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2024-2032 年按原料類型、形式、成分(聚丙烯酸酯、聚丙烯醯胺、有機矽改質水凝膠等)、應用和地區分類的水凝膠市場報告

Hydrogel Market Report by Raw Material Type, Form, Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone-modified Hydrogels, and Others), Application, and Region 2024-2032

出版日期: | 出版商: IMARC | 英文 145 Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

IMARC Group年全球水凝膠市場規模達277億美元。對衛生棉、嬰兒尿布和紙巾的需求不斷成長,加上醫療保健行業的許多技術進步,正在提振市場。

水凝膠市場分析:

主要市場驅動力:水凝膠在製藥業的廣泛應用,以提高現有醫療產品的儲存穩定性,正在刺激市場。此外,非政府組織(NGO)和政府機構為傳播經期衛生意識而推出的優惠政策也對水凝膠市場產生了正面影響。

主要市場趨勢:對研發活動的投資不斷增加,以引入具有成本效益的水凝膠敷料來改善慢性傷口的治療,這是支撐市場的新興趨勢之一。除此之外,對預防手術部位感染的先進傷口護理產品的需求不斷成長,進一步成為另一個重要的成長誘導因素。

競爭格局:全球市場上一些知名的公司包括 3M 公司、亞什蘭全球控股公司、B. Braun Melsungen AG、Cardinal Health Inc.、Coloplast A/S、Essity AB、Evonik Industries AG、Hoya Corporation、Integra LifeSciences 、 Johnson & Johnson、Koninklijke DSM NV、Medline Industries Inc.、Medtronic plc、Smith & Nephew plc 與The Cooper Companies Inc. 等。

地理趨勢:由於印度、印尼、中國等國家的個人衛生意識不斷增強,亞太地區目前在全球市場中佔據主導地位。

挑戰與機會:嚴格的監管框架可能既耗時又昂貴,這阻礙了市場的發展。然而,有效的供應鏈管理策略和策略規劃預計將在未來幾年推動市場發展。

水凝膠市場趨勢:

不斷成長的醫療應用

各地區不斷擴張的製藥業是推動市場的主要因素之一。印度藥品出口促進委員會總幹事表示,2021-22會計年度印度出口了價值約246.2億美元的醫藥產品,包括藥物中間體。此外,2022年4月至10月,印度藥品出口成長4.22%,達145.7億美元。除此之外,越來越多的與基於水凝膠的藥物傳輸系統相關的臨床試驗正在鼓勵製藥公司投資於標靶治療,這提高了水凝膠市場的收入。根據 NBCI 2019 年報告的資料,約有 223 項臨床試驗將水凝膠用於治療或診斷目的。此外,對研發活動的廣泛投資,開發具有成本效益的產品,以改善慢性傷口的治療,也是重要的成長誘導因素。例如,2024 年5 月,渥太華大學醫學院的一群科學家推出了基於胜肽的水凝膠,可以最大限度地減少皮膚傷口、重塑和治癒受傷的角膜、為受損的心肌提供治療等。 ,根據發表的一篇文章2024 年 5 月,《Nature Nanotechnology》發表論文稱,仿生奈米酶澱粉樣蛋白水凝膠有助於透過口服緩解飲酒的有害影響。因此,整個製藥產業推出更有效、對患者友善的治療方案預計將在未來幾年推動水凝膠市場的發展。

個人衛生問題日益嚴重

衛生用品中擴大利用水凝膠來製造更薄、具有更高吸收性、更高膨脹壓力和吸力的衛生棉,這對市場產生了積極影響。監管機構推出了各種宣傳計劃,例如生殖和兒童健康計劃、Eco Femme、My Pad 等,以傳播經期衛生意識,這增加了衛生棉的使用,反過來又刺激了市場。根據IMARC Group發布的報告,2023年印度衛生棉市場規模達7.585億美元。 。除此之外,世界銀行集團、世界衛生組織、聯合國兒童基金會等眾多政府組織正在針對婦女和少女推出經期衛生管理(MHM)計畫。此外,個人護理用品銷量的成長也促進了水凝膠的資料,因為它含有親膚成分,包括絲素蛋白、膠原蛋白、透明質酸等。者該地區每天使用化妝品和個人護理產品來增強福祉、保護健康、增強自尊等。

