Smoke Evacuation Systems Market

Global Smoke Evacuation Systems Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The global smoke evacuation systems market is predicted to be valued at USD 295.35 million by 2029 from USD 210.78 million in 2024. This value is further estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.98% between 2024 to 2029.

MARKET DRIVERS

The growing number of surgeries being performed globally is one of the key factors propelling the smoke evacuation systems market growth. Surgical procedures release smoke, gases and vapors that are potentially harmful to the health of the surgical team involved in the procedures. Smoke evacuation systems are used to eliminate harmful elements from the operating rooms and provide a safe and healthy operating environment. The awareness among surgeons regarding the importance of using smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures has improved significantly and resulting in the increased usage of these systems. As per a study published in the Journal of Surgical Research, an estimated 90% of the surgeons have concerns potential harmful effects that surgical smoke causes and 75% of the surgeons even agreed that they have been using smoke evacuation systems to avoid such harmful effects. Likewise, the demand for smoke evacuation systems is anticipated to fuel in the coming years due to the increasing number of surgeries being performed worldwide and boost the market growth.

The rising awareness regarding the harmful effects of surgical smoke on the health of surgeons, nurses and patients among healthcare professionals and the benefits of smoke evacuation systems further boost the market’s growth rate. Technological advancements are likely to accelerate the market’s growth rate. The smoke evacuation systems have seen several technological advancements in recent years and resulting in the development of systems that can offer better performance and are more efficient and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years and contribute to market growth.

In addition, stringent regulatory requirements from regulatory bodies worldwide to use smoke evacuation systems during surgical procedures, increasing investments by hospitals and healthcare facilities in better equipment and technology to improve patient outcomes and rising adoption of minimally invasive surgeries contribute to the growth rate of the market. The rising prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma, the increasing number of aesthetic procedures being performed, the growing number of advancements in laser technologies in the fields such as dermatology and ophthalmology and rising demand for reusable smoke evacuation systems favor the market’s growth rate.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

High costs associated with the smoke evacuation systems majorly hamper the market growth. Due to these high costs, these systems are unaffordable to small-sized healthcare facilities and hospitals and their adoption is being limited. Poor awareness among healthcare professionals regarding the importance of smoke evacuation systems or the risks associated with surgical smoke exposure in some countries further inhibits market growth. The lack of clear regulations around using smoke evacuation systems in developing countries is another significant roadblock to the market’s growth rate. The competition from alternative solutions such as surgical masks, air purifiers and ventilation systems hampers the demand levels for smoke evacuation systems and eventually hampers the market growth.

Impact of COVID-19 on the global smoke evacuation systems market

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the smoke evacuation systems market in both ways, positively and negatively. On one side, the demand for smoke evacuation systems has decreased due to the decreasing number of elective surgeries in the beginning days of the COVID-19 pandemic, as priority has been given to attending the COVID-19 patients in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. In addition, the disruptions raised in the supply chain ecosystem due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a shortage of smoke evacuation systems and affected the market negatively. On the other side, the demand for smoke evacuation systems has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the increasing focus on air quality and ventilators in public spaces such as schools and offices, as smoke evacuation systems can eliminate airborne contaminants. The COVID-19 pandemic has also resulted in the increasing innovation activities of smoke evacuation systems. Some key market players have engaged in the R&D of smoke evacuation systems specifically to address the situations given by the COVID-19 pandemic. Likewise, the smoke evacuation systems market has experienced a mixed impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, considering the reduced impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing habituation towards the new normalization by people and market participants, the smoke evacuation systems market is predicted to showcase a healthy CAGR during the forecast period.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS 

Global Smoke Evacuation Systems Market Analysis By Product

Based on the product, the smoke evacuation filters segment is estimated to account for the major share of the global market during the forecast period. The growing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries is one of the key factors propelling segmental growth. Minimally invasive surgeries typically release more surgical smoke and smoke evacuation filters are increasingly being used during these surgical procedures. The growing demand for single-use filters is another key attribute favoring segmental growth. The single-use filters have gained popularity in recent years due to their greater convenience and reduced risk of cross-contamination. The growing demand for smoke evacuation filters from developing countries and the rising adoption of smoke evacuation filters in the dental industry further propel the segmental growth.

On the other hand, the smoke evacuating systems segment is anticipated to showcase a healthy CAGR during the forecast period. The growing usage of smoke evacuating systems in robotic surgeries as these types of surgeries release surgical smoke in large quantities, increasing demand for smoke evacuating systems from developing countries, technological advancements and rising use of smoke evacuating systems in non-surgical procedures such as endoscopy and colonoscopy further boost the growth rate of the segment.

Global Smoke Evacuation Systems Market Analysis By Application

Based on the application, the laparoscopic surgeries segment had the leading share of the global market in 2024 and is anticipated to continue being a major segment throughout the forecast period. The growing prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases and the growing demand for laparoscopic surgeries majorly drive segmental growth. The rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries, growing geriatric population, technological advancements in surgical equipment and growing healthcare expenditure further contribute to the segmental growth.

