Wound Dressings Market - 65% Share For Advanced Dressing In 2025 As Europe Set To Record 4.51% CAGR Through 2031, Reports Mordor Intelligence

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Size of global wound dressings market is forecast at USD 6.47 billion by 2031 driven by the expanding adoption of advanced wound care products and sustained demand for innovative and infection-resistant wound dressing solutions across hospitals and home healthcare settings.

Hyderabad, India, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the wound dressings market size is valued at USD 5.42 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 6.47 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.62% during the 2026–2031 forecast period. The market growth is driven by the rising prevalence of chronic wounds, increasing surgical procedures, and growing demand for advanced wound care products. Hospitals, ambulatory care centers, and home healthcare providers are increasingly adopting modern wound dressings designed to enhance healing, reduce infection risk, and improve patient comfort.

The wound dressings market is expanding as healthcare systems respond to the growing burden of diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and post-surgical wounds. Advanced dressings, including foam, hydrocolloid, alginate, and antimicrobial variants, are gaining traction due to their ability to maintain optimal moisture balance and support faster tissue regeneration. These products are increasingly replacing traditional wound care materials in clinical settings.

Wound Dressings Market Share by Region

• North America represents a significant share of the wound dressings market, supported by well-established healthcare infrastructure, high awareness of advanced wound care practices, and increasing demand for outpatient and home-based treatment solutions. The region continues to witness strong adoption of premium and specialty wound dressings.
• Europe also holds a notable position in the market, driven by rising healthcare expenditure and structured wound management protocols across hospitals and long-term care facilities.
• Asia-Pacific is emerging as a high-growth region, supported by expanding healthcare infrastructure, increasing patient awareness, and rising incidence of chronic diseases in key countries.

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Wound Dressings Market Trends & Forecast

Growing Adoption of Advanced Wound Care Products

Advanced wound dressings are increasingly preferred due to their enhanced healing properties, reduced dressing change frequency, and improved patient outcomes.

Rising Focus on Home Healthcare and Outpatient Care

The shift toward home-based wound management and shorter hospital stays is supporting demand for easy-to-use and effective wound dressing solutions.

Wound Dressings Market Segmentation Overview

• By Type

• Advanced Wound Dressings

• Foams

• Hydrocolloids
  

• Films

• Alginates

• Hydrogels

• Collagens & ECM

• Antimicrobial / Silver

• Super-absorbent Polymers

• Interactive Smart Dressings

• Traditional Wound Dressings

• Bandages

• Gauzes

• Sponges & Pads

• Cotton Rolls & Others

• By Application

• Surgical & Traumatic Wounds

• Diabetic Foot Ulcers

• Pressure Ulcers

• Venous & Arterial Ulcers

• Burns

• Other Chronic / Acute Wounds

• By End User
  

• Hospitals & Surgical Centers

• Specialty Wound Clinics

• Home-Healthcare Settings

• Other End User

• By Geography

• North America

• United States

• Canada

• Mexico

• Europe

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

• China

• Japan
• India
• Australia

• South Korea

• Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Middle East & Africa

• GCC

• South Africa

• Rest of Middle East & Africa

• South America

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Rest of South America

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Wound Dressings Market Competitive Outlook

The wound dressings market features established medical device manufacturers and specialized wound care companies. Market participants are focusing on product innovation, expanding advanced dressing portfolios, and strengthening distribution networks to meet evolving clinical requirements across healthcare settings.

Wound Dressing Companies Include:

• Solventum Corporation

• Smith & Nephew

• ConvaTec Group

• Mölnlycke Health Care
• Coloplast

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The advanced wound care management market is estimated at USD 13.44 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 18.22 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.28% during the forecast period. Growth is driven by the rising prevalence of chronic wounds, increasing surgical procedures, and growing adoption of advanced dressings and biologics in hospital and home care settings.
Smith & Nephew, ConvaTec Group PLC, Coloplast A/S, Mölnlycke Health Care AB and Solventum are the major companies operating in this market.

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Boston Scientific Corporation, B. Braun SE, Medtronic PLC, Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon, DePuy & Robotics) and Stryker Corporation are the major companies operating in this market.
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Hydrogel Dressing Market Growth
The hydrogel dressing market is estimated at USD 0.95 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 1.27 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.92%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for moisture-retentive wound care solutions, rising incidence of burns and chronic wounds, and expanding use of advanced wound dressings across healthcare facilities.

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