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Case numbers are resurging in parts of the world where the COVID-19 pandemic was waning, falling in places that saw huge surges recently, and just beginning to rise in previously little-impacted parts of the globe.
Studying and analyzing the impact of Coronavirus COVID-19 on the Peripheral I.V. Catheter industry, the report provide in-depth analysis and professtional advices on how to face the post COIVD-19 period.
Market Segment by Product Type
Short PIVC
Integrated/Closed PIVC
Market Segment by Product Application
Hospitals
Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Clinics
Home Use
Others
Finally, the report provides detailed profile and data information analysis of leading company.
B. Braun Melsungen
Smith Medical
Becton Dickinson (BD)
Medline Industries
Terumo Corporation
Bard Acess
Tangent Medical
C.R. Bard
Argon Medical Devices
Teleflex
Vascular Pathways
Insights and Tools:
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Analyses of global market trends, with historical data, estimates for 2022 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
The market research includes historical and forecast data from like demand, application details, price trends, and company shares by geography, especially focuses on the key regions like United States, European Union, China, and other regions.
In addition, the report provides insight into main drivers,challenges,opportunities and risk of the market and strategies of suppliers. Key players are profiled as well with their market shares in the global market discussed.
Research Objectives
1.To study and analyze the global Peripheral I.V. Catheter consumption (value) by key regions/countries, product type and application, history data from 2017 to 2021, and forecast to 2027.
2.To understand the structure of Peripheral I.V. Catheter market by identifying its various subsegments.
3.Focuses on the key global Peripheral I.V. Catheter manufacturers, to define, describe and analyze the value, market share, market competition landscape, Porter's five forces analysis, SWOT analysis and development plans in next few years.
4.To analyze the Peripheral I.V. Catheter with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and their contribution to the total market.
5.To share detailed information about the key factors influencing the growth of the market (growth potential, opportunities, drivers, industry-specific challenges and risks).
6.To project the consumption of Peripheral I.V. Catheter submarkets, with respect to key regions (along with their respective key countries).
7.To analyze competitive developments such as expansions, agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions in the market.
8.To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies.
Table of Contents
Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Research Report 2022, Forecast to 2027
1 Market Study Overview
1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Introduce
1.3 Combined with the Analysis of Macroeconomic Indicators
1.4 Brief Description of Research methods
1.5 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
2 Global Trend Summary
2.1 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Segment by Type
2.1.1 Short PIVC
2.1.2 Integrated/Closed PIVC
2.2 Market Analysis by Application
2.2.1 Hospitals
2.2.2 Ambulatory Surgical Centers
2.2.3 Clinics
2.2.4 Home Use
2.2.5 Others
2.3 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Comparison by Regions (2017-2027)
2.3.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Size (2017-2027)
2.3.2 North America Peripheral I.V. Catheter Status and Prospect (2017-2027)
2.3.3 Europe Peripheral I.V. Catheter Status and Prospect (2017-2027)
2.3.4 China Peripheral I.V. Catheter Status and Prospect (2017-2027)
2.3.5 Japan Peripheral I.V. Catheter Status and Prospect (2017-2027)
2.3.6 Southeast Asia Peripheral I.V. Catheter Status and Prospect (2017-2027)
2.4 Basic Product Information
2.4.1 Basic Product Information & Technology Development History
2.4.2 Product Manufacturing Process
2.4.3 Interview with Major Market Participants
2.4.4 High-end Market Analysis and Forecast
2.5 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19): Peripheral I.V. Catheter Industry Impact
2.5.1 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Business Impact Assessment - Covid-19
2.5.2 Market Trends and Peripheral I.V. Catheter Potential Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape
2.5.3 Measures / Proposal against Covid-19
3 Competition by Manufacturer
3.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Market Share by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.2 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue and Market Share by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
3.3 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Industry Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI)
3.4 Top 5 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Manufacturer Market Share
3.5 Top 10 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Manufacturer Market Share
3.6 Date of Key Manufacturers Enter into Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market
3.7 Key Manufacturers Peripheral I.V. Catheter Key Manufacturers
3.8 Mergers & Acquisitions Planning
4 Analysis of Peripheral I.V. Catheter Industry Key Manufacturers
4.1 B. Braun Melsungen
4.1.1 Compan Detail
4.1.2 B. Braun Melsungen Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.1.3 B. Braun Melsungen 166 Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.1.4 Main Business Overview
4.1.5 B. Braun Melsungen News
4.2 Smith Medical
4.2.1 Compan Detail
4.2.2 Smith Medical Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.2.3 Smith Medical Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.2.4 Main Business Overview
4.2.5 B. Braun Melsungen News
4.3 Becton Dickinson (BD)
4.3.1 Compan Detail
4.3.2 Becton Dickinson (BD) Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.3.3 Becton Dickinson (BD) Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.3.4 Main Business Overview
4.3.5 Becton Dickinson (BD) News
4.4 Medline Industries
4.4.1 Compan Detail
4.4.2 Medline Industries Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.4.3 Medline Industries Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.4.4 Main Business Overview
4.4.5 Medline Industries News
4.5 Terumo Corporation
4.5.1 Compan Detail
4.5.2 Medline Industries Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.5.3 Terumo Corporation Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.5.4 Main Business Overview
4.5.5 Terumo Corporation News
4.6 Bard Acess
4.6.1 Compan Detail
4.6.2 Bard Acess Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.6.3 Bard Acess Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.6.4 Main Business Overview
4.6.5 Bard Acess News
4.7 Tangent Medical
4.7.1 Compan Detail
4.7.2 Tangent Medical Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.7.3 Tangent Medical Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.7.4 Main Business Overview
