Spain General Surgical Devices Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Spain General Surgical Devices Market Report is Segmented by Product (Handheld Devices, Laparoscopic Devices, Electrosurgical Devices, Wound Closure Devices, and More), Procedure Approach (Open Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Surgery), Application (Gynecology and Urology, Cardiology, and More) and End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centres and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Spain General Surgical Devices Market Size and Share

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Spain General Surgical Devices Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Spain General Surgical Devices Market size is estimated at USD 431.51 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 586.24 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.32% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Budget expansion by the Spanish Ministry of Health, rising volumes of minimally invasive procedures, and steady investments from European recovery funds underpin near-term growth. Demand is reinforced by an aging population, a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, and a policy push that directs 69% of Madrid’s health budget toward hospital care. Rapid adoption of single-use electrosurgical instruments aims to curb surgical site infections, which affect 4.51% of Spanish operative cases. Growth is further lifted by inbound surgical tourism. On the supply side, the shortage of advanced laparoscopy-trained surgeons and recurrent electrosurgical generator recalls temper the five-year outlook.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By product, handheld devices led with 31.22% revenue share in 2024, while electrosurgical devices are the fastest-growing segment at a 7.98% CAGR through 2030.  
  • By procedure approach, minimally invasive surgery held 70.14% of Spain general surgical devices market share in 2024 and is projected to expand at a 7.45% CAGR to 2030.  
  • By application, orthopedic segment accounted for 25.42% share of the Spain general surgical devices market size in 2024; neurology is advancing at an 8.13% CAGR to 2030.  
  • By end user, hospitals commanded 75.27% share in 2024, whereas ambulatory surgery centers record the highest projected CAGR at 7.81% to 2030.  

Segment Analysis

By Product: Handheld Devices Lead Despite Electrosurgical Innovation

Handheld instruments captured 31.22% of Spain general surgical devices market share in 2024 owing to universal utility across open and minimally invasive cases. Disposable scissors, forceps, and retractors meet infection-control targets while remaining cost-efficient for regional hospitals. Electrosurgical platforms are expanding at a 7.98% CAGR supported by single-use pencil adoption to curb a 4.51% national surgical site infection rate. Spain general surgical devices market size for electrosurgical equipment is projected to grow steadily as recalls subside and updated instructions mitigate stroke risk.

Spain’s laparoscopic towers, wound-closure kits, and novel single-use duodenoscopes create specialist niches. EXALT Model D has entered reference centers for liver transplant follow-up, proving value in high-risk cohorts. Manufacturers able to bundle disposables with training and after-sales support gain traction in procurement tenders.

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By Procedure Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery Dominance Accelerates

Minimally invasive surgery commanded 70.14% of the Spain general surgical devices market in 2024 and is rising at a 7.45% CAGR. Ambulatory care models endorsed during the pandemic normalized outpatient pathways for up to 85% of operations. Spain general surgical devices market size for minimally invasive systems benefits from robotic console times that now average 37 minutes for unilateral inguinal hernia repair.[2]Source: Valentina Ferri et al., “Earlier Experience of Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair With the New Hugo™ Robotic System in Europe,” frontierspartnerships.org

Open surgery preserves a 29.86% share by supporting trauma, complex oncology, and multisite procedures. Surgeons in smaller hospitals without robotic units rely on improved handheld sets and energy devices. Inter-regional training programs are being piloted to increase laparoscopic uptake, aiming to raise Spain general surgical devices market share for minimally invasive approaches in underserved provinces.

By Application: Orthopedic Leadership Meets Neurological Innovation

Orthopedic procedures generated 25.42% of 2024 revenue as an aging population drives hip and knee implants. Robotics and infection-resistant coatings position the segment for incremental gains despite reimbursement scrutiny. Spain general surgical devices market size for neurology is set to register the fastest 8.13% CAGR through 2030, fueled by robotic platforms that reduce intraoperative error in hydrocephalus shunting by 66%.[3]Source: J. A. Aunión, “El cirujano pionero en usar un robot para intervenir la hidrocefalia en España,” elpais.com

Gynecology and urology maintain steady adoption of single-port robots that shorten stays and lower analgesic use, while cardiology applications profit from growth in electrophysiology labs. Spain general surgical devices market share for orthopedic devices remains high as hospitals balance cost and improved revision outcomes.

