Pressure Relief Devices

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market to Reach US$5.8 Billion by 2030

The global market for Pressure Relief Devices estimated at US$4.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$5.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Low-tech Pressure Relief Devices, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.0% CAGR and reach US$4.0 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the High-tech Pressure Relief Devices segment is estimated at 6.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.1 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.6% CAGR

The Pressure Relief Devices market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.1 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.2 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% and 5.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.5% CAGR.

Global Pressure Relief Devices Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

How Are Evolving Care Demands Reshaping the Landscape of Pressure Relief Solutions?

The global pressure relief devices market is undergoing a significant transformation as healthcare systems, patient populations, and consumer expectations evolve. At the forefront is the rising global incidence of pressure injuries, influenced by aging demographics, increased chronic illness prevalence, and prolonged immobility among patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home-care settings. These shifts have intensified demand for reliable and adaptive support surfaces that reduce continuous pressure and enhance patient comfort. Low-tech solutions such as foam-based, fiber-filled, gel-based, and water/fluid-filled mattresses continue to maintain stable adoption due to their affordability and ease of use, particularly in low-resource environments. At the same time, a notable movement toward more advanced therapeutic surfaces is taking shape, as care providers recognize the clinical and financial necessity of minimizing pressure ulcer–associated complications. This dual-track environment-where cost-centric and technology-driven solutions coexist-reflects an increasingly stratified market responding to varied clinical needs and budget realities on a global scale.

Why Are Material Innovations and Care Setting Expansions Redefining Low-Tech Devices?

Low-tech devices remain foundational to pressure management strategies, but their evolution is far from static. Manufacturers are integrating higher-density foams, hybrid gel-foam designs, multi-zonal layering, and breathable fiber constructions to improve shear reduction and moisture control-attributes now viewed as essential in both institutional and home-care settings. Foam-based mattresses, traditionally the largest segment, are seeing innovation in viscoelastic formulations tailored to distribute weight more evenly, while gel-based and water/fluid-filled options are gaining renewed attention for their natural pressure redistribution properties in non-clinical environments. The expanding focus on preventive rather than reactive care is encouraging adoption in eldercare facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home-health markets, diversifying demand beyond hospitals. At the same time, the growing preference for lightweight, easy-to-maintain, and recyclable materials is shaping product design as environmental considerations become more relevant for procurement teams. These cumulative developments underscore a clear shift: even lower-cost, lower-technology categories are advancing in sophistication to align with modern performance expectations.

What New Opportunities Are Emerging as High-Tech Devices Transform Clinical Practice?

High-tech pressure relief devices-particularly dynamic air therapy beds and kinetic beds-are gaining prominence as acute care facilities prioritize outcomes-based care and adopt technologies that support more automated patient management. Dynamic air mattresses with alternating pressure cycles, microclimate management systems, and integrated sensor-based monitoring are being embraced for their ability to provide consistent therapeutic support with minimal manual intervention. Meanwhile, kinetic beds, which enable continuous lateral rotation and improve circulation, are increasingly utilized in intensive care units where patient immobility is prolonged and risk levels are elevated. Advancements in digital connectivity, remote monitoring capabilities, and smart pressure mapping are pushing the market into the realm of predictive care, reducing the burden on nurses while improving response times for pressure redistribution adjustments. Additionally, as healthcare providers contend with staffing shortages, devices that offer automated repositioning and real-time alerts are seeing heightened interest. These technologies are also spreading into home-care markets via premium product lines tailored to high-need individuals, signaling broader commercial expansion for high-tech therapeutic support systems.

What Forces Are Fueling the Market`s Accelerating Momentum Across All Segments?

The growth in the pressure relief devices market is driven by several factors, including the rising global demand for advanced and preventive pressure injury management in both institutional and home-care environments. Increasing prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and mobility-limiting disorders is expanding the high-risk patient pool that requires consistent pressure management solutions. Aging populations worldwide are also exerting significant influence, as geriatric individuals are more susceptible to skin breakdown and extended bed rest, accelerating the need for reliable support surfaces. Rapid expansion of home-healthcare, enabled by greater caregiver awareness and rising adoption of home-based therapy devices, is further boosting sales across both low-tech and high-tech categories. Technological innovation-ranging from automated air therapy systems to sensor-integrated beds-is another major catalyst, as hospitals prioritize outcome-driven procurement strategies and seek devices that improve workflow efficiency. In emerging economies, growing healthcare investments, along with gradual improvements in reimbursement frameworks, are supporting broader market penetration of therapeutic mattresses. Finally, increasing focus on infection control, durability, and easy-maintenance materials continues to influence purchasing decisions across care settings, collectively propelling sustained market expansion.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Pressure Relief Devices market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Product Type (Low-tech Pressure Relief Devices, High-tech Pressure Relief Devices); End-Use (Hospitals End-Use, Long Term Care Centers End-Use, Home Care Settings End-Use, Rehabilitation Centers End-Use)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 44 Featured) -

• Arjo AB
• Beaucare Medical Ltd.
• Frontier Medical Group
• Invacare Corporation
• JB Medical
• Joerns Healthcare LLC
• LINET Group SE
• Medline Industries, LP.
• MsCrescents HealthCare
• Paramount Bed Co., Ltd.

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