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Tongue depressors, also known as spatulas, are employed during clinical examinations to depress the tongue, enabling clear views of the throat and mouth. Tongue depressors are made up of three materials: such as wooden, metal, and plastic. They are available in different sizes for adults and children. Some of the tongue depressors are flavored ones that are specially designed for children. Furthermore, some tongue depressors are disposable, i.e., single-time use, while some are reusable and can be used after sterilization. In the medical industry, they are widely used in hospitals and clinics for oral and throat examinations.
In addition, the growth of the tongue depressors market is mainly driven by the increasing demand in the healthcare sector, particularly for medical examinations in areas such as oral health, pediatrics, and ear-nose-throat (ENT) specialties.
Moreover, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities globally necessitate the utilization of tongue depressors for regular check-ups, throat examinations, and medical procedures, driving sustained demand and market growth. Also, the increasing incidence of oral diseases and throat infections across the globe is another additional factor responsible for the market growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the global market for tongue depressors in 2020. Although the COVID-19 infection was associated with throat infections, the tongue depressors were not used in the testing. Instead, nasopharyngeal (NP) and oropharyngeal (OP) swabs were used in the COVID testing. The market experienced a negative impact, and it was mainly due to the increased focus on hygiene and infection control during the pandemic, leading to a preference for these swabs over tongue depressors.
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Based on the material type, the market can be segmented into wooden tongue depressors, metal tongue depressors, and plastic tongue depressors.
The wooden tongue depressors segment held a substantial market share in 2023. The wooden tongue depressors are biodegradable, affordable, and eco-friendlier than the plastic tongues. This is one of the factors contributing to the segmental growth. Also, the increasing research activities for the development of technologically advanced wooden tongue depressors is another additional factor contributing to the segment’s growth.
The metal tongue depressors segment accounted for a significant market share in 2023. The rising adoption of stainless steel tongue depressors is driven by their durability and sustainability and the increasing need for superior medical instruments globally in healthcare settings.
Furthermore, the plastic tongue depressors segment held a considerable market share in 2023, mainly because they are sterile and do not require sterilization before use, making them more hygienic than wooden depressors.
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Based on region, the global tongue depressors market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America accounted for a significant market share in 2023 and is expected to exhibit significant CAGR throughout the forecast period. The region's highest growth is largely attributed to the presence of tongue depressor manufacturers.
Moreover, increasing incidences of throat infection necessitate tongue depressors for effective diagnosis, leading to regional growth throughout the forecast period.
Furthermore, Europe accounted for a considerable market share in 2023, driven by its thriving healthcare business, encompassing clinics, hospitals, and dental offices, which sustains a strong demand for tongue depressors. Healthcare professionals in Europe prioritize using tongue depressors for precise oral examinations, diagnosis, and therapies, contributing to the ongoing necessity for this essential medical tool.
The report includes the profiles of key players, such as B. Braun SE, Puritan Medical Products, DTR Medical Ltd, AliMed, Inc., and AdvaCare Pharma.
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