Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028

Segmented By Type (Films, Foams, Hydrogels, Alginates, Others), By Mechanism (Antimicrobial, Immunostimulant, Others), By Application (Burns, Chronic Wounds, Skin Injuries, Ulcers, Others), By End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Others), By Region and Competition


Global Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market is expected to grow at an impressive rate during the forecast period on account of the increasing demand for advanced wound care products and the growing incidence of chronic wounds. The rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity, which increase the risk of developing chronic wounds, is also driving the growth of the market. The increasing elderly population, which is more prone to developing wounds, is also contributing to the growth of the market.

Wound care is an important aspect of healthcare, and various types of wound dressings have been developed to provide proper wound healing and protection. Polymer-based wound dressings are one of the most advanced types of wound dressings that have gained popularity in recent years due to their many benefits. Polymer-based wound dressings are made from polymers that provide a moist and flexible environment to the wound, which helps in quick healing. The polymers used in these wound dressings are biocompatible and non-toxic, making them suitable for use in a wide range of wound care applications. Additionally, these dressings have excellent absorbent properties, which help in controlling the amount of exudate (fluid) produced by the wound. All these factors are expected to drive the growth of global polymer-based wound dressings market in the coming years.

Increasing Development of Polymer Based Wound Dressings

On account of the various benefits associated with polymer-based wound dressings, such as their biocompatibility and role in bringing out faster wound healing, a lot of products are being developed, which in turn is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the growth of Global Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market in the coming years. Some of the commercially available polymer-based wound dressings brands include Cultinova Gel, Biolex, TegaGel, Carrasyn, NuGel,2nd Skin Flexderm, Exu Dry Dressing, CarraSorb, and GRX wound Gel. These are based on polymeric hydrogels and are having global utilization rate of more than 40%. Similarly, commercially available polymeric film-based dressings brands include Tegaderm, Blister, and Poly Skin II, among others. AlgiSite, AlgiDerm, Sorbsan, and Kaltostat, among others, are commercially available brands of polymeric alginates. Flexzan, Biopatch, crafoams, biatin, etc., are some of the brand names of currently available polymeric wound dressing materials under the polymeric foams category. Similarly, there are products available under the polymeric hydrocolloids category as well.

The increasing number of branded polymer based wound dressings products being developed is expected to support the demand for global polymer-based wound dressings market.

Increasing Cases of Chronic and Acute Wounds

The increasing cases of chronic and acute wounds among the population worldwide are expected to open new prospects for the growth of global polymer-based wound dressings market. The growing prevalence of different types of cancers worldwide and the use of chemotherapy as a treatment option leads to a lot of chemotherapy peels in patients, which can be treated using polymer-based wound dressings. Usually, polymeric hydrogels are used in the treatment of chemotherapy peels. According to global cancer observatory, around 19,292 789 new cases of cancers were reported worldwide in 2020.

Besides, the growing incidence rate of chronic ulcers is further expected to support the growth of the polymer based wound dressings market. Varicose veins, obesity, peripheral occlusive disease, and smoking, among others, are some of the factors contributing to different types of chronic ulcers. Also, burns, skin injuries & tears, surgery defects & wounds, and laser wounds, among others, can all be treated using polymer-based wound dressings, thereby supporting the growth of the polymer based wound dressings market.

Market Segmentation

Global Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market can be segmented by type, mechanism, application, end user, and by region. Based on type, global polymer-based wound dressings market can be categorized into films, foams, hydrogels, alginates, and others. By mechanism, the global polymer-based wound dressings market can be segmented into antimicrobial, immunostimulant, and others. In terms of application, global polymer-based wound dressings market can be grouped into burns, chronic wounds, skin injuries, ulcers, and others. By end user, the global polymer-based wound dressings market can be grouped into hospitals & clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and others.

Market Players

3M Company, Coloplast A/S, HRA Pharma SAS, Covalon Technologies, Ltd., Smith & Nephew Plc., Sorbsan, ConvaTec Limited, Pfizer, Inc. (Pharmacia), Mölnlycke Healthcare AB, among others, are some of the leading players operating in the global Polymer Based Wound Dressings market.

