Adhesive Bandages Market Analysis

Distribution Channel (Hospitals & Clinics, Retail Stores, E-Commerce)

The global adhesive bandages market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by distribution channel into hospitals & clinics, retail stores, e-commerce, and others. Out of these, the hospitals & clinics segment is estimated to hold the largest share over the forecast period on the back of a growing count of emergency admissions of injury patients in hospitals, and the availability of better chronic wound care and first aid in hospitals and clinics. For instance, in the United States, the count of emergency department visits in hospitals related to injuries reached up to 34 million in 2018. The increasing number of emergency cases with the rising number of accidents and occupational injuries cause chronic damage to the body’s organs and tissues. Chronic injuries need long-term care for complete recovery of the wound so this is estimated to increase the use of adhesive bandages market. Also, accidental injuries while working at home, and in the workplace, which include minor cuts and injuries are treated with adhesive bandages.  

Product (Medicated Bandages, Non-Medicated Bandages)

The global adhesive bandages market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by product into medicated and non-medicated bandages. Amongst these segments, the medicated bandages segment is expected to garner a significant share. The medicated bandages heal the wound faster compared to the non-medicated bandages. The medicated bandages also prevent the wound from foreign material as well as infections. The medicated bandages also help to enhance the healing process with high efficiency. Also, the bandages help to secure the dressing and control the blood flow. The use of medicated bandages is increasing with increasing wounds in elderly patients as they are more prone to surgeries and the healing process is delayed with reduced platelet count. Further, the medicated bandages are safe for kids as they avoid children from touching the wound very often making it big. These bandages prevent exposure to the play environment and the germs in the soil where kids usually play. It is reported that in the United States, over 3 million children aged 14 and below were injured during sports as of 2019.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments: