The global Suture Needles market size is estimated at USD 607.5 million in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 827.9 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025-2030.
The factors such as the increase in healthcare spending, rise in chronic diseases, and growing aging population drives the market growth. However, the availability of alternatives poses significant challenges to market expansion. On the contrary, adoption of next generation microsurgical sutures offers promising future opportunities to reduce procedural errors and improve patient outcomes.
Moreover, the top players such as Medtronic, Healthium, and others are taking various initiatives like product launches in order to enhance their market expansion. These efforts are anticipated to improve patient safety and treatment effectiveness. Through innovations, the market is experiencing progress in suture needles to improve surgical techniques and patient care. As the sector advances, an emphasis on patient-centered care and technology integration is anticipated to propel ongoing market expansion.
The increase in healthcare expenditures is fostering the suture needle market growth. With rising healthcare budget, there is a growing need for medical procedures, surgeries and treatments, that requires surgical instruments like this needle.
A report by the World Health Organization published in 2024 states that worldwide health expenditure was 9.8% of GDP in 2019, rising to 10.4% of GDP by 2021. The increase in healthcare expenses drives market expansion, supported by a greater volume of surgical procedures.
The increasing number of patients dealing with chronic diseases drives up demand for suturing needles market. Patients with diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer need extended treatment requiring surgical equipment. The World Heart Federation documented that half a billion people face cardiovascular diseases as of 2023 and cardiovascular diseases resulted in 20.5 million deaths during 2021. The growing cardiovascular burden elevates the market because patients need additional medical interventions and surgeries.
The increasing number of older people worldwide constitutes a key market force for suture needles since these patients need higher rates of medical procedures and wound treatment. World Population Prospects 2022 predicted that the elderly population would grow from 10 to 16 percent over the years from 2022 to 2050. These older demographics create increased medical treatments and medical instrument requirements, thereby propelling market growth.
Advances in alternative wound closure technologies, such as staplers and glue reduces the demand for traditional suture needles in certain surgical procedures that restrains the suture needles market expansion.
Integration of next generation microsurgical sutures is expected to drive the suture needles market demand. These advanced sutures offer advantages like finer, more durable threads and improved precision that is beneficial in delicate procedures like eye surgeries and neurosurgery. For instance, in October 2024, Corza Medical launched next generation microsurgical suture to advance ophthalmic surgery and enhance patient care. Therefore, such shifts towards more sophisticated surgical tools is likely to push the market for further growth.
The suture needles market report has been segmented based on by shape, type, application, end-users, and region. Based on shape, the industry is classified into compound-cure shaped needles, straight shaped needles, j shape needle, and half curved. Based on the type, the industry is bifurcated into tapercut needle, blunt point needle, reverse cutting needle, round bodied needle, conventional cutting needle, and spatula needle. Based on application, the market is divided into cardiovascular, general surgery, orthopedic procedures, gynaecological procedures, and others. Based on end-user, the market is classified into ambulatory surgical centers, hospital, and clinics. The geography breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and ROW.
North America dominates the suture needles market share and is expected to maintain its leading position during the forecast period. The rise in healthcare spending in nations like the U.S. and Canada enables hospitals, surgical facilities, and clinics to purchase sophisticated medical tools such as premium suture needles.
According to the reports from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2024, health care spending in the U.S. grew by 7.5 percent in 2023 to reach USD 4.9 trillion or USD 14,570 per person. The boost in healthcare budgets strengthens the overall medical supply chain, ensuring advancements in the market.
Moreover, the rising prevalence of diabetes led to higher incidence of chronic wounds, ulcers, and surgical interventions significantly boosting the suture needle industry. According to the latest report published by the International Diabetes Federation, diabetes patients in Canada accounted for 2.9 million in 2021 and it is expected to reach 3.4 million by 2045, representing 17% growth over 24 years. With this rise in number, the demand for advanced surgical and wound care solutions is expected to grow, reinforcing the market’s expansion.
On the other-hand, Asia Pacific region will experience sustainable market expansion caused by its quick-growing elderly population. Elderly people develop cardiovascular health problems due to age related issues which require medical interventions followed by wound treatments.
The latest World Bank report states that Chinese elderly population exceeded 201 million in 2023 while demonstrating a 32.2% increase from 152 million in 2017. Healthcare providers respond to increased healthcare requirements by investing in superior suture needles which drives market expansion due to the changing demographics.
Also, healthcare industry expansion accelerated surgical operations while enhancing medical facilities which requires more surgical instruments particularly suture needles. India Brand Equity Foundation reports that the healthcare industry developed at a healthy rate to USD 372 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 638 billion by 2025. This expansion necessitates the requirements for specialized high-quality needles as hospitals operate on a rising number of patient surgery cases fueling market growth.
Suture Needles industry comprises of several key market players such as Medtronic Plc, Futura Surgicare Pvt. Ltd., Johnson & Johnson Medical N.V., Aurolab, Microsharp Needles Pvt. Ltd., Alfresa Pharma Corporation, Bear Medic Corporation, SUTUREX & RENODEX, Teleflex Incorporated, Smith & Nephew, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC, FSSB Chirurgische Nadeln GmbH, Burtons Medical Equipment Ltd., Advin Health Care, Healthium Medtech Limited, and others. These market players are adopting various strategies including product launch to maintain their dominance in the industry.
For instance, in August 2023, Healthium Medtech launched TRUMAS, a range of sutures specifically designed for minimal access surgeries and enhance surgical precision and patient care.
The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the suture needles market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing industry opportunities.
The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of the current and future suture needles market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.
Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the suture needles industry is provided in the report.
Competitive analysis of the key players, along with their market share is provided in the report.
SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated on the study.
Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.
Compound-cure Shaped Needles
Straight Shaped Needles
J Shape Needle
Half Curved
Tapercut Needle
Blunt Point Needle
Reverse Cutting Needle
Round Bodied Needle
Conventional Cutting Needle
Spatula Needle
Cardiovascular
General Surgery
Orthopedic Procedures
Gynaecological Procedures
Others
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Hospitals
Clinics
North America
The U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
The UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Netherlands
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
Rest of Asia-Pacific
RoW
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Medtronic Plc
Futura Surgicare Pvt. Ltd.
Johnson & Johnson Medical N.V.
Aurolab
Microsharp Needles Pvt. Ltd.
Alfresa Pharma Corporation
Bear Medic Corporation
SUTUREX & RENODEX
Teleflex Incorporated
Smith & Nephew
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
FSSB Chirurgische Nadeln GmbH
Burtons Medical Equipment Ltd.
Advin Health Care
Healthium Medtech Limited
REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:
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Details |
Market Size in 2024 |
USD 607.5 Million |
Revenue Forecast in 2030 |
USD 827.9 Million |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2030 |
Analysis Period |
2024–2030 |
Base Year Considered |
2024 |
Forecast Period |
2025–2030 |
Market Size Estimation |
Billion (USD) |
Growth Factors |
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Countries Covered |
28 |
Companies Profiled |
15 |
Market Share |
Available for 10 companies |
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