4.7.4 Main Business Overview
4.8 C.R. Bard
4.8.1 Compan Detail
4.8.2 C.R. Bard Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.8.3 C.R. Bard Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.8.4 Main Business Overview
4.8.5 C.R. Bard News
4.9 Argon Medical Devices
4.9.1 Compan Detail
4.9.2 Argon Medical Devices Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.9.3 Argon Medical Devices Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.9.4 Main Business Overview
4.9.5 Argon Medical Devices News
4.10 Teleflex
4.10.1 Compan Detail
4.10.2 Teleflex Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.10.3 Teleflex Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.10.4 Main Business Overview
4.10.5 Teleflex News
4.11 Vascular Pathways
4.11.1 Compan Detail
4.11.2 Vascular Pathways Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification
4.11.3 Vascular Pathways Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales, Price, Cost, Gross Margin, and Revenue (2017-2022)
4.11.4 Main Business Overview
4.11.5 Vascular Pathways News
5 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Segment by Big Type
5.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue, Sales and Market Share by Big Type (2017-2022)
5.1.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Market Share by Big Type (2017-2022)
5.1.2 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue and Market Share by Big Type (2017-2022)
5.2 Short PIVC Sales Growth Rate and Price
5.2.1 Global Short PIVC Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
5.2.2 Global Short PIVC Price (2017-2022)
5.3 Integrated/Closed PIVC Sales Growth Rate and Price
5.3.1 Global Integrated/Closed PIVC Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
5.3.2 Global Integrated/Closed PIVC Price (2017-2022)
6 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Segment by Big Application
6.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Market Share by Big Application (2017-2022)
6.2 Hospitals Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
6.3 Ambulatory Surgical Centers Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
6.4 Clinics Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
6.5 Home Use Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
6.6 Others Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
7 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Forecast
7.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue, Sales and Growth Rate (2022-2027)
7.2 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast by Regions (2022-2027)
7.2.1 North America Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
7.2.2 Europe Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
7.2.3 China Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
7.2.4 Japan Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
7.2.5 Southeast Asia Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
7.2.6 Other Regions Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
7.3 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast by Type (2022-2027)
7.3.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Forecast by Type (2022-2027)
7.3.2 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Share Forecast by Type (2022-2027)
7.4 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast by Application (2022-2027)
7.4.1 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Forecast by Application (2022-2027)
7.4.2 Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Share Forecast by Application (2022-2027)
8 Market Analysis
8.1.1 Market Overview
8.1.2 Market Opportunities
8.1.3 Market Risk
8.1.4 Market Driving Force
8.1.5 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
8.1.6 SWOT Analysis
9 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Related Market Analysis
9.1 Upstream Analysis
9.1.1 Macro Analysis of Upstream Markets
9.1.2 Key Players in Upstream Markets
9.1.3 Upstream Market Trend Analysis
9.1.4 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Manufacturing Cost Analysis
9.2 Downstream Market Analysis
9.2.1 Macro Analysis of Down Markets
9.2.2 Key Players in Down Markets
9.2.3 Downstream Market Trend Analysis
9.2.4 Sales Channel, Distributors, Traders and Dealers
10 Research Findings and Conclusion
List of Tables and Figures
Figure Product Picture Peripheral I.V. Catheter
Figure Market Concentration Ratio and Market Maturity Analysis of Peripheral I.V. Catheter
Figure Bottom-up and Top-down Approaches for This Report
Figure Part of Our External Database
Figure Part of Our External Database
Figure Key Executives Interviewed
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Size by Big Type
Figure Global Market Share of Peripheral I.V. Catheter by Big Type in 2021
Figure Short PIVC Picture (2017-2022)
Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Size by Big Application
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Size by Application
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Share by Big Application in 2021
Figure Hospitals Picture
Figure Ambulatory Surgical Centers Picture
Figure Clinics Picture
Figure Home Use Picture
Figure Others Picture
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Comparison by Regions (M USD) (2017-2027)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Size (Million US$) (2017-2027)
Figure North America Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate (2017-2027)
Figure Europe Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate (2017-2027)
Figure China Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate (2017-2027)
Figure Japan Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate (2017-2027)
Figure Southeast Asia Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate (2017-2027)
Table Business Impact Assessment - Covid-19
Table Market Trends and Peripheral I.V. Catheter Potential Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape
Table Measures / Proposal against Covid-19
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Market Share by Manufacturer in 2021
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue by Manufacturer (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue Market Share by Manufacturer in 2021
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Manufacturers Market Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI)
Figure Top 5 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Manufacturer (Revenue) Market Share in 2021
Figure Top 10 Peripheral I.V. Catheter Manufacturer (Revenue) Market Share in 2021
Table Date of Key Manufacturers Enter into Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market
Table Key Manufacturers Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Type
Table Mergers & Acquisitions Planning
Table B. Braun Melsungen Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of B. Braun Melsungen
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company One 2017-2022
Table Company One Main Business
Table Company One Recent Development
