The global surgical sponges market is valued at an estimated 0.81 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.19 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The rise in trauma cases and accidents, as well as the development of the healthcare infrastructure, are the primary drivers of the surgical sponges market’s growth. Sterile surgical sponges and other useful surgical supplies are becoming more and more necessary as the frequency of procedures linked to trauma and accidents rises. Therefore, if trauma and accidents become more widespread, there will likely be a greater need for surgical sponges.

“The x-ray detectable sponges segment is projected to witness highest growth rate in the surgical sponges market, by type, during the forecast period”
Based on type, the surgical sponges market is segmented into x-ray detectable sponges, cotton gauze sponges, laparotomy sponges, nonwoven sponges, and other surgical sponges. The ability of x-ray detectable sponges to significantly enhance patient safety by reducing the risk of retained surgical items by identifying leftover surgical items such as surgical sponges during surgical procedures, contributes to their extensive usage and market demand during the forecast period.

“The cotton segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate in the surgical sponges market, by material, during the forecast period.”
Based on material, the surgical sponges market is segmented into cotton, rayon, PVA, and other materials. Cotton is cost-effective, it also have high absorbency, and it is easily available material in most of the regions. Which is making cotton a best choice for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, especially in high-volume settings. These factors are contributing to growth of this segment.

“The square & rectangle segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate in the surgical sponges market, in 2023, by shape”
Based on shape, the surgical sponges market is segmented into round & cylindrical, square & rectangle, and other shapes. The square and rectangular shapes make surgical sponges suitable for a range of surgical applications where effective blood and other fluid absorption and coverage are required. Which is contributing to their extensive adoption and market demand during the forecast period.

“The hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate in the surgical sponges market in 2023, by end user”.
Based on end users, the surgical sponges market is segmented hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics. The expansion of healthcare infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets, has led to an increase in number of hospitals and ASCs, driving demand for surgical sponges among these end users during the forecasted period.

“The Asia Pacific region is projected to witness highest growth rate in the surgical sponges market during the forecast period”
The global surgical sponges market is segmented into six regions - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and the GCC Countries. Over the span of the forecast period, the surgical sponges market is expected to grow at the fastest rate in the Asia Pacific region. Over the projected period, the Asia Pacific market is expected to develop at the greatest rate due to factors such government initiatives to raise awareness about illness management and the growing number of hospitals and clinics in China and India.

The primary interviews conducted for this report can be categorized as follows:

  • By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 30%, and Tier 3 - 30%
  • By Designation: C-level - 27%, D-level - 18%, and Others - 55%
  • By Region: North America – 35%, Europe – 24%, Asia Pacific – 26%, Latin America – 12%, Middle East & Africa – 2%, and the GCC Countries – 1%

Lists of Companies Profiled in the Report:
Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (US), Medline Industries, LP (US), Cardinal Health (US), Integra LifeSciences Corporation (US), Dynarex corporation (US), 3M (US), Medicom (Canada), McKesson Corporation (US), Dukal, LLC (US), DeRoyal Industries, Inc. (US), Owens & Minor Inc. (US), AdvaCare Pharma (US), First aid bandage company (US), AllCare (US), Narang Medical Limited (India), M?lnlycke Health Care AB (Sweden), Aegis Lifesciences (India), SUNDARAM SURGICAL (India), Omni International Corp (US), and Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.(US).

Research Coverage:
In this report, the surgical sponges market has been categorized based on material (cotton, rayon, PVA, and other materials), end user (hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty clinics), sterility (sterile surgical sponge, and non-sterile surgical sponge), type (x-ray detectable sponges, cotton gauze sponges, laparotomy sponges, nonwoven sponges, and other surgical sponges), application (general surgery, neurosurgery, laparotomy, dental surgery, ENT surgery, and other applications), shape (round & cylindrical, square & rectangle, and other shapes), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, and the GCC Countries).
Comprehensive information regarding the main drivers, barriers, opportunities, and trends influencing the surgical sponges market’s expansion is included in detail in this study. An exhaustive study of the key players in the surgical sponges market has been done to provide insights into their business profile, products offered, noteworthy strategies, acquisitions and expansions, and other recent activities pertaining to the market. This study examines the competitive landscape of emerging surgical sponge startups.

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The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall surgical sponges market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and to plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, trends, opportunities, and restaints.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

  • Analysis of key drivers: (Rising number of surgical procedures performed, increasing cases of trauma and accidents, growing gearitric population and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and growing healthcare infrastructure), restraints (Risk of retained surgical items (RSIs)), opportunities (Increased adoption of outpatient surgeries, and growth opportunities in emerging economies), and trends (Technological advancements in surgical sponges, and developmentand adoption of biodegradable surgical sponges) influencing the growth of the in surgical sponges market.
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the surgical sponges market across varied regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the surgical sponges market
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players like Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. (US), Cardinal Health (US), and McKesson Corporation (US) are among others, in the surgical sponges market strategies.