The Surgical Sponge Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The Surgical Sponge Global Market Report 2025 indicates a robust growth pattern in the surgical sponge market size over the recent years. The market value is projected to increase from $2.34 billion in 2024 to $2.48 billion in 2025, suggesting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%.
The Surgical Sponge Global Market is predicted to grow to $3.13 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Surgical Sponge Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the surgical sponge market are:
• Increasing elderly population and prevalence of chronic conditions
• Improved access to medical services in developing countries
• Advancements in surgical sponge materials and detection methods
• Adoption of high-quality, technologically advanced surgical sponges
The surgical sponge market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: X-Ray Detectable Sponges, Cotton Gauze Sponges, Laparotomy Sponges, Nonwoven Sponges, Other Types
2) By Material Type: Cotton, Cellulose, Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA), Polyurethane, Rayon, Other Material Types
3) By Sales Channel: Online, Offline
4) By Application: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Laparotomy, Dental Surgery, Ear Nose And Throat (ENT) Surgery, Other Applications
5) By End User: Pharmacy, Hospital, Clinic, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By X-Ray Detectable Sponges: X-Ray Detectable Cotton Sponges, X-Ray Detectable Nonwoven Sponges, Multi-Layered X-Ray Detectable Sponges
2) By Cotton Gauze Sponges: Sterile Cotton Gauze Sponges, Non-Sterile Cotton Gauze Sponges, Pre-Folded Cotton Gauze Sponges
3) By Laparotomy Sponges: Large Laparotomy Sponges, Laparotomy Sponges With Tapes, Packaged Laparotomy Sponges
4) By Nonwoven Sponges: Nonwoven Absorbent Sponges, Nonwoven Surgical Sponges With Antimicrobial Properties, Disposable Nonwoven Sponges
5) By Other Types: Foam Sponges, Specialty Sponges (e.g., for Specific Surgical Procedures), Sponge Sets For Surgical Kits, Customized Surgical Sponges
The key trends in the surgical sponge market are:
• RFID technology implementation in surgical sponges is a notable rising trend.
• Environmentally friendly, biodegradable surgical sponges are becoming increasingly popular.
• The development of specialty surgical sponges for specific surgical procedures is gaining momentum.
• The use of automated sponge counting systems and integrated antimicrobial properties to lower infection risks are essential emerging trends.
Major players in the surgical sponge market are:
• Cardinal Health Inc.
• Johnson & Johnson
• Medline Industries Inc.
• Henry Schein Inc.
• Owens & Minor Inc.
• Paul Hartmann AG
• Zhende Medical Co. Ltd.
• BSN Medical GmbH
• Deroyal Industries Inc.
• Vygon Group
• Molnlycke Health Care AB
• Medicom Healthcare
• AllCare Inc.
• Crosstex International Company
• Dynarex Corporation
• Dukal Corporation
• Texpol
• AdvaCare Pharma
• SDP Inc.
• Winner Medical Co Ltd
North America was the largest region in the surgical sponge market in 2024