新科技進步

不斷增加的技術創新,包括引入水凝膠電解質來生產安全、靈活的電池,正在推動全球市場的發展。例如,根據2023 年9 月發表在《Angewandte Chemie 國際版》雜誌上的研究結果,中國科學院(CAS) 旗下青島生物能源與生物過程技術研究所(QIBEBT) 的研究人員創建了創新的水凝膠電解質,鹽濃度異常高。這項進展有效地減輕了水引起的副反應,為水性鈉離子電池的擴展和實用循環能力鋪平了道路。除此之外,基於水凝膠的感測器由於其靈活性和準確檢測變形的能力而日益普及,這是水凝膠市場最近的機會之一。例如,2023年7月,首都師範大學化學系宋衛星博士撰寫的一篇綜述強調了各種水凝膠感測器的發展現狀,並強調了增強其機械和電氣性能的策略。此外,這些發現對於設計高性能穿戴式水凝膠感測器的組件和結構很有價值。反過來,這將在未來幾年繼續推動市場發展。

全球水凝膠市場細分:

IMARC Group提供了市場各個細分市場的主要趨勢的分析,以及 2024-2032 年全球、區域和國家層面的水凝膠市場預測。我們的報告根據原料類型、形式、成分和應用對市場進行了分類。

依原料類型細分:

合成的

自然的

雜交種

目前,合成材料佔據最大的市場佔有率

該報告根據原料類型對市場進行了詳細的細分和分析。這包括合成的、天然的和混合的。根據該報告,合成材料代表了最大的細分市場。

合成水凝膠比天然水凝膠具有更高的吸水能力,這推動了該領域的成長。水凝膠中的水含量通常由聚合物的性質和網路密度決定。包含親水性基團,例如-SO3H、-CONH2、-COOH、-NH2、-CONH和-OH,有助於網路的親水性。合成水凝膠因其高含水量而受到廣泛關注,這提高了水凝膠市場的近期價格。除此之外,它們還為腦損傷區域的神經元組織生長提供了極好的支持,這表明了腦組織修復的潛在策略。例如,2023 年 5 月,香港大學的研究人員利用聚合物奈米纖維網路的混合組裝開發了導電水凝膠。此外,這些合成水凝膠具有優異的機械強度。因此,他們在心臟或神經介面的各種生物電子設備的工程中找到了應用。

按形式分類:

非晶質

半結晶

結晶

其中,半結晶目前在水凝膠市場佔有率中表現出明顯的主導地位

該報告根據表格提供了詳細的市場細分和分析。這包括無定形、半結晶和結晶。根據該報告,半結晶代表了最大的細分市場。

半結晶水凝膠是指含有結晶域的適度水溶脹的水凝膠。它們具有最佳的自癒性、熔融加工性和形狀記憶功能。此外,他們還發現了許多應用,例如可注射凝膠、化學馬達、形狀記憶水凝膠、用於3D 或4D 列印的智慧墨水等,因為這些水凝膠可以經歷從固體狀到液體的突然且可逆的變化。此外,這些水凝膠能夠在其結構內保持大量的水,同時表現出增強的機械性能,這為藥物傳輸系統、組織工程和環境響應技術的高級應用提供了可能性,在這些技術中,對外部刺激的受控反應至關重要。

按成分分類:

聚丙烯酸酯

聚丙烯醯胺

有機矽改質水凝膠 (SiH)

其他

目前,有機矽改質水凝膠(SiH)佔據全球大部分市場佔有率

該報告根據組成對市場進行了詳細的細分和分析。這包括聚丙烯酸酯、聚丙烯醯胺、有機矽改質水凝膠 (SiH) 等。根據該報告,有機矽改質水凝膠(SiH)代表了最大的細分市場。

有機矽改質水凝膠 (SiH) 是一種創新材料,它將水凝膠的親水特性與有機矽的柔韌性和耐用性融為一體。此外,它們還表現出增加的透氧性、改善的生物相容性、增強的機械強度等。此外,有機矽的整合提高了水凝膠的保水能力,這對於保持水合和確保眼部應用的舒適度至關重要。除了眼部護理之外,有機矽改質水凝膠也被用於傷口敷料材料,因為它們能夠創造濕潤的癒合環境,同時對皮膚溫和。這些特性也開啟了藥物傳輸系統和組織支架的潛在應用,其中控制釋放和結構完整性至關重要。反過來,預計這將推動預測期內水凝膠市場的前景。

