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Market Overview:

Global Medical Polyoxymethylene (POM) Market expected to offer $ opportunity of USD 67.96 million from 2021-2031 and expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.52% from 2021 to 2031, the size of the medical polyoxymethylene (POM) market is expected to reach USD 148.9 million by the end of 2031. Medical polyoxymethylene was a medical industry valued at USD XX million in 2021. 

Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Over 2021-2031

Base Year2021
Forecast Year2021-2031
CAGR6.52%
Base Year Market Size (2021)USD XX Million
Forecast Year Market Size (2031)USD 148.9 Million

There has been a significant growth in medical industry over last few year. According to WHO, there as an estimated 578 million people expected be suffer from diabetes by 2030. This growth signalling the manufacturing of medical devices use for diabetes management. 

There are number of CDMOs out there in the market using these raw materials for devices manufacturing. This growth in medical industry is further booming demand for healthcare and medical devices. Additionally, POM has a significant history in the medical industry, notably as an implantable substance. 

The use of polyoxymethylene in tissue engineering is made possible by its properties, including excellent dimensional stability and thermal stability that enable steam sterilization. This is anticipated to influence the market potential for the expansion of the global medical polyoxymethylene market. Moreover, POM is an appropriate material for tissue culture since it significantly inhibited hematopoietic stem cells' ability to grow and form colonies, whether it was used as a growth substrate or as a medium-wetted component. Consequently, this is expected to create a huge opportunity for the market for medical polyoxymethylene to expand.

Growth Drivers and Challenges:

Growth Enablers

  • Rise in Use of Pen Insulin: Nearly 60% of patients treated with insulin use insulin pens all over the world. Insulin pen utility is not the same in different regions of the world. According to a report from the year 2008, insulin pens were used by only 15% of patients in the US, compared with 80%–90% in Europe, and it was suspected that it could be due to limited education regarding the benefits of insulin pens but also their higher price. The situation has changed in the next years where data from the year 2011 indicate that the number of patients initiating vial/syringe in the US decreased from 2005 to 2011 to approximately 30% while patients initiating pens increased to approximately 60%. According to a IQVIA® report for the period from June 2020 till June 2021 prepared for the purpose of this manuscript [data not published, the usage of pens in US rose to 59% where in Europe it is comparably high and assessed to be 93.6%
  • Surge in Investment in Medical Devices Industry
  • Rising number of CDMOs Across the Globe
  • Advancements in Technology
  • Customized Products Offerings

Challenges

  • Substitutes Proliferation
  • Price volatility in Raw Material Prices
  • Strict Regulation in Order to Protect Environment from the Harmful Thermoplastics
  • Application [Drug Delivery System (Inhalers, Insulin Pens, Hose Clamp/Clip, Stop Cock/Manifold), Medical Devices (Dialysis Machine, Handles for Surgical Instruments, Skin stretchers, Male Circumcision Device)]
  • Grade (Standard, Weather Resistant, Low VOC, Reinforced, Special Grade)

Regional Market Outlook:

The Asia Pacific Region market amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market revenue of USD 58.48 million by the end of forecast period i.e. 2031 and also growing at a highest CAGR of 7.93% over the forecast period. The growth of the market in this region can be attributed to various factors such as upsurge in industrialization, and expanding healthcare sector and significant growth in China marker expansion. Moreover, growing prevalence of diabetes and other chronic disorders is also estimated to boost the market growth in this region. For instance, India shares nearly 17.6% of global diabetes population, earning it the moniker "Diabetes Capital of the World.". This share is further projected to grow. In 2021 alone there were 101 million people suffering from diabetes. Diabetes care devices market was estimated around 31.3 billion in 2021, where majority of devices requiring Medical POM I their manufacturing. 

Strategic Insights:

  • Polyplastics Starts Global Commercialization of Medical-Grade DURACON® POM PM Series

Regulatory Landscape:

ASTM  F1855-00 (Reapproved 2019)

Standard Specification for Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) for Medical Applications

Scope/Abstract

1.1 This specification covers polyoxymethylene (acetal) resin for medical applications. This specification provides requirements and associated test methods for a form of this thermoplastic which is intended for use in manufacturing medical devices, instrumentation or components thereof.

1.2 As will any material, some characteristics may be altered by the processing techniques (such as molding, extrusion, machining, sterilization, and so forth) required for a specific application. Therefore properties of fabricated forms of this resin should be evaluated using appropriate test methods to assure safety and efficacy.

1.3 Although this resin has been used and for specific implant applications in the United States, the use of this resin in medical devices should be restricted to non-implant applications until biocompatibility evaluations appropriate for the intended applications are successfully completed.

1.4 The biocompatibility of plastic compounds made up of polyoxymethylene (acetal) resin containing colorants, fillers, processing aids, or other additives as well as polymer blends which contain polyacetal should not be assumed on the basis of resin biocompatibility alone. Their biocompatibility must be established by testing the final (end-use) compositions using evaluation methods appropriate for the intended applications. It should be noted that the types, test levels and biological effects of extractives yielded by the additives contained in a compound or blend may also have to be evaluated for some end-use applications.

Market Segmentation:

Our in-depth analysis of the Global Medical Polyoxymethylene (POM) Market includes the following segments:

Global Medical polyoxymethylene (POM) Market
Base Year:2021Forecast Period:2021-2031
Historical Data:2021Market Size in 2021:USD XX Million
Forecast Period 2024-35 CAGR:6.52%Market Size in 2031:USD 148.9 Million
Segments Covered:By Type
  • Homopolymer 
  • Copolymer  
By Grade
  • Standard  
  • Weather Resistant 
  • Low VOC 
  • Reinforced  
  • Special Grade 
  • Others  
By Application
  • Drug Delivery System 
    • Inhalers  
    • Insulin Pens 
    • Hose Clamp/Clip 
    • Stop Cock/Manifold 
    • Others  
  • Medical Devices
    • Dialysis Machine
    • Handles for Surgical Instruments
    • Skin Stretchers
    • Male Circumcision Device
    • Cruciate Ligament Operation Device
    • Infusion Pump and Rack System
    • Others
By Region
  • North America (U.S., Canada)
  • Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Rest of APAC)
  • Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, Israel, UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
  • South America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of South America)
Key Market Drivers:
  • Growing Prevalence of Hospital Care-Associated Infections (HCAIs) 
  • Rise in Use of Pen Insulin
Key Market Restraints:
  • Availability of Substitutes
  • Volatility in Raw Material Prices
Key Opportunities:
  • Tapping emerging market
  • Fulfilling market unmet need
Companies Covered in the Report:
  • BASF SE
  • Celanese Corporation
  • Polyplastics Co. Ltd
  • DuPont de Nemours Inc
  • Ensinger, Korea Engineering Plastics Co. Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
  • Westlake Plastics Company
  • Asahi Kasei Corporation
  • PolyOne Corporation
  • Other Major Players