Small Bore Connectors Outlook (2022 to 2029)

The global Small Bore Connectors Market is estimated to create an incremental opportunity of USD 558 Million by the end of 2022. The growing application of small bore connectors in medical fields such as urology, respiratory, and intravascular among others is propelling the demand in the market.

Attribute Details
Small Bore Connectors Market Estimated Size in 2022 USD 558 Million
Small Bore Connectors Market Projected Size in 2029 USD 747.3 Million
Small Bore Connectors Market Historical CAGR (2014 to 2021) 3.8%
Small Bore Connectors Market Value-based CAGR (2022 to 2029) 4.3%

The sales in the global small bore connectors market are expected to exceed USD 747.3 Million by 2029, exhibiting growth at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period 2022 to 2029.

On the basis of product, the liquid bore connector segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth, accounting for more than 61.8% of the overall sales by 2022. North America is projected to emerge as the dominant small bore connectors market from 2022 to 2029.

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How The Market Progressed Till June 2022?

Particulars Details
H1, 2021 4.24%
H1, 2022 Projected 4.26%
H1, 2022 Outlook 4.16%
BPS Change - H1, 2022 (O) - H1, 2022 (P) (-) 10 ↓
BPS Change - H1, 2022 (O) - H1, 2021 (-) 08 ↓

The global small bore connectors market is subject to regulatory impositions and procedural adoption rates, with respect to macro and industry advancements. The key developments in the market include the introduction of ultra-compact sterile connectors, as per new industry standards.

The H1-2022 outlook period in comparison to H1-2022 projected period showed negative growth in terms of Basis Point Share by 10 BPS. In H1-2022, the market growth rate of small bore connectors is expected to fall by only 08 basis point share (BPS), as per FMI analysis.

Small Bore Connectors Market

The dip in the BPS values is due to the events of medical misconnections which expose the manufacturers and caregivers to potential liability. Moreover, the demand for patient safety has necessitated the concern for patient safety in lieu of medical misconnections.

However, the development of standardized small bore connectors as per the concerned authorities such as the ISO has paved way for advanced solutions in enteral feeding or neuraxial anesthesia, and the market is expected to present a positive outlook over the forecasted years.

2014 to 2021 Small Bore Connectors Market Outlook in Comparison to 2022 to 2029 Growth Forecast

Over the past assessment period, the global small bore connectors market grew at a CAGR of 3.8% between 2014 and 2021. As per FMI, the sales of small bore connectors are estimated to rise by 1.33x from 2022 to 2029.

Small bore connectors are devices used for connecting medical equipment such as syringes, tubing, drips, and others to deliver gases, medicines, and fluids for patient care. Hence, increasing emphasis on the use of high-performance medical devices to enhance patient safety and reduce medical errors is projected to favor the growth in the market.

Also, the increasing prevalence of respiratory disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and others is driving the market. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 65 million cases of COPD are reported across the world, causing nearly 3 million deaths.

As small-bore connectors are extensively used for providing oxygen and other liquid medicines to patients suffering from these diseases, the increasing burden of respiratory disorders is anticipated to facilitate growth in the market over the forthcoming years.

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How will the Implementation of New Standards for Small Bore Connectors Augment the Growth in the Market?

Due to the growing negligence on part of healthcare personnel, a significant rise in the incidence of medical errors, patient injury, and misconnections between medical devices has been witnessed, worldwide. Hence, governments and numerous medical regulatory organizations are emphasizing implementing novel standards to reduce the risk of tubing misconnection and enhance patient safety.

For instance, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) mandated a new set of standards under ISO 80369, outlining general requirements for gases and liquids small bore connectors in healthcare applications including material, testing method, and design for mitigation of risk.

Thus, to comply with new standards, numerous market players are focusing on the development of novel new application-specific connector designs to prevent connections with multiple medical devices for the declining risk of tubing misconnection.

On account of this, the demand in the global small bore connectors market is anticipated to propel at 4.3% CAGR over the forecast period 2022 to 2029.

Country-wise Analysis

Why is the United Kingdom Small Bore Connectors Market Growing at a Rapid Pace?

