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Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market Size, Share & Growth Forecast 2025–2034

  • AMR ID : 1-45
  • CAT ID : 10
  • Pages : 214
  • Date : Jan 2026
 

Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market – Industry Overview

The global pressure ulcers treatment market was valued at approximately USD 7.0 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from around USD 7.4 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 12.7 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of about 5.9% during the forecast period. Market growth is mainly driven by the rising aging population, higher incidence of chronic diseases, and increasing adoption of advanced wound care technologies.

Pressure Ulcers Treatment

Market Drivers

  • Rising elderly population with limited mobility
  • Increasing cases of diabetes, obesity, and chronic illness
  • Growth in advanced wound care technologies
  • Rising awareness about early diagnosis and prevention

Market Challenges

  • High treatment and device costs
  • Limited access to advanced care in developing regions
  • Lack of trained wound care specialists

Market Opportunities

  • Growth of home healthcare services
  • Adoption of smart dressings and AI-based monitoring
  • Government support for chronic wound care

Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market Trends

The market is witnessing rapid adoption of technologies such as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), biological skin substitutes, sensor-enabled dressings, and AI-driven wound monitoring systems. Hospitals and homecare providers are shifting toward patient-centric treatment models with continuous monitoring and preventive solutions. Remote patient monitoring, smart mattresses, and automated repositioning systems are gaining traction, especially for immobile patients.

Pressure Ulcers Treatment

Market Segmentation

By Product Type

  • Wound Care Dressings
  • Biologics
  • Wound Therapy Devices
  • Medications
  • Other Products

The wound therapy devices segment dominated the market with nearly USD 2.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 5.3 billion by 2034. NPWT systems are widely adopted due to faster healing and reduced infection risk.

By Ulcer Stage

  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3
  • Stage 4

Stage 2 ulcers accounted for about 36% of the market in 2024 due to their high occurrence and early treatment focus using foam, hydrocolloid, and hydrogel dressings.

By Type

  • Over-the-Counter (OTC)
  • Prescription

The prescription segment led the market, generating nearly USD 3.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to cross USD 3.5 billion by 2034.

By Age Group

  • Pediatric
  • Adult
  • Geriatric

The geriatric segment held around 49.6% of the market share in 2024 due to reduced mobility, fragile skin, and high chronic disease burden.

By End Use (Applications)

  • Hospitals
  • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Homecare Settings

Hospitals dominated the market with nearly 43.4% share in 2024, supported by specialized wound care units and skilled professionals. Homecare is emerging rapidly due to aging population and remote monitoring technologies.

Regional Analysis

North America

North America led the market with around USD 2.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach nearly USD 4.6 billion by 2034. Growth is driven by strong healthcare infrastructure, high awareness, and early adoption of advanced wound care solutions.

Europe

Europe shows strong growth led by Germany, France, and the UK. Germany is driven by large elderly population, advanced medical technology, and supportive reimbursement policies.

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region due to rising healthcare spending, aging population in China, Japan, and India, and increasing access to advanced wound care products.

Latin America

Brazil leads the region due to rising elderly population and improved nursing education focused on pressure ulcer prevention.

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia is growing rapidly under Vision 2030 with investments in advanced healthcare infrastructure and wound care technologies.

Competitive Landscape

The market is moderately fragmented. Top players account for nearly 24–26% of total market share. Companies focus on innovation, biologics, smart devices, and global expansion.

Key Players

  • Smith & Nephew
  • Molnlycke Health Care
  • ConvaTec Group
  • 3M Health Care
  • B. Braun
  • Baxter
  • Coloplast
  • Organogenesis
  • Medline
  • Zimmer Biomet

Company Highlights

Smith & Nephew leads with NPWT systems and ALLEVYN dressings.
Molnlycke is known for Mepilex silicone dressings.
ConvaTec offers AQUACEL Hydrofiber technology for exudate control.

Recent Developments

  • April 2025: Tidewave Medical launched a continuous movement pressure care mattress system for high-risk patients.
  • September 2024: HCAH partnered with Aroa Biosurgery to expand wound care programs through trained nursing staff.
  • April 2024: Smith & Nephew introduced RENASYS EDGE NPWT system in the U.S.

Future Outlook

The pressure ulcers treatment market will continue to expand due to aging populations, rising chronic diseases, and innovation in wound care. AI-based monitoring, smart dressings, homecare solutions, and preventive technologies will shape future growth. Demand for patient-friendly, cost-effective, and faster-healing solutions will drive continuous innovation across the industry.

Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market – Table of Contents


  • 1. Introduction

    • 1.1 Market Definition

    • 1.2 Scope of the Study

    • 1.3 Research Methodology

    • 1.4 Assumptions & Limitations



  • 2. Executive Summary

    • 2.1 Global Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market Snapshot

    • 2.2 Key Market Highlights

    • 2.3 Market Size & Growth Outlook



  • 3. Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market Overview

    • 3.1 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    • 3.2 Market Ecosystem

    • 3.3 Pricing Analysis



  • 4. Market Dynamics

    • 4.1 Market Drivers

    • 4.2 Market Restraints

    • 4.3 Market Opportunities

    • 4.4 Market Challenges



  • 5. Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market Trends

    • 5.1 Technological Advancements in Wound Care

    • 5.2 Adoption of NPWT and Smart Dressings

    • 5.3 AI-Based Wound Monitoring

    • 5.4 Growth of Homecare Wound Management



  • 6. Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market Size & Forecast (2025–2034)

  • 7. Market Segmentation by Product Type

    • 7.1 Wound Care Dressings

    • 7.2 Biologics

    • 7.3 Wound Therapy Devices

    • 7.4 Medications

    • 7.5 Other Products



  • 8. Market Segmentation by Ulcer Stage

    • 8.1 Stage 1

    • 8.2 Stage 2

    • 8.3 Stage 3

    • 8.4 Stage 4



  • 9. Market Segmentation by Type

    • 9.1 Over-the-Counter (OTC)

    • 9.2 Prescription



  • 10. Market Segmentation by Age Group

    • 10.1 Pediatric

    • 10.2 Adult

    • 10.3 Geriatric



  • 11. Market Segmentation by End Use

    • 11.1 Hospitals

    • 11.2 Ambulatory Surgical Centers

    • 11.3 Specialty Clinics

    • 11.4 Homecare Settings

    • 11.5 Other End Users



  • 12. Regional Analysis

    • 12.1 North America

    • 12.2 Europe

    • 12.3 Asia Pacific

    • 12.4 Latin America

    • 12.5 Middle East & Africa



  • 13. Country-Level Market Analysis

    • 13.1 United States

    • 13.2 Germany

    • 13.3 United Kingdom

    • 13.4 China

    • 13.5 India

    • 13.6 Japan

    • 13.7 Brazil

    • 13.8 Saudi Arabia



  • 14. Competitive Landscape

    • 14.1 Market Share Analysis

    • 14.2 Competitive Benchmarking

    • 14.3 Strategic Developments



  • 15. Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market Companies

    • 15.1 Company Profiles

    • 15.2 Product Portfolio

    • 15.3 Business Strategies



  • 16. Recent Developments in Pressure Ulcers Treatment Market

  • 17. Investment & Growth Opportunities

  • 18. Analyst Viewpoint

  • 19. Future Outlook

  • 20. Appendix

    • 20.1 Abbreviations

    • 20.2 Research Sources

    • 20.3 Disclaimer



 
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