The pen needles market is projected to reach USD 3.08 Billion by 2030 from USD 1.81 Billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 9.2% during the forecast period. The elderly are susceptible, due to their age, to insulin resistance, a decrease in pancreatic function, and other comorbid conditions, including hypertension and obesity, which raise the risk of developing diabetes. As people age, the body becomes less responsive to insulin's role in regulating blood sugar, hence increasing the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. In addition, the reduction in physical activity among older adults, coupled with lifestyle changes, contributes to rising trends of the condition. The increasing incidence rate of diabetes with age has simple direct implications concerning the increased desire for insulin administration devices, especially the pen needles. Insulin injections are an essential component of diabetes management among elderly patients, especially patients with Type 1 or advanced Type 2 diabetes. Ease of use, convenience, and reduced pain compared to traditional syringes make the pen needle particularly suitable for older adults. Other conditions most of the elderly suffer from include arthritis, which could primarily hinder them using syringes, hence developing the preference for insulin pens that use pen needles.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2022-2030
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2030
Units Considered
Value (USD)
Segments
By Type, Length, Application, Mode of Purchase, Setting and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and the GCC Countries
"The standard pen needles segment is accounted for the largest share of global pen needles market."
The market share of pen needles in the global market is dominated by the standard ones because of their wide compatibility with most of the pen injectors used for insulin administration and other injectable drugs. These needles are developed to be able to fit in a variety of insulin pens, making them available to patients across all demographics.Their simplicity and affordability make them popular, and their ease of use is something that is found in regions whose populations are rather cost-sensitive. Standard pen needles are also apt for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes patients. Other patients also require injectable medications for some other conditions; hence, standard pen needles find wide usage in all these conditions, making the patients and their healthcare providers retain them as a first choice for their use.
"Online purchase segment will grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period of the global pen needles market."
The online purchase segment of the global pen needles market is expected to have the highest growth rate during the forecast period due to the benefits and convenience that e-commerce platforms have provided. For instance, the websites provide competitive prices and, sometimes, offer discounts, promotional offers, and bundle deals that can make the purchase of pen needles cheaper for customers. Apart from this, the appeal of online shopping is greater than traditional retail shops due to more ease in product comparison, reading customer reviews, and availability of a comprehensive range of products and sizes. The availability on online platforms also increases the accessibility for customers located at remote locations or those with some mobility issues since they can receive their pen needles at home. E-commerce adoption, with more convenience and cost-effectiveness, ensures that the segment of online purchases is going to grow strongly.
"North America to witness the substantial growth rate during the forecast period."
The pen needles market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa and GCC Countries based on the region type. In 2024, the Asia Pacific region is projected to exhibit the highest CAGR during the forecast period. However, North America accounts for the largest market share of the pen needles market in 2024. This is largely because of the health care systems that are advanced to facilitate better access to diabetes care. The U.S. and Canada have a well-developed medical infrastructure, making it easy for patients to reach pen needles for insulin delivery devices. Furthermore, with millions of people suffering from diabetes in these regions, there is high demand for effective, as well as user-friendly, delivery solutions. Pen needles are popular for their convenience, ease of use, and minimal discomfort. It is the preferred way to manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. With extensive healthcare coverage, a high patient awareness level, and a large diabetic population, North America is the most significant market for pen needles.
A breakdown of the primary participants (supply-side) for the pen needles market referred to for this report is provided below:
By Company Type: Tier 1-22%, Tier 2-36%, and Tier 3-42%
By Designation: C-level-23%, Director Level-28%, and Others-49%
By Region: North America-38%, Europe-29%, Asia Pacific-23%, Latin America- 6%, and Middle East and Africa- 1% and GCC Countries- 3%
Prominent players in this market include Embecta Corp. (US), Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark), Ypsomed AG (Switzerland), B. Braun SE (Germany), Owen Mumford (UK), Terumo Corporation (Japan), NIPRO Corporation (Japan), Allison Medical, Inc. (US), AdvaCare Pharma (US), Berpu Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (China), ARKRAY, Inc. (Japan), GlucoRx Limited (UK), HTL-STREFA (Poland), UltiMed, Inc. (US), Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices (India), Artsana Group (Italy), PromiseMed Medical Devices Inc. (Canada), Montmed, Inc. (Canada), Trividia Health, Inc. (US), VOGT Medical Vertrieb GmbH (Germany), Van Heek Medical (Netherlands), Simple Diagnostics (US), IYON Medical (Turkey), Links Medical Products, Inc. (US), and MHC Medical Products, LLC (US).
Research Coverage:
The market study covers the pen needles market across various segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments by type, length, application, mode of purchase, setting and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to their product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.
