Market Trends of Europe Advanced Wound Care Industry
Foam Dressings Sub-segment is Projected to Register Significant Growth Over the Forevast
Foam dressing is a highly absorbent dressing used for wound care. Compared to other types of dressings, foam dressings need less changing. The advantage of foam dressings is that they help maintain a moist wound environment. Also, the foam helps cushion the wound and peri-wound area from additional trauma and provides thermal insulation for wounds.
The significant prevalence of diabetic patients is anticipated to boost the demand for foam dressings. For instance, an article published in the Journal of Clinical Pathology in October 2023 mentioned individuals with diabetes are 25% more likely to develop foot ulcers and chronic wounds. Thus, it is anticipated that as diabetes rates rise, the number of ulcer cases requiring advanced wound care will also increase, contributing to the studied segment growth.
In addition, various sources have suggested many advantages of foam dressings, such as covering the wound bed with foam dressing, which encourages more rapid spontaneous healing of soft tissue injuries. By covering the border of the wound and preventing bacterial development in the damaged area, the foam dressing lowers the risk of infection and inflammation. Hence, owing to the advantages of foam dressings, the market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period.
Moreover, in April 2024, Smith+Nephew, headquartered in the United Kingdom, published data for its ALLEVYN LIFE Foam Dressing study in the International Wound Journal. The study showed a novel mechanism of action relating to pressure injury prevention (PIP). Hence, such initiatives are expected to increase segment growth by increasing the availability of foam dressing products over the coming years.
Therefore, owing to the above-mentioned factors such as significant advantages and applications of foam dressings and rising research studies for the development of advanced foam dressing, are likely to fuel the studied market growth in the region.
France is Expected to Have Significant Growth in the Market Over the Forecast Period
France is expected to be the fastest-growing country in the market studied and is predicted to continue its growth trend over the next few years. The rising incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and conditions contributes to an increased demand for wound care products in the France market.
The increasing incidences of diabetes further lead to growth in this market as diabetic patients are at increased risk of diabetic foot ulcers. For instance, according to the data published by the International Diabetes Federation in 2024, about 4.23 million patients are estimated to live with diabetes in France by 2045. Hence, a high number of the diabetic population indicates the chances of a rise in diabetes-related ulcers or wounds, which is believed to propel the growth France's advanced wound care market.
Furthermore, significant clinical studies on advanced wound care products in France are another factor in market growth. For instance, in an article published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in August 2023, the researchers in France mentioned that the evaluation of chronic wounds and the development of effective medical devices and pharmaceuticals for wound care depend significantly on a thorough understanding of the wound microenvironment. Additionally, the same source reported that researchers are focused on exploring interactive, bioactive, and smart wound dressings as potential treatments for chronic wounds with various underlying causes. Hence, due to the abovementioned factors, the market is likely to increase the need for advanced wound care products and boost the market growth in the country.
