Wound Gel Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis By Product (Dressings, Gels), By Antimicrobial Properties (Silver, Non Silver), By Application, By End Use, By Mode Of Purchase, By Distribution Channel, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
The global wound gel market size was valued at USD 6.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9.68 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.37% from 2025 to 2033. The demand for wound gel is rising owing to the increasing number of surgical cases and the growing burden of wounds.
According to the data published by the University of Hawai?i in February 2025, chronic wounds affect about 6.5 million individuals in the U.S. each year, contributing to an estimated USD 25 billion in healthcare costs. Such a high burden of wounds and growing healthcare expenditure globally is anticipated to drive the demand for wound gel in the coming years.
The rising number of surgical procedures worldwide is a significant driver for expanding the wound gels market. Surgical interventions often result in acute wounds that require effective post-operative care to minimize infection risk and promote faster healing. Advanced wound care products, particularly wound gels, are increasingly preferred due to their ability to maintain a moist wound environment, support autolytic debridement, and accelerate tissue regeneration. According to data published in the BMC Surgery journal in 2025, approximately 313 million surgical procedures are performed globally annually. This substantial volume underscores the growing demand for reliable and effective wound care solutions, reinforcing the critical role of wound gels in the post-surgical healing process.
In addition to traditional medical surgeries, the growing demand for cosmetic and plastic surgeries is expected to contribute significantly to the market's expansion.According to the 2023 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there was a 5% increase in overall cosmetic procedures from 2022 to 2023, as illustrated in the graph below:
Wound gels play a vital role in post-operative care following cosmetic procedures. These gels are designed to manage incisions and minor surgical wounds by promoting moist wound healing, which helps reduce the risk of scarring, minimizes the chance of infection, and accelerates tissue regeneration. As a result, wound gels are becoming essential in both in-clinic post-surgical protocols and at-home aftercare routines within aesthetic medicine. With the high volume of cosmetic surgeries, the demand for wound gels is expected to rise accordingly.
Global Wound Gel Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global wound gel market report based on product, antimicrobial properties, application, mode of purchase, distribution channel, end use, and region:
Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Dressings
Hydrogel dressing
Gelling fiber dressings
Others
Gels
Antimicrobial Properties Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Silver (Ag+)
Non-Silver
Mode of Purchase Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Prescription
Non-prescription
Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Offline
Online
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Chronic Wounds
Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs)
Pressure Ulcers
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Leg Ulcers
Acute Wounds
Surgical Incisions
Burns
1st Degree
2nd Degree
3rd Degree
Lacerations, Abrasions
End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
Hospitals
Specialty Clinics
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Homecare Settings
Long-Term Care Facilities
Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.1.1. Product
1.1.2. Antimicrobial Properties
1.1.3. Application
1.1.4. Mode of Purchase
1.1.5. Distribution Channel
1.1.6. End-use
1.1.7. Regional scope
1.1.8. Estimates and forecast timeline
1.2. Research Methodology
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased database
1.3.2. GVR's internal database
1.3.3. Secondary sources
1.3.4. Primary research
1.3.5. Details of primary research
1.4. Information or Data Analysis
1.4.1. Data analysis models
1.5. Market Formulation & Validation
1.6. Model Details
1.6.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
1.6.1.1. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
1.6.2. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
1.6.2.1. Approach 2: Volume price analysis
1.7. List of Secondary Sources
1.8. List of Primary Sources
1.9. Objectives
1.9.1. Objective 1
1.9.2. Objective 2
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Wound Gel Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent market outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market driver analysis
3.2.1.1. Increasing number of surgical procedures
3.2.1.2. Rising burden of wounds
3.2.1.3. Introduction of innovative and advanced wound gel
3.2.1.4. Growing shift towards antimicrobial products
3.2.2. Market restraint analysis
3.2.2.1. Recalls of wound gel
3.2.3. Market opportunity analysis
3.2.3.1. Growing number of clinical trials
3.2.3.2. Improvements in public and private healthcare infrastructure
3.2.3.3. Growth potential in emerging economies in the wound gel market
3.2.3.4. Rising number of road accidents and sports injuries
3.2.4. Market challenge analysis
3.2.4.1. Potential complications and risks associated with wound gel
3.3. Wound Gel Market Analysis Tools
3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of buyers
3.3.1.3. Threat of substitutes
3.3.1.4. Threat of new entrants
3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.3.2.1. Political & Legal Landscape
3.3.2.2. Economic and Social Landscape
3.3.2.3. Technological landscape
Chapter 4. Wound Gel Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. Global Wound Gel Market Product Movement Analysis
4.3. Global Wound Gel Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Product, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
4.4. Dressings
4.4.1. Dressings market estimates and forecasts for 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
4.4.1.1. Hydrogel dressings
4.4.1.1.1. Hydrogel dressings market estimates and forecasts for 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
4.4.1.2. Gelling fiber dressings
4.4.1.2.1. Gelling fiber dressings market estimates and forecasts for 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
4.4.1.3. Others
4.4.1.3.1. Other market estimates and forecasts for 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
4.5. Gels
4.5.1. Gels market estimates and forecasts for 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)