Medical device coatings Global Market Report 2025

The medical device coatings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.21 billion in 2024 to $13.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for antimicrobial coatings, the increasing preference for minimally invasive surgeries, the emergence of start-ups focused on coating medical devices, a growing emphasis on infection prevention through medical devices, and the rising prevalence of cancer.

The medical device coatings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $18.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the exploration of smart coatings, the increasing demand for personalized medicine, the rising global geriatric population, the growing need for durable medical device coatings, and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. Key trends during this period include technological advancements, progress in medical technology, strategic collaborations and research initiatives, new product launches, and the expanding use of hydrophilic coatings.

The growing preference for minimally invasive surgical procedures is expected to drive the expansion of the medical device coatings market. Advances in medical technology, including enhanced imaging systems, precision instruments, and innovative medical device coatings, contribute to improved surgical accuracy, shorter recovery periods, and reduced complications for patients. Medical device coatings support these procedures by providing lubricity, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties, which help reduce friction, minimize tissue damage, and lower the risk of infections, ultimately improving the safety and efficiency of surgeries. For example, in September 2023, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a Lebanon-based professional organization for board-certified plastic surgeons, reported an 11.2% overall increase in procedures performed by plastic surgeons in 2022, with more than 14.9 million surgical and 18.8 million non-surgical procedures conducted globally. As a result, the rising demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures is fueling growth in the medical device coatings market.

Leading companies in the medical device coatings industry are prioritizing the development of innovative technologies, such as hydrophilic medical device coatings, to enhance device performance by improving lubricity, reducing friction during procedures, and ensuring biocompatibility. Hydrophilic medical device coatings are specialized surface treatments that enhance medical device performance, particularly by minimizing friction and increasing patient comfort. For instance, in October 2023, Surmodics Inc., a US-based medical device coating technologies company, introduced Preside hydrophilic coatings. These coatings are designed to optimize the performance of neurovascular, coronary, and peripheral vascular devices by providing low friction and minimal particulate generation, facilitating better distal access and smoother navigation through complex vascular pathways. Preside coatings complement the existing Serene hydrophilic coatings and are engineered to achieve an optimal balance between enhanced lubricity and coating durability while meeting regulatory requirements for particulate reduction.

In July 2023, Biocoat Inc., a US-based manufacturer of coating equipment for medical devices, acquired Chempilots AS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aligns with Biocoat's strategy to expand its biomaterial platform by offering a comprehensive portfolio of customized biomaterial solutions that support medical innovation. The addition of Chempilots AS strengthens Biocoat’s range of biocompatible medical coatings and specialty polymer products, particularly in the rapidly growing interventional medtech sector. Chempilots AS, a Denmark-based company, specializes in the development of custom specialty polymers for use in medical devices.

Major players in the medical device coatings market are Abbott Laboratories, PPG Industries Inc., Royal DSM N.V., Materion Corp., Merit Medical Systems Inc., Freudenberg Medical Europe GmbH, Specialty Coating Systems Inc., Surmodics Inc., Precision Coating Co. Inc., Sono-Tek Corporation, Biocoat Inc., Covalon Technologies Ltd., Harland Medical Systems Inc., Kisco Ltd., Coatings2Go LLC, Hemotek Medical Inc., AST Products Inc., Medical Surface Inc., Hydromer Inc., Allvivo Vascular Inc.

North America was the largest region in the medical device coatings market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in medical device coatings report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the medical device coatings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Medical device coatings are specialized surface treatments applied to medical devices to enhance their functionality, durability, and safety. These coatings offer benefits such as antimicrobial protection, improved biocompatibility, reduced friction, and corrosion resistance. They are commonly used in devices such as catheters, implants, and surgical instruments to optimize performance and improve patient outcomes.

The primary types of medical device coatings include hydrophilic coatings, antimicrobial coatings, drug-eluting coatings, and anti-thrombogenic coatings. Hydrophilic coatings are water-attracting surface layers that minimize friction and improve wettability, making them ideal for catheters, guidewires, and stents by enhancing biocompatibility and ensuring smoother insertion. The key coating materials include fluoropolymer, silicone, parylene, and metals, which are applied across various areas such as medical devices, medical implants, medical equipment and tools, and protective clothing. These coatings serve multiple end users, including general surgery, neurology, cardiovascular procedures, gynecology, dentistry, and other medical fields.

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The medical device coatings market consists of sales of hydrophobic coatings and biocompatible coatings. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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