India Surgical Sutures Market Size

India Surgical Sutures Market Analysis

The India Surgical Sutures Market size is estimated at USD 184.73 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 230.01 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.55% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare systems were drastically affected, among other things, by the cancellation of surgeries, delayed appointments, and long wait times. The surgical procedures were delayed, and the number of surgical procedures decreased. For instance, as per the study published in the Malaysian Orthopedic Journal in March 2021, in India, elective surgery was canceled by the majority of hospitals (68.02%). Compared to the same period the previous year, there was a considerable decrease in the overall number of surgical procedures conducted. This decline in surgical procedures also led to decreased demand for surgical sutures. Therefore, COVID-19 had an impact on the surgical suture market in India. However, currently, the market is recovering well owing to a resumption of surgical procedures and the availability of products, and it is expected to witness a similar trend over the coming years.

However, the rise in the hospital admission of patients with chronic diseases and the increase in trauma cases increased the demand for surgeries across India. It is anticipated to increase the demand for the usage and adoption of surgical sutures as many orthopedic, alimentary, ophthalmic, and other surgeries require surgical suturing. Therefore, an increase in the number of surgeries influenced the demand for surgical sutures, positively affecting the market's growth.

For instance, according to the Road Accident in India Report published in 2021, 4,12,432 road accidents were reported in the country, claiming 1,53,972 lives and causing injuries to 3,84,448 persons. The increase in road accidents leads to a rise in the admission of patients to trauma centers, leading to increased surgical procedures, thereby boosting the demand for surgical sutures. Additionally, as per an article published in the World Journal of Surgery in January 2021, a total of 3,646 surgeries were estimated to be performed annually to meet the surgical needs of the Indian population, as compared to the global estimate of 5,000 surgeries per 100,000. It drives the demand for more surgical sutures for these surgeries and contributes to faster market growth.

Moreover, the growing burden of chronic diseases is expected to boost the market growth. According to the study published in PLOS One in March 2022, about 21% of older people reportedly suffer from at least one chronic disease in India. 17% of the older people in rural areas and 29% in urban areas suffer from chronic disease. Hypertension and diabetes account for about 68% of all chronic diseases. Furthermore, as per an article published in the PloS One Journal, the prevalence of obesity among Indian adults aged 20-69 is rapidly increasing. Obesity is estimated to reach 9.5% among men and 13.9% among women by 2040. Since bariatric surgery is a commonly used procedure for obese people, the high burden of obesity is expected to propel market growth.

Therefore, owing to the factors above, it is anticipated that the studied market will witness growth over the analysis period. However, needle-related infections and the increasing preference for minimally invasive surgeries will likely impede the market growth.