| Product Code: ETC8636507 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, Nigeria continued to heavily rely on imports of surgical sponges, with top exporters being China, India, Metropolitan France, UK, and Belgium. The market remained highly concentrated, indicated by a very high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The industry experienced a significant decline with a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -27.22% from 2020 to 2024. Furthermore, the growth rate plummeted even more in 2024, showing a sharp decline of -52.8% compared to the previous year. These trends suggest a challenging landscape for the surgical sponge import market in Nigeria.

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 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Overview |
3.1 Nigeria Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of advanced surgical techniques in Nigeria |
4.2.2 Growing number of surgeries and medical procedures in the country |
4.2.3 Rising awareness about the importance of infection control and patient safety in healthcare settings |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Lack of standardized regulations for surgical sponge usage and disposal |
4.3.2 Limited availability of skilled healthcare professionals to handle surgical sponge procedures |
4.3.3 Budget constraints in healthcare facilities affecting the procurement of surgical sponges |
5 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Trends |
6 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market, By Types |
6.1 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton Gauze Sponges, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Nonwoven Sponges, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By X-Ray Detectable Sponges, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospital, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Clinic, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Ambulatory Surgery Center, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmacy, 2021- 2031F |
7 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Rate of adoption of advanced surgical techniques in Nigeria |
8.2 Number of surgeries performed annually in the country |
8.3 Compliance rate with infection control protocols in healthcare facilities |
9 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Nigeria Surgical Sponge Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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