Microspheres, also known as microparticles are derived from various natural and synthetic polymeric materials which are biodegradable in nature and have very minute particle size. They find application in numerous purposes across diverse industry verticals. Typical application areas include Drug Carriers, Pulmonary Drug Delivery, and Tissue Regeneration. The global microspheres market size is poised to register a CAGR of 11.9% over the forecast period of 2016-2022, projects Market Research Future (MRFR) in its latest report.
The medical industry is the area where microspheres find predominant application. They are used in drug delivery where they assist in improving bioavailability, stability, and targetability. Microspheres offer numerous benefits over conventional drug delivery system and are associated with the advantages of improved efficacy, improved patient compliance, convenience, and reduced toxicity. Additionally, microspheres reduce the concentration of drugs at the unintended site, and such factors have helped the global microspheres market attain many accolades. Microspheres do not require surgical implantation, unlike polymer implants which act as a major advantage for the market growth. Microspheres address the issues of permeability and poor solubility.
Microspheres find application in other industries too. They are increasingly gaining traction within the construction, oil & gas, automotive and cosmetic industry verticals. Their desirable properties such as low density, greater thermal insulation, increased impact strength, and improved dimensional stability make them ideally suited for numerous use cases.
Rigorous R&D efforts in the field of microspheres have resulted in developments such as polymer-metal microspheres which are foreseen to augment the growth of the market over the forecast period. Contrarily, the market growth might be dampened by complex regulatory procedures involved in attaining approval from FDA and other regulatory bodies.
Competitive Landscape
Luminex Corporation (U.S.), Chase Corporation (U.S.),Potters Industries LLC (U.S.), Matsumoto Yushi Seiyaku Company (Japan), Sigmund Lindner GmbH (Germany), Mo-Sci Corporation (U.S.), 3M (Unites States), Trelleborg AB (Sweden), Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (U.S.), AkzoNobel N.V. (Netherlands) are the key players in the global microspheres market.
Segmentation
The global microspheres market has been segmented based on material, type, and application.
By material, the global microspheres market has been segmented into synthetic polymers and natural polymers.
By type, the global microspheres market has been segmented into bioadhesive microspheres, magnetic microspheres, floating microspheres, radioactive microspheres, and polymeric microspheres.
By application, the global microspheres market has been segmented into drug carriers, pulmonary drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and others.
Regional Analysis
By region, the global microspheres market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (MEA), and the Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America is domineering the global microspheres market due to prolific growth of end-user industries in the region which generates high demand for microspheres. The established pharmaceutical industry in the region reflects favorably on the growth of the North America market. The North America market is likely to capture a CAGR of 11.9% over the forecast period.
Europe accounts for almost 31% share of the global microspheres market which is expected to reach a valuation of USD 2.44 Bn by the end of 2022.
APAC is anticipated to register the highest CAGR over the forecast period. Expanding healthcare and life-sciences industry in the developing economies of the region support market growth.
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