Hernia Repair Market by Product (Mesh (Synthetic, Biologic), Suture (Absorbable, Non-Absorbable), Tack, Glue Applicator), Indication (Inguinal, Incisional, Umbilical, Epigastric, Femoral, Hiatal), Surgery, End User & Region - Global Forecast to 2029
Updated on : Aug 22, 2024
The global hernia repair market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $4.1 Billion in 2024 and is poised to reach $5.1 Billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2029. The new research study consists of an industry trend analysis of the market. The new research study consists of industry trends, pricing analysis, patent analysis, conference and webinar materials, key stakeholders, and buying behaviour in the market. During the forecast years, growth of the market is attributed to the increasing number of hernia repair procedures, increasing adoption of mesh in hernia repair surgeries, new product development, effectiveness of mesh repair, rising geriatric population, availability of reimbursement and technological advancement in the coming years.
Global Hernia Repair Market Trends
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Hernia Repair: Market Dynamics
Driver: Increasing hernia prevalence
The main driving force for the growth of the hernia mesh repair market is the growing prevalence of hernia. This is mainly attributed to the improvements in healthcare systems that have enabled the early detection and treatment of hernia, overall increase in population and specifically geriatric and obese population.
One factor contributing significantly to the risk of hernia is age, by retarding the body’s capabilities and natural healing abilities over time. According to a registered study in the UK, the prevalence of hernia was found to increase with age:
Age Group |
Prevalence of Hernia |
25–34 |
5% |
35–44 |
10% |
45-54 |
18% |
55-64 |
24% |
65-74 |
31% |
In addition, the incidence of hernia was found to be 45% among men aged 75 years. Consequently, the growth in aging population can be expected to boost overall hernia incidence in the coming years.
Restraint: High costs of mesh repair and availability of less-expensive approaches
The material used in the development of hernia meshes significantly contribute to the cost of the meshes. Generally first generation meshes are used for the herniar repair procedures. For instance, the price of the mesh is USD 100–3,000 (and above), thus hernia mesh with advanced and specialized materials are too expensive to be used on a regular basis in developing markets. Though in developed countries mesh repair is relatively common, meshes are still unaffordable in countries with a per capita government healthcare expenditure below USD 50. Further, fulfilling regulatory compliance and getting approvals for the mesh repair involves substantial costs. Hence, in Africa, mainly due to the higher cost of mesh repair, only 10% hernias cases are repaired with the usage of mesh.
Opportunity: Growth potential offered by emerging markets
Significant growth opportunities are offered by emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil, and Mexico, for players operating in the hernia mesh repair market due to their huge and increasing patient population, growing hernia prevalence, and developing healthcare infrastructure. For instance, in China and India, the number of hernia repair incident cases of inguinal, abdominal, and femoral hernias were around 1.95 million and 2.45 million respectively in 2019.
The availability of high-quality surgical treatment at comparatively lower costs has also led to an influx of medical tourists to these countries, which by itself has driven the adoption of advanced products and techniques in countries seeking to expand their medical tourism sector.
Additionally, Asia Pacific is more adaptive and business friendly due to its comparatively less stringent regulations and data requirements. Increasing competition in mature markets will further compel manufacturers of hernia meshes and mesh fixators to focus on emerging markets.
Challenge: Dearth of expertise in laparoscopic surgery
Compared to open hernia repair, laparoscopic surgeries lead to less postoperative pain, slimmer chances of wound infection, and early recovery. However, despite these advantages, the adoption of laparoscopic hernia repair is very low in many developing and developed countries. According to OECD, only 3–4% of hernia repair procedures performed in Spain and Italy are done laparoscopically. This is mainly caused due to a lack of sufficient experience in dealing with the technical issues governing laparoscopic procedures—such as difficulties in handling meshes laparoscopically and anatomic considerations (a smaller workspace, for example)—which result in a steep learning curve. Personnel may require as many as 20 cases to familiarize themselves with the differences in visualization and point of view required.
Hernia Repair Industry Ecosystem
By product, the mesh fixator segment of hernia repair industry is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period.