按應用分類:

隱形眼鏡

個人護理和衛生

傷口護理

藥物輸送

組織工程

其他

其中,個人護理和衛生用品佔據最大的市場佔有率

該報告根據應用程式提供了詳細的市場細分和分析。這包括隱形眼鏡、個人護理和衛生、傷口護理、藥物傳輸、組織工程等。報告稱,個人護理和衛生產品是最大的細分市場。

含有超吸收性聚合物(例如水凝膠)的用於吸收大量體液的衛生產品越來越受歡迎。根據水凝膠市場統計數據,人們越來越意識到嬰兒保持適當衛生的重要性、老年人口不斷擴大以及功能和認知障礙的盛行率不斷上升,是推動該細分市場成長的一些關鍵因素。除此之外,嬰兒紙尿褲需求的不斷成長也是另一個重要的成長誘導因素。例如,根據IMARC Group的數據,2023 年全球尿布市場規模達到 852 億美元。此外,政府機構推出的促進衛生用品使用的優惠政策也刺激了市場。例如,在印度,卡納塔克邦衛生部門推出了一項計劃,向全州政府資助的學校和學院中約 190 萬名 10 至 18 歲的女孩提供免費衛生棉。

按地區分類:

北美洲

美國

加拿大

亞太

中國

日本

印度

韓國

澳洲

印尼

其他

歐洲

德國

法國

英國

義大利

西班牙

俄羅斯

其他

拉丁美洲

巴西

墨西哥

其他

中東和非洲

根據水凝膠市場概況,亞太地區目前主導全球市場佔有率

市場研究報告還對所有主要區域市場進行了全面分析,其中包括北美(美國和加拿大);亞太地區(中國、日本、印度、韓國、澳洲、印尼等);歐洲(德國、法國、英國、義大利、西班牙、俄羅斯等);拉丁美洲(巴西、墨西哥等);以及中東和非洲。報告顯示,亞太地區佔據最大的市場佔有率。

不斷成長的製藥業是支撐亞太地區市場的關鍵因素之一。例如,根據 CEIC 數據,2022 年 6 月中國各地藥品銷售收入為 2,239.46 億美元,而 2022 年 4 月為 1,460.41 億美元。類中小型企業。此外,學名藥的廣泛採用也是另一個重要的成長誘導因素。據新聞資訊局 (PIB) 稱,印度是全球主要學名藥供應國之一,佔全球供應量的 20%。此外,全國藥品出口到200多個國家,其中美國是主要市場。除此之外,據印度品牌股權基金會稱,到 2030 年,印度製藥業預計將達到 1,300 億美元。期間。

本報告回答的關鍵問題

  • 2023年全球水凝膠市場規模有多大?
  • 2024-2032年全球水凝膠市場的預期成長率是多少?
  • 推動全球水凝膠市場的關鍵因素是什麼?
  • COVID-19 對全球水凝膠市場有何影響?
  • 根據原料類型,全球水凝膠市場的細分如何?
  • 全球水凝膠市場以形式分類是怎樣的?
  • 根據成分,全球水凝膠市場的細分如何?
  • 根據應用,全球水凝膠市場的細分如何?
  • 全球水凝膠市場的重點區域有哪些?
  • 誰是全球水凝膠市場的主要參與者/公司?

目錄

第1章:前言

第 2 章:範圍與方法

  • 研究目的
  • 利害關係人
  • 資料來源
    • 主要資源
    • 二手資料
  • 市場預測
    • 自下而上的方法
    • 自上而下的方法
  • 預測方法

第 3 章:執行摘要

第 4 章:簡介

  • 概述
  • 主要行業趨勢

第 5 章:全球水凝膠市場

  • 市場概況
  • 市場業績
  • COVID-19 的影響
  • 市場預測

第 6 章:市場細分:依原料類型

  • 合成的
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 自然的
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 混合
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測

第 7 章:市場區隔:按形式

  • 非晶質
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 半結晶
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 結晶
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測

第 8 章:市場區隔:依構成

  • 聚丙烯酸酯
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 聚丙烯醯胺
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 有機矽改質水凝膠 (SiH)
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 其他
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測

第 9 章:市場區隔:按應用

  • 隱形眼鏡
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 個人護理和衛生
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 傷口護理
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 藥物輸送
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 組織工程
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測
  • 其他
    • 市場走向
    • 市場預測

