NAICS 42345 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of professional medical equipment, instruments, and supplies (except ophthalmic equipment and instruments and goods used by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians).
Industry trends:
The Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers industry (NAICS 42345) has been experiencing significant trends driven by technological advancements and shifting market demands. Among the most notable trends is the increasing integration of digital health solutions. Wholesalers are adapting to supply advanced medical devices embedded with IoT (Internet of Things) capabilities, enabling real-time monitoring and data analytics to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Additionally, the adoption of AI and machine learning in diagnostic equipment and decision support systems is on the rise, necessitating distributors to stay abreast of cutting-edge innovations.
Sustainability has also become a key focus, with an emphasis on eco-friendly products and packaging. Suppliers are seeking to partner with manufacturers who prioritize green practices, anticipating regulatory changes and consumer preferences. The pandemic has underscored the importance of a resilient supply chain, leading to investments in more robust logistics, inventory management, and local sourcing strategies to mitigate disruptions.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a continued trend towards consolidation within the industry. Larger wholesalers are expected to acquire smaller entities to broaden their product portfolio and market reach. Telehealth proliferation will demand scalable and reliable delivery of remote monitoring devices and telemedicine kits. Moreover, emerging markets are projected to offer substantial growth opportunities as healthcare infrastructures expand and modernize. Adapting to these trends will be critical for wholesalers aiming to maintain a competitive edge and support the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
This industry is comprised of:
Appliances, surgical, merchant wholesalers
Beds, hospital, merchant wholesalers
Crutches merchant wholesalers
Dental chairs merchant wholesalers
Dental equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
Dentists' professional supplies merchant wholesalers
Diagnostic equipment, medical, merchant wholesalers
Dressings, medical, merchant wholesalers
Electromedical equipment merchant wholesalers
First-aid kits merchant wholesalers
Glassware, medical, merchant wholesalers
Hearing aids merchant wholesalers
Hospital beds merchant wholesalers
Hospital equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
Hospital furniture merchant wholesalers
Industrial safety devices (e.g., eye shields, face shields, first-aid kits) merchant wholesalers
Laboratory equipment, dental and medical, merchant wholesalers
Medical dressings merchant wholesalers
Medical equipment merchant wholesalers
Medical furniture merchant wholesalers
Medical glassware merchant wholesalers
Medical instruments merchant wholesalers
Medical supplies merchant wholesalers
Orthopedic equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
Patient monitoring equipment merchant wholesalers
Prosthetic appliances and supplies merchant wholesalers
Surgical appliances merchant wholesalers
Surgical instruments and apparatus merchant wholesalers
Surgical supplies merchant wholesalers
Surgical towels merchant wholesalers
Tapes, medical and surgical, merchant wholesalers
Teeth, dental, merchant wholesalers
Therapy equipment merchant wholesalers
Thermometers merchant wholesalers
Towels, surgical, merchant wholesalers
Wheelchairs merchant wholesalers
Whirlpool baths merchant wholesalers
X-ray machines and parts, medical and dental, merchant wholesalers
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