Latin America Sports Medicine Market

Latin America Sports Medicine Market Size

The sports medicine market size in Latin America was valued at USD 1.175 billion in 2023. The global market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.96% from 2024 to 2032 and be valued at USD 2.54 billion by 2032 from USD 1.28 billion in 2024.

MARKET DRIVERS

Factors such as growing awareness and demand for minimally invasive surgeries and the influx of newly developed products as treatment modalities drive the growth of the sports medicine market in Latin America.  Also, other factors, such as the changing consumer lifestyles and the increasing incidence of sports injuries, increase the demand for sports medicine around the region and are expected to accelerate the expansion of the Latin American sports medicine market. It can also be attributed to the growing number of people choosing sports as a career due to numerous opportunities, such as scholarships and business funding, and the development of sports infrastructure. In addition, increasing rates of smoking, sedentary lifestyles, increasing adoption of fast food, and excessive alcohol consumption in both developed and emerging economies have increased the prevalence of fatal diseases. The growing awareness of these diseases is expected to encourage people to participate in different sports activities to maintain their well-being and fitness, thus boosting the Latin American sports medicine market.

According to the UN Security Council, approximately 125.9 per 100,000 people were injured in basketball games alone, leading to growth in the Latin American sports medicine market. In addition, there are 2.1 million injuries each year among high school athletes, with 500,500 visits to the doctor and 31,000 hospitalizations. According to the same source, with the increase in sports injuries, the incidence rate of hospital visits and doctors to treat these injuries gains, leading to the demand for sports drugs. Hence, it is expected to accelerate the market growth in the Latin American region. Additionally, the increasing use of wearable devices, such as fitness bands and other sensors, to help control stress load and prevent fatigue injuries in athletes has supported the growth of the Latin American sports medicine market.

In addition, sports complications have increased the demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures, which has affected the market's growth. In addition, the growing popularity of robot-assisted surgeries, the development of new technologies such as 3D MRI for better and more accurate diagnosis, and the high investments by suppliers and the government for R&D for the sports medicine industry will give great opportunities for the evolution of the Latin American sports medicine market.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

However, the increasing number of product recalls and lack of healthcare infrastructure in underdeveloped countries hamper the market growth. In addition, product recalls create a negative image of the product and the company in customers' minds, currently hampering the Latin American sports medicine market. Some underdeveloped and developing Latin American countries lack well-developed sanitation facilities due to low economic growth. Public health spending is also relatively low in these countries, resulting in lower adoption of these products. In addition, the lack of sports culture is another factor that is predicted to limit the market growth and the slow development of sports medicine in the Latin American region. In addition, the market in these countries is very price-sensitive, restricting the market's growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The Latin American market is anticipated to account for a promising share of the global sports medicine market during the forecast period. The market growth is attributed to the increasing incidence of sports injuries, rising investments by the government in sports medicine, and technological advancements in the healthcare sector. In addition, it is also estimated that the high penetration of sports medicine devices in emerging countries due to improved health infrastructure, new innovative treatments, and increased accessibility due to higher per capita income will stimulate market growth.

The Brazilian market posted the highest share in the Latin American market in 2021, accounting for 38.8%. This is due to the high rate of adoption of sports drugs and the increase in treatment procedures. However, Argentina is estimated to outperform all regions with the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing athlete populations, heightened awareness of health, greater accessibility, and better regional healthcare facilities.

On the other hand, Mexico is most likely to contribute to the Latin American regional market growth due to favorable reimbursement policies, growing access to healthcare facilities, and advancements in technologies.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

A few of the noteworthy companies operating in the Latin American Sports Medicine Market profiled in this report are Smith & Nephew PLC., Arthrex, Inc., Össur hf, Stryker Corporation, Conmed Corporation, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Breg, Inc., Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc., Tornier, Inc., Skins International Trading AG, Wright Medical Technology, Inc., DePuy Mitek, Inc., 3M Company Ace Brand, OttoBock Healthcare GmbH and DJO Global, Inc.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Latin American sports medicine market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Product: 

• Reconstruction and Repair
  • Implants              
  • Prosthetics
  • Arthroscopy Devices
  • Fracture and Ligament Repair Products
  • Orthobiologics  
• Support and Recovery
  • Braces and Support
  • Thermal Therapy Products
  • Topical Pain Relief Products
  • Compression Clothing
  • Monitoring Devices
  • Other Body Support and Recovery Products
• Accessories

By Application: 

• Head Injuries
• Shoulder Injuries
• Elbow and Wrist Injuries
• Back and Spine Injuries
• Hip and Groin Injuries
• Knee Injuries
• Foot and Ankle Injuries

By Country:

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Chile
• Rest of Latin America