第 10 章:市場區隔:按地區

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
  • 亞太
    • 中國
    • 日本
    • 印度
    • 韓國
    • 澳洲
    • 印尼
    • 其他
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 法國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 西班牙
    • 俄羅斯
    • 其他
  • 拉丁美洲
    • 巴西
    • 墨西哥
    • 其他
  • 中東和非洲
    • 市場走向
    • 市場細分:按國家/地區
    • 市場預測

第 11 章:SWOT 分析

  • 概述
  • 優勢
  • 弱點
  • 機會
  • 威脅

第 12 章:價值鏈分析

第 13 章:波特五力分析

  • 概述
  • 買家的議價能力
  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 競爭程度
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 替代品的威脅

第 14 章:價格分析

第15章:競爭格局

  • 市場結構
  • 關鍵參與者
  • 關鍵參與者簡介
    • 3M Company
    • Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
    • B. Braun Melsungen AG
    • Cardinal Health Inc.
    • Coloplast A/S
    • Essity AB
    • Evonik Industries AG
    • Hoya Corporation
    • Integra LifeSciences
    • Johnson & Johnson
    • Koninklijke DSM NV
    • Medline Industries Inc.
    • Medtronic plc
    • Smith & Nephew plc
    • The Cooper Companies Inc.
Product Code: SR112024A4980

The global hydrogel market size reached US$ 27.7 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 43.4 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5% during 2024-2032. The increasing demand for sanitary napkins, baby diapers, and paper towels, coupled with numerous technological advancements across the healthcare industry, are bolstering the market.

Hydrogel Market Analysis:

Major Market Drivers: The widespread applications of hydrogels in the pharmaceutical industry to increase the storage stability of existing medical products are stimulating the market. Moreover, the launch of favorable policies by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government bodies to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene is also positively influencing the hydrogel market.

Key Market Trends: The growing investments in R&D activities to introduce cost-effective hydrogel dressings for improving the treatment of chronic wounds are among the emerging trends bolstering the market. Apart from this, the increasing demand for advanced wound care products to prevent surgical site infections is further acting as another significant growth-inducing factor.

Competitive Landscape: Some of the prominent companies in the global market include 3M Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Cardinal Health Inc., Coloplast A/S, Essity AB, Evonik Industries AG, Hoya Corporation, Integra LifeSciences, Johnson & Johnson, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Medline Industries Inc., Medtronic plc, Smith & Nephew plc, and The Cooper Companies Inc., among many others.

Geographical Trends: Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market, owing to the growing awareness towards personal hygiene in countries like India, Indonesia, China, etc. Additionally, continuous improvements in biotechnology and materials science are also fueling the market across Asia-Pacific.

Challenges and Opportunities: Stringent regulatory frameworks can be time-consuming and expensive, which is hampering the market. However, effective supply chain management strategies and strategic planning are expected to fuel the market in the coming years.

Hydrogel Market Trends:

Rising Medical Applications

The expanding pharmaceutical industry across various regions is one of the primary factors propelling the market. According to the Director General of the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India, the country exported approximately US$ 24.62 Billion worth of pharmaceutical products, including drug intermediates, in FY2021-22. Additionally, pharmaceutical exports in India increased by 4.22% from April to October 2022, reaching US$ 14.57 Billion. Besides this, the growing number of clinical trials related to hydrogel-based drug delivery systems are encouraging pharma companies to invest in targeted therapies, which is elevating the hydrogel market revenue. As per the data reported by NBCI in 2019, hydrogel was used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in around 223 clinical trials. Moreover, extensive investments in R&D activities to develop cost-effective products for improving the treatment of chronic wounds are also acting as significant growth-inducing factors. For instance, in May 2024, a team of scientists at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine introduced peptide-based hydrogels that can minimize skin wounds, reshape and heal injured corneas, deliver therapeutics to damaged heart muscle, etc. Similarly, according to an article published by Nature Nanotechnology in May 2024, biomimetic-nanozyme amyloid hydrogel aids in alleviating the harmful effects of alcohol consumption via oral administration. Consequently, the launch of more effective and patient-friendly treatment options across the pharmaceutical industry is anticipated to fuel the hydrogel market in the coming years.

