Surgical Sponges Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Type, By Material, By Shape, By Application and Region Forecast 2019-2030

Surgical Sponges Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis By Type (Cotton Gauze, Non-Woven & Others), By Material (Cotton, Rayon, PVA), By Shape (Square, Rectangle), By Application (Neurosurgery, Laparotomy, ENT, General Surgery, Others) and Region Forecast 2019-2030

The surgical sponge market size was valued at US$ 1,839.3 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at 3.9% CAGR from 2024-2030. Surgical sponges are medical tools used in surgery to absorb fluids, stop bleeding, and close wounds they are also used in a variety of surgical procedures, including neurosurgery, dentistry, gynaecology, and otolaryngology. The key market drivers of the surgical sponges market are rising demand for absorbent dressings due to rise as healthcare facilities for wound care and hygiene, increasing investment for healthcare infrastructure, development of advanced products, the rising older population & age related diseases requiring frequent surgical procedures will increase demand for surgical sponges in the forecast years.

Moreover, increase in government support & funding for surgical safety, huge demand for surgical sponge manufacturers to partner with hospitals and governments in implementing safer surgical practices, including the adoption of advanced sponges and tracking technologies. However, the growing trends in the market are the rising number of surgeries due to the rising prevention rate for chronic diseases to foster growth, increasing adoption of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), demand for the shift towards disposable & single-use sponges, development of antimicrobial & antiseptic coated sponges, increasing use of sponge tracking systems.

Moreover, rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and others due to changing lifestyle also significantly enhances the surgical sponges market. However, availability of various alternatives for surgical sponges such as gel foam, complications with retained surgical items (RSIs), stringent regulatory requirements for product approval, and  environmental concerns with disposal of surgical sponges are hamper the growth of market over the forecast timeframe. The emerging opportunities of surgical sponges market are increased adoption of outpatient surgeries, improved preference for automated surgical sponges practices, and increasing incidence of surgical procedures are propel the growth of sponges market.

Surgical Sponges Market Key Developments:

  • In April 2024, Integra LifeSciences corporation made acquisition of Acclarent and integrated Integra Acclarent into Codman Speciality Surgical division.
  • In 2019, Fujifilm Corporation and JEOL formed a strategic partnership in international surgical sponges analyser market.

Surgical Sponges Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

3.9%

Largest Market

North-America

Fastest Growing Market

North-America

Surgical Sponges Market Dynamics

The market for surgical sponge is growing at a large rate due to increased healthcare spending, which is supporting infrastructural improvements. Additionally, by boosting funding, a number of government organisations hope to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure, which would further alter the dynamics of the market. Additionally, the market for surgical sponges market will grow due to an increase in public-private partnerships that encourage the development of low-cost and rising levels of disposable income. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the growing number of government campaigns to raise awareness and the rising global prevalence of surgical sponges market among health professionals like nurses, lab technicians would accelerate the market's growth pace.

Surgical Sponges Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 1,839.3 million

Market CAGR

3.9%

By Type

  • Cotton gauze sponge
  • Non - woven
  • Others 

By Material

  • Cotton
  • Rayon
  • PVA

By Shape

  • Square
  • Rectangle  

By Application

  • Neurosurgery
  • Laparotomy
  • ENT
  • General surgery
  • Others

Key Features of the Report

  • The surgical sponge market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global surgical sponges market size was valued at US$ 1,839.3 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2024-2030.

The key market drivers of surgical sponges market are rising demand for absorbent dressings, increasing investment for healthcare infrastructure.

The growing trends of surgical sponges market are adoption of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), demand for shift towards disposable & single use sponges, development of antimicrobial & antiseptic coated sponges.

The key players in the surgical sponges market are TEPHA INC, Medtronic, LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Betatech Medical.

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Muni Kumar Meravath

Muni Kumar Meravath is a seasoned Healthcare Market Research Analyst with over 6 years of experience in the healthc.....

