Increased Requirement of Medical Devices id Driving the South America Cleanroom Flooring Market
A large number of patients are undergoing diagnostic and surgical procedures as a result of the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the growing emphasis of healthcare organizations on early diagnosis and treatment. As a result, the demand for medical equipment is increasing in inpatient admission, and surgical and diagnostic facilities, wherein maintaining hygiene and preventing infection are top priorities. These factors are bolstering the demand for cleanrooms in medical device manufacturing industries, which, in turn, boosts the South America cleanroom flooring market. Further, the demand for wearables, including fitness trackers and monitoring devices, has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased demand for these devices is ascribed to the emphasis on fitness among people around the SAM. Moreover, the clientele for these gadgets grows with the introduction of upgraded versions at reasonable prices. Cleanrooms play a vital role in the manufacturing of these devices by filtering particulates such as dust, vaporized articles, or airborne organisms from entering the room, thereby minimizing airborne contamination. In addition, cleanrooms not only ensure the safety of products but also contribute to the safety of equipment operators and end users. Some of the raw materials used in medical device production produce contaminants that can be hazardous to operators and wearing gowns and protective equipment in cleanrooms provides them protection against these them. Thus, with the increasing demand for medical devices, the need for cleanrooms is on the rise in the medical device industry, which propels the cleanroom flooring market.
South America Cleanroom Flooring Market Overview
The pharmaceutical industry in South and Central America is booming with the ongoing expansion of international pharmaceutical players in the region due to the availability of cost-efficient services and laborers. In May 2022, Merck & Co partnered with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation for the manufacturing of the COVID-19 antiviral molnupiravir. In 2021, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) entered an agreement with Uniao Quimica Farmaceutica Nacional (Sao Paulo, Brazil) for the manufacturing of 10 million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine of the Gamaleya Federal Research Centre for the Brazilian market. Therefore, shifts in demographic trends, a rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases, the expansion of pharmaceuticals industry, and the increasing demand for healthcare services are expected to boost the adoption of cleanrooms in the region, thereby boosting the South America cleanroom flooring market.
South America Cleanroom Flooring Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
South America Cleanroom Flooring Market Segmentation
The South America cleanroom flooring market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and country. Based on type, the South America cleanroom flooring market is segmented into epoxy coating, urethane, vinyl and rubber flooring, methyl methacrylate flooring, and others. The epoxy coating segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on application, the South America cleanroom flooring market is segmented into pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, nanotechnology and semiconductors, laboratory research, and others. The nanotechnology and semiconductors segment held the largest market share in 2022.
Based on country, the South America cleanroom flooring market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, and the Rest of South America. Brazil dominated the market share in 2022.
Gerflor SAS; E P Floors CORP; Forbo Flooring India PVT LTD; and Polyflor Ltd. are the leading companies operating in the South America cleanroom flooring market.