The forecast indicates a steady decline in the re-import of medical needles, catheters, and cannulae to the UK from 844 kilograms in 2024 to 573 kilograms by 2028. This represents an overall decrease of 32.1% over the period.
Year-on-year decreases are anticipated, starting with a 8.29% decline from 2024 to 2025, followed by a 8.91% drop from 2025 to 2026, a 9.5% decrease in 2027, and a 10.19% reduction by 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year forecast period is approximately -7.49%.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts in UK healthcare policies aiming to increase local production, changes in international trade agreements post-Brexit, and technological advancements that might affect the supply chain dynamics of medical equipment.