Growing Personal Hygiene Concerns

The growing utilization of hydrogels in sanitary products to make thinner pads with higher absorbency and increased swelling pressure and suction power is positively influencing the market. The launch of various awareness programs, such as the Reproductive and Child Health Program, Eco Femme, My Pad, etc., by regulatory bodies to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene is augmenting the use of sanitary napkins, which, in turn, is stimulating the market. According to the report published by IMARC, the Indian sanitary napkin market size reached US$ 758.5 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group anticipated the market to reach US$ 1,659.6 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% during 2024-2032. In addition to this, numerous government organizations, such as the World Bank Group, World Health Organization, UNICEF, etc., are introducing menstrual hygiene management (MHM) programs for women and adolescent girls. Furthermore, the growing sales of personal care items are also augmenting the adoption of hydrogel, as it comprises skin-friendly ingredients, including silk fibroin, collagen, hyaluronic acid, etc. According to the data published in Cosmetic Europe, roughly 500 million consumers across the region utilize cosmetic and personal care products every day to enhance their well-being, protect their health, boost their self-esteem, etc.

Novel Technological Advancements

The increasing technological innovations, including the introduction of hydrogel electrolytes for producing safe and flexible batteries, are fueling the global market. For instance, according to the findings published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition in September 2023, researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), a part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), created innovative hydrogel electrolyte with an unusually high salt concentration. This development effectively mitigates water-induced side reactions, paving the way for extended and practical cycling capabilities in aqueous sodium-ion batteries. Apart from this, the inflating popularity of hydrogel-based sensors due to their flexibility and ability to detect deformations accurately is one of the hydrogel market's recent opportunities. For example, in July 2023, a review written by Dr. Weixing Song from the Department of Chemistry at the Capital Normal University emphasized the development status of various hydrogel sensors and highlighted strategies to enhance their mechanical and electrical performance. Moreover, the findings are valuable for designing components and structures of high-performance wearable hydrogel sensors. This, in turn, will continue to fuel the market in the coming years.

Global Hydrogel Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the hydrogel market forecast at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on the raw material type, form, composition, and application.

Breakup by Raw Material Type:

Synthetic

Natural

Hybrid

Currently, synthetic accounts for the largest market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the raw material type. This includes synthetic, natural, and hybrid. According to the report, synthetic represented the largest segmentation.

Synthetic hydrogels have a higher capacity for water absorption than natural hydrogels, which is propelling the segment's growth. The amount of water in the hydrogel is usually determined by the properties of polymers and the density of networking. The inclusion of hydrophilic groups, such as -SO3H, -CONH2, -COOH, -NH2, -CONH, and -OH, contributes to the network's hydrophilicity. Synthetic hydrogels are gaining extensive traction, owing to their high-water content, which is elevating the hydrogel market's recent price. Besides this, they provide excellent support for neuronal tissue growth in areas of brain injury, suggesting a potential strategy for brain tissue restoration. For instance, in May 2023, researchers at Hong Kong University developed electroconductive hydrogels by using the hybrid assembly of polymeric nanofiber networks. Moreover, these synthetic hydrogels offer excellent mechanical strength. Consequently, they find applications in the engineering of various bioelectronic devices for cardiac or neural interfaces.

Breakup by Form:

Amorphous

Semi-crystalline

Crystalline

Among these, semi-crystalline currently exhibits a clear dominance in the hydrogel market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form. This includes amorphous, semi-crystalline, and crystalline. According to the report, semi-crystalline represented the largest segmentation.

Semi-crystalline hydrogels refer to moderately water-swollen hydrogels containing crystalline domains. They exhibit optimal self-healing, melt-processability, and shape-memory functions. Furthermore, they find numerous applications, such as injectable gels, chemical motors, shape-memory hydrogels, smart inks for 3D or 4D printing, etc., as these hydrogels can undergo an abrupt and reversible change from a solid-like to a liquid-like state at the melting temperature. Additionally, the ability of these hydrogels to maintain a significant amount of water within their structure while displaying enhanced mechanical properties opens up possibilities for advanced uses in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and environmentally responsive technologies, where controlled responses to external stimuli are crucial.

Breakup by Composition:

Polyacrylate

Polyacrylamide

Silicone-modified Hydrogels (SiH)

Others

Currently, silicone-modified hydrogels (SiH) account for the majority of the global market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the composition. This includes polyacrylate, polyacrylamide, Silicone-modified Hydrogels (SiH), and others. According to the report, silicone-modified hydrogels (SiH) represented the largest segmentation.

