Pressure Ulcers Market Report 2026

The pressure ulcers market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.07 billion in 2025 to $4.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising prevalence of immobile patient populations, increased hospitalization rates among elderly patients, growing awareness of pressure ulcer prevention, expansion of long-term care facilities, improvements in basic wound care practices.

The pressure ulcers market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing aging population globally, rising adoption of homecare services, growing integration of digital patient monitoring, expansion of value-based healthcare models, increasing focus on preventive clinical outcomes. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced wound monitoring tools, rising use of pressure-redistribution support surfaces, growing focus on early detection and risk assessment, expansion of preventive care protocols in healthcare facilities, enhanced emphasis on patient mobility management.

The rising demand for wound care is expected to drive the growth of the pressure ulcers market in the coming years. Wound care involves the clinical management of wounds to support healing, prevent infections, and improve patient recovery through specialized treatments. Demand for wound care is increasing due to the growing prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity, which contribute to a higher occurrence of non-healing wounds and pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers highlight the need for early intervention, targeted therapies, and preventive approaches, encouraging advancements in wound care practices to improve healing outcomes and patient well-being. For instance, in June 2024, according to Uintah Basin Healthcare, a US-based non-profit organization, around 7 million Americans were living with chronic wounds, including 2 million individuals with diabetic foot ulcers. Additionally, one in four families has a member affected by a chronic wound, and the demand for wound care is projected to rise by 2% annually over the next 5 to 10 years. Therefore, the growing need for wound care is supporting the expansion of the pressure ulcers market.

Major companies operating in the pressure ulcers market are focusing on the development of innovative solutions, such as biosynthetic cellulose dressings, to improve healing efficiency, maintain optimal moisture balance, lower infection risks, and enhance overall patient care. Biosynthetic cellulose dressings are advanced wound care products made from bioengineered cellulose that aid healing by preserving moisture levels and acting as a protective barrier against infections. For instance, in June 2023, JeNaCell Company, a Germany-based firm specializing in biosynthetic cellulose products, launched epicite balance, a wound dressing designed for the treatment of chronic wounds including pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and leg ulcers. This dressing is made from biosynthetic cellulose and offers a biocompatible, highly absorbent, and breathable structure that supports optimal wound healing conditions. It is designed to accelerate healing by minimizing infection risk and supporting natural tissue repair while ensuring gentle skin adhesion to reduce discomfort during dressing changes and flexibility to fit various wound shapes and sizes.

In May 2023, LifeNet Health, a US-based regenerative medicine company, acquired the wound care division of Bioventus Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, LifeNet Health aimed to strengthen its regenerative medicine portfolio by adding advanced wound care solutions and expanding its capabilities in treating pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds. Bioventus Inc. is a US-based company known for developing advanced wound care products used in pressure ulcer management.

Major companies operating in the pressure ulcers market are Cardinal Health Inc., Medtronic plc, 3M Company, Medline Industries Inc., Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Stryker Corporation, BSN medical GmbH, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., Smith & Nephew plc, Coloplast A/S, Paul Hartmann AG, ConvaTec Group plc, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, Acelity L.P. Inc., Paramount Bed Holdings Co. Ltd., Organogenesis Holdings Inc., Linet Group SE, DeRoyal Industries Inc., Joerns Healthcare LLC, MiMedx Group Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG.

North America was the largest region in the pressure ulcers market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pressure ulcers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pressure ulcers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs are impacting the pressure ulcers market by increasing costs of imported wound care materials, pressure-relief mattresses, monitoring sensors, and specialized medical textiles used across hospitals and long-term care facilities. North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported advanced wound management products, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on medical device manufacturing inputs. These tariffs are increasing procurement costs for healthcare providers and affecting budget allocations. However, they are also encouraging domestic production of wound care supplies, local sourcing of medical textiles, and innovation in cost-effective pressure ulcer prevention solutions.

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A pressure ulcer is a localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue that usually develops over bony prominences as a result of prolonged pressure, friction, or shear forces. In healthcare settings, pressure ulcers are used as indicators to assess patient mobility, evaluate the quality of care, and implement preventive strategies to minimize complications.

The primary types of pressure ulcers include stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, stage 4, and deep tissue injury. Stage 1 pressure ulcers present as areas of persistent redness on intact skin that do not blanch when pressure is applied, representing the earliest stage of tissue damage. Treatment options include wound care dressings, wound care devices, and others, and these are utilized across various end users such as hospitals, homecare settings, and others.

The pressure ulcers market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) systems, pharmaceutical treatments, preventive care and education, and rehabilitation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pressure ulcers market includes sales of support surfaces, wound care management, medical device, topical ointments, and pressure relief accessories. 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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