Market Insights
The medical fasteners market was estimated at USD 6.8 billion in 2024 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during 2025-2031 to reach USD 9.5 billion in 2031.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Medical fasteners are essential components used to securely join and support orthopedic implants, medical equipment, CMF (Craniomaxillofacial) surgery, surgical instruments, and IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics). They are designed to meet stringent standards, for biocompatibility, strength, and durability, ensuring reliable and long-term performance. Key fastener types used are screws, bolts, nuts, pins, sleeves, studs, inserts, washers, caps, collars, and rivets.
Medical fasteners are commonly made from key materials such as titanium, stainless steel, bioabsorbable materials, and brass.
Key applications of medical fasteners are:
- High-Value Consumables: Orthopedic Implants (Trauma & Extremities, Hip & Knees, and Spine), CMF, Dental, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, etc.
- Low-Value Consumables: Surgical Instruments and Tools.
- Medical Equipment: MRI Machines, X-Ray Machines, Ultrasound Machines, Ventilators, ECG Machines, etc.
- IVD: Blood Glucose Monitors, POCT, etc.
Market Drivers
Key factors driving the medical fasteners market are:
- Increase in demand for orthopedic, dental, and CMF implants.
- Increasing global and regional expansion of medical device manufacturing.
- Technological advancements include using advanced materials, innovative coatings, precision manufacturing, bioabsorbable technology, and miniaturization.
- Rise in aging population leads to higher demand for implants and surgical procedures.
- Growing investment in healthcare infrastructure, including R&D investments.
- Stringent regulatory compliance and quality standards drive the demand for high-performance fasteners.
Key Trends Shaping the Market
- Rising Incidence of Musculoskeletal Disorders.
- Customization and Patient-Specific Solutions.
- Smart Fasteners Integration.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High-Growth Opportunity
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Application-Type Analysis
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High-Value Consumables, Low-Value Consumables, Medical Equipment, and IVD
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High-value consumables are expected to be the demand generator for the medical fasteners market
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Material-Type Analysis
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Titanium, Stainless Steel, and Other Material Types
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Titanium is likely to hold the dominant position in the market during the forecast period.
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Fastener-Type Analysis
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Screw, Bolt, Nut, and Other Fastener Types
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The screw is expected to remain the most dominant fastener type in the market over the next five years.
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Thread-Type Analysis
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Threaded and Non-threaded
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Threaded Type is likely to be the most preferred thread type in the market during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America is expected to be the dominant region, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to remain the fastest-growing region in the market over the forecasted years.
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By Application Type
“High-value consumables are expected to remain dominant, whereas IVD will be the fastest-growing application type of the market during the forecast period.”
Growing demand for orthopedic procedures, such as cases of fractures, joint replacements, and spinal disorders, and an increase in the elderly population lead to osteoporosis, arthritis, and degenerative bone diseases; rising adoption of dental implants for tooth replacement and reconstruction and an increase in cardiovascular diseases, which drives the demand for pacemakers and defibrillators, are key factors driving the demand of fasteners in high-value consumable applications.
By Material Type
“Titanium is likely to hold the dominant position of the market during the forecast period.”
Titanium occupies the largest share in the medical fasteners market, owing to its properties, such as biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, exceptional mechanical properties, durability, non-magnetic and MRI compatibility, and making them ideal for medical implants and devices. Titanium meets the stringent regulatory medical standards, and it is widely accepted across the global healthcare industry.
By Fastener Type
“Screws are expected to remain the most dominant fastener type of the market over the forecasted years.”
Screws dominate the medical fasteners market due to their strong holding ability and ease of use in orthopedic surgeries and implants. Their high level of secure fixation, availability in various sizes, and biocompatibility make them a preferred choice. Additionally, their adaptability for minimally invasive procedures further drives their demand.
By Threading Type
“Threaded fasteners are likely to be the most preferred fastener type of the market during the forecast period.”
Threaded fasteners offer superior mechanical strength, high secure fastening capacity, and ease of assembly and removal. Their widespread use in orthopedic and dental surgeries, biocompatibility, adaptability for minimally invasive procedures, and availability in various sizes make them essential for critical medical applications. Additionally, their compliance with regulations and standards makes them even more reliable and widely used.
Regional Insights
“North America is expected to be the dominant region, whereas Asia-Pacific is likely to experience the fastest growth in the market during the forecast period.”
North America is expected to remain the largest market for the medical fasteners market owing to advanced healthcare infrastructure; high R&D investment in medical technology and innovations; rising cases of orthopedic conditions, such as osteoporosis and arthritis; high rates of joint replacements, trauma surgeries, dental implants; and technological advancement.
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. The key driving factors include expanding healthcare infrastructure, a growing aging population, rising medical tourism, rising orthopedic and dental treatments, and technological advancements. China is the growth engine of the region’s market owing to being the largest medical device manufacturing hub and rapid healthcare infrastructure expansion.

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Key Players
The market is highly fragmented, with the presence of a large number of players across the region. Most of the major players often specialize in orthopedic, spinal, dental, and hip & knee implants, providing both individual fasteners and fully assembled implant systems. The following are the key players in the medical fasteners market.
Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)
- DePuy Synthes (part of Johnson & Johnson)
- Stryker Corporation
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
- Bossard Group
- PennEngineering
- Smith Nephew plc
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Research Methodology
This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s medical fasteners market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2025 to 2031. After a continuous interest in our medical fasteners market report from the industry stakeholders, we have tried to further accentuate our research scope to the medical fasteners market to provide the most crystal-clear picture of the market. The report segments and analyses the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept so that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:
- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The medical fasteners market is segmented into the following categories.
By Application Type
- High-value Consumables
- Low-value Consumables
- Medical Equipment
- IVD
By Material Type
- Titanium
- Stainless Steel
- Other Material Types
By Fastener Type
- Screw
- Bolt
- Nut
- Other Fastener Types
By Threading Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)
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