Silicone-modified hydrogels (SiH) represent innovative materials that integrate the hydrophilic properties of hydrogels with the flexibility and durability of silicone. Additionally, they exhibit increased oxygen permeability, improved biocompatibility, enhanced mechanical strength, etc. Besides this, SiH finds extensive applications in the biomedical field, particularly in contact lens technology. Additionally, the integration of silicone improves the water retention abilities of the hydrogels, which is crucial for maintaining hydration and ensuring comfort in ocular applications. Beyond eye care, silicone-modified hydrogels are also being explored for wound dressing materials due to their ability to create a moist healing environment while being gentle on the skin. These characteristics also open up potential applications in drug delivery systems and tissue scaffolds, where controlled release and structural integrity are essential. This, in turn, is expected to fuel the hydrogel market outlook over the forecasted period.

Breakup by Application:

Contact Lenses

Personal Care and Hygiene

Wound Care

Drug Delivery

Tissue Engineering

Others

Among these, personal care and hygiene products hold the largest market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes contact lenses, personal care and hygiene, wound care, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and others. According to the report, personal care and hygiene products represented the largest segmentation.

The hygiene products comprising superabsorbent polymers, such as hydrogels, for absorbing large amounts of body fluids are gaining widespread popularity. As per the hydrogel market statistics, the increasing awareness about the importance of maintaining proper hygiene among infants, the expanding geriatric population, and the growing prevalence of functional and cognitive impairment are some of the key factors propelling the segment's growth. Besides this, the escalating demand for baby diapers is also acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. For example, according to IMARC, the global diaper market size reached US$ 85.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 159.3 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7% during 2024-2032. Additionally, the launch of favorable policies by government bodies to promote the adoption of sanitary products is stimulating the market. For instance, in India, the Karnataka Health Department introduced a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to around 19 lakh girls aged 10 to 18 years in government-aided schools and colleges across the state.

Breakup by Region:

North America

United States

Canada

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Australia

Indonesia

Others

Europe

Germany

France

United Kingdom

Italy

Spain

Russia

Others

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

Others

Middle East and Africa

According to the hydrogel market overview, Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market share

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.

The increasing pharmaceutical industry is one of the key factors bolstering the market across the Asia-Pacific. For instance, according to CEIC Data, the pharmaceutical sales revenue across China in June 2022 accounted for US$ 223,946 Million as compared to US$ 146,041 Million in April 2022. This can be attributed to the diverse domestic drug production activities, comprising around 5,000 manufacturers and various small or medium-sized companies. Additionally, the widespread adoption of generic drugs is also acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. As per the Press Information Bureau (PIB), India is one of the world's major suppliers of generic medicines, accounting for 20% of the global supply by volume. Moreover, drugs across the country are exported to more than 200 countries, with the United States being the key market. Besides this, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian pharma industry is expected to reach US$ 130 Billion by 2030. Apart from this, the introduction of advanced wound care products is anticipated to fuel the hydrogel market in Asia-Pacific over the forecasted period.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major hydrogel market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

3M Company

Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

B. Braun Melsungen AG

Cardinal Health Inc.

Coloplast A/S

Essity AB

Evonik Industries AG

Hoya Corporation

Integra LifeSciences

Johnson & Johnson

Koninklijke DSM N.V.

Medline Industries Inc.

Medtronic plc

Smith & Nephew plc

The Cooper Companies Inc.

(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)

Hydrogel Market Recent Developments:

May 2024: According to a study published in Advanced Materials, a team of scientists at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) collaborated with researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics to develop entangled mesh hydrogels (EMHs) via cryogelation, achieving rapid atmospheric water harvesting.

April 2024: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) designed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics from water.

January 2024: MIT chemical engineers introduced a zwitterionic hydrogel system with a minimal environmental footprint for single-step water treatment.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

  • 1. What was the size of the global hydrogel market in 2023?
  • 2. What is the expected growth rate of the global hydrogel market during 2024-2032?
  • 3. What are the key factors driving the global hydrogel market?
  • 4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global hydrogel market?
  • 5. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the raw material type?
  • 6. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the form?
  • 7. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the composition?
  • 8. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the application?
  • 9. What are the key regions in the global hydrogel market?
  • 10. Who are the key players/companies in the global hydrogel market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

