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By type, the veterinary forceps market is classified into hemostatic forceps, thumb forceps, tissue forceps, other forceps types. The hemostatic forceps accounted for 43.1% of the market share in 2022 and is projected to witness robust growth over the analysis timeframe. Hemostatic forceps play a crucial role in veterinary surgeries that are designed to control bleeding effectively during surgical procedures on animals. The serrated jaws of hemostatic forceps provide a firm and secure grip on blood vessels, enabling veterinarians to achieve hemostasis quickly and accurately. This helps reduce the risk of excessive bleeding, facilitating safer and more efficient surgery. Additionally, the precise control and manoeuvrability of hemostatic forceps aid in minimizing tissue damage, leading to faster recovery times for the animals, thereby augmenting the market statistics.
Based on animal type, the veterinary forceps market is segmented into small & medium animals and large animals. The small & medium animals segment is expected to register USD 154.7 million by 2032. Veterinary forceps are designed to cater to the specific anatomical needs of animals such as dogs, cats, and other small to medium-sized animals. The different types of forceps, such as delicate tissue forceps and small-sized hemostatic forceps, allow veterinarians to perform precise and intricate procedures on these animals. Furthermore, as pet owners prioritize their pets well-being and seek specialized veterinary services, the demand for these tailored forceps is expected increase, thereby driving the market demand.
By application, the veterinary forceps market is segmented into dental surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmic surgery and other applications. The dental surgery segment accounted for significant market revenue in 2022 and is expected to grow at 5.8% during the forecast period. Veterinary forceps plays a significant role in dental surgeries as the unique shape and size of specific dental forceps allow veterinarians to perform precise and delicate tooth extractions and dental manipulations. These forceps offer firm and secure grip on teeth, facilitating easier extraction without causing excessive trauma to surrounding tissues. Thus, the use of dental forceps ensures a smoother and more efficient dental surgical process, reducing surgery time and minimizing discomfort for the animal, thereby fostering the market forecasts.
The end-user in veterinary forceps market is categorized into veterinary hospitals, veterinary clinics, and research centers & academia. Veterinary clinics segment accounted for USD 72.1 million market revenue in 2022. Increasing awareness pertaining to various animal health conditions and rising number of veterinary clinics especially in developed countries is expected to boost the market growth. Also, availability of surgical equipment including forceps is expected to spur the market growth. Furthermore, increasing shift towards minimally invasive surgical techniques in veterinary care is supplementing the demand for specialized surgical instruments such as forceps in veterinary clinics, thereby driving the market outlook.
North America veterinary forceps systems market accounted for 41.2% market share in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at considerable growth rate during the forecast timeframe. Growing adoption of pets along with significant animal health expenditure in the region is expected to spur the market growth. Also, presence of key market players especially in U.S. market contributes to the growth of veterinary forceps market. Further, growing demand for effective disease diagnosis & treatment, favorable government regulations and reimbursement policies further support the expansion of veterinary surgeries, thereby contributing to the market expansion in the North America region.