Medical Adhesives Tape Market Outlook:
Medical Adhesives Tape Market size was over USD 10.55 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.25 billion by 2035, growing at around 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of medical adhesives tape is evaluated at USD 11.14 billion.
The rising incidences of trauma injuries and chronic conditions requiring surgical intervention are primarily driving the market growth. According to an NLM report, the annual death cases of trauma around the world was around 6.0 million in 2021. Simultaneously, the counts of people with permanent and temporary injuries from these events were 40.0 million and 100.0 million per year, respectively. On the other hand, the population of patients with chronic wounds, caused by diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular affections, leprosy, and other tropical ailments, surpassed 40.0 million in 2023 (ScienceDirect). These figures indicate increasing demand in this sector, as medical adhesive tapes (MAT) are widely used to close the surgical incision, lacerations, and other wounds.
Moreover, the products available in the market have a utility in sensitive areas, where traditional closure methods may deteriorate the condition. Currently, there is a growing emphasis on effective solutions with affordable payers’ pricing for wound care management. In addition, recently introduced adhesive tapes can offer economic advantages by reducing operative time, minimizing the need for additional care for removal, and potentially shortening hospital stays. On this note, NLM published results from a comparative single-blind clinical trial on ThermoTape, Tegaderm, and Kind Removal Tape in October 2023. It showcased 58.0% and 45.0% reduction in pain and skin redness during removal of ThermoTape with warming than the other two.
