Wound Care Sealants Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Wound Care Sealants Market is segmented By Type (Natural Polymer-Based Sealants, Synthetic Polymer-Based Sealants, Cyanoacrylate Sealants), By Product Type (Hydrocolloids, Fibrin, Collagen, Hydrogels, Others), By Composition (Liquid, Solid), By Material (Keratin, Mussel-Adhesive Proteins, Dendrimers, In Situ-Forming Hydrogels, Others), By End-User (Hospitals, Wound Care Clinics, Labs, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Home Healthcare, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Wound Care Sealants Market Overview

The Global Wound Care Sealants Market is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031). 

Wound care sealants are a process where the damaged skin repairs itself. The process consists of four phases: inflammation, blood clotting, tissue growth, and tissue remodelling. In addition, the healing process is complex and fragile and vulnerable to infections and reinjuries. Therefore, wound care and wound management play an essential role in the healing process. Many products, including skin protectants and adhesive dressings, can be used to support the process.

Furthermore, wound sealants provide an excellent alternative for closing surgical and non-surgical wounds and stopping external bleeding for prehospital trauma injuries. Numerous types have been investigated to address specific requirements for their use as suitable wound sealants. In addition, biocompatible and biodegradable wound sealants hold much promise in eventually replacing sutures in most surgical procedures.

Wound Care Sealants Market Summary

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Wound Care Sealants Market Dynamics

The increasing consumption of wound care sealants and the advancement in sealants is expected to grow the market size during the forecast period. According to analysis, the global advanced wound care market is expected to reach USD 10.5 billion by 2024 from the recorded value of USD 8.8 billion in 2018 and is likely to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Moreover, advanced wound care offers various significant features such as aster heal times, fewer issues concerning drainage and, in certain instances, less risk of accompanying infection.

Furthermore, the increasing chronic cases are expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, the burden of chronic diseases, which is made up of the resulting disabilities and deaths, is increasing worldwide. In 2020, lung cancer caused around 1.7 million deaths worldwide, accounting for the highest number of cancer deaths. In addition, it is estimated by 2045, and there will be 699 million people living with diabetes all over the globe. Although chronic diseases are not curable, their risk factors are highly preventable, usually through individual lifestyle and behavioural modifications. This factor is expected to drive market growth.

However, the high cost of wound care sealants, reimbursement policies in developing countries, the requirement of trained professionals for applying sealants and alternative wound care products are expected to hinder the market growth during the forecast period. In addition, public policies have been put into place in many countries worldwide to promote healthier lifestyles. For instance, limiting tobacco and alcohol consumption are certain factors that hinder the growth of the wound care sealant market during the forecast period.

Wound Care Sealants Market Segmentation Analysis

By Type, the market is segmented into natural polymer-based sealants, synthetic polymer-based sealants, and cyanoacrylate sealants. By product type, the market is segmented into hydrocolloids, fibrin, collagen, hydrogels and others. By composition, the market is segmented into solid and liquid. By material, the market is segmented into keratin, mussel-adhesive proteins, dendrimers, in situ-forming hydrogels and others. By end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals, wound care clinics, labs, ambulatory surgical centres and others.

Liquid skin sealants and skin protectants are formulations designed to protect vulnerable areas from the effects of 1) excessive moisture from incontinence, perspiration or wound drainage and 2) mechanical or chemical injury. Moreover, they form a transparent protective coating on the skin. Indicated for use on stage 1 low-exudating and pressure injuries stage 2 pressure points & bony prominences, pressure ulcers and under adhesive products to protect the skin. In addition, it is available in a wide variety of packaging, including wipe, foam applicator, unit dose and spray bottle. Skin protectors are usually the final step in cleansing, moisturizing and protecting the genital and rectal areas to prevent skin breakdown.

Furthermore, fibrin sealants remain the most clinically studied for various surgical procedures, while clinical experience with wound sealants for orthopaedic surgery is limited.

Wound Care Sealants Market Geographical Share

North America holds the major share of the global wound care sealants market because most both established and emerging wound care companies are headquartered in the region or have a significant corporate presence, including Baxter International, Johnson & Johnson others. Moreover, the FDA's marketing approvals act as a guidepost for the country's decision-making processes. In addition, the higher disposable income and high prevalence & incidence rates of certain conditions such as obesity and diabetes are expected to boost the market growth during the forecast period. According to CDC, 34 million Americans, just over 1 in 10, have diabetes and 87 million American adults, approx to 1 in 3, have prediabetes that is expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Europe holds the second-largest market share for wound care sealants and is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. Moreover, APAC is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period due to the rise in prevalence of chronic diseases, increase in geriatric population and penetration of market players in the region.

Furthermore, other regions such as the Middle East & Africa and Latin America are expected to be prospective markets during the forecast period due to the high adoption rate of technologically advanced therapeutics & instruments and the highly developing health care industry.

Wound Care Sealants Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

The wound care sealants market is fragmented with the presence of regional and global players. The competitive contour lies with the increase in the regional company and growing investment in upstream application. 3M Company, LifeBond Ltd., Baxter International Inc., C. R. Bard Inc., CryoLife Inc., CSL Behring, Medtronic plc, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Cohera Medical Inc., Ethicon US, LLC. are the major player in the sealants market. The major players adopt several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, contributing to growing the wound care sealants market globally.

3M Company

3M™ Cavilon™ is an advanced skin protectant that creates an ultra-thin barrier, highly durable, which protects intact or damaged skin from caustic, corrosive body fluids such as liquid stool and gastric fluid. Moreover, it is indicated for preventing and treating patients with or at risk of developing incontinence-associated dermatitis or other moisture or irritant-related skin damage. In addition, 3M offers various significant features for wound care sealants products such as:

• The protecting coating creates an environment that repels irritants and supports healing.
• Provides an effective barrier that reduces the pain of managing IAD
• Attaches to and protects weeping, wet and damaged skin
• A single-use applicator minimizes the potential for cross-contamination
• Prevents skin injury and maintains skin integrity