| Product Code: ETC7749677 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan's surgical sponge import shipments in 2024 continued to be dominated by top exporting countries such as China, USA, Italy, Indonesia, and the UK. Despite a high concentration level indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI), the market experienced a slight decline in compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020-24 at -2.02%. However, there was a promising growth rate of 6.8% from 2023-24, suggesting potential opportunities for expansion in the coming years. The competitive landscape and steady growth indicate a resilient market for surgical sponges in Japan.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Surgical Sponge Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Surgical Sponge Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing surgical procedures in Japan |
4.2.2 Technological advancements in surgical sponges |
4.2.3 Growing awareness about healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) |
4.2.4 Rising healthcare expenditure in Japan |
4.2.5 Favorable reimbursement policies for surgical supplies |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulatory requirements for medical devices |
4.3.2 Competitive pricing pressures in the market |
4.3.3 Limited availability of skilled healthcare professionals |
4.3.4 Concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of surgical sponges |
4.3.5 Volatile raw material prices impacting manufacturing costs |
5 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Trends |
6 Japan Surgical Sponge Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Surgical Sponge Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton Gauze Sponges, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Nonwoven Sponges, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Surgical Sponge Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Clinic, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Ambulatory Surgery Center, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmacy, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Rate of adoption of innovative surgical sponge technologies |
8.2 Number of reported cases of HAIs in surgical settings |
8.3 Percentage of healthcare facilities using disposable surgical sponges |
8.4 Research and development investment in new surgical sponge materials |
8.5 Compliance rate with healthcare regulations related to surgical sponge usage |
9 Japan Surgical Sponge Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Surgical Sponge Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Surgical Sponge Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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