their convenience and affordability compared to electric and semi-electric beds. Manual beds do not require electricity to operate and can be easily adjusted using basic mechanical mechanisms like springs, levers and cranks. This makes them a hassle-free option for hospitals particularly in developing regions with unreliable power infrastructure. Their simple design also means that manual beds have a lower upfront cost compared to beds with built-in motors or electronics. This price advantage widens their access across all economical segments, especially in budget-constrained public healthcare facilities. As manual adjustment avoids dependence on external power sources, these beds ensure continuous operation during power outages which is a crucial requirement in medical emergencies. Their maintained functionality without electricity contributes significantly to their popularity in regions prone to natural disasters that can disrupt power supply. 

Insights, By Application: Post-surgical care tops acute needs for hospital beds

The application segment includes acute care, psychiatric care, long-term care, and others (maternity care, etc.). The acute care sub-segment is estimated to hold 32.7% of the market share in 2024 as hospital beds are required to support patients undergoing medical procedures or recovering from surgeries and traumas. A large portion of acute cases stem from emergency admissions, follow-up treatments, and post-operative care needs. Beds tailored for acute care allow adjusting positions to offer comfort and promote healing for patients in vulnerable post-surgical stages. Features like adjustable heights and inclined sections aid nursing and facilitate monitoring of vitals for those undergoing medical observation. Given the transient nature of most acute conditions, the demand heavily flows from short-term hospital admissions compared to facilities catering to long-term or psychiatric care.

Insights, End User: In-hospital services consolidate the bulk of bed requirements

The end user segment includes hospitals, home care settings, elderly care facilities, ambulatory surgical centers, and others (nursing homes, etc.). The hospitals sub-segment is estimated to hold 51.4% of the market share in 2024 as they represent the major frontline for delivering curative and rehabilitative care. Their round-the-clock services entail maintaining adequate bed capacity to admit short-term as well as long-term patients. While home care and elderly facilities also utilize beds, their decentralized nature means such settings have a relatively smaller pool. Moreover, the complexity of procedures performed in hospital settings translates to higher average bed consumption per admission. Tertiary and multi-specialty hospitals generating bigger patient inflows on a daily basis consolidate the bulk of market demand.

Regional Insights

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North America remains the dominant region in the global hospital beds market and is estimated to hold 43.5% of the market share in 2024 owing to the vast number of hospitals and healthcare facilities in countries like the U.S. With the highest healthcare expenditure globally, the U.S. healthcare system relies heavily on advanced medical equipment and technologies. This translates to a huge demand for hospital beds to equip the large number of patient beds required across various healthcare setups. The presence of leading global manufacturers of hospital beds also contributes to North America's prominence in this market.

Asia Pacific is emerging as the fastest growing regional market for hospital beds. Rapid growth in healthcare infrastructure to meet the demands of rising populations, increasing income levels, and growing medical tourism are the key factors propelling the market in Asia Pacific region. Countries like China, India, and Japan are witnessing massive investments in building new hospitals and upgrading existing facilities. This has boosted the procurement of hospital beds over the last few years. Additionally, lower production costs are enabling Asian manufacturers to increase exports and gain a global footprint.

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Hospital Beds Industry News

• In August, 2023, the Government of England, announced the funding of US$ 266.33 to provide an extra 5,000 NHS hospital beds in England. Funding will be focused on developing or expanding urgent treatment centres and same-day emergency care services, where patients can be seen quickly without the necessity of being admitted to hospital.
• In March 2023, Stryker, a medical device company, announced the launch of SmartMedic platform at the 29th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine in Indore, India. SmartMedic is a patient care platform which enhances existing ICU bed capabilities at hospitals. This solution is intended to manage changes in patient weight, monitor patient turns from nurse stations and help medical staff to perform X-rays on patients within the ICU, without having to move them.
• In June, 2023, Oneview Healthcare, a software company, announced that they had signed an agreement with Baxter, a medical device company, for the supply of hospital beds, in addition to the vast array of other medical devices baxter produces for hospitals and hospital rooms.
• In August 2022, Midmark Corporation, the manufacturer of hospital beds, announced that they had launched India’s first intelligent connected bed with embedded contactless Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Early Warning System (EWS)

*Definition: Hospital beds are the essential components required for providing healthcare facilities. As several patients are unable to move and rest is most important for them. Hospital beds provide easier access to both the caregiver and the patient. Hospital beds are available in different sizes ranging from 35 to 54 inches in width and 75 to 88 inches in length. Hospital beds can be adjusted in different forms, such as adjustable height and tilt option, according to the need of the patient.

Market Segmentation

• Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2031)
• • Electric Beds
  • Semi-electric Beds
  • Manual Beds
•  Application Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2031)
• • Acute Care
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Long-term Care
  • Others (Maternity care, etc.)
•  End User Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2031)
• • Hospitals
  • Home Care Settings
  • Elderly Care Facilities
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
  • Others (Nursing Homes, etc.)
• Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2019 - 2031)
• • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • Spain
    • France
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    • GCC Countries
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    • South Africa
    • North Africa
    • Central Africa
• Key Players Insights
  • Stryker
  • Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
  • Getinge AB
  • Invacare Corporation
  • Medline Industries, Inc.
  • EarlySense
  • Max Healthcare
  • Eqova Healthcare
  • Stiegelmeyer GmbH & Co. Kg
  • Antano Group S.R.L
  • Amico Corporation
  • Midmark Corporation
  • Linet SPOL S.R.O.
  • Med-Mizer Inc
  • Paramount Bed Holdings
  • Baxter