  • 2.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 2.2 Stakeholders
  • 2.3 Data Sources
    • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.4 Market Estimation
    • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
    • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
  • 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Introduction

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Key Industry Trends

5 Global Hydrogel Market

  • 5.1 Market Overview
  • 5.2 Market Performance
  • 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
  • 5.4 Market Forecast

6 Market Breakup by Raw Material Type

  • 6.1 Synthetic
    • 6.1.1 Market Trends
    • 6.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.2 Natural
    • 6.2.1 Market Trends
    • 6.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 6.3 Hybrid
    • 6.3.1 Market Trends
    • 6.3.2 Market Forecast

7 Market Breakup by Form

  • 7.1 Amorphous
    • 7.1.1 Market Trends
    • 7.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.2 Semi-crystalline
    • 7.2.1 Market Trends
    • 7.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 7.3 Crystalline
    • 7.3.1 Market Trends
    • 7.3.2 Market Forecast

8 Market Breakup by Composition

  • 8.1 Polyacrylate
    • 8.1.1 Market Trends
    • 8.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.2 Polyacrylamide
    • 8.2.1 Market Trends
    • 8.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.3 Silicone-modified Hydrogels (SiH)
    • 8.3.1 Market Trends
    • 8.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 8.4 Others
    • 8.4.1 Market Trends
    • 8.4.2 Market Forecast

9 Market Breakup by Application

  • 9.1 Contact Lenses
    • 9.1.1 Market Trends
    • 9.1.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.2 Personal Care and Hygiene
    • 9.2.1 Market Trends
    • 9.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.3 Wound Care
    • 9.3.1 Market Trends
    • 9.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.4 Drug Delivery
    • 9.4.1 Market Trends
    • 9.4.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.5 Tissue Engineering
    • 9.5.1 Market Trends
    • 9.5.2 Market Forecast
  • 9.6 Others
    • 9.6.1 Market Trends
    • 9.6.2 Market Forecast

10 Market Breakup by Region

  • 10.1 North America
    • 10.1.1 United States
      • 10.1.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.1.2 Canada
      • 10.1.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.2 Asia-Pacific
    • 10.2.1 China
      • 10.2.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.2 Japan
      • 10.2.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.3 India
      • 10.2.3.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.4 South Korea
      • 10.2.4.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.5 Australia
      • 10.2.5.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.6 Indonesia
      • 10.2.6.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.2.7 Others
      • 10.2.7.1 Market Trends
      • 10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
      • 10.3.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.2 France
      • 10.3.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.3 United Kingdom
      • 10.3.3.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.4 Italy
      • 10.3.4.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.5 Spain
      • 10.3.5.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.6 Russia
      • 10.3.6.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.3.7 Others
      • 10.3.7.1 Market Trends
      • 10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.4 Latin America
    • 10.4.1 Brazil
      • 10.4.1.1 Market Trends
      • 10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.4.2 Mexico
      • 10.4.2.1 Market Trends
      • 10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
    • 10.4.3 Others
      • 10.4.3.1 Market Trends
      • 10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
  • 10.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 10.5.1 Market Trends
    • 10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
    • 10.5.3 Market Forecast

11 SWOT Analysis

  • 11.1 Overview
  • 11.2 Strengths
  • 11.3 Weaknesses
  • 11.4 Opportunities
  • 11.5 Threats

12 Value Chain Analysis

13 Porters Five Forces Analysis

  • 13.1 Overview
  • 13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 13.4 Degree of Competition
  • 13.5 Threat of New Entrants
  • 13.6 Threat of Substitutes

14 Price Analysis

15 Competitive Landscape

  • 15.1 Market Structure
  • 15.2 Key Players
  • 15.3 Profiles of Key Players
    • 15.3.1 3M Company
      • 15.3.1.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.1.3 Financials
      • 15.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.2 Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
      • 15.3.2.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.2.3 Financials
      • 15.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.3 B. Braun Melsungen AG
      • 15.3.3.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.3.3 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.4 Cardinal Health Inc.
      • 15.3.4.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.4.3 Financials
      • 15.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.5 Coloplast A/S
      • 15.3.5.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.5.3 Financials
      • 15.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.6 Essity AB
      • 15.3.6.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.6.3 Financials
    • 15.3.7 Evonik Industries AG
      • 15.3.7.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.7.3 Financials
      • 15.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.8 Hoya Corporation
      • 15.3.8.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.8.3 Financials
      • 15.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.9 Integra LifeSciences
      • 15.3.9.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.9.3 Financials
      • 15.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.10 Johnson & Johnson
      • 15.3.10.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.10.3 Financials
      • 15.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.11 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
      • 15.3.11.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.11.3 Financials
      • 15.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.12 Medline Industries Inc.
      • 15.3.12.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.12.3 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.13 Medtronic plc
      • 15.3.13.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.13.3 Financials
      • 15.3.13.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.14 Smith & Nephew plc
      • 15.3.14.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.14.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.14.3 Financials
      • 15.3.14.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 15.3.15 The Cooper Companies Inc.
      • 15.3.15.1 Company Overview
      • 15.3.15.2 Product Portfolio
      • 15.3.15.3 Financials
      • 15.3.15.4 SWOT Analysis