The orthopedic segment had a considerable share of the worldwide market in 2022 and is predicted to register a healthy CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising incidence of orthopedic injuries and diseases, such as arthritis, and the growing demand for minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries.

The medical aesthetic surgeries segment is predicted to witness steady growth during the forecast period. The growing number of aesthetic surgeries, rising demand for cosmetic procedures, growing disposable income and awareness about aesthetic surgeries primarily propel the segmental growth.

Global Smoke Evacuation Systems Analysis Market By End-User

Based on the end-user, the hospital segment led the market in 2022 and is expected to hold the dominating position throughout the forecast period. Factors such as the growing number of surgeries being performed in hospitals, particularly in developing regions, rising awareness of the health risks associated with surgical smoke, rapid adoption of minimally invasive surgeries and government regulations and guidelines requiring smoke evacuation systems in operating rooms majorly propel the segmental growth.

The ambulatory surgical centers segment is anticipated to witness a promising CAGR during the forecast period owing to the growing popularity of ASCs as a more cost-effective and convenient alternative to hospitals, the rising number of minimally invasive surgeries being performed, increasing adoption of smoke evacuation systems to improve patient and healthcare worker safety and a greater focus on patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.

The cosmetic surgery centers and dental clinics segments are predicted to showcase a healthy CAGR during the forecast period.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS 

The North American region occupied the major share of the global smoke evacuation systems market in 2022 and is estimated to register domination throughout the forecast period. The domination of the North American region is majorly attributed to the rising awareness of the health risks associated with surgical smoke among healthcare professionals and patients, the growing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries and the rapid implementation of government regulations and guidelines requiring the use of smoke evacuation systems in operating rooms. In addition, the growing demand for advanced surgical procedures in hospitals and ASCs and an increasing number of advancements in smoke evacuation technology and the increasing availability of advanced smoke evacuation systems contribute to the regional market growth. The U.S. dominated the North American market and accounted for the major share of the North American market in 2022.

The European region is another notable regional market for smoke evacuation systems and is expected to hold a substantial share of the worldwide market during the forecast period. The growing demand for cosmetic and plastic surgeries, rising adoption of minimally invasive surgeries and robotic surgery techniques, growing awareness of the dangers of surgical smoke and the need to protect healthcare workers and patients and the presence of international market participants in Europe and increasing investment in research and development primarily contribute to the growth of the European market. The UK, Germany and France are anticipated to control the leading share of the European market during the forecast period.

APAC is one of the most promising regional markets for smoke evacuation systems and is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The rising demand for healthcare services and advanced surgical procedures, the growing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries and the increasing number of advancements in healthcare infrastructure and technology boost the regional market growth. The growing awareness of the health risks associated with surgical smoke, the rising need to protect healthcare workers and patients and increasing investments in healthcare by governments and private organizations contribute to the growth of the APAC market. India, China and Japan are expected to play a key role in the Asia-Pacific market during the forecast period.

Latin America accounted for a considerable share of the global market in 2022 and is expected to register a healthy CAGR during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for cosmetic and plastic surgeries by the Latin American population.

MEA held a moderate share of the worldwide market in 2022 and is estimated to register steady growth during the forecast period. The growing demand for advanced surgical procedures and healthcare services and the rapid adoption of robotic surgery techniques majorly drive regional market growth.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEMS MARKET

Medtronic PLC, Conmed Corporation, Ecolab Inc., Stryker Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Danaher Corporation, Olympus Corporation, The Cooper Companies Inc., Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., and KLS Martin Group are some of the notable companies in the global smoke evacuation systems market and these companies have been profiled in this report.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In July 2022, a smoke evacuation system developed to keep operating theatres smoke-free won a place in the N.H.S. Welsh framework agreement.
• CONMED Corporation (US) acquired Buffalo Filter LLC (US) in November 2019 to expand its smoke evacuation product line.
• Stryker Corporation (US) acquired Safe Air (Switzerland) in January 2018 to expand its surgical smoke evacuation product portfolio.
• KLS Martin Group acquired Stuckenbrock Medizintechnik's principal business activities in May 2020. As a result, all Stuckenbrock workers, the appropriate production equipment, and Gebruder Martin-distributed goods and acquired.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEMS MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global smoke evacuation systems market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on product, application, end-user, and region.

By Product

• Smoke Evacuating Systems
  • Stationary Systems
  • Portable Systems
• Smoke Evacuation Filters
  • Ultra-Low Penetration Air (ULPA) Filters
  • Charcoal Filters
  • In-Line Filters
  • Pre-Filters
• Smoke Evacuation Pencils & Wands
• Smoke-Evac Fusion Products (Shrouds)
• Smoke Evacuation Tubing
• Accessories

By Application

• Laparoscopic Surgeries
• Orthopedic
• Medical Aesthetic Surgeries
• Others

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Cosmetic Surgery Centers
• Dental Clinics
• Veterinary Healthcare Providers

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• The Middle East and Africa