Vacuum Blood Collection Tube Market Size, Trends and Growth Analysis by 2027

The vacuum blood collection tube market is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated US$ 4,507.70 million by 2028, up from US$ 2,598.78 million in 2021. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2% from 2021 to 2028.

A vacuum blood collection tube is a sterile test tube made of glass or plastic, equipped with a stopper that creates a vacuum inside. This vacuum allows for the precise collection of a predetermined volume of liquid.

One of the key factors driving the growth of the vacuum blood collection tube market is the increasing rate of blood donations. According to the American National Red Cross, approximately 6.8 million individuals donate blood annually in the United States. Each year, around 13.6 million units of whole blood and red blood cells are collected, with nearly 21 million blood components transfused. Additionally, the prevalence of blood disorders is rising, further increasing the demand for blood. For example, sickle cell disease affects between 90,000 and 100,000 people in the US, with about 1,000 infants born with the condition each year. Patients with sickle cell disease often require lifelong blood transfusions.

Furthermore, the American Cancer Society reported that over 1.8 million individuals were diagnosed with cancer in 2020, many of whom will need blood transfusions during chemotherapy. The American National Red Cross estimates that approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are required daily in the US. While 111 million Americans, or 37% of the population, are eligible to donate blood, less than 10% of these individuals donate each year. The Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation?s blood and blood components, all sourced from volunteer donors.

To encourage donations, various initiatives have been launched. For instance, since June 2019, individuals in cities like Chicago, New York City, and San Francisco can indicate their interest in donating blood on Facebook, allowing local blood centers to notify them about nearby blood drives. Additionally, the American Red Cross has implemented campaigns such as "Give a Little, Buy a Lot," which incentivizes donations during the holiday season with the chance to win a US$ 1,000 shopping gift card. The "Club 25" initiative also promotes blood donation among young people, encouraging them to save lives and inspire their peers.

Moreover, the growing elderly population is contributing to an increase in various health conditions, many of which require phlebotomy tests for diagnosis. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, US companies and laboratories rapidly developed blood tests to assess immunity. For example, in July 2020, several private firms, including Biomerica Inc. from California, began marketing COVID-19 antibody tests outside the US. This ongoing demand for blood has positively impacted the North American vacuum blood collection tube market.

The global vacuum blood collection tube market is categorized by product type into heparin tubes, EDTA tubes, glucose tubes, serum separating tubes, and ERS tubes. In 2021, the serum separating tubes segment dominated the market. However, the EDTA tubes segment is anticipated to experience the fastest growth in the coming years.

When segmented by material, the market includes PET, polypropylene, and tempered glass. The PET segment held the largest market share in 2021 and is expected to continue growing at a rapid pace.

In terms of application, the market is divided into blood routine examinations, biochemical tests, and coagulation testing. The blood routine examination segment was the largest in 2021, but the coagulation testing segment is projected to grow the fastest in the near future.

Regarding end users, the vacuum blood collection tube market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, pathology labs, and blood banks. The blood banks segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021 and is expected to register the highest CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period.

Key secondary sources utilized in the analysis of the vacuum blood collection tube market include the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Health Service (NHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Chronic Kidney Disease, National Center for Biotechnology Information, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, United Nations (UN) Global Population Prospects, National Statistics Institute, and the World Health Organization (WHO).