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市場調查報告書
商品編碼
1965930
喪葬袋市場-全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會、預測:依原料、尺寸、最終用途、地區和競爭格局分類,2021-2031年Mortuary Bags Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Raw Material, By Size, By End Use, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F |
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全球屍袋市場預計將從 2025 年的 29.4 億美元成長到 2031 年的 41.6 億美元,複合年成長率達到 5.96%。
這些不透水的遺體袋採用PVC、聚乙烯和尼龍等耐用材料製成,旨在以體面的方式盛放和安全運輸遺體,防止滲漏和污染,確保衛生。該市場的主要成長要素是人口老化導致的死亡率上升和慢性病發病率增加。此外,天災頻繁也推動了對更有效率遺體處理方案的需求,殯葬習俗的改變也影響市場需求。例如,美國殯葬協會(NFDA)預測,到2024年,美國的火葬率將達到61.9%,反映出產業需求發生了重大轉變。
| 市場概覽 | |
|---|---|
| 預測期 | 2027-2031 |
| 市場規模:2025年 | 29.4億美元 |
| 市場規模:2031年 | 41.6億美元 |
| 複合年成長率:2026-2031年 | 5.96% |
| 成長最快的細分市場 | 聚乙烯 |
| 最大的市場 | 北美洲 |
儘管成長勢頭強勁,但市場仍面臨與環境問題和合成材料處理相關的重大挑戰。大多數屍袋由不可生物分解的塑膠製成,這不僅造成污染,也與永續性嚴格的永續發展法規相悖。製造商在開發可生物分解的替代品方面面臨資金和技術上的障礙,而這些替代品必須滿足嚴格的液體密封性和耐久性標準,以確保安全。因此,難以生產出有效且環保的解決方案阻礙了這些產品的快速普及,也成為市場發展的障礙。
全球人口快速老化及其導致的死亡率上升是推動屍袋市場發展的主要因素,從而對體面的喪葬解決方案產生了持續的需求。隨著全球老年人口的成長,死亡率的自然上升直接推動了醫院、養老院和殯葬服務機構對屍袋的需求。在經歷人口老化轉型的主要經濟體中,這一趨勢尤其顯著,高死亡率使得標準型和加厚型屍袋的充足供應成為必要。例如,中國國家統計局預測2024年死亡人數將達到1093萬,而美國疾病管制與預防中心(CDC)報告的同年初步死亡人數為3072039人,這凸顯了人口結構變化驅動的穩定需求基礎。
為應對疫情和控制感染疾病而進行的戰略儲備正成為一項關鍵驅動力,迫使各國政府和衛生機構維持充足的生物危害防護屍袋庫存。傳染性病原體的威脅需要專門的防護措施,以有效防止洩漏和交叉感染,當局被敦促在潛在疫情爆發前確保物資供應。世界衛生組織(世衛組織)於2025年8月發布的《登革熱-全球情勢》報告強調了這項需求。該報告指出,2024年全球記錄了超過12,000例登革熱相關死亡病例和1,460萬例登革熱病例,再次強調了在衛生危機期間迫切需要符合感染控制標準的屍袋。
合成材料處置相關的環境永續性問題,是屍袋市場成長的主要障礙。該產業嚴重依賴聚氯乙烯(PVC)等不可生物分解的聚合物,以確保運輸過程中的耐用性和液體保持能力。然而,日益嚴格的環境法規正不斷加大對一次性塑膠製品使用的懲罰力道。這導致法規遵循與功能安全之間產生衝突,製造商在設計能夠經受嚴苛使用且不影響衛生標準的可生物分解替代品方面,面臨著巨大的技術和財務挑戰。這些困難正在減緩產品創新,並限制庫存多樣化。
殯葬業向環保理念的轉變加劇了這種摩擦,降低了傳統殯葬計畫的長期可行性。根據美國殯葬協會(National Association of Funeral Directors)預測,到2024年,60%的消費者將對環保殯葬服務感興趣,這表明市場正強烈轉向不可生物分解的材料。這種需求迫使供應商將資源投入高成本的研發中,而不是擴大生產。因此,無法迅速用經濟高效且環保的替代品取代合成材料庫存,阻礙了市場發展勢頭,並使供應鏈動態更加複雜。
由於全球人口生理特徵的變化,高強度加固型遺體包裝袋的研發已成為肥胖症護理領域的主要市場關注點。製造商正在設計採用高抗張強度布料、加固提把和更大尺寸的專用遺體包裝解決方案,以確保安全處理超過標準體重限制的遺體。這項產品發展直接應對了肥胖症的激增,因此,強大的物流支援對於防止運輸過程中結構損壞至關重要。世界肥胖地圖集2024進一步凸顯了這個迫切性,預測到2035年,全球肥胖成年人口將達到15.3億,這意味著醫院和太平間的籌資策略必須包含符合肥胖症標準的庫存。
同時,為了確保火化過程的安全性和運作效率,無氯和無聚氯乙烯(PVC)聚合物(例如聚乙烯和聚乙烯乙烯酯共聚物)的使用正在顯著增加。與傳統塑膠袋不同,這些無氯材料可以防止腐蝕性氣體的釋放和有毒戴奧辛的產生,從而避免在燃燒過程中損壞過濾系統。在火化率高的地區,這項技術要求變得日益重要,因為這些地區對排放法規和設備使用壽命的遵守情況有著嚴格的管理。例如,根據英國火葬協會的報告,英國的火化率在2023年達到了80.64%,這表明在當前市場環境下,相容的無氯耗材對於維持殯葬服務基礎設施的健康運作至關重要。
The Global Mortuary Bags Market is projected to expand from USD 2.94 Billion in 2025 to USD 4.16 Billion by 2031, achieving a CAGR of 5.96%. These non-porous pouches are engineered for the dignified containment and secure transport of human remains, utilizing durable materials like PVC, polyethylene, or nylon to ensure hygiene by preventing leakage and contamination. The market is primarily driven by rising mortality rates linked to aging populations and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. Additionally, the growing frequency of natural disasters necessitates efficient body management solutions, while evolving funeral practices further influence demand. For instance, the National Funeral Directors Association projected that the U.S. cremation rate would reach 61.9% in 2024, reflecting a significant shift in industry requirements.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 2.94 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 4.16 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 5.96% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Polyethylene |
| Largest Market | North America |
Despite this positive growth trajectory, the market faces a major challenge regarding environmental concerns and the disposal of synthetic materials. The majority of mortuary bags are made from non-biodegradable plastics, contributing to pollution and conflicting with the increasing regulatory emphasis on sustainability. Manufacturers encounter financial and technical obstacles in developing biodegradable alternatives that maintain the rigorous fluid containment and durability standards required for safety. Consequently, the struggle to produce effective, eco-friendly solutions impedes their rapid adoption and presents a hurdle to market progression.
