United Kingdom Blood Bags Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Single Blood Bag, Double Blood Bag, Triple Blood Bag, and Others), By Application (Collection Blood Bag, Transfer Blood Bag), By Material (Poly-Vinyl Chloride Blood Bag, Polyethylene Terephthalate Blood Bag, and Others), By End User (Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Blood Banks, and Others), and UK Blood Bags Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Blood Bags Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Blood Bags Market Size Was Estimated at USD 10.3 Million in 2024
• The UK Blood Bags Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.75% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Blood Bags Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 23.4 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The UK Blood Bags Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 23.4 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.75% from 2025 to 2035. The market is developing moderately, with rising demand for blood transfusions, various technological breakthroughs, improving healthcare infrastructure in emerging regions, stringent regulatory compliance, and increased awareness about blood donation.

Market Overview

The growth of the UK blood bags market, by increasing demand for blood and blood products, an increase in blood donations, and an increasing prevalence of chronic conditions such as cancer and haemophilia. Blood bags are used to collect and store various blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood temperature is particularly sensitive to changes in light and air. Blood bags are necessary to collect blood and its components. Blood bags have replaced glass bottles as the method for collecting, storing, and transporting blood and its constituent parts. The blood bags are built so that the various components of the collected blood can be easily separated. Accidents are becoming more common, which is pushing increased demand for blood bags. Technological advancements, such as PVC-free materials and improved sterilization techniques, are further supporting market expansion.

Growing awareness and participation in voluntary blood donation efforts increase the availability of collected blood, driving up demand for safe and effective blood storage systems. This encourages hospitals and blood banks to invest in higher-quality blood bags. Healthcare providers are increasingly prioritising digital traceability by international norms, and this trend is projected to become a defining characteristic of modern transfusion medicine as global supply chains shift to data-centric operations. RFID-enabled traceability and smart labelling technologies have been integrated into blood collection and transfusion systems, which is an important trend affecting the business. Advanced digital tracking devices are being installed in blood bags to enable complete sight of blood units from donor to recipient. This improves not just the accuracy of inventory management in blood banks and hospitals, but also patient safety by reducing transfusion-related errors.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK blood bags market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom blood bags market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom blood bags market.

Driving Factors

The demand for blood and blood components is increasing due to surgical procedures, instances of trauma, and the treatment of chronic conditions such as anaemia and haemophilia. This trend is enhancing the requirement for blood bags, which is particularly supported by better blood collection and storage infrastructure in the population of emergency care and the aging. The UK is investing in national blood programs and transferring to the local construction of transfusion equipment. Cheap, high-quality, that are well-developed, deployed to capitalize on these opportunities within the developing, safe healthcare system.

Restraining Factors

Despite potential development opportunities, the industry faces significant challenges in the form of tight regulatory requirements and lengthy product approval times. Blood bags are classified as medical equipment and are closely monitored by regulatory agencies and various national health authorities. Manufacturers must follow stringent safety, sterility, and biocompatibility standards, which can delay market entry and increase development costs. This factor hampers the UK blood bags market.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom Blood Bags Market share is classified into product, application, material, and end user.

• The triple blood bag segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom blood bags market is segmented by product into single blood bag, double blood bag, triple blood bag, and others. Among these, the triple blood bag segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. These bags are used to collect, store, and transfuse packed red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. The market for triple blood bags is being driven by rising demand for blood transfusions, advancements in blood storage technology, and healthcare infrastructure improvements. The increased necessity for splitting blood into three components fuels demand for triple blood bags.

• The collection blood bag segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom blood bags market is segmented by application into collection blood bag, transfer blood bag. Among these, the collection blood bag segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The collecting blood bag segment is a significant component of the global blood bag market. Collection blood bags are intended for the safe and effective collection of blood from donors during blood drives or in clinical settings. These bags are designed with features that ensure the preservation and integrity of collected blood, preventing contamination and preserving the viability of blood components. Anticoagulants are commonly used in collection blood bags to prevent blood clotting, allowing whole blood to be separated into distinct components such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. These bags perform an important function in the blood supply system, ensuring that the collected blood can be processed, tested, and stored for future transfusions.

• The polyvinyl chloride blood bag segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom blood bags market is segmented by material into polyvinyl chloride blood bag, polyethylene terephthalate blood bag, and others. Among these, the polyvinyl chloride blood bag segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. PVC blood bags are disposable plastic containers that are sterile, leak-proof, and suitable for handling blood without contamination or coagulation. The increasing healthcare needs of the population, as well as innovation in biocompatible materials and eco-friendly blood bags, are driving market expansion.

• The hospitals segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom blood bags market is segmented by end user into hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, blood banks, and others. Among these, the hospitals segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Because of the wide range of medical operations performed at these hospitals, blood bags are in high demand. Hospitals use blood bags for operations, trauma care, organ transplants, and the treatment of a variety of medical problems. The demand for blood bags in hospitals is directly proportional to the number of inpatient and outpatient procedures performed, resulting in a stable and consistent market. In addition to providing high-quality patient care, hospitals prioritise the use of technologically advanced blood bags that ensure the safety and integrity of blood and its components.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom blood bags market and a with comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Maco Pharma International GmbH
• Terumo BCT Inc.
• KB MEDICAL (GROUP) INC.
• Troge Medical GmbH
• BL Lifesciences Pvt Ltd.
• Select IVF
• Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic
• HealthPlus Fertility Center
• Burjeel Hospital
• PRC Fertility Center 
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom blood bags market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Blood Bags Market, By Product

• Single Blood Bag
• Double Blood Bag
• Triple Blood Bag
• Others

United Kingdom Blood Bags Market, By Application

• Collection Blood Bag
• Transfer Blood Bag

United Kingdom Blood Bags Market, By Material

• Poly Vinyl Chloride Blood Bag
• Polyethylene Terephthalate Blood Bag
• Others

United Kingdom Blood Bags Market, By End User

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Blood Banks
• Others