The global mortuary bag market is expected to grow at 4.8% CAGR to reach a market valuation of USD 656.61 Million by the end of 2033, up from USD 392.62 Million that was recorded for 2022.
Increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases, growing geriatric population along with the rising number of deaths is driving the market.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Mortuary Bag Market Size (2023) | USD 410.44 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value (2033) | USD 656.61 Million |
| Value CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 4.8% |
| Collective Value Share: Top 5 Countries (2022) | 52.1% |
| Key Market Players | Ceabis; EIHF Isofroid; Mopec; Mortech Manufacturing; Peerless Plastic Mortuary; Roftek Ltd.; Flexmort; and Span Surgical Co. |
Mortuary bags are non-porous bags made expressly to house the human dead body so that the body can be moved around with ease. Before being transported to the pathology department, these are also utilized to prevent bodily fluid leaks. Fire departments, medical examiners, hospital organizations, and others use mortuary sacks.
Mortuary bags are being highly utilized across various healthcare settings such as hospitals, morgues, funeral homes etc. According to Future Market Insights, the global market has significant growth potential owing to the increased demand for these bags.
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The market for mortuary bag expanded at a CAGR of 4.3% during the historic period (2017 to 2022) and reached a market value of USD 392.61 Million in 2022.
The global mortuary bag market holds nearly 2.0% revenue share of the global medical nonwoven disposables market valued at USD 22.5 Billion in 2022.
Rising number of fatalities due to factors like road accidents due to underuse of helmets, dangerous conditions on the roads, substance misuse, excessive speeding, increasing crime rates and suicide cases are among the various factors contributing to the market growth.
Especially during COVID-19 pandemic, the market saw an enormous rise in the number of death rates. This led to hospitals and morgues facing shortage issues for quite some time. Many companies then started producing huge quantities of mortuary bags by increasing their production capacities to lessen the demand supply gap.
For Instance, in 2020, Barber Medical, contract supplier for zipped mortuary bags with NHS reported to have increased their production capacity of plastic mortuary bags owing to the shortage in mortuary bags and high demand amidst pandemic.
The use of mortuary bags by the hospitals due to increased deaths of COVID-19 patients and the increased mortality rates due to the non-communicable diseases are driving the global mortuary bag market.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are also spreading around the world, specifically in developing countries. For instance, the world Health Organization estimated in 2022 that more than 15 million persons aged 30 to 69 die from an NCD every year; low- and middle-income nations accounting for 85% of these "premature" deaths. Hence, considering the higher mortality rate, there may be a rise in the demand for mortuary bags.
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| Market Statistics | Details |
|---|---|
| Jan to Jun (H1), 2021 (A) | 3.87% |
| Jul to Dec (H2), 2021 (A) | 5.41% |
| Jan to Jun (H1),2022 Projected (P) | 3.47% |
| Jan to Jun (H1),2022 Outlook (O) | 3.79% |
| Jul to Dec (H2), 2022 Outlook (O) | 5.25% |
| Jul to Dec (H2), 2022 Projected (P) | 4.94% |
| Jan to Jun (H1), 2023 Projected (P) | 3.94% |
| BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2022 (P) | 32↑ |
| BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2021 (A) | (-)8↓ |
| BPS Change: H2, 2022 (O) - H2, 2022 (P) | 30↑ |
| BPS Change: H2, 2022 (O) - H2, 2021 (A) | (-)16↓ |
Rising use of polyethylene mortuary bags in the hospitals leads to healthcare waste, which may hinder the global market. For instance, according to WHO, the non-hazardous waste generated in 2018 by healthcare activities consists of 75 to 90% of total healthcare waste, that are mainly papers and plastics.
In the upcoming years, key players may face a significant problem due to environmental concerns regarding the raw materials used to manufacture funerary bags.
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Increased globalization and connectivity, illnesses are spreading around the world in hours. Similarly, the rising mortality rates and rising crime rates in various nations along with the spike in hospital fatalities may provide lucrative opportunities to the market.
Rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases is one of the major factors to grow the mortuary bags market. For instance, according to the factsheet submitted by WHO in 2022, cancers are in second place with 9.3 million fatalities per year, followed by chronic respiratory diseases with 4.1 million deaths, and cardiovascular diseases with 17.9 million deaths per year, including deaths from renal disease brought on by diabetes.
| Country | The United States |
|---|---|
| Market Share (2023) | 28.1% |
| Market Share (2033) | 26.7% |
| BPS Analysis | -140 |
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Market Share (2023) | 7.5% |
| Market Share (2033) | 9.0% |
| BPS Analysis | 155 |
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Market Share (2023) | 5.8% |
| Market Share (2033) | 5.6% |
| BPS Analysis | -21 |
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Market Share (2023) | 5.5% |
| Market Share (2033) | 6.3% |
| BPS Analysis | 73 |
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Market Share (2023) | 5.4% |
| Market Share (2033) | 5.7% |
| BPS Analysis | 32 |
The United States is set to hold a share of around 28.1% of the global market in 2023.