Rising Number of Surgical Procedures to Augment the Small Bore Connectors Sales

As per FMI, the United Kingdom is projected to register robust growth in the Europe small bore connectors market over the assessment period.

The primary factor favoring the growth in the market is the increasing number of surgical and cosmetics procedures in the United Kingdom According to the Foundation Trust Network, more than 10 million surgical procedures and operations are performed across the United Kingdom every year.

As small-bore connectors are used to provide anesthetics such as morphine through drips or syringes to keep the patient unconscious before the operations, growing surgical procedures in the country are projected to spur the sales of small-bore connectors in the United Kingdom

What is the Factor Fueling the Demand for Small Bore Connectors in the USA?

Implementation of FDA Standards to Accelerate the Sales of Small Bore Connectors

Future Market Insights states that the USA is anticipated to emerge as the most remunerative market for small bore connectors in North America.

With the growing incidence of medical error and tubing misconnection, regulatory healthcare organizations in the country are implementing a number of standards to mitigate risk and enhance patient safety. For instance, the USA  Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented 510 (K) clearance standards for small bore connectors for enteral feedings such as luer connectors to curb the risk of misconnection of tubes.

Implementation of such standards and regulations is encouraging medical equipment manufacturers to launch novel high-performance devices, which is in turn, facilitating the sales of small bore connectors in the USA market.

Why are the Sales of Small Bore Connectors Elevating in China?

Introduction of New Non-standardized Products to Facilitate the Demand for Small Bore Connectors

China's small bore connectors market is expected to account for a significant share in East Asia by the end of 2029, reveals FMI.

Leading players in the country are increasingly focusing on introducing new non-standardized products to decrease risks apropos of wrong route errors during the administration of medicine via enteral and neuraxial routes. This is estimated to favor the growth in the China market.

In addition, increasing government investment in the healthcare sector and the rapidly growing number of cosmetic surgeries in the country, owing to expanding medical tourism is anticipated to further fuel the demand for small bore connectors in the country.

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Category-wise Insights

Why is Demand for Liquid Bore Connectors Rising?

Increasing adoption for Nutritional Aid in Dysphagia Patients is bolstering the Sales of Small Bore Connectors

In terms of the products segment, the liquid bore connectors segment is estimated to hold the dominant share in the global market, accounting for over 61.8% of the small bore connectors sales by the end of 2022.

The growing adoption of liquid bore connectors in patients with dysphagia to inject medicine or nutrients to the veins, intestines, or stomach, as they are unable to eat or drink by mouth and need supplemental nutrition through other mediums, is facilitating sales across the segment.

Why are Small Bore Connectors Gaining Popularity across the Intravascular Segment?

Rising Prevalence of Intravascular Diseases to Fuel the Small Bore Connectors Demand

As per a study by FMI, the intravascular segment is projected to exhibit robust growth in the small bore connectors market, accounting for nearly 25% of the value share through 2022.

The growing burden on intravascular diseases such as leukemia, pancreatitis, blood transfusion reaction, and liver disorders across the world is propelling the demand for small-bore connectors to deliver medicines, fluids, and oxygen during patient care. This is the primary factor elevating the growth in the segment.

Why is the Demand for Small Bore Connectors Surging in Hospitals?

Growing Small Bore Connectors use in Neuraxial Applications to Favor Market Growth

Based on end users, the global small bore connectors market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, home care settings, and others. FMI estimated that the hospital segment will account for the maximum small-bore connector sales in the market during the forecast period.

Increasing use of small bore connectors in neuraxial applications, including regional and epidural anesthesia delivery during operations, surgeries, and other medical procedures is augmenting the growth in the segment. Hence, a growing number of cosmetic surgeries across the counties such as the USA, China, Brazil, and others is expected to bolster the sales of small bore connectors.

Competitive Landscape

Key players operating in the global small bore connectors market are increasingly focusing on research and development (R&D) activities for launching new products that comply with a new set of ISO standards to strengthen their product portfolio. For instance,

  • In September 2021, Colder Products Company (CPC), a leading provider of medical connecting devices, announced launching its new range of single-use connectors, MicroCNX™ Series Connectors. These are ultra-compact sterile connectors aimed at providing alternatives to tube welding for their small-volume closed aseptic processes to biopharmaceutical manufacturers.

