Surgical Tables Market

Global Surgical Tables Market Size

The global surgical tables market was valued at USD 996.20 million in 2023. The global market is projected to grow from USD 1,037.24 million in 2024 to reach USD 1,432.69 million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.12% from 2024 to 2032.

MARKET SCENARIO

An operating room provides doctors with cutting-edge technology to help them execute surgical procedures more efficiently. A surgical table is an essential feature of an operating theatre and one of the essential pieces of equipment on the list of prerequisites. The surgical table is a large piece of furniture used to perform surgeries on patients. It is sometimes referred to as operating tables. The operating tables are being developed to patients' needs and usage. It has become the central focus of the operating room as a surgical methodology has become increasingly sophisticated. The global pandemic COVID-19 significantly impacted the worldwide surgical tables market over the forecast period. Governments worldwide imposed stringent guidelines, and the ban on transportation led to disruption in the supply chain. Manufacturing activities of surgical tables had been postponed partially due to the unavailability of human resources. However, after the normalization of the pandemic, many surgeries have begun to perform. As a result, the surgical tables have witnessed growth, and the market is anticipated to continue the growth momentum during the forecast period. 

MARKET DRIVERS

The growing healthcare expenditure worldwide is creating growth opportunities for the surgical tables market expansion. The increasing number of hospitals and clinics across the regions is enhancing the demand for surgical tables, leading to market growth opportunities in the coming years. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases and enhancing trauma cases are escalating the demand for surgical tables in hospitals, which augments the global market growth. The change in lifestyles of the people is enhancing the occurrence of various diseases that require surgeries, and the escalating advancements in the development of convenient and affordable tables will create growth opportunities for the global surgical tables market expansion.  

The healthcare sector worldwide is booming; emerging countries are increasing the number of hospitals and clinics across, raising the need for surgical tables and driving market growth. Also, the increasing prevalence of chronic disorders and the rising number of surgeries across the globe are propelling the surgical tables market. Obesity is regarded as one of the market's major growth factors. According to WHO data, more than 60% of the world's population lives in countries where obesity and overweight cause more deaths than underweight. Other factors, such as the growing geriatric population, unhealthy habits, and sedentary lifestyles, influence market growth.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The presence of higher costs associated with the surgical tables and the maintenance of the tables is the significant factor restraining the global market. The parts of the table are widely expensive, which limits the adoption rate among the organizations, especially small and middle-income organizations, which leads to restricted growth. The need for safe handling of the surgical tables and the requirement of skilled personnel for the operation of the advanced tables may hamper the market growth. The limited awareness among small organizations regarding advanced surgical tables, especially in developing and underdeveloped regions, may impede the market growth rate.

On the other hand, the scarcity of skilled human resources is expected to restrict the growth rate of the surgical tables market. The high costs of the specific surgical tables, which are incorporated with the advanced technologies, will act as a major challenge for adoption among organizations with limited budgets, which hinders market expansion. The stringent regulations associated with the approval and launches of the devices or equipment will act as a significant challenging factor for manufacturers in expanding the global market due to the high complexity.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

By Type Insights

The non-powered surgical table segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market during the forecast period. These tables allow healthcare providers to handle and position the patient as per the procedure's requirement. However, due to design and other constraints, the movement and flexibility provided by these powered surgical tables are restricted. On the other hand, healthcare institutions are significantly increasing the demand for advanced operating tables, resulting in the creation of powered surgical tables, including electric tables and battery-powered tables. Powered tables have been essential in providing superior ergonomics to surgeons worldwide, resulting in an ever-increasing demand for these tables. Moreover, its advantages, such as slide, traverse, tilt, and other functional possibilities, ensure market expansion.

By Product Insights

The ENT surgeries segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2023 due to being one of the most popular surgical procedures performed globally. Moreover, the need for improved surgical tables is being pushed by an increase in surgical procedures such as spine surgeries, neurology surgeries, and orthopedic surgeries. These surgical procedures need various surgical methods, each requiring a unique patient posture to help the doctors conduct the treatment.

By End-User Insights

The hospital segment is expected to dominate the surgical tables market during the forecast period. Surgical tables are an essential component of the surgical procedure and are used in hospitals. Hospitals use surgical tables to improve the treatment they deliver to their patients. In addition, hospitals can improve efficiency by having these flexible pieces of equipment on hand.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The Latin American region is projected to have a steady growth rate during the forecast period owing to enlarging healthcare expenditure. The increasing adoption of product innovations and the growing number of mergers and acquisitions are escalating the regional market growth. The rising disposable incomes of the people, the growing middle-class access to healthcare, and the increasing government support initiatives propel regional market growth.

The Middle East and Africa region is estimated to grow considerably in the coming years. The increasing tourism across the region, the requirement of advanced treatment technologies, and the growing geriatric population, hospitals, and ambulatory surgical centers are contributing to the regional market share growth.

KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS

Some notable players are Skytron LLC, NUVO Inc., Elekta AB, Allengers Medical Systems Limited, Stryker Corporation, Getinge AB, Trumpf Medical, Hill-Rom, and AMTAI Medical Equipment, Inc. 

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE GLOBAL SURGICAL TABLES MARKET

• In June 2019, Getinge announced the debut of the Maquet Yuno II in the United States, which offers the versatility of different configurations to accommodate advanced orthopedic methods with a single surgical table while decreasing setup complexity.
• In May 2018, IMRIS Installations and HillRom Services, Inc. launched a new imaging table that combined an IMRIS magnetic resonance neurosurgery tabletop with Hill-TruSystem Rom's 7500 operating table platform.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the global surgical tables market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the product, type, end-user, and region.

By Type

• Powered
• Non-powered

By Product

• Cardiovascular surgeries
• Gynecology surgeries 
• ENT Surgeries 

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory 
• Surgical centers

By Region

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