Sharps Containers Market Size, Share and Future Outlook 2034

Global Sharps Containers Market Growth, Size, Trends Analysis – By Product Type, By Usage, By Size, By End Use - Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2034

Published: Jun-2025 Report ID: MEDE2537 Pages: 1 - 255 Formats*:     
Category : Medical Devices
Sharps Containers Market Introduction and Overview 

According to SPER Market Research, the Global Sharps Containers Market is estimated to reach USD 628.42 million by 2034 with a CAGR of 5.13%.

The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Sharps Containers Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. The burgeoning healthcare industry, driven by aging populations and rising illness prevalence, makes a considerable contribution to market growth. The continual expansion of healthcare services, such as hospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, and home care, increases the demand for sharps containers. As medical facilities expand in developed and emerging countries, the volume of medical waste grows proportionally, demanding efficient disposal methods. Furthermore, the expansion of home-based healthcare services for chronic disease management and senior care has resulted in a large increase in the use of portable sharp containers. Patients who administer self-injections, such as for diabetes or reproductive treatments, require safe, convenient disposal choices, which fuels market growth. 
By Product Type Insights:
The sharps containers market is divided into Patient Room Containers, Phlebotomy Containers, Multipurpose Containers, and Others. The patient room containers category dominates the market with the highest revenue share, owing to an increase in hospital admissions and a growing demand for safe medical waste disposal solutions. Hospitals and healthcare facilities prioritize the safety of its patients and healthcare staff. The expansion is being driven by increased awareness of the dangers presented by improperly disposed sharps, as well as the implementation of severe health and safety legislation. 

By Usage Insights:
In the sharps containers market, the usage segment is divided into Single-use containers and Reusable containers. The single-use containers segment currently dominates the market with the highest revenue share and is expected to grow at the quickest CAGR during the forecast period, driven by increased demand for safe and convenient disposal options. These containers allow users to safely send off mail in used sharps while protecting public health and the environment. Such activities are driving wider acceptance of single-use containers, resulting in market increase.

By Size Insights:
In the sharps containers market, the size segment includes 0-1 Gallons, 1-2 Gallons, 3-5 Gallons, 6-8 Gallons, Others. The 1-2 gallons segment dominates the market with the highest revenue share, owing to the growing demand for small and portable disposal solutions. These containers are especially common in healthcare environments including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, where they can handle moderate amounts of sharps waste. The increased emphasis on safety, hygiene, and compliance with healthcare waste disposal standards is driving up demand for these containers. 

By End Use Insights:
In the sharps containers market, the end use segment includes Hospitals & Clinics, Diagnostic Laboratories, Homecare Settings, Research & Academic Institutions, Others.  Due to the increasing number of admissions and medical operations that require sharp instruments, the hospitals and clinic segment dominates the market with the highest revenue share. With an emphasis on patient safety and proper waste disposal, healthcare facilities are implementing improved sharps containers to effectively manage medical waste. Rising awareness of the risks of sharps injuries, along with stricter regulations, is driving hospitals and clinics to invest in compliant and safe disposal solutions, accelerating market growth.

By Region Insights:
North America dominated the sharps container market in terms of revenue, owing to rising healthcare infrastructure, strong regulatory standards, and increased awareness of proper medical waste disposal practices. This initiative is intended to improve public safety and promote responsible waste management, hence promoting the market's growth.



Market Competitive Landscape:
The leading companies are BD, BondTech Corporation (Atlas Copco AB), Cardinal Health, Daniels Sharpsmart Inc., EnviroTain, GPC Medical Ltd., Medline Industries, LP., Sharps Medical Waste Services, Stericycle, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Key participants in the sharps container sector are launching a variety of activities to boost their market position and expand the reach of their product and service offerings. Expansion activities and collaborations are significant strategies for driving industry growth.

