According to the report, the medical waste management market was estimated at USD 9.72 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.63% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 13.52 billion in 2028.

What is medical waste management?

Medical waste management is the proper management and disposition of biomedical wastes to protect the environment, the general public, and workers, especially healthcare and sanitation workers who are at risk of exposure to biomedical waste as an occupational hazard.

Medical waste management of different types, such as hazardous and non-hazardous that are used for onsite and offsite treatments.

COVID-19 Impact

An increase in the number of covid affected people led to an increase in medical waste tremendously. The increase in medical waste positively affected the market and it led to healthy growth in the medical waste management market.

Market Dynamics

The medical waste management market is set to rise in the coming years, due to several factors including -

  • The rise in healthcare infrastructure, such as hospitals, laboratories, research centers, blood banks, etc. has spurred an increase in medical waste generation, necessitating demand for medical waste management services.
  • The need for effective medical waste management amplifies during outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as Covid 19. A huge volume of medical waste is generated during such pandemics requiring effective waste management services.
  • Governments of countries across the globe are implementing multiple large-scale medical waste initiatives. This, as a result, drives the demand for effective waste management.
  • The increasing geriatric population, rising focus on healthcare, and increasing healthcare expenditure are also a few reasons behind the growth of medical waste management.

Market Segments' Analysis

Based on the service type, the market is segmented as collection, transportation, and storage services; treatment & disposal services; and recycling services. The collection, transportation, and storage services segment held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is triggered by the presence of stringent regulations for the collection, transportation, and storage of medical waste.

Based on the type of waste, the market is segmented as hazardous and non-hazardous. The non-hazardous waste dominates the market, owing to the large quantity of non-hazardous waste generated in healthcare facilities across the globe which creates a significant focus on its effective management.

In terms of regions, North America is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing market during the forecast period, with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is driven by the growing aging population and stringent regulations in this region.

Key Players

The following are the key players in the Medical Waste Management Market.

  • Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • Suez Environnement S.A.
  • Sharps Compliance, Inc.
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Clean Harbors, Inc.
  • Remondis Se & Co. Kg
  • Republic Services, Inc.
  • Biomedical Waste Solutions LLC
  • Daniels Sharpsmart Inc.
  • Ecomed Services.

Frequently Asked Questions –

This report provides vital information and valuable insights, enabling the users to identify the strategic growth opportunities in the market. The report aims at answering the following key questions:

-        What is the current and future market size of Medical Waste Management Market?

-        How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the market? How fast is it expected to recover?

-        What will be the short and long-term effects of the pandemic?

-        How are other market factors affecting the market dynamics?

-        Which segments offer high-growth opportunities in the long run?

-        How fierce is the Medical Waste Management Market competition?

-        What are the key emerging trends and unmet needs in the present market?

-        What are the strategic growth opportunities and key success factors?

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