List of Figures

  • Figure 1: Global: Hydrogel Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
  • Figure 2: Global: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
  • Figure 3: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 4: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Raw Material Type (in %), 2023
  • Figure 5: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Form (in %), 2023
  • Figure 6: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Composition (in %), 2023
  • Figure 7: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
  • Figure 8: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
  • Figure 9: Global: Hydrogel (Synthetic) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 10: Global: Hydrogel (Synthetic) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 11: Global: Hydrogel (Natural) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 12: Global: Hydrogel (Natural) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 13: Global: Hydrogel (Hybrid) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 14: Global: Hydrogel (Hybrid) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 15: Global: Hydrogel (Amorphous) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 16: Global: Hydrogel (Amorphous) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 17: Global: Hydrogel (Semi-crystalline) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 18: Global: Hydrogel (Semi-crystalline) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 19: Global: Hydrogel (Crystalline) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 20: Global: Hydrogel (Crystalline) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 21: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylate) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 22: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylate) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 23: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylamide) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 24: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylamide) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 25: Global: Hydrogel (Silicone-modified Hydrogels-SiH) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 26: Global: Hydrogel (Silicone-modified Hydrogels-SiH) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 27: Global: Hydrogel (Other Compositions) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 28: Global: Hydrogel (Other Compositions) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 29: Global: Hydrogel (Contact Lenses) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 30: Global: Hydrogel (Contact Lenses) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 31: Global: Hydrogel (Personal Care and Hygiene) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 32: Global: Hydrogel (Personal Care and Hygiene) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 33: Global: Hydrogel (Wound Care) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 34: Global: Hydrogel (Wound Care) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 35: Global: Hydrogel (Drug Delivery) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 36: Global: Hydrogel (Drug Delivery) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 37: Global: Hydrogel (Tissue Engineering) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 38: Global: Hydrogel (Tissue Engineering) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 39: Global: Hydrogel (Other End Users) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 40: Global: Hydrogel (Other End Users) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 41: North America: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 42: North America: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 43: United States: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 44: United States: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 45: Canada: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 46: Canada: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 47: Asia-Pacific: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 48: Asia-Pacific: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 49: China: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 50: China: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 51: Japan: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 52: Japan: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 53: India: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 54: India: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 55: South Korea: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 56: South Korea: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 57: Australia: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 58: Australia: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 59: Indonesia: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 60: Indonesia: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 61: Others: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 62: Others: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 63: Europe: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 64: Europe: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 65: Germany: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 66: Germany: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 67: France: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 68: France: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 69: United Kingdom: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 70: United Kingdom: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 71: Italy: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 72: Italy: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 73: Spain: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 74: Spain: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 75: Russia: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 76: Russia: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 77: Others: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 78: Others: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 79: Latin America: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 80: Latin America: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 81: Brazil: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 82: Brazil: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 83: Mexico: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 84: Mexico: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 85: Others: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 86: Others: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 87: Middle East and Africa: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
  • Figure 88: Middle East and Africa: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2023
  • Figure 89: Middle East and Africa: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Figure 90: Global: Hydrogel Industry: SWOT Analysis
  • Figure 91: Global: Hydrogel Industry: Value Chain Analysis
  • Figure 92: Global: Hydrogel Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis

List of Tables

  • Table 1: Global: Hydrogel Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
  • Table 2: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Raw Material Type (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 3: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Form (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 4: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Composition (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 5: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 6: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), 2024-2032
  • Table 7: Global: Hydrogel Market: Competitive Structure
  • Table 8: Global: Hydrogel Market: Key Players