Recent Developments:
June 2024: The NHS Trust and Grundon Waste Management collaborated to offer a reusable sharps container service. The solution, developed in collaboration with Inpress Precision, a maker of medical and healthcare equipment, makes use of Sharpak Zero reusable containers for safe sharps disposal.
August 2023: Stericycle, Inc. revealed their updated one-gallon SafeDrop Sharps Mail and CsRx Controlled Substance containers. In comparison to the company's earlier models, the revised containers have a more modern appearance, enhanced convenience of use, and are more environmentally friendly.

Scope of the report:
 Report Metric Details
Market size available for years 2021-2034
Base year considered 2024
 Forecast period 2025-2034
Segments coveredBy Product Type, By Usage, By Size, By End Use
Regions coveredNorth America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Europe
Companies CoveredBD, BondTech Corporation (Atlas Copco AB), Cardinal Health, Daniels Sharpsmart Inc., EnviroTain, GPC Medical Ltd., Medline Industries, LP., Sharps Medical Waste Services, Stericycle, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
  • Global Sharps Containers Market  Size (FY 2021-FY 2034)
  • Overview of Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Segmentation of Global Sharps Containers Market  By Product Type (Patient Room Containers, Phlebotomy Containers, Multipurpose Containers, and Others)
  • Segmentation of Global Sharps Containers Market, By Usage (Single-use containers and Reusable containers)
  • Segmentation of Global Sharps Containers Market, By Size (0-1 Gallons, 1-2 Gallons, 3-5 Gallons, 6-8 Gallons, Others)
  • Segmentation of Global Sharps Containers Market, By End Use (Hospitals & Clinics, Diagnostic Laboratories, Homecare Settings, Research & Academic Institutions, Others)
  • Statistical Snap of Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Expansion Analysis of Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Problems and Obstacles in Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Competitive Landscape in the Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Details on Current Investment in Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Competitive Analysis of Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Prominent Players in the Global Sharps Containers Market
  • SWOT Analysis of Global Sharps Containers Market 
  • Global Sharps Containers Market  Future Outlook and Projections (FY 2025-FY 2034)
  • Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
  • 1.1. Scope of the report
  • 1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
  • 2.1. Research data source
    • 2.1.1. Secondary Data
    • 2.1.2. Primary Data
    • 2.1.3. SPERs internal database
    • 2.1.4. Premium insight from KOLs
  • 2.2. Market size estimation
    • 2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
  • 2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary

