Wound Care Market Analysis
The wound care market by product is categorized into advanced wound dressing, surgical wound care, traditional wound care, wound therapy devices and wound care biologics. The advanced wound dressing segment garnered USD 6 billion revenue size in the year 2022.
- The dominance of the segment can be attributed to its versatility and effectiveness in wound care. Furthermore, foam dressings are highly absorbent and can effectively manage wound exudate (fluid that oozes from a wound). They help in maintaining a moist wound environment while preventing excessive moisture buildup, which can be detrimental to wound healing.
- Additionally, foam dressings are soft, pliable, and cushioned, providing comfort to the patient.
Based on application, the wound care market is segmented into chronic and acute wounds. The chronic wounds segment is further bifurcated into diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and other chronic wounds. The acute wounds are subdivided into surgical wounds, trauma wounds, and burns. This segment garnered USD 11.9 billion revenue size in the year 2022.
- Diabetic foot ulcers are commonly treated using moist wound dressings, which is estimated to account for USD 7.2 billion by end of 2032, because they benefit from a moist wound healing environment. These ulcers, which often occur in individuals with diabetes, can be slow to heal and prone to complications due to the underlying factors associated with diabetes.
- Further, diabetic patients are at an increased risk of wound infections due to compromised immune function and poor circulation. Wound care dressings help create a barrier against external contaminants, reducing the risk of infection, thereby promoting segmental growth.
Based on end-use, the wound care market is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, home care settings, and other end-users. The hospitals segment garnered USD 8 billion revenue size in the year 2022.
- Hospitals have wound care teams and specialized wound care nurses that are experienced in assessing, treating, and managing various types of wounds. They are knowledgeable about the latest wound care techniques and technologies.
- Further, hospitals typically have a wide range of advanced wound care products, including specialized dressings, negative pressure wound therapy, and other innovative wound management tools. This ensures that the most appropriate and effective dressing can be selected for each patient's unique requirement. Thus, the aforementioned factors are estimated to augment market expansion.
U.S. wound care market accounted for USD 8 billion revenue size in 2022 and is predicted to witness substantial market growth over the analysis timeline.
- Increasing government initiatives towards diabetes care will accelerate industry expansion.
- For instance, National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) is the joint effort of the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). National Diabetes Education Program seeks at reducing burden of prediabetes by delivering diabetes-related education to a range of people of emerging nations, faith-based organizations, ethnic minorities, community-based organizations, and healthcare providers.
- Furthermore, the strong focus on research and development and continuous innovation in wound care will bolster the market demand.