PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941502
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1941502
Europe Compression Tape Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Indication & Pathology (Sports Injuries, Post-operative Edema, Lymphedema), By Compression Class (Class 1, Class 2), By Country, And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033
Europe Compression Tape Market Summary
The Europe compression tape market size was estimated at USD 65.55 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 73.47 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 1.44% from 2026 to 2033. The market is driven by rising participation in recreational and professional sports, increasing incidence of musculoskeletal injuries, and growing preference for non-invasive, drug-free injury management solutions. Expanding outpatient rehabilitation and physiotherapy services, along with higher awareness of kinesiology taping among clinicians and athletes, further support adoption.
In addition, aging demographics and a growing volume of orthopedic procedures contribute to steady demand for compression tapes in post-injury and post-operative care settings across European healthcare systems.
A study published in October 2024 by the Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition at Ruhr University Bochum provides an overview of sports injuries and associated activities. Conducted from September 12 to 16, 2022, the survey included 2,002 individuals aged 14 and above across Germany. Findings revealed that approximately 12.2% of athletes sustained sports injuries within the past 12 months that required medical attention or resulted in a temporary break from activity. The growing burden of sports injuries among the active population underscores the increasing demand for compression tape to facilitate faster recovery, reduce pain, and enhance performance rehabilitation among the expanding sports and fitness enthusiasts.
Moreover, a substantial portion of the UK population actively engages in sports at both grassroots and club levels. According to data published by Spond in February 2025, millions of individuals participate in a wide range of sports nationwide. This high level of sports participation is expected to significantly boost the demand for compression tape products, as athletes and recreational participants increasingly seek solutions to enhance recovery, reduce injury risk, and improve overall performance.
The increasing number of clinical trials evaluating compression tape products is creating significant growth opportunities for market participants. Academic institutions, research organizations, and medical device companies are increasingly investing in clinical research to assess the safety, efficacy, and performance of compression tape products, thereby bringing novel solutions to market. These trials support regulatory approvals and foster innovation in the Europe compression tape industry. Favorable results from these trials are expected to accelerate product development and market expansion.
Europe Compression Tape Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Europe compression tape market report based on indication & pathology, compression class, and country.
- Indication & Pathology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Sports Injuries
- Post-operative Edema
- Lymphedema
- Compression Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spaino Rest of Europe
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Segment Definitions
- 1.2.1. Indication
- 1.2.2. Compression class
- 1.2.3. Estimates and forecasts timeline
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Information Procurement
- 1.4.1. Purchased database
- 1.4.2. GVR's internal database
- 1.4.3. Secondary sources
- 1.4.4. Primary research
- 1.5. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.5.1. Data analysis models
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Model Details
- 1.7.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.7.2. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
- 1.8. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.9. List of Primary Sources
- 1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.2.1. Indication Outlook
- 2.2.2. Compression class outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Europe Compression Tape Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent market outlook
- 3.1.2. Related/ancillary market outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.2.1.1. Rising incidence of venous and lymphatic conditions
- 3.2.1.2. Expansion of sports activity and injury rates
- 3.2.1.3. Innovation in elastic/cohesive wrap technology
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Impact Analysis
- 3.2.2.1. Alternative Treatment Options
- 3.2.2.2. Adverse Effects Associated with Compression Therapy
- 3.2.3. Market Opportunity Impact Analysis
- 3.2.3.1. Product innovation in materials and hybrid formats
- 3.2.3.2. Increasing Number of Clinical Trials
- 3.2.4. Market Challenge Impact Analysis
- 3.2.4.1. Product Recalls
- 3.2.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.3. Europe Compression Tape Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Supplier power
- 3.3.1.2. Buyer power
- 3.3.1.3. Substitution threat
- 3.3.1.4. Threat of new entrant
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Technological landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Economic landscape
- 3.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.3.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
Chapter 4. Europe Compression Tape Market: Indication & Pathology Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Indication Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 4.2. Segment Dashboard
- 4.3. Europe Compression Tape Market by Indication Outlook
- 4.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 4.4.1. Sports Injuries
- 4.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2. Post-operative Edema
- 4.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.3. Lymphedema
- 4.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.1. Sports Injuries
