Organ Transplant MarketSize and Trends

Increasing number of population suffering from organ failure is driving the growth of organ transplant market

According to World Health Organization (WHO) Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation in 2014, an estimated 119,873 organs were transplanted annually. Moreover, increasing number of chronic diseases leading to organ failure and habits such as smoking and drinking are further leading to organ disability, which is fueling growth of organ transplant market. According to Health Resources and Services Administration, till May 2017, there were around 117,829 patients waiting for organ transplants in the U.S., among them about 97,610 were waiting for kidney transplants. However, only 11,061 transplant procedures were performed from January to April 2017. Increasing number of population awaiting for organ transplant and increase in mortality rate due to the inadequate organ for transplantation might create opportunities in the organ transplant market.

Furthermore, refinement and improvement in surgical techniques and treatment strategies that are helping to increase survival rate, launch of new anti-infective and immunosuppression techniques contributing to the lower risk of organ rejection after transplantation, and the development of organ preservation and organ procurements are some of the factors fueling growth of the market. For instance, in September 2015, Arthrex Inc. launched ArthroFlex Acellular Dermal Matrix, a new orthobiologic product that is intended for use in capsular reconstruction. This product allows retention of its growth factors and native collagen scaffold and elastin allows transplant to be successfully incorporated into the receiver.