Based on the product, the hernia repair market is segmented into mesh, sutures, mesh fixator, and other products. The hernia mesh segment is further categorized on the basis of type into synthetic and biologic mesh. The suture segment comprises of absorbable and non- absorbable suture. The hernia mesh fixator market is segmented into tack applicators and glue applicators. In 2023, the mesh fixator segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The rising adoption of surgical glue as mesh fixators has led to the growth of the segment.
By clinical indication, the inguinal hernia segment accounted for the largest share of hernia repair industry during the forecast period.
Based on the clinical indication, the hernia repair market is segmented into ventral hernia, inguinal hernia, femoral hernia, hiatal hernia and other clinical indications. Ventral hernia is further sub-segmented into incisional, epigastric and umbilical hernia. The inguinal hernia segment accounts for the largest share of the market. Every year worldwide, a high number of inguinal hernia repair surgeries performed are expected to propel the growth of this segment during the forecast period.
By surgery type, the open surgery segment of hernia repair industry is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
Based on the surgery type, the hernia repair market is segmented into laparoscopic surgery, open surgery and robotic surgery. The open surgery segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The lower recurrence rate compared to other hernia repair surgery types has led to the significant growth and dominance of the segment in the industry in the upcoming years.
North America is expected to be the largest market of hernia repair industry during the forecast period.
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The hernia repair market has been segmented into five major regions, namely, North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America, comprising the US and Canada, held the largest share of the global market in 2023. On the other hand, the Asia Pacific market is estimated to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period. North America accounted for a share of 40% of the market, followed by Europe with a share of 27%. This region is witnessing growth due to presence of a large pool of hernia products and adoption of hernia mesh, particularly biologic mesh.
As of 2023, prominent players in the Hernia repair market are Ethicon Inc. (US), AbbVie Inc. (US), Medtronic plc (Ireland), Becton Dickinson and Company (US), Baxter International Inc. (US), B. Braun SE (Germany), W. L. Gore & Associates (US), Cook Group Inc (US) and Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corporation (US), among others.
Scope of the Hernia Repair Industry
Report Metric |
Details |
Market Revenue in 2023 |
$4.1 Billion |
Projected Revenue by 2029 |
$5.1 Billion |
Revenue Rate |
Poised to Grow at a CAGR of 4.2% |
Market Driver |
Increasing hernia prevalence |
Market Opportunity |
Growth potential offered by emerging markets |
This report has segmented the global hernia repair market to forecast revenue and analyze trends in each of the following submarkets:
By Product
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Mesh
- Synthetic Mesh
- Biologic Mesh
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Suture
- Absorbable Suture
- Non-Absorbable Suture
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Mesh Fixator
- Tach Applicators
- Glue Applicators
- Other Products
By Clinical Indication
- Inguinal Hernia
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Ventral Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Femoral Hernia
- Hiatial Hernia
- Other Clinical Indications
By Surgery Type
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Open Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
By End User
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Ambulatory Surgical Centers
- Other End Users
By Region
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North America
- US
- Canada
-
Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
-
Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
-
Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
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Middle East & Africa
- GCC Countries
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Recent Developments of Hernia Repair Industry:
- In October 2022, W. L. Gore & Associates launched GORE SYNECOR Intraperitoneal Biomaterial in Europe, The Middle East and South Africa.
- In May 2020, Cook Group Inc. partnered with the European Hernia Society for improving patient hernia outcomes through continuing research and education.
- In May 2020, AbbVie Inc. acquired Allergan and diversified their hernia repair business.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the projected market revenue value of the global hernia repair Market?
The global hernia repair market boasts a total revenue value of $5.1 Billion by 2029.
What is the estimated growth rate (CAGR) of the global hernia repair Market?
The global hernia repair market has an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% and a revenue size in the region of $4.1 Billion in 2024. .
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This study involved the extensive use of both primary and secondary sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry to identify the segmentation types, industry trends, key players, competitive landscape, key market dynamics, and key player strategies.
