Global Wound Care Market (by Product Type, Application, Wound Type, Country and Company Analysis), Size, Share, Acquisitions, Recent Developments - Forecast to 2032

The global wound care market was valued at USD 24.2 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 35.2 billion by 2032. Wound infections pose significant safety risks for both patients and healthcare professionals, making effective wound care essential for preventing infections and promoting patient well-being. The market for wound care products is expanding due to an increasing number of surgical procedures, a growing geriatric population, and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases worldwide. The surge in diabetes, driven by sedentary lifestyles, is a major factor contributing to market growth. According to the California Podiatric Medical Association, 15% of individuals with diabetes develop foot ulcers, which wound care products help manage. Moreover, government initiatives targeting trauma cases, the development of healthcare infrastructure, and patient support programs are further driving the adoption of wound care, fuelling market expansion.

Recent Developments

• In October 2025, MiMedx Group, Inc. announced the launch of EPIXPRESS, the Company’s newest addition to its portfolio of Advanced Wound Care solutions. EPIXPRESS expands MIMEDX’s PURION-processed placental allograft offering aimed at helping clinicians treat acute and chronic, hard-to-heal wounds.
• In September 2025, Smith & Nephew announced the launch of the CENTRIO Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) System, a biodynamic hematogel derived from a patient’s own platelets and plasma that, once applied, may assist the natural healing process by maintaining a moist wound environment.
• In September 2025, Convatec Group received EU and UK regulatory approval for ConvaMatrix, a unique porcine placenta-derived medical device designed to support the body’s natural healing response for hard to heal wounds.

By Product Type - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast

• By product type, traditional adhesive dressings represent the largest segment of the global wound care market, followed by traditional gauze dressings.
• The non-adherent dressings and foam dressings segments are competing closely to capture a larger share of the market.
• Hydrogel dressings accounted for the smallest share of the global wound care market.

By Application - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast

• Moist dressings and wound closure applications collectively held 57.4% of the global wound care market in 2024.
• The Negative Pressure Wound Therapy segment is projected to experience significant growth, driven by the introduction of technologically advanced NPWT devices by market players.
• The bioengineered skin and skin substitutes segment is anticipated to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period, with non-healing wounds serving as a primary application area for these products.
• The rising incidence of pressure ulcers, fuelled by a rapidly growing and highly vulnerable aging population, is anticipated to drive the growth of the pressure relief market over the forecast period. Each year, pressure ulcers affect over 2.5 million people in the U.S. and approximately 0.7 million in the U.K.

By Wound Type - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast

• Surgical and traumatic wounds held the largest share of the global wound care market, followed by diabetic foot ulcers.
• The global pressure ulcers market is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 5.7% during the forecast period 2025–2032, primarily driven by the increasing geriatric population and the resulting rise in pressure ulcer prevalence.

By Region - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast

• North America holds the largest share of the global wound care market and is expected to retain its leading position throughout the forecast period. The United States represents the most significant market worldwide. As reported by Bloomberg Businessweek, approximately 6.5 million Americans are affected by chronic wounds, often linked to conditions such as diabetes and vascular diseases.
• In 2024, Europe held the second-largest share of the global wound care market. Key European companies, such as Smith & Nephew and BSN Medical, play a significant role in further expanding the region’s market presence. In the United Kingdom, there are 2.2 million people with chronic wounds, the management of which is estimated to cost the National Health Service (NHS) £5.3 billion per year.
• Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the global wound care market, driven by a large population, rising disposable incomes, and increasing patient awareness. Countries such as Australia, India, and China are boosting healthcare spending and promoting greater awareness of wound care management.

Apelo Consulting report titled “Global Wound Care Market (by Product Type, Application, Wound Type, Country and Company Analysis), Size, Share, Acquisitions, Recent Developments - Forecast to 2032” provides a comprehensive assessment of the fast-evolving, high-growth Wound Care Market Landscape.

This 225 Pages report with 117 Figures and 10 Tables has been analyzed from 9 pointers:

1. Global Wound Care Market & Forecast (2021 - 2032)

2. Global Wound Care Market Share & Forecast (2021 - 2032)

3. By Product - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast (2021 - 2032)

4. By Application - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast (2021 - 2032)

5. By Wound Type - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast (2021 - 2032)

6. By Region - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast (2021 - 2032)

7. Wound Care Market - Company Analysis, Wound Care Revenue, Recent Developments

8. Global Wound Care Market - Major Acquisitions

9. Global Wound Care Market – Market Dynamics

By Product Type - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast

1. Traditional Adhesive Dressings

2. Traditional Gauze Dressings

3. Non-Adherent Dressings

4. Film Dressings

5. Foam Dressings

6. Hydrogel Dressings

7. Hydrocolloid

8. Alginate Dressings

9. Antimicrobial Dressings

10. Wound Care Growth Factors

11. Others

By Application - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast

1. Wound Closure

2. Moist Dressings

3. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy

4. Bioengineered Skin and Skin Substitutes

5. Pressure Relief

6. Miscellaneous Wound Management

By Wound Type - Global Wound Care Market & Forecast

1. Surgical & Traumatic wounds

2. Burns

3. Diabetic foot ulcers

4. Pressure ulcers

5. Venous leg ulcers

6. Others

By Region - Wound Care Market & Forecast

1. North America

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico

2. Europe

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

3. Asia Pacific

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

4. South America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of South America

5. Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East and Africa

Global Wound Care Market - Company Analysis

1. Acelity L.P. Inc. (Acquired by 3M)

2. Smith & Nephew

3. Convatec Group

4. Mölnlycke Health Care AB

5. Coloplast Corp.

6. Solventum (3M Health Care)

7. Hartmann

8. Johnson & Johnson

9. MiMedx Group, Inc.

10. DeRoyal Industries, Inc.

Data Sources

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