The global renal replacement therapy market is growing at a considerable CAGR of around 7.3% during the forecast period. The key factors that drive the market growth include, increasing Incidence of Acute kidney injury (AKI) across the globe, the growing number of ICU Patients is projected to enhance the market growth, increasing incidence of Sepsis, and Increasing technological advancement also acts as a market driver. Additionally, the increasing prevalence of chronic disease is expected to drive the growth of the renal replacement therapy market. Renal replacement therapy is being generally used in modern intensive precaution settings. Diagnosing, and dealing with critically ill patients having renal dysfunction is a part of the daily routine of an intensivist. Renal replacement therapy plays an important role in ICU in the treatment of patients having renal failure, acute as well as chronic, and it has spread its domains to the treatment of many other disease conditions, such as myasthenia gravis, septic shock, and acute-on-chronic liver failure. For instance, in August 2020, Baxter International Inc. received (EUAs) Emergency use authorization approval from the US (FDA) Food and Drug Administration for the company’s HF20 Set and ST Set used in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The HF20 Set is approved to provide continuous renal replacement therapy to treat patients having low weight (8-20 kg) and low blood volume who cannot tolerate a larger extracorporeal circuit volume in an acute care environment through the COVID-19 pandemic.

However, the high cost of renal replacement therapy procedures is expected to restrain the market growth in the forecasted period. Due to the better result of renal replacement therapy, and increasing life expectations the costs of dialysis care are high and will rise rapidly. The dialysis population across the globe is increasing rapidly mainly in developing countries. Additionally, Strict regulatory guidelines for continuous renal replacement therapy, and the Lack of skilled professionals to perform constant renal replacement therapy are hampering the growth of the renal replacement therapy market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Renal Replacement Therapy Market

COVID-19 has a positive impact on the growth of the global renal replacement therapy market since December 2019, as the patients are required to continue with their dialysis schedule during the pandemic. Additionally, the renal replacement therapy market has professed an increase in financial inducements. The market is increasing in terms of the number of products, and applications. Among the covid-19 patients, few developed acute kidney injuries (AKI). A person with Covid-19 has more chance to develop AKI as compared to other patients who developed AKI during the same period. According to the National Kidney Foundation, the patients on dialysis can have punier immune systems making it tougher to fight Covid-19 infection. The patients having kidney disease need to continue their regularly scheduled dialysis treatments.

Segmental Outlook 

The market is segmented based on therapy type and end-user. Based on therapy, the market is segmented into dialysis, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. On the basis of end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals & clinics and research institutes.

Global Renal Replacement Therapy Market Share by therapy, 2020 (%)

The Dialysis Segment is projected to hold a significant market share in the global renal replacement therapy market 

Based on the therapy, peritoneal dialysis (PD) cleans the blood inside the patient body. The linning of the abdomen in a patient body acts as a natural filter. Peritoneal dialysis is a home-based treatment and can be done at home, at work, at school, or even during travel due to, peritoneal dialysis may allow for greater flexibility. The Peritoneal Dialysis segment has primarily driven the growth of the market due to Peritoneal Dialysis continues to be a preference in the treatment of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Peritoneal dialysis has been proceeding in terms of technique, new exchange systems, and a new generation of solutions. A survival advantage for PD patients has been noted over the first 1 - 2 years after the onset of the dialysis. Peritoneal Dialysis patients look more gratified in most of the studies that evaluate the quality of life during treatment as compared with hemodialysis(HD) patients. 

Regional Outlooks

The global renal replacement therapy market is analyzed based on the geographical regions that are contributing significantly towards the growth of the market. Based on the geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. North America is projected to hold a considerable share in 2020 in the global renal replacement therapy market. Some factors that are boosting the market growth in the region include increased demand with the presence of a large number of key market players. The region has an increasing incidence of AKI due to the rapidly growing elder population. The region has a high utilization rate, and an increasing number of approvals for CRRT systems of (CRRT) continuous renal replacement therapy drives the growth of the renal replacement therapy market in the region. 

Global Renal Replacement Therapy Market, by Region 2021-2027

Asia-Pacific will Have Considerable Growth in the Global Renal Replacement Therapy Market

The Asia-Pacific region is projected to experience significant growth in the renal replacement therapy market during the forecasted period. The market is mainly driven due to the rise in the number of kidney-related diseases, and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, additionally the growing healthcare infrastructure in the region. Along with that, the Government initiatives and R&D further contributing to the growth of the renal replacement therapy market.

Market Player Outlook

Key players of the global renal replacement therapy market include Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co., Medica S.p.A., Medtronic, cytosorbents, Baxter. To sustain a significant position in the market, these players adopt different marketing strategies such as product launches, Mergers. For instance, In December 2020, Medtronic PLC received approval from the US (FDA) Food and Drug Administration for the company’s carpiediem machine. The machine is designed for the treatment of patients requiring renal replacement therapy weighing between 2.5 and 10 kilograms (5.5 to 22 pounds). The machine is used in (AKI) acute kidney injury or fluid overloaded patients requiring hemodialysis or hemofiltration therapy. The machine is proposed to offer continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2020 and forecast to 2027.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global renal replacement therapy 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.