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Surgical Sponges Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Surgical Sponges Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Surgical Sponges Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Type
2.2.2.Material
2.2.3.Shape
2.2.4.Application
2.2.5.Region
3.Global Surgical Sponges Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Surgical Sponges Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Surgical Sponges Market  By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Cotton gauze sponge
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Non - woven
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Others 
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Surgical Sponges Market  By Material, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Cotton
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Rayon
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. PVA
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Surgical Sponges Market  By Shape, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Square
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Rectangle  
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Surgical Sponges Market  By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Neurosurgery
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Laparotomy
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. ENT
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.4. General surgery
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.5. Others
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.Global Surgical Sponges Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
10.North America Surgical Sponges Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Cotton gauze sponge
10.1.2.Non - woven
10.1.3.Others 
10.2.  Material Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Cotton
10.2.2.Rayon
10.2.3.PVA
10.3.  Shape Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Square
10.3.2.Rectangle  
10.4.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Neurosurgery
10.4.2.Laparotomy
10.4.3.ENT
10.4.4.General surgery
10.4.5.Others
10.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.5.1.United States of America (USA)
10.5.2.Canada
11.Europe Surgical Sponges Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Cotton gauze sponge
11.1.2.Non - woven
11.1.3.Others 
11.2.  Material Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Cotton
11.2.2.Rayon
11.2.3.PVA
11.3.  Shape Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Square
11.3.2.Rectangle  
11.4.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.Neurosurgery
11.4.2.Laparotomy
11.4.3.ENT
11.4.4.General surgery
11.4.5.Others
11.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.5.1.Germany
11.5.2.France
11.5.3.Italy
11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK)
11.5.5.Spain
12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Surgical Sponges Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Cotton gauze sponge
12.1.2.Non - woven
12.1.3.Others 
12.2.  Material Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Cotton
12.2.2.Rayon
12.2.3.PVA
12.3.  Shape Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Square
12.3.2.Rectangle  
12.4.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.Neurosurgery
12.4.2.Laparotomy
12.4.3.ENT
12.4.4.General surgery
12.4.5.Others
12.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.5.1.China
12.5.2.India
12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
12.5.4.Japan
12.5.5.Rest of APAC
13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Surgical Sponges Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Cotton gauze sponge
13.1.2.Non - woven
13.1.3.Others 
13.2.  Material Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Cotton
13.2.2.Rayon
13.2.3.PVA
13.3.  Shape Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Square
13.3.2.Rectangle  
13.4.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Neurosurgery
13.4.2.Laparotomy
13.4.3.ENT
13.4.4.General surgery
13.4.5.Others
13.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.5.1.GCC Countries
13.5.2.South Africa
13.5.3.Rest of MEA
14.Latin America Surgical Sponges Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
14.1. Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.1.1.Cotton gauze sponge
14.1.2.Non - woven
14.1.3.Others 
14.2.  Material Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.2.1.Cotton
14.2.2.Rayon
14.2.3.PVA
14.3.  Shape Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.3.1.Square
14.3.2.Rectangle  
14.4.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.4.1.Neurosurgery
14.4.2.Laparotomy
14.4.3.ENT
14.4.4.General surgery
14.4.5.Others
14.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.5.1.Brazil
14.5.2.Mexico
14.5.3.Rest of LA
15. Competition Landscape
15.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
15.2.1.Boston Scientific Corporation
15.2.2.Molnlycke Health Care A
15.2.3.Medical Devices Business Services, Inc.
15.2.4.BD
15.2.5.TEPHA INC.
15.2.6.Medtronic
15.2.7.LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd.
15.2.8.Braun Melsungen AG
15.2.9.Betatech Medical
15.2.10.Ethicon Inc
16. Research Methodology 
17. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Molnlycke Health Care A
  • Medical Devices Business Services, Inc.
  • BD
  • TEPHA INC.
  • Medtronic
  • LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd.
  • Braun Melsungen AG
  • Betatech Medical
  • Ethicon Inc
  • R. Bard, Inc
  • Atrium

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