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Medical Supplies Wholesaling in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Publisher IBISWorld
Published May 04, 2025
Length 45 Pages
SKU # IBSS20009309

Description

Medical Supplies Wholesaling in the US

Medical supply wholesalers are a critical link in the healthcare supply chain. This vital role in the supply chain was evidenced during COVID-19, as medical supply distributors delivered lifesaving medical supplies to healthcare organizations to fight the pandemic. Prior to this, rising healthcare utilization, driven by the expanding medical needs of an aging population and broader insurance coverage, supported robust demand for medical supplies. Deferred medical care during the pandemic has led demand for healthcare services to surge in a post-COVID environment, equating to higher demand for a breadth of medical supplies. Medical supply wholesalers' essential role in healthcare delivery has shielded the industry from fluctuations over the past five years, leading revenue to expand at a CAGR of 3.9% to $353.4 billion, including growth of 2.3% in 2023.

Medical supplies wholesalers purchase medical and surgical equipment, instruments and supplies; store these items at distribution centers; and deliver these products and related services to medical and dental practitioners, clinics and hospitals. The industry does not handle instruments and goods that are distributed to ophthalmologists, optometrists, veterinarians or opticians. This industry also does not include pharmaceutical sales.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

Table of Contents

45 Pages
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS

Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS

Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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