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This report provides insights on:
Analysis of Market Dynamics: Drivers (rising incidence of chronic diseases, favorable reimbursements in certain countries, and decreasing prices of insulin formulations) restraints (rising pet care costs, poor reimbursement scenario in emerging countries, and needle anxiety) opportunities (growing preference for biosimilar drugs, emerging economies to offer high-growth potential, and rising healthcare expenditure on diabetes), and challenges (implementation of regulations for safety pen needles, reuse of pen needles, and misuse of injection pens)
Services/Innovations: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the pen needles market.
Market Development: Comprehensive information on the lucrative emerging markets, components, demographics, end-user, and region.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about the product portfolios, growing geographies, recent developments, and investments in the pen needles market.
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, and capabilities of the leading players in the pen needles market like Embecta Corp. (US), Novo Nordisk A/S (Denmark), Ypsomed AG (Switzerland), B. Braun SE (Germany), and Terumo Corporation (Japan).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.2.1 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.2.2 MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.2.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.2.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3 LIMITATIONS
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
2.5 METHODOLOGY-RELATED LIMITATIONS
2.6 STUDY ASSUMPTIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 PEN NEEDLES MARKET OVERVIEW
4.2 ASIA PACIFIC: PEN NEEDLES MARKET, BY LENGTH AND COUNTRY (2024)
4.3 GEOGRAPHIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
4.4 REGIONAL MIX
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Rising incidence of chronic diseases
5.2.1.2 Favorable reimbursements in certain countries
5.2.1.3 Growing adoption of self-administration
5.2.1.4 Decreasing prices of insulin formulations
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Alternative methods of drug delivery
5.2.2.2 Poor reimbursement scenario in emerging markets
5.2.2.3 Needle anxiety
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Growing preference for biosimilar drugs
5.2.3.2 Emerging economies to offer high-growth potential
5.2.3.3 Rising healthcare expenditure on diabetes
5.2.3.4 Implementation of regulations for safety pen needles
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Reuse of pen needles
5.2.4.2 Misuse of injection pens
5.3 INDUSTRY TRENDS
5.3.1 GROWING PREFERENCE FOR SAFETY-ENGINEERED PEN NEEDLES
5.3.2 RISING ADOPTION OF SHORTER AND ULTRA-THIN NEEDLES
5.4 REIMBURSEMENT SCENARIO
5.5 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.5.1 INDICATIVE SELLING PRICE OF PEN NEEDLES, BY KEY PLAYER, 2024
5.5.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF STANDARD PEN NEEDLES, BY REGION, 2022-2024
5.6 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.7 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.8 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.8.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.8.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.8.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.8.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.8.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.9 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.10 REGULATORY ANALYSIS
5.10.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.10.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
5.10.2.1 North America
5.10.2.1.1 US
5.10.2.1.2 Canada
5.10.2.2 Europe
5.10.2.3 Asia Pacific
5.10.2.3.1 Japan
5.10.2.3.2 China
5.10.2.3.3 India
5.11 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.11.1 TRADE ANALYSIS OF NEEDLES, CATHETERS, AND CANNULAE USED IN MEDICAL, SURGICAL, DENTAL, OR VETERINARY SCIENCES (HS CODE 901839)
5.11.2 EXPORT DATA (HS CODE 901839), 2019-2023
5.11.3 IMPORT DATA (HS CODE 901839), 2019-2023
5.12 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.12.1 PATENT PUBLICATION TRENDS FOR PEN NEEDLES
5.12.2 INSIGHTS: JURISDICTION AND TOP APPLICANT ANALYSIS
5.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS & BUYING CRITERIA
5.13.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.13.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.14 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.14.1 CASE STUDY 1: IMPACT OF CCG-WIDE INSULIN PEN NEEDLE
5.14.2 CASE STUDY 2: PEN NEEDLE DESIGN INFLUENCES EASE INSERTION, PAIN, AND SKIN TRAUMA IN SUBJECTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
5.14.3 CASE STUDY 3: DROPSAFE SAFETY PEN NEEDLE HELPS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL NEEDLESTICKS AFTER INJECTIONS
5.15 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.15.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.15.1.1 Fluid flow enhancement technology
5.15.1.2 Ultra-thin needle technology
5.15.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.15.2.1 Microfabricated needles
5.15.2.2 AI in pen injectors
5.15.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.15.3.1 Autoinjectors
5.16 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2025-2026
5.17 ADJACENT MARKET ANALYSIS
5.17.1 AUTOINJECTORS MARKET
5.17.2 INSULIN DELIVERY DEVICES MARKET
