- Empty intravenous (IV) bags, essential for delivering medications, fluids, and nutrients, are critical components in modern healthcare settings, widely used across hospitals, clinics, and home care for parenteral administration due to their sterility, compatibility, and ease of use
- The escalating demand for empty IV bags is primarily fueled by the rising prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases, increasing surgical procedures, and growing emphasis on infection control and patient safety
- North America dominated the empty intravenous (IV) bags market with the largest revenue share of 39.5% in 2024, supported by well-established healthcare infrastructure, strong regulatory frameworks promoting non-PVC alternatives, and high hospital admission rates, especially in the U.S., which continues to adopt advanced medical delivery systems and eco-friendly materials
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the empty intravenous (IV) bags market during the forecast period due to expanding healthcare access, growing medical tourism, and increased investment in hospital infrastructure
- Non-PVC segment dominated the empty intravenous (IV) bags market with a market share of 48% in 2024, driven by rising environmental and health concerns associated with DEHP leaching from traditional PVC materials and growing regulatory support for safer alternatives