The USA's high rate of infant mortality is a primary driver of market expansion. USA life expectancy at birth was 78.8 years as of 2019 according to the National Vital Statistics System; however, 59,865 people under the age of 25 died that year, including 20,921 infants under the age of one, which caused the market to expand.
Italy is expected to hold a market share of around 7.5% of the market in 2023 owing to the increased death by ischemic heart diseases. According to institute for health metrics and evaluation, the top cause of death in 2019 is ischemic heart disease, which has increased with 7.1% from 2009 in Italy. Thus, the rising fatality rates in country may fuel the global market.
Germany is set to hold a share of 5.8% of the global market in 2023. The German mortuary bag industry is expanding because of high excess mortality and rising coronavirus death rates. According to a press release by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), excess mortality has increased by an average of 9% from the median of the previous four years, 2018 to 2022.
The Polyethylene segment is set to hold around 37.4% in overall market.
Manufacturers of mortuary bags generally utilize polyethylene as a raw material since it is easily accessible, affordable, lightweight, and strong. During COVID-19 the use of polyethylene mortuary bags were increased to break the transmission of coronavirus from the dead bodies. As a result, it is mostly employed in the production of mortuary bags.
The morgue is predicted to account for 46.77% of the overall market share during the year 2023. Human remains are kept in mortuaries until they can be identified, buried, or subjected to an autopsy.
The number of deaths from criminal activity and road accidents has increased recently, and the corpses are taken to the mortuary for additional inspection. These elements could encourage the global market to expand.
The top suppliers in the market have a significant geographic reach, a wide selection of products, and a commitment to both innovation and research. Despite the fact that a few major manufacturers control the majority of the market, a number of businesses are attempting to develop affordable, mortuary bags.
Recent Market Developments
Similarly, recent developments have been tracked by the team at Future Market Insights related to companies in the mortuary bag space, which are available in the full report
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2017 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | USD Million for Value |
| Key Regions Covered | North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; Oceania; Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
| Key Countries Covered | The USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, United kingdom, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain, France, BENELUX, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Türkiye, GCC Countries, North Africa, and South Africa |
| Key Market Segments Covered | Material, End User, and Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | Ceabis; EIHF Isofroid; Mopec; Mortech Manufacturing; Peerless Plastics Mortuary; Roftek Ltd; Flexmort; Span Surgical Co. |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, Strategic Growth Initiatives |
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In 2022, the global market was valued at USD 392.62 Million.
The market for mortuary bag is anticipated to reach USD 410.4 Million in 2023.
Demand for mortuary bag is expected to reach USD 656.6 Million by the end of 2033.
The global market for mortuary bag expanded at a 4.3% CAGR over the last 5 years between 2017 and 2022.
Demand from morgue is expected to garner a significant value share of 46.77% in 2023.
The United States is set to hold a share of around 28.1% of the global market in 2023.
Few of the leading key players of the global market are Ceabis, EIHF Isofroid, Mopec, Mortech Manufacturing, Peerless Plastic Mortuary, Roftek Ltd., Flexmort and Span Surgical Co.
The top 5 countries are the United States, Italy, Germany, Spain, and France. The collective market share of these countries is 52.1% in 2022.
Polyethylene is the leading material with an expected value share of 37.4% in the mortuary bag market in 2023.
The global market is anticipated to grow at CAGR of 4.8% throughout the forecast period.
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Key Market Trends 4. Key Success Factors 5. Market Background 6. Global Market Demand (in Value USD Million) Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 7. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Material 7.1. PVC 7.2. Polyethylene 7.3. Nylon 7.4. Polyester 7.5. Other 8. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End User 8.1. Hospitals 8.2. Morgue 8.3. Others 9. Global Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 9.1. North America 9.2. Latin America 9.3. Europe 9.4. East Asia 9.5. South Asia 9.6. Oceania 9.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA) 10. North America Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 11. Latin America Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 12. Europe Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 13. East Asia Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 14. South Asia Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 15. Oceania Market 2012 to 2022 and Forecast 2022 to 2033 16. Middle East and Africa (MEA) Market Analysis 2017 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033 17. Market Structure Analysis 18. Competition Analysis 18.1. Mopec 18.2. Ceabis 18.3. EIHF Isofroid 18.4. Mortech Manufacturing 18.5. Peerless Plastic Mortuary 18.6. Roftek Ltd. 18.7. Flexmort 18.8. Span Surgical Co. 19. Assumptions and Acronyms Used 20. Research Methodology
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