Market Trends of UAE Wound Care Management Industry
Foam Dressing is is Expected to Have a High Growth Rate in the UAE Wound Care Management Market
Foam dressing plays a significant role in the clinical management of chronic wounds and moist wound healing. They are found to be produced with variable thickness and may be adhesive or non-adhesive. The foam dressing market is also growing due to chronic wound management, which is a significant medical burden associated with considerable healthcare expenditures.
The growing burden of diabetes in the UAE is causing a rise in diabetic foot ulcers, augmenting the demand for foam dressing in the country. For instance, as per the data from International Diabetes Federation (IDF) published in 2021, the diabetic population in UAE was around one million in the year 2021, a significant rise since the past decade. Additionally, the number of diabetic people is expected to reach up to 1.34 million by 2045, which will boost the demand for foam dressing among people with diabetic foot ulcers in the coming years.
UAE has become one of the world's crucial markets for wound care management. Various important seminars and meetings are being held where key opinion leaders from the wound care industry gather to discuss essential innovations. For instance, in March 2022, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE's largest healthcare network, successfully concluded the 6th World Union of Wound Healing Societies (WUWHS) congress. The event included more than 100 sessions featuring experts from over 50 countries. By organizing such events in the country, UAE is getting significant attention from global companies, propelling market growth.
Suture and Staple Segment is Expected to Witness Strong Growth in Coming Years
Surgical sutures and staplers are the most effective wound care management tools that contribute significantly to surgical procedures. With the presence of key companies in the UAE and rising surgical procedures, the segment is expected to witness robust growth.
The market for wound care management in UAE comprises both local as well as international companies. For instance, 3M, one of the leading companies in wound care management, has a strong presence in UAE and provides surgical sutures and staplers across the country. In November 2022, 3M opened its new regional headquarters in Dubai. The company also demonstrated its continued commitment to the UAE while supporting Dubai's vision to promote the Emirate as a global innovation and manufacturing hub inspired by the country's wise leadership. With such movements, the company has made a strong presence in UAE, which is a beneficial factor for the market studied.
Furthermore, increasing wounds in the country augment the demand for wound care management products such as sutures and staplers. For instance, data from the Ministry of Interior (MOI) published in May 2022 indicated that during the year 2021, around 2,620 road accident injuries occurred in UAE, a significant rise from the previous years. Hence, to manage the wounds caused by road accidents, there is a growing demand for wound care management products, boosting the segment growth.