5.17.3 INJECTION PENS MARKET
5.17.4 NEEDLES MARKET
5.18 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON PEN NEEDLES MARKET
5.19 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS' BUSINESS
5.20 UNMET NEEDS ANALYSIS
5.21 INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO
6 PEN NEEDLES MARKET, BY TYPE
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 STANDARD PEN NEEDLES
6.2.1 GREATER PREFERENCE AND AFFORDABILITY OF STANDARD PEN NEEDLES TO SUPPORT GROWTH
6.3 SAFETY PEN NEEDLES
6.3.1 GROWING CONCERNS OVER NEEDLESTICK INJURIES TO DRIVE ADOPTION OF SAFETY PEN NEEDLES
7 PEN NEEDLES MARKET, BY LENGTH
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 8MM
7.2.1 WIDE ADOPTION IN NORTH AMERICA TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH
7.3 5MM
7.3.1 SHORTER LENGTH AND LOW PAIN TO FUEL UPTAKE
7.4 6MM
7.4.1 FAVORABLE REIMBURSEMENTS TO BOOST DEMAND
7.5 4MM
7.5.1 WIDE ADOPTION IN PEDIATRIC INSULIN DELIVERY TO DRIVE DEMAND
7.6 12MM
7.6.1 HIGH UTILIZATION OF SHORTER NEEDLES TO LIMIT ADOPTION
7.7 10MM
7.7.1 PAINFUL PROCEDURES TO RESTRAIN ADOPTION
8 PEN NEEDLES MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 INSULIN THERAPY
8.2.1 RISING INCIDENCE OF DIABETES TO PROPEL MARKET
8.3 GLUCAGON-LIKE PEPTIDE-1 THERAPY
8.3.1 GROWING FOCUS OF PHARMA COMPANIES ON GLP-1 DRUG DEVELOPMENT TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 GROWTH HORMONE THERAPY
8.4.1 AVAILABILITY OF LONG-ACTING TREATMENTS TO AFFECT DEMAND FOR NEEDLES
8.5 OSTEOPOROSIS
8.5.1 RISING VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY CASES TO PROPEL MARKET
8.6 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 PEN NEEDLES MARKET, BY MODE OF PURCHASE
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 PRESCRIPTION-BASED PURCHASE
9.2.1 RETAIL PURCHASES TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
9.3 OTC PURCHASES
9.3.1 DISCOUNTS OFFERED BY LOCAL PHARMACIES, SUPPLIERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.4 ONLINE PURCHASE
9.4.1 CONVENIENCE AND TIME-EFFICIENT BENEFITS TO PROPEL MARKET
9.5 OTHER MODES OF PURCHASE
10 PEN NEEDLES MARKET, BY CARE SETTING
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 HOME CARE SETTINGS
10.2.1 GROWING PREFERENCE FOR SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF INSULIN TO PROPEL MARKET
10.3 HOSPITALS & CLINICS
10.3.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF SAFETY PEN NEEDLES TO DRIVE MARKET
10.4 OTHER CARE SETTINGS
11 PEN NEEDLES MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 NORTH AMERICA
11.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA
11.2.2 US
11.2.2.1 Increasing burden of diabetes to contribute to growth
11.2.3 CANADA
11.2.3.1 Growing initiatives for diabetic coverage to drive market
11.3 EUROPE
11.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE
11.3.2 GERMANY
11.3.2.1 Advanced healthcare system to intensify growth
11.3.3 UK
11.3.3.1 High incidence of cardiovascular disease to favor growth
11.3.4 FRANCE
11.3.4.1 Growing delivery of insulin devices to propel market
11.3.5 ITALY
11.3.5.1 Low product pricing to support growth
11.3.6 SPAIN
11.3.6.1 Supportive regulations mandating the use of safety pen needles to propel market
11.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
11.4 ASIA PACIFIC
11.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC
11.4.2 JAPAN
11.4.2.1 Growing inclination toward public health insurance to boost market
11.4.3 CHINA
11.4.3.1 Rising focus on modernizing healthcare to expedite growth
11.4.4 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
11.4.4.1 Increasing rate of chronic diseases to amplify growth
11.4.5 INDIA
11.4.5.1 Growing per capita income to fuel market
11.4.6 SOUTH KOREA
11.4.6.1 Increasing geriatric population to facilitate growth
11.4.7 SOUTHEAST ASIA
11.4.7.1 Booming medical tourism industry to drive market
11.4.8 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.5 LATIN AMERICA
11.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR LATIN AMERICA
11.5.2 BRAZIL
11.5.2.1 Growing incidence of non-communicable diseases to drive market
11.5.3 MEXICO
11.5.3.1 Universal health coverage to stimulate growth
11.5.4 ARGENTINA
11.5.4.1 Increasing obesity rates to bolster growth
11.5.5 REST OF LATIN AMERICA
11.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.6.1 INCREASING PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC DISEASES TO AUGMENT GROWTH
11.6.2 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.7 GCC COUNTRIES
11.7.1 HIGHER DISPOSABLE INCOME TO ENCOURAGE GROWTH
11.7.2 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR GCC COUNTRIES
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
12.2.1 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS IN PEN NEEDLES MARKET
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019-2023
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.5.1 STARS
12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.5.5.1 Company footprint
12.5.5.2 Region footprint
12.5.5.3 Type footprint
12.5.5.4 Length footprint
12.5.5.5 Application footprint
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
12.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
12.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
12.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
12.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
12.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
12.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
12.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs