Bedsores Pressure Sores Market Global Report 2026

The bedsores pressure sores market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.78 billion in 2025 to $3.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in aging population requiring long term care, increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses and immobility, rising hospital admissions and surgical procedures, growing awareness regarding pressure ulcer prevention, expansion of healthcare infrastructure and rehabilitation centers.

The bedsores pressure sores market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart patient monitoring systems, rising investments in advanced wound care technologies, growth in home healthcare services, expanding demand for pressure redistribution mattresses and cushions, advancements in personalized wound treatment solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for advanced pressure ulcer prevention solutions, increasing adoption of specialized wound care dressings, growing focus on early detection and continuous patient monitoring, expansion of home care based bedsore management solutions, rising preference for comfortable and pressure redistributing support surfaces.

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to propel the growth of the bedsores and pressure sores market going forward. Chronic diseases refer to long-term health conditions that require ongoing medical management, while diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that can impair circulation and delay wound healing. The increase in chronic diseases is driven by aging populations, sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy dietary habits, and rising obesity rates worldwide. Bedsores and pressure sores products support patients with chronic diseases by preventing skin breakdown, minimizing pressure-related injuries, and promoting faster wound healing through advanced dressings, mattresses, and pressure relief devices. For instance, in April 2025, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a USA-based government agency, in 2023, 76.4% representing 194 million US adults reported one or more chronic conditions, including 59.5%, 78.4%, and 93% of young, midlife, and older adults, respectively. Therefore, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus is driving the growth of the bedsores and pressure sores market.

Leading companies operating in the bedsores pressure sores market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as AI-enabled pressure redistribution mattresses, to prevent pressure injuries more effectively, enable real-time patient monitoring, and improve clinical outcomes while reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers. AI-enabled pressure redistribution mattresses are smart medical support surfaces that use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust pressure distribution based on a patient’s body position and risk factors to help prevent bedsores and pressure injuries. For example, in June 2024, Care of Sweden, a Sweden-based medical technology company, launched CuroCell iA, an innovative pressure ulcer prevention mattress system developed for healthcare facilities. The product features a two-layer dynamic air mattress construction in which air layers shift relative to each other to lower peak pressure and reduce shear forces on vulnerable skin areas. It also includes an AI-based control unit that performs real-time automatic adjustments based on patient movement, helping maintain consistent therapeutic support. The system operates with low noise and vibration levels to promote sleep quality and recovery while also reducing manual repositioning workload for caregivers. CuroCell iA is intended for hospitals, long-term care centers, and other clinical environments seeking improved patient safety, comfort, and resource efficiency in pressure injury prevention.

In October 2024, DHG, a UK-based medical device manufacturer, acquired Sumed International Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, DHG aims to strengthen its UK post-acute pressure ulcer prevention portfolio and expand its rental and service network by integrating Sumed’s established pressure care surfaces, wheelchair range, and service capabilities, while also improving nationwide coverage and providing a wider range of solutions for pressure ulcer treatment and management. Sumed International Ltd. is a UK-based company specializing in bedsore or pressure sore products.

Major companies operating in the bedsores pressure sores market are Cardinal Health Inc., Medtronic plc, Medline Industries LP, 3M Company, Stryker Corporation, Essity AB, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Smith & Nephew plc, Coloplast A/S, ConvaTec Group plc, Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation, Arjo AB, Invacare Corporation, Organogenesis Holdings Inc., Urgo Medical, Permobil AB, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC, Joerns Healthcare LLC, GF Health Products Inc., EHOB Inc., Advancis Medical, Paul Hartmann AG.

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

The bedsores pressure sores market consists of sales of pressure relief beds, wound care bandages, negative pressure wound therapy devices, heel protector. 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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