Market Driver
The rapidly aging global population and the associated rise in mortality rates serve as the primary catalyst for the mortuary bags market, creating a sustained demand for dignified containment solutions. As geriatric demographics expand worldwide, the natural increase in death rates directly drives the need for cadaver pouches across hospitals, nursing homes, and funeral service providers. This trend is particularly evident in major economies with shifting age structures, where higher mortality figures necessitate robust procurement of standard and heavy-duty bags. For example, the National Bureau of Statistics of China recorded 10.93 million deaths in 2024, while the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported provisional data of 3,072,039 deaths for the same year, validating the steady baseline demand driven by demographic shifts.
Strategic stockpiling for pandemic preparedness and infectious disease control has also emerged as a critical driver, compelling governments and health organizations to maintain surplus inventories of biohazard-grade mortuary bags. The threat of transmissible pathogens requires specialized containment solutions that effectively prevent leakage and cross-contamination, prompting authorities to secure supplies ahead of potential outbreaks. This necessity was highlighted by the World Health Organization's 'Dengue - Global Situation' report in August 2025, which noted a historic high of over 12,000 dengue-related deaths and 14.6 million cases globally in 2024, reinforcing the urgent need for infection-control compliant body bags during sanitary crises.
Market Challenge
Environmental sustainability concerns regarding the disposal of synthetic materials constitute a significant barrier to the growth of the mortuary bag market. The sector relies heavily on non-biodegradable polymers, such as PVC, to ensure the necessary durability and fluid retention during transport; however, strict environmental regulations are increasingly penalizing the use of single-use plastics. This creates a conflict between regulatory compliance and functional safety, as manufacturers face substantial technical and financial hurdles in engineering biodegradable alternatives that can withstand rigorous usage without compromising hygiene standards. These difficulties delay product innovation and limit the diversification of inventory.
This friction is exacerbated by the funeral industry's broader shift toward eco-conscious practices, which reduces the long-term viability of traditional containment solutions. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, 60% of consumers expressed interest in green funeral options in 2024, indicating a strong market pivot against non-degradable materials. This demand forces suppliers to allocate resources toward costly research rather than volume expansion. Consequently, the inability to swiftly replace synthetic inventory with cost-effective, eco-friendly equivalents impedes market momentum and complicates supply chain dynamics.
Market Trends
The development of heavy-duty reinforced bags for bariatric care has become a primary market focus, driven by the changing physiological profile of the global population. Manufacturers are engineering specialized containment solutions featuring high-tensile fabrics, reinforced handles, and wider dimensions to safely manage cadavers exceeding standard weight limits. This product evolution is a direct response to the escalating prevalence of obesity, which necessitates robust logistical support to prevent structural failure during transport. Highlighting this urgency, the World Obesity Federation's 'World Obesity Atlas 2024' projects that the number of adults living with obesity globally will rise to 1.53 billion by 2035, necessitating bariatric-grade inventory in hospital and mortuary procurement strategies.
Simultaneously, there is a marked shift towards the use of chlorine-free and PVC-free polymers, such as polyethylene and PEVA, to ensure safety and operational efficiency during cremation processes. Unlike traditional vinyl pouches, these chlorine-free materials prevent the release of corrosive gases that damage filtration systems and emit toxic dioxins when combusted. This technical requirement is increasingly prioritized in regions with high cremation densities, where emission compliance and equipment longevity are strictly regulated. For instance, the Cremation Society of Great Britain reported a cremation rate of 80.64% in the United Kingdom for 2023, illustrating a market environment where compatible, non-chlorinated consumables are essential for maintaining the operational integrity of funeral service infrastructure.
Report Scope
In this report, the Global Mortuary Bags Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Mortuary Bags Market.
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