Saudi Arabia Wound Care Management Devices Market - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts (2023-2028)

Saudi Arabia wound care management devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% over the forecast period.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, several communities, industries, businesses, and lives were adversely affected owing to the restrictions imposed in Saudi Arabia. Almost all sectors were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an article published by the International Wound Journal in January 2022, most practices observed a significant reduction in patient visits regarding wound care. Most patients postponed or delayed aspects of their wound care during the pandemic. This shows that the pandemic significantly impacted the market studied initially. However, now that the pandemic has subsided, people are opting for wound management products and services. Hence, the market studied is expected to have stable growth during the forecast period.

The key factors propelling Saudi Arabia wound care management market include the growing demand for faster recovery of wounds, an increase in the number of surgeries, and the rising incidences of chronic diseases, such as diabetes.

According to the International Federation of Diabetes (IDF) update on diabetes in Saudi Arabia published in February 2022, around 4,274,100 adults in Saudi Arabia were affected by diabetes. This accounted for a prevalence rate of over 17.7% of the total population. Saudi Arabia has the highest diabetic prevalence in Middle Eastern countries. The risk of developing foot ulcers is as high as 25% in a person with diabetes. Hence, with the increase in the diabetic population, it is expected that the prevalence of foot ulcers will also increase in the forecast period.

The focus of the market players on the Saudi Arabia market is expected to add to the market growth. For instance, in May 2022, RLS Global established a local distribution network in Saudi Arabia through a regional agent, Med Surg, to distribute ChloraSolv. Chlorasolv is a debridement gel used on leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers to gently remove devitalized tissue quickly and easily to promote natural wound healing. Such activities are expected to encourage market growth in the nation.

Therefore with the high incidence of the diabetic population, along with the increasing lower extremity amputation in Saudi Arabia, the market is expected to increase during the forecast period. However, the high cost of wound care management devices is expected to hinder market growth in the region.

Saudi Arabia Wound Care Management Devices Market Trends

Dressing is Expected to Witness a Significant CAGR Over the Forecast Period

The management of chronic wounds is found to be a significant medical burden associated with substantial healthcare expenditures. Since the establishment of moist wound healing, several wound dressings have been developed.

Foam has a significant role in the clinical management of chronic wounds and moist wound healing. Over the past 30 years, polyurethane foam has become one of the most commonly used wound dressings for exudate management in moist wound healing. The foam is a porous structure that can absorb fluids into air-filled spaces by capillary action. The most commonly used foam is polyurethane. Silicone foam is less frequently used as the primary absorbent in wound dressing but often is applied as an adhesive wound-contact layer.

According to an article published by the Journal of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery in June 2022, a study was conducted in Saudi Arabia. It was found that wound healing is best achieved when atraumatic dressings are used based on the wound characteristics and drainage. Hence, increasing dressing usage for wound healing is expected to enhance segment growth.

Furthermore, the rising prevalence of diabetes cases in the country is also expected to increase the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers, leading to more adoption of dressings. Hence, the rising prevalence of diabetes is also a major factor driving the segment's growth.

Foam dressings are produced with variable thickness and may be adhesive or non-adhesive. Foams are commonly supplied with a film-backing to provide water- and microbial-resistant barriers from the external environment. Therefore, the advantages associated with the dressings will propel the growth of the market studied.

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period

The major factors responsible for the segment's growth are the increasing prevalence of diabetes in Saudi Arabia, the rising geriatric population, and the development of new treatment methods for diabetic foot ulcers.

The increasing prevalence of diabetes coupled with the rising geriatric population is one of the significant factors for the segment's growth. For instance, according to an article published by the journal of family medicine and primary care in February 2021, diabetes mellitus is said to have a high prevalence in Saudi Arabia, and the diabetic foot complication rate is alarmingly high in the country, with many patients ending up with amputation. The article further stated that the risk factors of diabetic foot include old age, duration of diabetes, and hypertension, among others. Hence, the high prevalence of diabetes and diabetic foot is expected to enhance the segment's growth.

Furthermore, developments of new treatment methods for diabetic foot ulcers are also enhancing segment growth. For instance, according to an article published by Bentham Science in January 2022, a study in Saudi Arabia showed that topical oxygen therapy (TOT) resulted in complete wound healing in patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers.

Hence, factors such as the rising geriatric population, increasing prevalence of diabetes, and developments of new treatment methods for diabetic foot ulcers are expected to boost the segment growth during the forecast period of the study.

Saudi Arabia Wound Care Management Devices Market Competitor Analysis

Saudi Arabia's wound care management devices market is fragmented due to the presence of many players. The market players are committed to developing innovative healing solutions for customers and patients across the care continuum, generating proven clinical outcomes. The companies are also showing continuous growth and are developing new and differentiated products and services which address the evolving healthcare needs of patients, providers, and consumers. Some of the major key players include Johnson and Johnson, 3M, Smith and Nephew, ConvaTec Inc., and Medtronic Plc, among others.

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