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By End User: Hospital Dominance Challenged by ASC Expansion

Hospitals accounted for 75.27% of 2024 revenue, benefitting from EUR 1.725 billion of European recovery funds directed to infrastructure. Diagnostic integration projects in Madrid streamline procurement by centralizing imaging and surgical capital budgets.

Ambulatory surgery centers grow at a 7.81% CAGR as procedures shifting to day care deliver average savings of 48.70% compared with inpatient pathways. The Spain general surgical devices market size attributable to ASCs is therefore expanding faster than overall growth. Specialty clinics and outpatient units comprise the remainder, adopting portable towers and compact energy sources that match limited footprint.

Geography Analysis

Madrid, Catalonia, and Andalusia jointly represent significant percentage of Spanish public healthcare outlays, giving them oversized influence on national tenders. Madrid’s hospital-centric spending pattern, combined with university centers hosting multiple Da Vinci robots, underpins robust uptake of premium minimally invasive systems. Spain general surgical devices market size attributable to Madrid alone is expected to climb steadily through 2030.

Catalonia serves as an innovation anchor. Private providers concentrate 58% of Spain’s high-tech equipment, supporting premium device turnover and surgical tourism flows. Barcelona’s life-sciences ecosystem attracts multinationals such as Galderma, which is expanding a Global Capability Center that could facilitate regional training partnerships.

The Basque Country spends EUR 1,710 per capita on health, surpassing the EUR 1,370 national average, and channels resources into infection-control modernization. Galicia and Asturias, both aging sharply, prioritize robotic orthopedic and neurology systems to manage higher procedure volumes. Spain general surgical devices market share gains in smaller communities rely on public grants that offset capital barriers. Rural provinces face surgeon shortages and longer procurement cycles. Innovation uptake therefore lags, prompting mobile training labs and shared-service models. These programs aim to raise minimally invasive penetration and cut readmission costs that average EUR 1,334 per episode in public hospitals.

Competitive Landscape

The Spain general surgical devices market is moderately fragmented. Multinationals such as Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Medtronic, Stryker, and B. Braun compete with regional distributors that tailor service contracts to autonomous communities. Johnson & Johnson MedTech restored Varipulse catheter sales after safety updates, underscoring rapid regulatory response capability. 

Stryker projects higher 2025 profit on European device demand, signalling continued momentum. Smith+Nephew’s orthopedics portfolio grew 3.2% in Q1 2025 as hip and knee lines benefited from backlog recovery. Intuitive Surgical remains dominant in multi-port robotics. 

Training solutions emerge as a differentiator. Vendors partner with teaching hospitals to alleviate laparoscopy skill gaps, combining simulator leases with disposable instrument bundles. Single-use innovations also spur rivalry; companies offering sterile barrier kits and disposable duodenoscopes position themselves as infection-control leaders. Supply-chain reliability is an ongoing theme, with recalls prompting providers to diversify sourcing of electrosurgical generators and sterile drapes.

Spain General Surgical Devices Industry Leaders

  1. Boston Scientific Corporation

  2. Medtronic PLC

  3. B. Braun SE

  4. Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon)

  5. Stryker Corp.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • March 2025: Dornier MedTech, a global frontrunner in urological medical devices, has inked a distribution deal with Edge Medical, an innovator in advanced surgical robotic systems. This partnership empowers Dornier to distribute Edge Medical's MP1000 Multi-Port Robotic Surgery System in Spain and Portugal, marking the agreement's initial focus regions.
  • May 2025: Hospital Clínic Barcelona reports a 12% rise in robotic surgeries, moving from 944 cases in 2023 to 1,060 in 2024, and plans to add another Da Vinci unit.

