外科手術用手袋の欧州市場に関する戦略分析

Research Overview

Market Experiences Product Shift

Due to decreasing budgets in the European healthcare industry, almost all hospitals and medical organisations ? including state-run facilities - are looking for ways to cut costs while attempting to retain quality standards. These budgets cuts have affected many healthcare markets including the one for surgical gloves, which is experiencing a drop in prices. At the same time, growing allergy issues are causing a shift in the market from the dominant natural latex powdered gloves to the more expensive natural latex powder-free gloves and synthetic alternatives. The surgical gloves market is, therefore, in a state of flux, with each of the new segments eating into another’s revenue.

This new research from Frost & Sullivan examines the current state of the European surgical gloves market. It covers key market restraints, drivers, challenges, market metrics and forecasts. It also offers strategies to overcome the challenges and tracks major market and pricing trends.

Replacement Trend Likely to Drive Revenue

"The key driver of revenue in the European surgical gloves market is the replacement of cheaper natural latex powdered gloves with higher-priced latex powder-free gloves," notes the analyst of this research service. "The conversion is not complete in Europe, and hence, it presents an area of market/revenue growth."

Synthetic alternatives manufactured with materials such as Neoprene and Polyisoprene have made an impact on the market and they hold the potential for revenue growth since they are more expensive than latex gloves. Conversely, the fact that they cost more may lead to more judicious usage.

Further Innovation Expected in the Market

Despite the strong price pressures and near-total market saturation, the European surgical gloves market is expected to remain stable until at least 2010. Innovation and differentiation are anticipated to encourage product shift. "Conversion due to innovation that, in turn, depends on allergy issues will ensure that there is research and investment in this field," remarks the analyst. "Ancillary expenditure on branding, market consciousness, awareness and public relations is likely to increase as companies vie for mind-space."

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1 THE STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF THE EUROPEAN SURGICAL GLOVES MARKETS

• Introduction
  • Overview
• Research Scope and Methodology
  • Research Scope and Methodology
• Introduction and Background
  • Background
  • European Surgical Gloves Market: Segmentation by Product
• Market Dynamics
  • European Surgical Gloves Market: Market Dynamics
  • Market Challanges
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Restraints
• Market Forecasts
  • Surgical Gloves Market: Market Engineering Measurements (Europe)
  • Revenue Forecasts
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Revenue by Geographical Region
  • Revenue by Segmentation
  • Geographical Distribution of Revenue by Segments
  • Key Geographic Trends and Strategies
  • Segmentation Forecast
  • Market Share by Revenue
  • Price Range
  • Prices Trends
  • CEO Quote
• Strategic Analysis and Recommendations
  • European Surgical Gloves Market: Strategic Analysis and Recommendations
  • Major Challenges and Strategies
  • Competitive Framework
  • Customer Focus
  • Macro-Climate: Possible Effects on the European Surgical Gloves Market
  • A Look into the Future
  • Focus on Asia
• Future Outlook
  • E-marketing of Surgical Gloves
  • Allergies: The Issue
• Frost & Sullivan Awards
  • Introduction to Frost & Sullivan Awards
  • Entrepreneurial Company Award
  • Technology Innovation Award
  • Market Penetration Leadership Award
  • Product Differentiation Innovation Award
  • Market Leadership Award
• Key Industry Participants
  • Key Industry Participants
• Decision Support Databases
  • Number of Hospital Beds (Europe)
  • Government Healthcare Expenditure (Europe)
  • Private Healthcare Expenditure (Europe)
  • Healthcare Expenditure as Percentage of GDP (Europe)
  • Number of Specialised Medical Practitioners (Europe)
• About Frost & Sullivan
  • Our Team
  • Consulting Capabilities