Scope of the Report

Attribute Details
Forecast Period 2022 to 2029
Historical Data Available for 2014 to 2021
Market Analysis USD Million for Value
Key Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; Oceania; Middle East & Africa
Key Countries Covered USA, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, Turkey, Northern Africa, South Africa
Key Segments Covered Product, Application, End User, and Region
Key Companies Profiled Baxter International Inc.; B. Braun Melsungen AG; Becton, Dickinson, and Company; Smiths Medical - Smiths Group Company; ICU Medical, Inc.; Merck KGaA; Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Nordson Corporation; Elcam Medical; CardioMed Supplies Inc.; Others
Report Coverage Market Forecast, brand share analysis, competition intelligence, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Threats analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, Strategic Growth Initiatives
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Small Bore Connectors Market by Category

By Product:

  • Liquid Bore Connectors
  • Gas Bore Connectors

By Application:

  • Respiratory
  • Enteral
  • Urology
  • Limb cuff inflation
  • Neuraxial Anesthesia
  • Intravascular (Luer)

By End User:

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics 
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
  • Home Care Settings
  • Others (Nursing Homes, Dialysis Centers)

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • Oceania
  • Middle East & Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What will be the small bore connectors market value in 2022?

The small bore connectors market is expected to surpass a valuation of USD 558 Million in 2022.

At what rate did the sales of small bore connectors grow in the last 7 years?

The global small bore connectors market grew at a 3.8% CAGR over the past assessment period of 2014 to 2021.

At what rate will small bore connectors market grow between 2022 and 2029?

The small bore connectors market is expected to register steady growth, expanding at 4.3% CAGR between 2022 and 2029.

Which is the most lucrative market for small bore connectors?

North America currently leads the global small bore connectors market, exhibiting growth at a robust CAGR over the assessment period.

What is the Europe small bore connectors market outlook?

Europe's small bore connectors market will hold a significant revenue share between 2022 and 2029.

Which product segment accounts for maximum nucleic acid isolation and purification sales?

In terms of product, the liquid bore connectors segment is expected to account for maximum sales in the global small bore connectors market through 2029.

Table of Content
  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Market Overview
  • 3. Key Market Trends
  • 4. Global Market Demand (in Value or Size in US$ Million) Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2029
  • 5. Global Market - Pricing Analysis
  • 6. Global Market Demand (Volume in Million Units) Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2029
  • 7. Market Background
  • 8. Global Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029, by Product
    • 8.1. Liquid Bore Connectors
    • 8.2. Gas Bore Connectors
  • 9. Global Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029, by Application
    • 9.1. Respiratory
    • 9.2. Enteral
    • 9.3. Urology
    • 9.4. Limb cuff inflation
    • 9.5. Neuraxial Anesthesia
    • 9.6. Intravascular (Luer)
  • 10. Global Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029, by End User
    • 10.1. Hospitals
    • 10.2. Clinics
    • 10.3. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
    • 10.4. Home Care Settings
    • 10.5. Others
  • 11. Global Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029, by Region
    • 11.1. North America
    • 11.2. Latin America
    • 11.3. Europe
    • 11.4. East Asia
    • 11.5. South Asia
    • 11.6. Oceania
    • 11.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • 12. North America Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 13. Latin America Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 14. Europe Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 15. South Asia Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 16. East Asia Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 17. Oceania Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 18. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 19. Emerging Countries Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 20. Market Structure Analysis
  • 21. Competition Analysis
    • 21.1. Baxter International Inc.
    • 21.2. B. Braun Melsungen AG
    • 21.3. Becton Dickinson and Company
    • 21.4. Smiths Medical - Smiths Group Company
    • 21.5. ICU Medical Inc
    • 21.6. Merck KGaA
    • 21.7. Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
    • 21.8. Nordson Corporation
    • 21.9. Elcam Medical
    • 21.10. CardioMed Supplies Inc. (Nipro Corporation)
  • 22. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
  • 23. Research Methodology
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