The global dialysis market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. Generally, dialysis is needed when end-stage kidney failure is developed, by this time the patient loses about 85-90% of their kidney function and has a GFR (Glomerular filtration rate) of less than 15. Dialysis products use a fluid containing a mixture of pure water and chemicals to carefully eliminate the toxins from the patient's blood. The increasing prevalence of diabetes and hypertension is the major factor driving the dialysis market over the forecast period. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2020.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Dialysis Market

The COVID-19 pandemic had affected the care of patients with non-communicable diseases, including those suffering from kidney-related ailments. Many parts of the world, including India, adopted a lockdown to curb community transmission of disease, which had negatively impacted the dialysis market. The total number of dialysis patients in centers came down from 2517 to 2404. Approximately 710 (28.2%) patients missed 1 or more dialysis sessions, 69 (2.74%) required emergency dialysis sessions, 104 (4.13%) stopped reporting for dialysis, and 9 (0.36%) were confirmed to have died. Moreover, outpatient attendance in the surveyed hospital came down by 92.3%, and inpatient service was reduced by 61%.

Segmental Outlook 

The global dialysis market is segmented based on type, product, and end-user. Based on the type, the market is segmented into hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis comprises conventional hemodialysis, daily hemodialysis, and nocturnal. The peritoneal dialysis segment is further sub-segmented into continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis Based on the product, the market has been segmented into devices and consumables. Further, based on the end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals & clinics, and research institutions. The above-mentioned segments can be customized as per the requirements. Among the type segment, the hemodialysis segment is anticipated to grow with a considerable growth rate in the market during the forecast period. This growth is accredited to the several advantageous features of this process, such as self-administrable and needleless treatment.

Global Dialysis Market Share by End-User, 2021 (%)

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The Hospitals & Clinics Segment is Expected to be the Fastest Growing Segment in the Global Dialysis Market 

Among the end-user segment, the hospitals and clinics segment is expected to cater to the fastest growth over the forecast period in the global dialysis market. Mostly the patients prefer to receive dialysis treatments through services provided by hospitals & clinics which is the major factor contributing to market growth. This is due to several factors, such as the availability of trained professionals in hospitals that gain more trust of the patients for the dialysis and accessibility to a medical care facility in case anything went wrong during the dialysis process.

Regional Outlooks

The global dialysis market is further segmented based on geography including North America (the US, and Canada), Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and Others), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Others), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).  The market can be analyzed for a particular region or country level as per the requirement. Among all regions, the North American region is expected to have a significant share in the global market over the forecast period. The heavy investments in R&D and government aim to overhaul kidney disease care are fueling the market growth in this region.

Global Dialysis Market Growth, by Region 2022-2028

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The Asia-Pacific Region is Expected to hold the Considerable Share in the Global Dialysis Market

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to show considerable growth in the global dialysis market, owing to a huge patient pool and improving healthcare infrastructure. Increasing incidences of renal diabetes and obesity in this region are some other factors contributing significantly to market growth. Government funding and increasing awareness regarding kidney-related disorders in countries, such as India and China, are considered growth factors for the market in Asia-Pacific. Moreover, the innovations and R&D in portable dialysis systems offer a great opportunity for the market in the region.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies serving the global dialysis market include 3M, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Medtronic plc, Rockwell Medical Inc., JMS Co., Ltd., and others. The market players are considerably contributing to the market growth by the adoption of various strategies including mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, funding, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market. For instance, in March 2021, TANKER Foundation launched three new dialysis machines. Around 2.5 lakh persons die of kidney failure in India every year. In Tamil Nadu, around 14,440 persons suffer from kidney failure every year and only 10% have access to treatment. From June 1993 to February 2021, TANKER provided 3,92,099 free and subsidized dialyzes to 1,849 patients. It has 11 subsidized dialysis units with a total of 157 stations.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2021 and forecast to 2028.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global dialysis market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new product launches, and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.