Table of Contents for Spain General Surgical Devices Industry Report

1. Introduction

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Landscape

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rising demand for minimally-invasive surgeries
    • 4.2.2 Growing burden of chronic diseases requiring surgical intervention
    • 4.2.3 Ageing population accelerating procedure volumes
    • 4.2.4 Growth of inbound surgical tourism to Spanish private hospitals
    • 4.2.5 Shift to single-use instruments to mitigate hospital-acquired-infection risk
    • 4.2.6 Expansion of ambulatory surgery centres (ASCs) across autonomous communities
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Restrictive reimbursement for selected MIS procedures
    • 4.3.2 Stringent regulations
    • 4.3.3 Recalls & supply-chain disruptions for electrosurgical generators
    • 4.3.4 Shortage of advanced laparoscopy-trained surgeons
  • 4.4 Regulatory Landscape
  • 4.5 Technological Outlook
  • 4.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.6.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. Market Size & Growth Forecasts (Value)

  • 5.1 By Product
    • 5.1.1 Handheld Devices
    • 5.1.2 Laparoscopic Devices
    • 5.1.3 Electrosurgical Devices
    • 5.1.4 Wound-Closure Devices
    • 5.1.5 Other Products
  • 5.2 By Procedure Approach
    • 5.2.1 Open Surgery
    • 5.2.2 Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • 5.3 By Application
    • 5.3.1 Gynecology and Urology
    • 5.3.2 Cardiology
    • 5.3.3 Orthopedics
    • 5.3.4 Neurology
    • 5.3.5 Other Applications
  • 5.4 By End User
    • 5.4.1 Hospitals
    • 5.4.2 Ambulatory Surgical Centres
    • 5.4.3 Other End Users

6. Competitive Landscape

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products & Services, and Recent Developments)
    • 6.3.1 B. Braun SE
    • 6.3.2 Boston Scientific Corp.
    • 6.3.3 Olympus Corp.
    • 6.3.4 Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon)
    • 6.3.5 Smith & Nephew PLC
    • 6.3.6 Medtronic PLC
    • 6.3.7 Stryker Corp.
    • 6.3.8 Zimmer Biomet Holdings
    • 6.3.9 Karl Storz SE
    • 6.3.10 Teleflex Inc.
    • 6.3.11 Intuitive Surgical Inc.
    • 6.3.12 Arthrex GmbH
    • 6.3.13 Hologic Inc.
    • 6.3.14 Mölnlycke Health Care AB
    • 6.3.15 Coloplast A/S

7. Market Opportunities & Future Outlook

  • 7.1 White-space & Unmet-Need Assessment
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Spain General Surgical Devices Market Report Scope

As per the scope of this report, surgical instruments are specifically designed tools that are clinically and accurately produced to help surgeons perform surgeries. 

The Spanish general surgical devices market is segmented by product (handheld devices, laparoscopic devices, electro-surgical devices, wound closure devices, and other products) and application (gynecology and urology, cardiology, orthopedic, neurology, and other applications). 

The report offers the value (USD million) for the above segments.

By Product Handheld Devices
Laparoscopic Devices
Electrosurgical Devices
Wound-Closure Devices
Other Products
By Procedure Approach Open Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
By Application Gynecology and Urology
Cardiology
Orthopedics
Neurology
Other Applications
By End User Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centres
Other End Users
By Product
Handheld Devices
Laparoscopic Devices
Electrosurgical Devices
Wound-Closure Devices
Other Products
By Procedure Approach
Open Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
By Application
Gynecology and Urology
Cardiology
Orthopedics
Neurology
Other Applications
By End User
Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centres
Other End Users
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current size of the Spain general surgical devices market?

The market is valued at USD 431.51 million in 2025 and is on course to reach USD 586.24 million by 2030.

Which procedure approach dominates the Spain general surgical devices market?

Minimally invasive surgery leads with a 70.14% share in 2024 and is growing at a 7.45% CAGR.

Which product category is expanding fastest?

Electrosurgical devices record the highest growth, advancing at a 7.98% CAGR through 2030 as hospitals shift to single-use instruments.

Why are ambulatory surgery centers important for device suppliers?

ASCs show a 7.81% CAGR because outpatient pathways cut average costs by 48.70%, encouraging investment in compact and disposable device lines.

Which Spanish regions present the largest procurement opportunities?

Madrid, Catalonia, and Andalusia together control 45% of public healthcare expenditure, making them priority targets for device vendors.

What is the main challenge to wider adoption of robotic surgery in Spain?

Restrictive reimbursement and a shortage of advanced laparoscopy-trained surgeons slow uptake despite clear clinical benefits.

Page last updated on: June 18, 2025

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