4. Market Dynamics
  • 4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
    • 4.1.1. Drivers
    • 4.1.2. Restraints
    • 4.1.3. Opportunities
    • 4.1.4. Challenges
5. Market variable and outlook
  • 5.1. SWOT Analysis
    • 5.1.1. Strengths
    • 5.1.2. Weaknesses
    • 5.1.3. Opportunities
    • 5.1.4. Threats
  • 5.2. PESTEL Analysis
    • 5.2.1. Political Landscape
    • 5.2.2. Economic Landscape
    • 5.2.3. Social Landscape
    • 5.2.4. Technological Landscape
    • 5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
    • 5.2.6. Legal Landscape
  • 5.3. PORTERs Five Forces 
    • 5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
    • 5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
    • 5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
    • 5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
    • 5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
  • 5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
  • 6.1. Global Sharps Containers Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type 
  • 6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Sharps Containers Market
7. Global Sharps Containers Market, By Product Type 2021-2034 (USD Million) 
  • 7.1. Patient Room Containers
  • 7.2. Phlebotomy Containers
  • 7.3. Multipurpose Containers
  • 7.4. Others
8. Global Sharps Containers Market, By Usage 2021-2034 (USD Million)
  • 8.1. Single-use containers
  • 8.2. Reusable containers
9. Global Sharps Containers Market, By Size 2021-2034 (USD Million)
  • 9.1. 0-1 Gallons
  • 9.2. 1-2 Gallons
  • 9.3. 3-5 Gallons
  • 9.4. 6-8 Gallons
  • 9.5. Others
10. Global Sharps Containers Market, By End Use 2021-2034 (USD Million)
  • 10.1. Hospitals & Clinics
  • 10.2. Diagnostic Laboratories
  • 10.3. Homecare Settings
  • 10.4. Research & Academic Institutions
  • 10.5. Others
11. Global Sharps Containers Market, 2021-2034 (USD Million)
  • 11.1. Global Sharps Containers Market Size and Market Share
12. Global Sharps Containers Market, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Million)
  • 12.1. Asia-Pacific
    • 12.1.1. Australia
    • 12.1.2. China
    • 12.1.3. India
    • 12.1.4. Japan
    • 12.1.5. South Korea
    • 12.1.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 12.2. Europe
    • 12.2.1. France
    • 12.2.2. Germany
    • 12.2.3. Italy
    • 12.2.4. Spain
    • 12.2.5. United Kingdom
    • 12.2.6. Rest of Europe
  • 12.3. Middle East and Africa
    • 12.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
    • 12.3.2. United Arab Emirates
    • 12.3.3. Qatar
    • 12.3.4. South Africa
    • 12.3.5. Egypt
    • 12.3.6. Morocco
    • 12.3.7. Nigeria
    • 12.3.8. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
  • 12.4. North America
    • 12.4.1. Canada
    • 12.4.2. Mexico
    • 12.4.3. United States
  • 12.5. Latin America
    • 12.5.1. Argentina
    • 12.5.2. Brazil
    • 12.5.3. Rest of Latin America 
13. Company Profile
  • 13.1. BD
    • 13.1.1. Company details
    • 13.1.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.1.3. Product summary 
    • 13.1.4. Recent developments
  • 13.2. BondTech Corporation (Atlas Copco AB)
    • 13.2.1. Company details
    • 13.2.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.2.3. Product summary 
    • 13.2.4. Recent developments
  • 13.3. Cardinal Health
    • 13.3.1. Company details
    • 13.3.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.3.3. Product summary 
    • 13.3.4. Recent developments
  • 13.4. Daniels Sharpsmart Inc.
    • 13.4.1. Company details
    • 13.4.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.4.3. Product summary 
    • 13.4.4. Recent developments
  • 13.5. EnviroTain
    • 13.5.1. Company details
    • 13.5.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.5.3. Product summary 
    • 13.5.4. Recent developments
  • 13.6. GPC Medical Ltd.
    • 13.6.1. Company details
    • 13.6.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.6.3. Product summary 
    • 13.6.4. Recent developments
  • 13.7. Medline Industries, LP.
    • 13.7.1. Company details
    • 13.7.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.7.3. Product summary 
    • 13.7.4. Recent developments
    • 13.8. Sharps Medical Waste Services
    • 13.8.1. Company details
    • 13.8.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.8.3. Product summary 
    • 13.8.4. Recent developments
  • 13.9. Stericycle
    • 13.9.1. Company details
    • 13.9.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.9.3. Product summary 
    • 13.9.4. Recent developments
  • 13.10. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
    • 13.10.1. Company details
    • 13.10.2. Financial outlook
    • 13.10.3. Product summary 
    • 13.10.4. Recent developments
  • 13.11. Others
14. Conclusion

15. List of Abbreviations

16. Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Report
Natural Sharps Containers Market is projected to reach USD 628.42 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of of 5.13% during the forecast period.
Natural Sharps Containers Market grew in Market size from 2025. The Market is expected to reach USD 628.42 million by 2034, at a CAGR of 5.13% during the forecast period.
Natural Sharps Containers Market CAGR of 5.13% during the forecast period.
Natural Sharps Containers Market size is USD 628.42 million from 2025 to 2034.
Natural Sharps Containers Market is covered By Product Type, By Usage, By Size, By End Use
The North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Europe and Europe is the highest Market share in the Natural Sharps Containers Market .
BD, BondTech Corporation (Atlas Copco AB), Cardinal Health, Daniels Sharpsmart Inc., EnviroTain, GPC Medical Ltd., Medline Industries, LP., Sharps Medical Waste Services, Stericycle, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Sharps Containers Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis.
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