Global IV Bag and Bottle Rubber Stopper Market By Product (Flex Plastic IV Bags Use, Glass Bottles Use), By Application (Hospitals, Clinics), By Region, and Key Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2021-2031

A rubber stopper is a little tapered plug used to close test tubes, flask, and other scientific glassware holes. These rubber stoppers are better for applications that require a tighter seal or greater chemical resistance.

A rubber stopper’s main function is to keep a gas or liquid from escaping from its container during a scientific experiment. These stoppers can help protect the contents of laboratory glassware from contamination by keeping the air out. Rubber stoppers enable scientists to shake or combine solutions without them spilling.

Halobutyl rubber is used in more than 90% of antibiotic, infusion, and biomedical stoppers manufactured in Europe, the United States, as well as Asia. Since halobutyl rubber is chemically inert and nonpolar, drug and water absorption is minimal.

According to studies, Bromobutyl rubber-based stoppers have significantly lower drug turbidity than normal butyl stoppers. Brominated Isobutylene Paramethyl-Styrene Terpolymer is another choice for high-end applications (BIMSM). It is the most hygienic elastomer for medicinal purposes.

Detailed Segmentation –

Based on Product Type:

• Flex Plastic IV Bags Use
• Glass Bottles Use

Based on Application:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Other Applications

Based on Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

Market Dynamics –

Drivers for the Global IV Bag and Bottle Rubber Stopper Market:

The airtight sealing and greater compatibility of diverse glass finishes of vials, such as straight walls, blow-back glass, and serum polished containers, are factors expected to complement the revenue growth of this industry. Rubber closures are in high demand in medical and healthcare organizations as they are a cost-effective alternative for transferring and reconstituting drugs safely and quickly between vials and syringes.

Owing to nitrile and silicone stoppers, the rubber stopper market may be hindered considerably. Rubber stoppers, on the other hand, are more advantageous than alternatives due to their elastomeric qualities, which allow for flawless sealing regardless of glass polish, flexibility, and temperature tolerance. In addition, the ease of injection piercing offers it an edge over other available options.

Restraints of the Global IV Bag and Bottle Rubber Stopper Market:

Cork stoppers are alternatives to the rubber stopper. As cork stopper is economically cheaper than rubber stopper. Additionally, owing to the spread of COVID-19, the global IV bag and bottle rubber stopper market has been significantly impacted by a paucity of raw materials required for production. This factors are hinder the revenue growth of this market.

Opportunities for the Global IV Bag and Bottle Rubber Stopper Market:

Rubber stoppers are becoming increasingly popular on a global-scale. Owing to markets in North America with the largest pharmaceutical sector, this market continues to expand in this region. However, the Asia Pacific region has the fastest development rate in the pharmaceutical sector, which is enhancing the rubber stopper market at a greater pace. Many vial manufacturers intend to expand their operations in increasing markets including China, India, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Trends for the Global IV Bag and Bottle Rubber Stopper Market:

New technologies, surging population figures, an increase in the number of chemical laboratories, as well as augmentation research & development activities across various nations, are all expected to contribute to the revenue growth of this market over the projected timeline. The rubber stopper market is further complmented by the WHO, the European Pharmacopeia, the United States Pharmacopeia, as well as recommendations from the Japanese Pharmacopeia.

Competitive Landscape –

• Dätwyler Holding Inc.
• Hebei First Rubber Medical Technology Co. Ltd.
• Shengzou Business Group
• West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.
• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
• RubberMill Inc.
• NIPRO
• Ningbo Xingya Rubber & Plastic Co. Ltd.
• The Plasticoid Company
• Assem-Pak | Aluseal

Recent Developments of Major Players –

• On February 2, 2018, DWK Life Sciences introduced a new Duran branded GL45 synthetic rubber stopper designed exclusively for the reliable sealing of laboratory bottles with a GL45 glass finish.

For the IV Bag and Bottle Rubber Stopper Market research study, the following years have been considered to estimate the market size: