This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The cartilage repair market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.42 billion in 2024 to $1.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidence of joint disorders, growing awareness and diagnosis rates, rising healthcare expenditure, collaborations and partnerships.
The cartilage repair market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing aging population, rising sports injuries, regulatory support for advanced therapies, increasing patient preference for non-invasive treatments. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, regulatory approvals and idestandardization, patient preference for biologics, healthcare infrastructure development.
The increase in road accidents and sports-related injuries is anticipated to drive the growth of the cartilage repair market in the future. Road accidents involve vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists on public roads or streets, while sports-related injuries refer to injuries that occur during participation in various sports and physical activities. The rise in road accidents and sports-related injuries significantly elevates the demand for cartilage repair procedures to restore damaged cartilage, reduce pain, and enhance joint function impacted by such injuries. For example, in June 2022, the World Health Organization, a US-based specialized health agency, reported that nearly 1.3 million people die each year due to road traffic injuries. Additionally, in October 2024, Howden Group Holdings, a UK-based insurance company, highlighted that during the 2023-24 Premier League season, under-21 players missed an average of 43.92 days per injury, up from 26.5 days in the 2022-23 season. Consequently, the surge in road accidents and sports-related injuries is fueling the growth of the cartilage repair market.
The increasing incidences of diabetes and obesity are poised to propel the cartilage repair market's growth in the future. Diabetes, characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, and obesity, defined by a body mass index of 30 or more, can hinder cartilage repair by affecting inflammatory responses and compromising the regenerative capacity of cartilage tissues. The International Diabetes Federation reported in June 2022 that diabetes prevalence has risen to 10.5% globally, with an estimated 783 million adults expected to have diabetes by 2045. Additionally, the World Health Organization noted in March 2022 that 650 million adults, 340 million teenagers, and 39 million children are projected to be obese, with 167 million expected to be overweight or obese by 2025. Therefore, the increasing occurrences of diabetes and obesity are contributing to the growth of the cartilage repair market.
Leading companies in the cartilage repair market are developing innovative products, including biologic cartilage repair solutions, to enhance treatment options for cartilage damage and encourage natural healing. Biologic cartilage repair products are treatments sourced from biological materials, such as cells, tissues, or growth factors, intended to repair or regenerate damaged cartilage. For example, in August 2024, Vericel, a US-based biotechnology firm, launched MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) Arthro and received approval from a US federal agency responsible for public health protection. MACI Arthro is a novel biologic cartilage repair product designed to treat knee cartilage defects. This product enables surgeons to manage symptomatic full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee measuring up to 4 cm² using minimally invasive techniques. MACI Arthro facilitates the evaluation and preparation of the defect site through small incisions with specially designed instruments, representing a significant improvement over traditional methods.
In July 2022, Bioventus Inc. acquired CartiHeal Ltd. for $315 million, enhancing its cartilage repair market position with access to CartiHeal's product Agili-C and leveraging its expertise in cartilage repair. CartiHeal Ltd. is a medical device company based in the United States, specializing in the development of cartilage products for various treatments.
Major companies operating in the cartilage repair market report are Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Medtronic PLC, Stryker Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Smith And Nephew PLC, Arthrex Inc., CONMED Corporation Inc., Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Medacta International SA, RTI Surgical Inc., Japan MDM Inc., Vericel Corporation, Anika Therapeutics Inc., Mathys AG Bettlach, JRI Orthopedics Ltd., Auxein Medical ltd., MEDIPOST Co Ltd., DePuy Synthes Companies, Arthro Kinetics AG, Waldemar Link GmbH and Co.KG, Osiris Therapeutics Inc., Teijin Nakashima Medical Co Ltd., Collagen Solutions LLP, BioTissue SA, ISTO Technologies Inc., Regentis Biomaterials Ltd., Histogenics Corporation, Evolutis India Pvt. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the cartilage repair market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cartilage repair market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cartilage repair market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cartilage repair market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as arthroscopy, allograft transplantation, biologic treatments, stem cell therapies, and microfracture. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cartilage repair market also includes sales of synthetic scaffolds, cartilage transplants, orthopedic implants, and diagnostic tools. 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.
Cartilage repair is a medical process aimed at treating and restoring damaged or injured cartilage tissue in the body. Cartilage, a connective tissue covering the ends of bones in joints, serves as a cushion and lubricant, facilitating smooth and pain-free movement. Procedures for cartilage repair are designed to address issues related to damaged or injured cartilage and promote the healing and regeneration of this tissue.
The main types of treatments for cartilage repair can be categorized as cell-based and non-cell-based. Cell-based treatments involve medical therapies that utilize living cells. These treatments are applicable at various sites, including the knee, hip, ankle, foot, and others. The applications encompass a variety of cartilage types, such as hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage. Cartilage repair procedures are conducted by various end-users, including hospitals and clinics, as well as ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), among others.
The cartilage repair market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides cartilage repair market statistics, including cartilage repair industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a cartilage repair market share, detailed cartilage repair market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the cartilage repair industry. This cartilage repair market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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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The cartilage repair market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.42 billion in 2024 to $1.63 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidence of joint disorders, growing awareness and diagnosis rates, rising healthcare expenditure, collaborations and partnerships.
The cartilage repair market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.57 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing aging population, rising sports injuries, regulatory support for advanced therapies, increasing patient preference for non-invasive treatments. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, regulatory approvals and idestandardization, patient preference for biologics, healthcare infrastructure development.
The increase in road accidents and sports-related injuries is anticipated to drive the growth of the cartilage repair market in the future. Road accidents involve vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists on public roads or streets, while sports-related injuries refer to injuries that occur during participation in various sports and physical activities. The rise in road accidents and sports-related injuries significantly elevates the demand for cartilage repair procedures to restore damaged cartilage, reduce pain, and enhance joint function impacted by such injuries. For example, in June 2022, the World Health Organization, a US-based specialized health agency, reported that nearly 1.3 million people die each year due to road traffic injuries. Additionally, in October 2024, Howden Group Holdings, a UK-based insurance company, highlighted that during the 2023-24 Premier League season, under-21 players missed an average of 43.92 days per injury, up from 26.5 days in the 2022-23 season. Consequently, the surge in road accidents and sports-related injuries is fueling the growth of the cartilage repair market.
The increasing incidences of diabetes and obesity are poised to propel the cartilage repair market's growth in the future. Diabetes, characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, and obesity, defined by a body mass index of 30 or more, can hinder cartilage repair by affecting inflammatory responses and compromising the regenerative capacity of cartilage tissues. The International Diabetes Federation reported in June 2022 that diabetes prevalence has risen to 10.5% globally, with an estimated 783 million adults expected to have diabetes by 2045. Additionally, the World Health Organization noted in March 2022 that 650 million adults, 340 million teenagers, and 39 million children are projected to be obese, with 167 million expected to be overweight or obese by 2025. Therefore, the increasing occurrences of diabetes and obesity are contributing to the growth of the cartilage repair market.
Leading companies in the cartilage repair market are developing innovative products, including biologic cartilage repair solutions, to enhance treatment options for cartilage damage and encourage natural healing. Biologic cartilage repair products are treatments sourced from biological materials, such as cells, tissues, or growth factors, intended to repair or regenerate damaged cartilage. For example, in August 2024, Vericel, a US-based biotechnology firm, launched MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) Arthro and received approval from a US federal agency responsible for public health protection. MACI Arthro is a novel biologic cartilage repair product designed to treat knee cartilage defects. This product enables surgeons to manage symptomatic full-thickness cartilage defects of the knee measuring up to 4 cm² using minimally invasive techniques. MACI Arthro facilitates the evaluation and preparation of the defect site through small incisions with specially designed instruments, representing a significant improvement over traditional methods.
In July 2022, Bioventus Inc. acquired CartiHeal Ltd. for $315 million, enhancing its cartilage repair market position with access to CartiHeal's product Agili-C and leveraging its expertise in cartilage repair. CartiHeal Ltd. is a medical device company based in the United States, specializing in the development of cartilage products for various treatments.
Major companies operating in the cartilage repair market report are Johnson and Johnson Services Inc., Medtronic PLC, Stryker Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc., Smith And Nephew PLC, Arthrex Inc., CONMED Corporation Inc., Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Medacta International SA, RTI Surgical Inc., Japan MDM Inc., Vericel Corporation, Anika Therapeutics Inc., Mathys AG Bettlach, JRI Orthopedics Ltd., Auxein Medical ltd., MEDIPOST Co Ltd., DePuy Synthes Companies, Arthro Kinetics AG, Waldemar Link GmbH and Co.KG, Osiris Therapeutics Inc., Teijin Nakashima Medical Co Ltd., Collagen Solutions LLP, BioTissue SA, ISTO Technologies Inc., Regentis Biomaterials Ltd., Histogenics Corporation, Evolutis India Pvt. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the cartilage repair market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cartilage repair market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cartilage repair market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cartilage repair market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as arthroscopy, allograft transplantation, biologic treatments, stem cell therapies, and microfracture. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cartilage repair market also includes sales of synthetic scaffolds, cartilage transplants, orthopedic implants, and diagnostic tools. 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.
Cartilage repair is a medical process aimed at treating and restoring damaged or injured cartilage tissue in the body. Cartilage, a connective tissue covering the ends of bones in joints, serves as a cushion and lubricant, facilitating smooth and pain-free movement. Procedures for cartilage repair are designed to address issues related to damaged or injured cartilage and promote the healing and regeneration of this tissue.
The main types of treatments for cartilage repair can be categorized as cell-based and non-cell-based. Cell-based treatments involve medical therapies that utilize living cells. These treatments are applicable at various sites, including the knee, hip, ankle, foot, and others. The applications encompass a variety of cartilage types, such as hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage. Cartilage repair procedures are conducted by various end-users, including hospitals and clinics, as well as ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), among others.
The cartilage repair market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides cartilage repair market statistics, including cartilage repair industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a cartilage repair market share, detailed cartilage repair market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the cartilage repair industry. This cartilage repair market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
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.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Cartilage Repair Market Characteristics3. Cartilage Repair Market Trends and Strategies4. Cartilage Repair Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Cartilage Repair Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Cartilage Repair Market34. Recent Developments in the Cartilage Repair Market
5. Global Cartilage Repair Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Cartilage Repair Market Segmentation
7. Cartilage Repair Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Cartilage Repair Market
9. China Cartilage Repair Market
10. India Cartilage Repair Market
11. Japan Cartilage Repair Market
12. Australia Cartilage Repair Market
13. Indonesia Cartilage Repair Market
14. South Korea Cartilage Repair Market
15. Western Europe Cartilage Repair Market
16. UK Cartilage Repair Market
17. Germany Cartilage Repair Market
18. France Cartilage Repair Market
19. Italy Cartilage Repair Market
20. Spain Cartilage Repair Market
21. Eastern Europe Cartilage Repair Market
22. Russia Cartilage Repair Market
23. North America Cartilage Repair Market
24. USA Cartilage Repair Market
25. Canada Cartilage Repair Market
26. South America Cartilage Repair Market
27. Brazil Cartilage Repair Market
28. Middle East Cartilage Repair Market
29. Africa Cartilage Repair Market
30. Cartilage Repair Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Cartilage Repair Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Cartilage Repair Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Cartilage Repair Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on cartilage repair market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for cartilage repair? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The cartilage repair market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Treatment Modality: Cell-Based; Non-Cell-Based2) By Site: Knee; Hip; Ankle And Foot; Other Application Sites
3) By Application: Hyaline Cartilage; Fibrocartilage
4) By End User: Hospital And Clinic; Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC); Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Cell-Based Treatments: Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI); Stem Cell Therapy; Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI)2) By Non-Cell-Based Treatments: Scaffold-Based Treatment; Osteochondral Grafts; Synthetic Implants
Key Companies Mentioned: Johnson and Johnson Services Inc.; Medtronic plc; Stryker Corporation; B. Braun Melsungen AG; Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Cartilage Repair market report include:- Johnson and Johnson Services Inc.
- Medtronic plc
- Stryker Corporation
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc.
- Smith And Nephew plc
- Arthrex Inc.
- CONMED Corporation Inc.
- Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
- Medacta International SA
- RTI Surgical Inc.
- Japan MDM Inc.
- Vericel Corporation
- Anika Therapeutics Inc.
- Mathys AG Bettlach
- JRI Orthopaedics Ltd.
- Auxein Medical ltd.
- MEDIPOST Co Ltd.
- DePuy Synthes Companies
- Arthro Kinetics AG
- Waldemar Link GmbH and Co.KG
- Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
- Teijin Nakashima Medical Co Ltd.
- Collagen Solutions LLP
- BioTissue SA
- ISTO Technologies Inc.
- Regentis Biomaterials Ltd.
- Histogenics Corporation
- Evolutis India Pvt. Ltd.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.63 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.57 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 12.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 30 |