Table Smith Medical Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Smith Medical
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Smith Medical Recent Development
Table Becton Dickinson (BD) Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Becton Dickinson (BD)
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Becton Dickinson (BD) Main Business
Table Becton Dickinson (BD) Recent Development
Table Medline Industries Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Medline Industries
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Medline Industries Main Business
Table Medline Industries Recent Development
Table Medline Industries Main Business
Table Medline Industries Recent Development
Table Terumo Corporation Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Terumo Corporation
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Terumo Corporation Main Business
Table Terumo Corporation Recent Development
Table Bard Acess Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Bard Acess
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Bard Acess Main Business
Table Bard Acess Recent Development
Table Tangent Medical Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Tangent Medical
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Tangent Medical Main Business
Table Tangent Medical Recent Development
Table C.R. Bard Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of C.R. Bard
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table C.R. Bard Main Business
Table C.R. Bard Recent Development
Table Argon Medical Devices Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Argon Medical Devices
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Argon Medical Devices Main Business
Table Argon Medical Devices Recent Development
Table Teleflex Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Teleflex
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Teleflex Main Business
Table Teleflex Recent Development
Table Vascular Pathways Company Profile
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Product Introduction, Application and Specification of Vascular Pathways
Table Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Unit), Price (USD/Unit), Revenue (M USD) and Gross Margin of Company Two 2017-2022
Table Vascular Pathways Main Business
Table Vascular Pathways Recent Development
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales by Regions (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Market Share by Regions in 2021
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue by Regions (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue Market Share by Regions in 2021
Figure North America Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Europe Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure China Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Japan Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Southeast Asia Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Other Regions Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales by Big Type (2017-2022)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Market Share by Big Type (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Market Share by Big Type in 2019
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue by Big Type (2017-2022)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue Market Share by Big Type (2017-2022)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue Market Share by Big Type in 2019
Figure Global Short PIVC Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Global Short PIVC Price (2017-2022)
Figure Global Integrated/Closed PIVC Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales by Big Application (2017-2022)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Market Share by Big Application (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Market Share by Big Application in 2019
Figure Global Hospitals Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Global Ambulatory Surgical Centers Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Global Clinics Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Global Home Use Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Global Others Sales Growth Rate (2017-2022)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales and Growth Rate (2022-2027)
Figure Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue and Growth Rate (2022-2027)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Forecast by Regions (2022-2027)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Share Forecast by Regions (2022-2027)
Figure North America Sales Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
Figure Europe Sales Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
Figure China Sales Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
Figure Japan Sales Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
Figure Southeast Asia Sales Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
Figure Other Regions Sales Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Forecast (2022-2027)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Forecast by Type (2022-2027)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Share Forecast by Type (2022-2027)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales Forecast by Application (2022-2027)
Table Global Peripheral I.V. Catheter Market Share Forecast by Application (2022-2027)
Table Market Opportunities in Next Few Years
Table Market Risks Analysis
Table Market Drivers
Figure Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Table Macro Analysis of Upstream Markets
Table Key Players in Upstream Markets
Table Key Players of Upstream Markets
Table Key Raw Materials
Figure Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
Table Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
Figure Manufacturing Cost Structure of Peripheral I.V. Catheter
Table Macro Analysis of Down Markets
Table Key Players in Down Markets
Table Key Players of Downstream Markets
Figure Sales Channel
Figure North America Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Units) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure North America Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure Europe Peripheral I.V. Catheter Sales (K Units) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure Europe Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure Japan Peripheral I.V. Catheter Production (K Units) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure Japan Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure China Peripheral I.V. Catheter Production (K Units) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure China Peripheral I.V. Catheter Revenue (Million US$) Growth Rate Forecast (2021-2025)
Figure Methodology/Research Approach
Figure Market Size Estimation
Figure Author List
B. Braun Melsungen
Smith Medical
Becton Dickinson (BD)
Medline Industries
Terumo Corporation
Bard Acess
Tangent Medical
C.R. Bard
Argon Medical Devices
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