The moist wound dressings market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for moist wound dressings has seen a robust expansion. The market is projected to increase from $4.63 billion in 2024 to $4.92 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The past growth in this market can be credited to factors such as competition and innovation in the market, regulatory support and approvals, enhanced awareness and education, decreased healing time, as well as wound care standards and guidelines.
The Moist Wound Dressings market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for moist wound dressings is anticipated to witness robust growth in the coming years, expanding to $6.45 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
This growth during the forecast period is due to factors such as the adoption of telemedicine and remote wound management, a patient-centric approach to care, a hike in demand for advanced wound care, the incidence of chronic illnesses, and an increasing aging population. Significant trends for the predicted period encompass wound hydration control, integration of telemedicine, personalized and tailored solutions, intelligent dressings equipped with monitoring features, and antimicrobial and antiseptic dressings.
The escalating number of diabetes patients is anticipated to boost the moist wound dressings market's expansion in the future. Diabetes is a condition characterized by elevated levels of blood sugar. Wound care, which involves the use of dressings and topical medications, is a critical aspect of diabetes management. For instance, the UK-based organization Health Services Research stated in March 2022 that the recorded and unrecorded prevalence of diabetes among adults in England was at 8.6% and this figure is forecasted to climb to 9.7% by 2035. Consequently, the surging number of diabetes patients fuels the growth of the moist wound dressings market.
The moist wound dressings market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Foam, Alginate, Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel, Others Products
2) By Application: Burn Wounds, Pressure Ulcer, Diabetic Ulcer, Surgical Wounds, Others Applications
3) By End User: Hospitals, Homecare, Others End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Foam: Non-Adhesive Foam Dressings, Adhesive Foam Dressings
2) By Alginate: Calcium Alginate Dressings, Sodium Alginate Dressings
3) By Hydrocolloid: Thin Hydrocolloid Dressings, Thick Hydrocolloid Dressings
4) By Hydrogel: Sheet Hydrogels, Amorphous Hydrogels
5) By Other Products: Silicone Dressings, Antimicrobial Dressings, Composite Dressings
The progress in technology is making waves as a leading trend in the moist wound dressings market. Many prominent companies are focusing efforts on innovative technological solutions to solidify their industry standing. Healthium Medtech, an Indian medical device company specializing in surgical and wound care, exemplifies this trend. The company introduced a product known as Theruptor Novo in October 2022 to manage persistent wounds like diabetic foot ulcers and leg ulcers. This revolutionary product is a non-toxic, anti-microbial moist wound dressing whose patented technology utilizes an 'attract, bind, and rupture' approach, physically destroying bacteria and preventing the formation of resistant microbes, which in turn accelerates the healing process. The uniqueness of Theruptor Novo's dressings lies in their positively charged cationic sites spread throughout, which attract and break down the cell walls of negatively charged microorganisms, thereby offering anti-microbial protection. This protective measure stays effective for up to a week as it does not disrupt the healing process or penetrate the wound bed, ensuring persistent and proficient anti-microbial defense.
Major companies operating in the moist wound dressings market include:
• 3M Company
• Smith & Nephew PLC
• Derma Sciences Inc.
• ConvaTec Group PLC
• Coloplast A/S
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Cardinal Health Inc.
• B. Braun Medical Inc.
• Scapa Group Ltd.
• Mölnlycke Health Care AB
• Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
• Advin Health Care
• Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC
• URGO Group
• Acelity L.P. Inc.
• Winner Medical Co. Ltd.
• Fleming Medical Limited
• Essity AB
• AMERX Health Care Corporation
• Johnson & Johnson
• McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc.
• Hollister Incorporated
• Lohmann & Rauscher International GmbH & Co. KG
• Medtronic plc.
• Paul Hartmann AG
• Baxter International Inc.
• Beiersdorf AG
• Kinetic Concepts Inc.
• Organogenesis Inc.
• Systagenix Wound Management Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the moist wound dressings market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the moist wound dressings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.