Disposable Thermometers Market

Disposable Thermometers: Introduction

• Disposable thermometers are rigid or flexible temperature measuring medical devices and are used in a few target areas of the body such as forehead, armpits, and rectum
• Single use disposable thermometers are individually wrapped for single patient use and are designed to reduce the risk of cross infection or reinfection that could occur with other thermometer systems. Simply discard the thermometer after patient use. This helps prevent spread of infections such as Clostridium Difficile, MRSA, Norovirus, and Rotavirus.
• Disposable thermometers have a temperature measuring range from 96.0-104°F and are accurate to within 0.2°F. A disposable thermometer provides an accurate temperature reading in just one minute for oral readings and 3 minutes for axillary readings.

Key Drivers of Global Disposable Thermometers Market

• Increase in incidence of major bacterial diseases, such as syphilis, tuberculosis, COVID-19, and typhoid fever, in which fever is the main symptoms. According to Forum of International Respiratory Societies, pneumonia is the leading cause of death in children and in the geriatric population. Each year almost 700,000 children die from pneumonia.
• Increase in number of patients with coronavirus infection in countries such as the U.S., Italy, Spain, and India propels the demand for disposable thermometers. Currently, in the U.S., around 3.8 million patients have tested positive for coronavirus. In India, around 1.12 million people have contracted the coronavirus. These factors are anticipated to boost the global disposable thermometers market.
• Increase in geriatric population, technological advancements, and increase in disposable income are likely to fuel the disposable thermometers market during forecasted period

Mercury Disposable Thermometers Segment to Expand Significantly

• In terms of product type, the global disposable thermometers market can be categorized into mercury thermometers, digital thermometers and strip thermometer
• The mercury thermometers segment accounted for a prominent share of the global disposable thermometers market in 2019. Increasing use of mercury thermometers in homecare setting is increasing due to contactless and efficient measurement of temperature that is helpful in the current coronavirus epidemic. These factors drive the segment.

Oral to be Highly Promising Segment

• Based on target area, the global disposable thermometers market can be classified into oral, axilla, rectal and others
• The oral segment accounted for a notable share of the global market, in terms of revenue, in 2019. The trend is likely to continue during the forecast period. Easy to use, less chances of infections, and need for minimum maintenance are key factors that are projected to boost the oral segment during the forecast period.

Hospitals to be Highly Attractive Segment

• In terms of end-user, the global disposable thermometers market can be divided into hospitals, homecare settings, diagnostics centers, and others. Hospitals was a prominent segment, in terms of revenue, in 2019. The segment is expected to expand significantly during the forecast period, as hospitals are well-equipped with disposable and technologically advanced devices including thermometers to measure body temperatures. Moreover, increasing demand for disposable thermometers in hospital settings is likely to fuel the hospital segment.

Europe to Dominate Global Disposable Thermometers Market

• In terms of region, the global disposable thermometers market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
• Europe dominated the global disposable thermometers market in 2019. The trend is likely to continue during the forecast period. The region’s dominance can be attributed to an increase in people with infectious diseases and COVID-19, presence of major players, and well-established healthcare system.
• The disposable thermometers market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to an increase in adoption of new products and a rise in the demand for disposable thermometers in emerging countries such as India and China.

Key Players Operating in Global Disposable Thermometers Market

The global disposable thermometers market was highly fragmented in 2019. Key players operating in the global market are:

• GF HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC.
• Acme United Corporation
• Medical Indicators
• 3M
• Tempagenix, LLC
• Medline Industries
• GH Zeal Ltd.
• LCR Hallcrest LLC
• H-B Instrument Co.
• AMI Inc.
• Hopkins Medical Products

Global Disposable Thermometers Market: Research Scope

Global Disposable Thermometers Market, by Product Type

• Digital Thermometer
• Mercury Thermometer
• Strip Thermometer
• Disposable Thermometers Market, by Target Area
• Oral
• Axilla
• Rectal
• Others

Global Disposable Thermometers Market, by End-user

• Hospitals
• Homecare Settings
• Diagnostics Centers
• Others

Global Disposable Thermometers Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa