Hand-held Surgical Instruments Industry

The global hand-held surgical instruments market size is expected to reach USD 8.8 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, such as; cancer, chronic heart, neurological, orthopedic disorders is the leading factor driving the demand for hand-held surgical instruments market. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 16.9 million Americans with a history of invasive cancer were alive in January 2019.

The increasing geriatric population that is more susceptible to developing these disorders is another factor that is expected to propel market growth over the forecast period. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were more than 54 million adults aged 65 and older that lived in the U.S. in 2020. Increasing preference for plastic & reconstructive surgeries is another major factor driving the market growth. Increasing disposable income and the booming medical tourism sector in developing countries is also expected to boost the growth of the hand-held surgical instruments market.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant downfall in overall sales of the hand-held surgical instruments market. Increasing focus on COVID-19-infected patients and postponement of elective surgeries resulted in a reduced number of surgeries being performed, which affected the market negatively. However, due to huge backlog and rise in efforts by the surgeons and healthcare facilities to generate higher revenue and fill in the demand & supply gap has helped the market to recover to great extent. Furthermore, the market represents lucrative opportunities with the world finally being able to combat and recover from the pandemic.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Global Hand-held Surgical Instruments market

Hand-held Surgical Instruments Market Segments Highlights:

  • The forceps segment held the largest market share of 21.0% in 2024, owing to its increasing usage. Forceps are essential for grasping, holding, or manipulating tissues during surgeries, offering precision and control.
  • The graspers segment is expected to experience maximum growth with a CAGR of 9.4% over the forecast period. Graspers are essential for holding, manipulating, or removing tissue during delicate procedures, offering enhanced precision and control.
  • The orthopedic surgery segment held the largest market share of 20.9% in 2024 due to factors such as high incidence of Musculoskeletal (MSK) ailments and increasing developments in minimally invasive surgeries.
  • The neurosurgery segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in the hand-held surgical instruments market, driven by the increasing prevalence of neurological disorders and advancements in surgical techniques.
  • The hospitals segment held for the largest revenue share of 69.4% in 2024, owing large number of cases and preventive surgeries being performed in these settings.
  • The clinics and ambulatory surgical centers segment is expected to experience rapid growth due to the increasing popularity of aesthetic and cosmetic surgeries in these centers.
  • North American hand-held surgical instruments market held a dominant position, capturing 40.6% of the global revenue share in 2024.

Hand-held Surgical Instruments Market Report Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global hand-held surgical instruments market on the basis of on product, application, end-use and region:

Hand-held Surgical Instruments Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Forceps
  • Retractors
  • Dilators
  • Graspers
  • Scalpels
  • Cannulas
  • Dermatomes
  • Trocars
  • Others

Hand-held Surgical Instruments Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Wound Care
  • Audiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Urology and Gynecology Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Others

Hand-held Surgical Instruments End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Hospitals
  • Clinics
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
  • Others

Hand-held Surgical Instruments Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Denmark
    • Sweden
    • Norway
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Thailand
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Kuwait

Key Hand-held Surgical Instruments Company Insights

  • Zimmer Biomet
  • Braun Melsungen AG
  • Integra LifeSciences Corporation
  • Medtronic, plc.
  • Smith & Nephew
  • Zimmer Biomet Holdings
  • Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
  • Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • CooperSurgical, Inc.
  • Thompson Surgical Instruments Inc.
  • Aspen Surgical

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