Secondary Research
The secondary research process involves the widespread use of secondary sources, directories, databases (such as Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, and D&B Hoovers), white papers, annual reports, company house documents, investor presentations, and SEC filings of companies. Secondary research was used to identify and collect information useful for the extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the hernia repair market. It was also used to obtain important information about the key players and market classification & segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level and key developments related to market and technology perspectives. A database of the key industry leaders was also prepared using secondary research.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. The primary sources from the supply side include industry experts such as CEOs, vice presidents, marketing and sales directors, technology & innovation directors, and related key executives from various key companies and organizations in the hernia repair market. The primary sources from the demand side include OEMs, private and contract testing organizations and service providers, among others. Primary research was conducted to validate the market segmentation, identify key players in the market, and gather insights on key industry trends & key market dynamics.
A breakdown of the primary respondents is provided below:
*Others include sales managers, marketing managers, business development managers, product managers, distributors, and suppliers.
Note: Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. As of 2022, Tier 1 = >USD 2 billion, Tier 2 = USD 50 million to USD 2 billion, and Tier 3 = <USD 50 million.
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Market Estimation Methodology
In this report, the global hernia repair market size was arrived at by using the revenue share analysis of leading players. For this purpose, key players in the market were identified, and their revenues from the hernia repair products business were determined through various insights gathered during the primary and secondary research phases. Secondary research included the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players. In contrast, primary research included extensive interviews with key opinion leaders, such as CEOs, directors, and key marketing executives.
Company revenue estimation approach
To calculate the global market value, segmental revenues were calculated based on the revenue mapping of major solution/service providers. This process involved the following steps:
- Generating a list of major global players operating in the hernia repair market
- Mapping annual revenues generated by major global players from the hernia repair segment (or nearest reported business unit category)
- Revenue mapping of key players to cover a major share of the global market as of 2022
- Extrapolating the global value of the hernia repair industry
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End user-based market estimation
During preliminary secondary research, the total sales revenue of hernia repair was estimated and validated at the regional and country level, triangulated, and validated to estimate the global market value. This process involved the following steps:
- Generating a list of major customer facilities across each region and country
- Identifying the average number of hernia repair product supplies used by major customer facilities across each product type at the regional/country level, annually
- Identifying the percentage contribution of major customer facilities to the overall hernia repair expenditure and usage at the regional/country level, annually
- Extrapolating the annual usage patterns for various products across major customer facilities to estimate the size of each product segment at the regional/country level, annually
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size from the market size estimation process explained above, the global hernia repair market was split into segments and subsegments. Data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. Additionally, the Hernia repair market was validated using both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
Hernia is the protrusion of an internal organ or tissue through a weak portion of a muscle or connective tissue. A hernia mesh is used for sealing this weak portion. This mesh is then kept in place by mesh fixators to avoid displacement and reduce the chances of recurrence.
Key Market Stakeholders
- Hernia mesh and mesh fixator manufacturers
- Third-party hernia mesh product suppliers
- Raw material suppliers
- Market research and consulting firms
- Regulatory bodies
- Venture capitalists
- Hospitals
Objectives of the Study
- To define, describe, and forecast the hernia repair market on the basis of on product, clinical indication, surgery type, end user, and region.
- To provide detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the growth potential of the global hernia repair market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, and trends).
- To analyze the micro markets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and contributions to the global hernia repair market.
- To analyze key growth opportunities in the global hernia repair market for key stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for market leaders.
- To forecast the size of market segments and/or subsegments with respect to five major regions, namely, North America (the US and Canada), Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of Asia Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America), and the Middle East and Africa (GCC Countries and Rest of MEA).
- To profile the key players in the global hernia repair market and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies.
- To track and analyze the competitive developments undertaken in the global hernia repair market, such as agreements, expansions, and & acquisitions.
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Product Analysis
- Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolios of the top fifteen companies
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 10)
Geographic Analysis
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Europe's hernia repair market into Russia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Poland, and Portugal among other
- Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific hernia repair market into Singapore, Taiwan, New Zealand, Philippines, Malaysia, and other APAC countries
- Further breakdown of the Rest of the Latin America hernia repair market into Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, among other
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Hernia Repair Market