Pen Needles Market by Type (Standard Pen & Safety Pen Needles), Length (4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm), Therapy (Insulin, GLP 1, Growth Hormone), and Mode of Purchase, End User, Unmet Needs, Key Stakeholders, Buying Criteria - Global Forecast to 2028
Updated on : Aug 22, 2024
The global pen needles market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $1.6 billion in 2023 and is poised to reach $2.5 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2028. The new research study consists of an industry trend analysis of the market. The new research study consists of industry trends, pricing analysis, patent analysis, conference and webinar materials, key stakeholders, and buying behaviour in the market.
Various factors such as the increasing shift of therapy to home settings, growing preference for biosimilar drugs, and emerging markets are likely to accelerate the growth of the market. Moreover, the presence of well-established key players focusing on improving the awareness regarding insulin delivery devices and their home use are likely to propel the market growth during the forecast period.
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Pen Needles Market Dynamics
Driver: Growing adoption of self-administration
Due to the advantages that pen injectors offer over conventional drug administration methods using vials and syringes include ease of use, especially at home, which eliminates the need for frequent trips to clinics or healthcare facilities. Pen injectors also offer a low risk of errors while administering the correct dose. Pen injectors can reduce pain at the injection site, especially if used with shorter pen needles, and improve the quality of life compared to other drug delivery modes.
These advantages are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
Restraint: Preference for alternative modes of drug delivery
Some of the problems associated with using pen needles include needlestick injuries and infections, hyperglycemia, and pain. Due to inability to regulate the dosage, these are sometimes associated with hyperglycemia. Therefore, in some regions, insulin pumps are preferred over pens for administering insulin. This is one of the major restraints facing the pen needles market.
Opportunity: Emerging markets
Emerging markets such as those in China, India, Mexico, and Brazil are fast-growing pen needle markets. The growing prevalence of diabetes, the growing healthcare expenditure, and diabetes treatment awareness, growing per capita income, and increasing R&D initiatives to develop innovative medical technologies are some of the factors driving these regional markets. Not only that, from the supply side perspective, cheap labor and low-cost manufacturing are major advantages for key market players.
Challenge: Reuse of pen needles
Reuse of pen needles is a major challenge in the pen needles market. Although manufacturers’ instructions advise against it, reuse of pen needles varies across geographies from as low as 30% to a staggering 95% of patients reusing their needles. According to a study published in Value Health Journal, about 98.35% of patients reuse insulin pen needles in China. Reasons for this stem mostly from inability to afford regular purchases. Most developing countries don’t have insurance coverage for pen needles, which makes it even more difficult to use fresh pen needles for every injection.
Ecosystem Analysis
The ecosystem of the pen needles market comprises elements present in this market and defines these elements with a demonstration of the bodies involved. It includes manufacturers, distributors, research & product developers, and end users.
By type, safety pen needles segment of the pen needles industry is expected to grow at the higher CAGR during the forecast period.
The largest share of the pen needles market by type is occupied by standard pen needles in 2022. This can be attributed to the lower cost, especially considering pen needles need to be bought regularly, and therefore, becomes a recurring cost. However, as standard needles are not equipped with safety shields, the risk of accidental needlestick injuries (NSIs) with these needles is high. Therefore, the demand for safety pen needles is expected to grow considerably in the coming years due to growing concerns regarding the prevention of NSIs, making it the segment with the higher CAGR.
The insulin therapy is witnessed to have highest growth rate of the pen needles industry, by application during the forecast period.
In the pen needles market, the GLP-1 therapy segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate after insulin therapy during the forecast period. The high growth rate of the GLP-1 therapy segment can be attributed to the rapidly rising incidence of type 2 diabetes, and the increasing patient awareness on newer therapies and injectables to manage diseases.
Other modes of purchase segment accounted for the largest share of the pen needles industry, after over-the-counter purchase, by mode of purchase, in 2022
The other modes of purchase segment includes insurance coverage, patient assistance programs, and private/government financial aid programs. This segment accounted for the second largest share of the pen needles market by mode of purchase. This can be chalked down mostly to the increasing insurance cover for diabetes and other chronic disease related medication and products, especially in developed countries like the US.
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North America is projected to be the largest regional market for pen needles industry
North America dominates the pen needles market. The North American region is gaining traction with the increasing incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases. Moreover due to strong foothold of major key players in the region, rising approval of pen injectors for multiple applications across many countries, and initiatives by government to increase the awareness about the advancements in insulin drug delivery are likely to play a major role in fueling the growth of the pen needles market in North America.
The prominent players operating in the global market include Ypsomed Holding AG (Switzerland), Embecta Corp. (US), B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany), and Novo Nordisk (Denmark).
