Global Hydrogel Dressings Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis Report, By Type (Amorphous Hydrogel, Impregnated Hydrogel, and Sheet Hydrogel) By Indication (Chronic Wounds, Acute Wounds, and Postoperative Wounds), Forecast Period (2022-2028)

The global hydrogel dressings market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period (2022-2028). The increase in cases of accidents globally and the rise in the number of operations daily taking place propel the hydrogel dressing market towards growth in the anticipated period.

Medical and pharmaceutical operations benefit from fibers and surgical dressings. A dressing is in direct touch with the wound, whereas a bandage is used to keep the dressing in place. Some organizations, such as the British Pharmacopoeia, classify them as one and the same. Dressings are commonly used in first aid and nursing to help heal and prevent further tissue damage caused by infection or mechanical dangers. A good wound dressing should be sanitary, permeable, and conducive to healing in a moist environment.

Some major players in the market include 3M, Cardinal Health, Inc., ConvaTec Inc., Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Smith & Nephew Healthcare, among others. The market players are contributing significantly to the growth of the market by the adoption of various strategies including mergers & acquisitions, geographical expansion, partnerships and collaborations, and new product launches, to stay competitive in the market.

Company’s Product Portfolio

• Smith & Nephew Healthcare offers Durafiber, a gelling fiber dressing that is very absorbent. It’s a new type of high-performance gelling fiber dressings designed to address the many issues offered by infected and non-infected wounds that exude a medium to severe.
• ConvaTec Inc. offers a product named Aquacel Dressing based on hydrogel technology. It is made of a soft, absorbent substance that when in touch with wound fluid, changes into a gel. The gelling action offers an ideal wound healing environment. It aids in the protection of periwound skin and the reduction of maceration. When in touch with exudates, it decreases wound and cross-infection during removal, dead space where bacteria can thrive, maintains moisture balance in the wound bed, and produces a cohesive gel.

Market Coverage

• The market number available for – 2021-2028
• Base year- 2021
• Forecast period- 2022-2028
• Segment Covered-
  • By Type
  • By Application
• Regions Covered-
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World
• Competitive Landscape- 3M, Cardinal Health, Inc., ConvaTec Inc., Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Smith & Nephew Healthcare, among others.

Key questions addressed by the report

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
• Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
• How has COVID-19 impacted the market?
  • Deviation from the pre-COVID-19 forecast
  • Most affected region and segment
• Who is the leader in the market?
• How players are addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Hydrogel Dressings Market Report by Segment

By Type

• Amorphous Hydrogel
• Impregnated Hydrogel
• Sheet Hydrogel

By Application

• Chronic Wounds
• Acute Wounds
• Postoperative Wounds

Global Hydrogel Dressings Market Report by Region

North America

• United States
• Canada

Europe

• UK
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• France
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa