The global mortuary bags market size was valued at USD 1250 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 1900 million by 2027 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2020 to 2027. The increasing number of road accidents and the rising prevalence of epidemics and pandemics are some of the key factors responsible for the increasing demand for mortuary bags. The number of deaths from road accidents has increased in recent years. The rising number of fatalities from road accidents is attributable to speeding, alcohol and substance abuse, less use of helmets, seat-belts and child restraints, unsafe road infrastructure, and inadequate traffic law enforcement. As per the reports published by the WHO, every year, around 1.4 million people die from road accidents. Road accidents cost 3.0% of the gross domestic product for many countries. It also reported that about 93.0% of road accident fatalities occur in low and middle-income countries.
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), in the U.S., more than 38,000 fatalities occur every year due to road accidents. It also reported that road crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the 1-54 age group in the U.S. Road accidents cost more than USD 380.0 million in direct medical cost. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that more cyclists and pedestrians have died due to road accidents in 2018 than in any other year, since 1990. Such factors are anticipated to boost the demand for mortuary bags.
The polyethylene segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of around 31.0% in 2020, and is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period. Polyethylene is a lightweight, durable, cheap, and widely produced plastic in the world. Thus, it is majorly used in the manufacturing of mortuary bags, which are used in wrapping and carrying the bodies of patients suffering from non-communicable diseases.
The adult bags segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of 45.5% in 2020 owing to the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and the increasing incidence of epidemics and pandemics. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic has majorly impacted adults as compared to the young population. Moreover, an increasing number of adults suffering from various kinds of heart diseases and disorders is also anticipated to boost market growth over the forecast period.
The morgue segment dominated the mortuary bags market and held the largest revenue share of 44.4% in 2020. Morgues are storage rooms for human corpses awaiting identification or removal for burial or autopsies. These rooms comprise of refrigerators to delay the decomposition of dead bodies kept for autopsies or study purposes. In the morgue, human corpses are wrapped with mortuary bags and are stored in refrigerators. Moreover, deaths from road accidents and criminal activities have increased in recent years, and the corpses are transferred to the morgue for further investigations.
The Mortuary Bag Market is segmented on the basis of raw-material, size, insights and region. On the basis of raw-material Polyvinyl chloride, Polyethylene, Nylon, Polyester, Others. On the basis of size Adult Bags, Child/Infant Bags, Heavy Duty and Bariatric Bags. On the basis of end-use Hospital, Morgue, Others.
North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 15.9% in 2020. The region is expected to witness a growth rate of 5.7% over the forecast period. The market in North America is mainly driven by the rising prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing obese population in this region. For instance, as of September 30, 2020, in the U.S., 210,797 people died due to COVID-19, which is the highest in the world. Such factors are expected to increase the demand for mortuary bags.
In Asia Pacific, the market is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate over the forecast period. The growth of the market is attributable to the rising prevalence of diabetes and the growing geriatric population in the region. For instance, the prevalence rate of diabetes in adults in India is 8.9%. Such a high prevalence rate of diabetes is expected to boost the growth of the market in the region.
Key companies are: CLASSIC PLASTICS; Mopec; Auden Funeral Supplies Ltd.; Smart Choice Funeral Supplies; Deluxe Scientific SurgicoPvt. Ltd.
According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), in the U.S., more than 38,000 fatalities occur every year due to road accidents. It also reported that road crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the 1-54 age group in the U.S. Road accidents cost more than USD 380.0 million in direct medical cost. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that more cyclists and pedestrians have died due to road accidents in 2018 than in any other year, since 1990. Such factors are anticipated to boost the demand for mortuary bags.
The polyethylene segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of around 31.0% in 2020, and is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period. Polyethylene is a lightweight, durable, cheap, and widely produced plastic in the world. Thus, it is majorly used in the manufacturing of mortuary bags, which are used in wrapping and carrying the bodies of patients suffering from non-communicable diseases.
The adult bags segment dominated the market and held the largest revenue share of 45.5% in 2020 owing to the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and the increasing incidence of epidemics and pandemics. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic has majorly impacted adults as compared to the young population. Moreover, an increasing number of adults suffering from various kinds of heart diseases and disorders is also anticipated to boost market growth over the forecast period.
The morgue segment dominated the mortuary bags market and held the largest revenue share of 44.4% in 2020. Morgues are storage rooms for human corpses awaiting identification or removal for burial or autopsies. These rooms comprise of refrigerators to delay the decomposition of dead bodies kept for autopsies or study purposes. In the morgue, human corpses are wrapped with mortuary bags and are stored in refrigerators. Moreover, deaths from road accidents and criminal activities have increased in recent years, and the corpses are transferred to the morgue for further investigations.
The Mortuary Bag Market is segmented on the basis of raw-material, size, insights and region. On the basis of raw-material Polyvinyl chloride, Polyethylene, Nylon, Polyester, Others. On the basis of size Adult Bags, Child/Infant Bags, Heavy Duty and Bariatric Bags. On the basis of end-use Hospital, Morgue, Others.
North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 15.9% in 2020. The region is expected to witness a growth rate of 5.7% over the forecast period. The market in North America is mainly driven by the rising prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing obese population in this region. For instance, as of September 30, 2020, in the U.S., 210,797 people died due to COVID-19, which is the highest in the world. Such factors are expected to increase the demand for mortuary bags.
In Asia Pacific, the market is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate over the forecast period. The growth of the market is attributable to the rising prevalence of diabetes and the growing geriatric population in the region. For instance, the prevalence rate of diabetes in adults in India is 8.9%. Such a high prevalence rate of diabetes is expected to boost the growth of the market in the region.
Key companies are: CLASSIC PLASTICS; Mopec; Auden Funeral Supplies Ltd.; Smart Choice Funeral Supplies; Deluxe Scientific SurgicoPvt. Ltd.
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