Scope of the Pen Needles Industry:
Report Metric |
Details |
Market Revenue in 2023 |
$1.6 billion |
Estimated Value by 2028 |
$2.5 billion |
Revenue Rate |
Poised to grow at a CAGR of 9.1% |
Market Driver |
Growing adoption of self-administration |
Market Opportunity |
Emerging Markets |
This research report categorizes the pen needles market to forecast revenue and analyze trends in each of the following submarkets:
By Type
- Standard Pen Needles
- Safety Pen Needles
By Length
- 4mm
- 5mm
- 6mm
- 8mm
- 10mm
- 12mm
By Application
- Insulin Therapy
- GLP-1 Therapy
- Growth Hormone Therapy
- Osteoporosis
- Other Applications
By Mode of Purchase
- Prescription-based
- Over the Counter
- Online Purchase
- Other Modes of Purchase
By Setting
- Homecare
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Other settings
By Region
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North America
- US
- Canada
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Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- RoE
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Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- RoAPAC
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Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Recent Developments of Pen Needles Industry
- In February 2023, Montmed, Inc. (Canada) announced issuance of a second US Patent for Sitesmart Pen Needles.
- In April 2022, Embecta Corp. (US) completed the spin-off from Becton, Dickinson and Company (US) and started operating globally as a standalone pure-play diabetes care company.
- In February 2021, UltiMed, Inc. (US) launched UltiCare safety pen needles in two sizes, 5mm 30G and 8mm 30 G.
- In January 2021, NHS (UK) chose Owen Mumford (UK) as the sole supplier of safety pen needles. With this partnership, Owen’s pen needles will be used in all NHS Wales hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What is the projected market revenue value of the global pen needles market?
The global pen needles market boasts a total revenue value of $2.5 billion by 2028.
What is the estimated growth rate (CAGR) of the global pen needles market?
The global pen needles market has an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% and a revenue size in the region of $1.6 billion in 2023.
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The study involved four major activities to estimate the current size of the Pen Needles market. Exhaustive secondary research was carried out to collect information on the market and its different subsegments. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the size of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources, such as annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, articles by recognized authors, regulatory bodies, and publications from government sources [such as National Institutes of Health (NIH), US FDA, US Census Bureau, World Health Organization (WHO), American Diabetes Association (ADA), American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), European Association for the Study of Diabetes] were referred to identify and collect information for the pen needles market study.
Primary Research
The pen needles market comprises several stakeholders such as manufacturers of pen needles, insulin pens, injectable drug delivery devices, and diabetes supplies, original equipment manufacturing companies, suppliers and distributors of pen needles, insulin pens, injectable drug delivery devices, and diabetes supplies, healthcare service providers, teaching hospitals and academic medical centers, health insurance players, government bodies/municipal corporations, regulatory bodies, business research and consulting service providers, authorities framing reimbursement policies for pen needles, venture capitalists, and market research and consulting firms.
Various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides of the market were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. The following is the breakdown of primary respondents:
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Market Size Estimation
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the pen needles market. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
- The key players in the industry and markets have been identified through extensive secondary research
- The industry’s supply chain and market size, in terms of value, have been determined through primary and secondary research
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources
Demand-Side Analysis (Bottom-Up Approach)
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Top-Down Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the market size, the total market was divided into several segments and sub-segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and sub-segments, data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable. The following figure shows the market validation, source structure, and data triangulation methodology implemented in the market engineering process.
Market Definition
A pen needle is a hollow needle entrenched in a plastic hub and attached to injectable pens. Pen needles are available in a wide range of lengths and diameters and can be used by healthcare professionals and patients to deliver injectable medications into the patient’s body. Pen needles are electro-polished for smooth, thin, and fine-point tips and provide comfort and ease in penetration; they serve as an alternative drug delivery technique to the traditional method of injecting drugs.
Key stakeholders
- Manufacturers of pen needles, insulin pens, injectable drug delivery devices, and diabetes supplies
- Original equipment manufacturing companies
- Suppliers and distributors of pen needles, insulin pens, injectable drug delivery devices, and diabetes supplies
- Healthcare service providers
- Teaching hospitals and academic medical centers
- Health insurance players
- Government bodies/municipal corporations
- Regulatory bodies
- Business research and consulting service providers
- Authorities framing reimbursement policies for pen needles
- Venture capitalists
- Market research and consulting firms
Report Objectives
- To define, describe, and forecast the global pen needles market on the basis of length, application, type, setting, mode of purchase, and region.
- To provide detailed information regarding the major factors influencing the market growth (such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges)
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- To analyze the opportunities in the market for key stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for major market leaders
- To forecast the size of the market segments with respect to five main regions, namely, North America (the US and Canada), Europe (Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Australia, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Rest of Latin America), and the Middle East & Africa
- To profile the key market players and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies2
- To track and analyze competitive developments such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, and expansions in the global pen needles market
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Geographic Analysis
- Further breakdown of the RoE pen needles market into Belgium, Russia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and others.
- Further breakdown of the RoAPAC pen needles market
- Further breakdown of the RoLA pen needles market
Portfolio Assessment
- Product Matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolios of the top three companies
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Pen Needles Market
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