The global medical coatings market size is expected to reach USD 7,990.0 million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. The increasing preference for antimicrobial coatings over disinfectants and other cleaning agents will enable speedy expansion of the market, states Fortune Business Insights, in a report, titled “Medical Coatings Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Hydrophilic Coatings, Anti-microbial Coatings, Anti-thrombogenic Coatings, and Others), By Material Type (Fluoropolymer, Silicone, Parylene, Metals, and Others), By Application (Medical Device, Medical Implants, Medical Equipment & Tools, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2020-2027.” The market size stood at USD 3,690.0 million in 2019.
Furthermore, the utilization of light medical instruments such as balloon angioplasty catheters, intravascular catheters, delivery sheaths, guide wires, and implant delivery systems that can pass through complicated and vulnerable areas of the body, which, in turn, will improve the prospects of the market. Their wide use in cerebrovascular, coronary, and peripheral vascular systems during minimally invasive procedures can promote the growth of the market. Besides, the increasing use of such coatings on medical instruments for cardiac and urinary catheterization operations to reduce time consumption will effectively propel the growth of the market in the forthcoming years.
Emphasis on Value Chain Activities by Industry Players to Fortify Business
Prominent companies are now searching for ways to strategically improve their value chain activities. These initiatives will help companies to cater to the growing global demand, boost productivity, strengthen their sales and market presence, produce new goods and technology, reduce their cost of production and grow their customer base.