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Global Mortuary Bags Markets to 2027

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DUBLIN, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Mortuary Bags Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global mortuary bags market to grow at a CAGR of 4.83% during the forecast period.

The growing awareness for the adoption of mortuary bags, advancement in body bags, and rising demand for forensic science are also driving market demand. COVID-19 led to a drastic loss of life and property. Proper and dignified management of the dead is essential for dealing with emergencies and humanitarian crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Several hospitals faced a severe shortage of mortuary bags with an increasing death toll from COVID-19. to manage this shortage, governmental authorities started ordering mass production of these mortuary bags. Several companies increased their manufacturing capacity and produced high amounts of mortuary bags.

For instance, Barber Medical, which has the NHS contract for mortuary supplies, increased the availability of polythene bags, known as body pouch bags. This high demand for mortuary bags contributed to the growth of the global market.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) increases globally, especially in developing countries. The latest report by WHO revealed that non-communicable diseases related deaths had a sharp rise over the past two decades and is driving demand in the global mortuary bags industry

Increased globalization, connectivity is quickly spreading the diseases within hours across the globe. An increase in research on various deadly strains and the chances of getting leaked is also driving demand in the global mortuary bags market

The global mortuary bags industry size is projected to grow due growing death rate due to the increasing crime rate in different countries. The retrieval of the dead body from a crime scene and how it is preserved and transported highly affects the appearance and evaluation of any injury or evidence

MORTUARY BAGS MARKET SEGMENTATION

Polyethylene has significant advantages of enhanced protection, high adaptability, excellent rigidity, superior flexibility, and is easily recyclable. It is the most preferred material as it is durable, lightweight, cheap, and widely available.

The heavy-duty & bariatric segment will have an absolute growth rate of 39.41% in the forecast period. The prevalence of obesity has nearly tripled in the last six decades

GEOGRAPHICAL OUTLOOK

Europe: Europe has emerged as the most dominating global mortuary bags market region. This is owed to factors such as the expanding aging population affected by chronic diseases, the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, and the outbreak of epidemics and pandemics.

North America: Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are the top causes of deaths in North American countries such as the US and Canada. The most common type of cancer death in both sexes was lung cancer, while the most common type of cancer diagnosed was prostate in males and breast in females. These deaths and increases in medical research for different ailments drive market growth.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

The key players in the mortuary bags market are Mopec, Extra Packaging, and Tianjin Guyufan Biological Technology.

Global players are focusing on pursuing inorganic growth strategies such as acquisitions and strategic partnerships to expand their presence, enhance product portfolio, and improve expertise in the market

KEY GROWTH FACTORS

  • The rise in Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases
  • High Number of Deaths due to Epidemics
  • Mass Production of Mortuary Bags
  • Advancement of Mortuary Bags in Forensic Science
  • Rising Value of Performing Autopsies

Key Vendors

  • Mopec
  • Extra Packaging
  • Tianjin Guyufan Biological Technology

Other Prominent Vendors

  • 3D Barrier Bags
  • Adasu Defense Textile
  • Affordable Funeral Supply
  • Bi Quadro
  • CEABIS
  • China Heaven Funeral Supplies
  • Classic Plastics
  • Coccato & Mezzetti S.r.l
  • Deluxe Scientific Surgico Private Limited (DESCO)
  • EIHF Isofroid
  • EkoMed
  • ELCYA
  • ESCO
  • EMS Mobil Sistemler A.S
  • ERENLER MEDIKAL
  • FERNO
  • Flexmort
  • FRIM d.o.o
  • Hitas Ortopedi First Yardim ve Saglik Urunleri San.Tic. Ltd.Sti
  • HYGECO
  • J Chemical
  • Kanpur Plastipack Limited (KPL)
  • Leboo Healthcare Products
  • Medical Products
  • Med-Tex
  • MFC International
  • Mobimedical
  • Mortech Manufacturing
  • Paper Pak Industries
  • Peerless Plastics
  • Salam International
  • SM Scientific Instruments
  • Spencer Italia s.r.l
  • Shotton Parmed
  • Jiangsu Saikang Medical Equipment
  • Smart Choice Funeral Supplies
  • Span Surgical
  • The One Packing Solution
  • Vision Medical
  • Van Oostveen Medical B.V.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Research Methodology

2 Research Objectives

3 Research Process

4 Scope & Coverage
4.1 Market Definition
4.2 Base Year
4.3 Scope of The Study

5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
5.1 Key Caveats
5.2 Currency Conversion
5.3 Market Derivation

6 Market at a Glance

7 Introduction
7.1 Overview

8 Market Opportunities & Trends
8.1 Introduction of Better Body Bags & Advances in Forensic Science
8.2 Rise in Deaths Due to Crime Rates & Natural Disasters
8.3 Increased Value of Performing Autopsies

9 Market Growth Enablers
9.1 High Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases
9.2 High Number of Deaths Due to Epidemics and Pandemics
9.3 Mass Production of Mortuary Bags

10 Market Restraints
10.1 Spike in Raw Material Prices
10.2 Growing Concern Over Environmental Degradation
10.3 Use of Alternatives Due to Unavailability of Body Bags

11 Market Landscape
11.1 Market Overview
11.2 Market Size & Forecast
11.2.1 Raw Material Insights
11.2.2 Size Insights
11.2.3 End-User Insights
11.2.4 Geographic Insights
11.2.5 High Demand for Mortuary Bags During Covid-19 Pandemic
11.3 Five Forces Analysis

12 Raw Material
12.1 Market Snapshot & Growth Engine
12.2 Market Overview
12.3 Polyethylene
12.4 PVC, PVA, & PEVA
12.5 Nylon
12.6 Polyester

13 Bag Size
13.1 Market Snapshot & Growth Engine
13.2 Market Overview
13.3 Adults
13.4 Heavy Duty & Bariatric
13.5 Children/Infants

14 End-User
14.1 Market Snapshot & Growth Engine
14.2 Market Overview
14.3 Hospitals
14.4 Mortuaries

15 Geography
15.1 Market Snapshot & Growth Engine
15.2 Geographic Overview

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/bgwz7b

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