Report Scope:

In this report, Global Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below:
  • Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market, By Type:
  • Films
  • Foams
  • Hydrogels
  • Alginates
  • Others
  • Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market, By Mechanism:
  • Antimicrobial
  • Immunostimulant
  • Others
  • Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market, By Application:
  • Burns
  • Chronic Wounds
  • Skin Injuries
  • Others
  • Polymer-Based Wound Dressings Market, By End User:
  • Hospitals & Clinics
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • Others
  • Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market, By Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Global Polymer Based Wound Dressings Market.

Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
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1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validations
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Type (Films, Foams, Hydrogels, Alginates, Others)
5.2.2. By Mechanism (Antimicrobial, Immunostimulant, Others)
5.2.3. By Application (Burns, Chronic Wounds, Skin Injuries, Ulcers, Others)
5.2.4. By End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Others)
5.2.5. By Region
5.2.6. By Company (2022)
5.3. Product Map
5.3.1 By Type
5.3.2 By Mechanism
5.3.3 By Application
5.3.4 By End User
5.3.5 By Region
6. North America Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.2. By Mechanism
6.2.3. By Application
6.2.4. By End User
6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Mechanism
6.3.1.2.3. By Application
6.3.1.2.4. By End User
6.3.2. Canada Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Mechanism
6.3.2.2.3. By Application
6.3.2.2.4. By End User
6.3.3. Mexico Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Mechanism
6.3.3.2.3. By Application
6.3.3.2.4. By End User
7. Europe Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Type
7.2.2. By Mechanism
7.2.3. By Application
7.2.4. By End User
7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. France Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Mechanism
7.3.1.2.3. By Application
7.3.1.2.4. By End User
7.3.2. Germany Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Mechanism
7.3.2.2.3. By Application
7.3.2.2.4. By End User
7.3.3. United Kingdom Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecasty
7.3.3.2.1. By Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Mechanism
7.3.3.2.3. By Application
7.3.3.2.4. By End User
7.3.4. Italy Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Mechanism
7.3.4.2.3. By Application
7.3.4.2.4. By End User
7.3.5. Spain Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Mechanism
7.3.5.2.3. By Application
7.3.5.2.4. By End User
8. Asia-Pacific Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Type
8.2.2. By Mechanism
8.2.3. By Application
8.2.4. By End User
8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Mechanism
8.3.1.2.3. By Application
8.3.1.2.4. By End User
8.3.2. India Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Mechanism
8.3.2.2.3. By Application
8.3.2.2.4. By End User
8.3.3. Japan Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Mechanism
8.3.3.2.3. By Application
8.3.3.2.4. By End User
8.3.4. South Korea Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Mechanism
8.3.4.2.3. By Application
8.3.4.2.4. By End User
8.3.5. Australia Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Mechanism
8.3.5.2.3. By Application
8.3.5.2.4. By End User
9. South America Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.2. By Mechanism
9.2.3. By Application
9.2.4. By End User
9.2.5. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Brazil Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Mechanism
9.3.1.2.3. By Application
9.3.1.2.4. By End User
9.3.2. Argentina Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Mechanism
9.3.2.2.3. By Application
9.3.2.2.4. By End User
9.3.3. Colombia Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Mechanism
9.3.3.2.3. By Application
9.3.3.2.4. By End User
10. Middle East and Africa Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Type
10.2.2. By Mechanism
10.2.3. By Application
10.2.4. By End User
10.2.5. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
10.3.1. South Africa Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Mechanism
10.3.1.2.3. By Application
10.3.1.2.4. By End User
10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Mechanism
10.3.2.2.3. By Application
10.3.2.2.4. By End User
10.3.3. UAE Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Mechanism
10.3.3.2.3. By Application
10.3.3.2.4. By End User
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Recent Development
12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.3. Product Launches
13. Global Polymeric Based Wound Dressing Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Business Overview
15.2. Product Offerings
15.3. Recent Developments
15.4. Financials (As Reported)
15.5. Key Personnel
15.5.1. 3M Company
15.5.2. Coloplast A/S.
15.5.3. HRA Pharma SAS
15.5.4. Covalon Technologies, Ltd.
15.5.5. Smith & Nephew Plc.
15.5.6. Sorbsan
15.5.7. ConvaTec Limited.
15.5.8. Pfizer, Inc. (Pharmacia)
15.5.9. Mölnlycke Healthcare AB
16. Strategic Recommendations

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