Chapter 5. Europe Compression Tape Market: Compression Class Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Compression Class Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 5.2. Segment Dashboard
- 5.3. Europe Compression Tape Market by Compression Class Outlook
- 5.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the following
- 5.4.1. Class 1
- 5.4.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.2. Class 2
- 5.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4.1. Class 1
Chapter 6. Europe Compression Tape Market: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Country Dashboard
- 6.2. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2033
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. UK
- 6.3.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.1.2. Competitive scenario
- 6.3.1.3. Regulatory framework
- 6.3.1.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 6.3.1.5. UK market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 6.3.2. Germany
- 6.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.2.2. Competitive scenario
- 6.3.2.3. Regulatory framework
- 6.3.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 6.3.2.5. Germany market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 6.3.3. France
- 6.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.3.2. Competitive scenario
- 6.3.3.3. Regulatory framework
- 6.3.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 6.3.3.5. France market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 6.3.4. Spain
- 6.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.4.2. Competitive scenario
- 6.3.4.3. Regulatory framework
- 6.3.4.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 6.3.4.5. Spain market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 6.3.5. Rest of Europe
- 6.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.5.2. Competitive scenario
- 6.3.5.3. Regulatory framework
- 6.3.5.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 6.3.5.5. Rest of Europe market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033
- 6.3.1. UK
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company/Competition Categorization
- 7.3. Vendor Landscape
- 7.3.1. List of key distributors and channel partners
- 7.3.2. Key customers
- 7.3.3. Key company market share analysis, 2024/2025
- 7.4. Company Profiles
- 7.4.1. Essity Aktiebolag
- 7.4.1.1. Company overview
- 7.4.1.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.2. Hartmann AG
- 7.4.2.1. Company overview
- 7.4.2.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.3. Medline Industries, LP.
- 7.4.3.1. Company overview
- 7.4.3.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.4. 3M
- 7.4.4.1. Company overview
- 7.4.4.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.5. Cardinal Health
- 7.4.5.1. Company overview
- 7.4.5.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.6. THYSOL Group BV
- 7.4.6.1. Company overview
- 7.4.6.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.7. SportTape (Sporttape Ltd)
- 7.4.7.1. Company overview
- 7.4.7.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.8. Rehband Deutschland GmbH
- 7.4.8.1. Company overview
- 7.4.8.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.9. K-Active
- 7.4.9.1. Company overview
- 7.4.9.2. Financial performance
- 7.4.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.4.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.4.1. Essity Aktiebolag
List of Tables
- Table 1 List of secondary sources
- Table 2 List of abbreviations
- Table 3 Europe compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by indication & pathology, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 4 Europe compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by compression class, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 5 Europe compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by country, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 6 UK compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by compression class, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 7 UK compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by indication & pathology, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 8 Germany compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by compression class, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 9 Germany compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by indication & pathology, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 10 Spain compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by compression class, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 11 Spain compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by indication & pathology, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 12 France compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by compression class, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 13 France compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by indication & pathology, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 14 Rest of Europe compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by compression class, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 15 Rest of Europe compression tape market revenue estimates and forecast, by indication & pathology, 2021 - 2033 (Million)
- Table 16 Key companies undergoing new product launches and regulatory approvals
- Table 17 Key companies undergoing collaborations/partnerships/agreements
- Table 18 Key companies undergoing expansions
- Table 10 Key companies undergoing acquisition
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Europe compression tape market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Market research process
- Fig. 3 Information procurement
- Fig. 4 Primary research pattern
- Fig. 5 Market research approaches
- Fig. 6 Value chain-based sizing & forecasting
- Fig. 7 Market formulation & validation
- Fig. 8 Market snapshot
- Fig. 9 Segment snapshot (indication & pathology & compression class)
- Fig. 10 Competitive landscape
- Fig. 11 Europe compression tape market: PORTER's analysis
- Fig. 12 Europe compression tape market: PESTEL analysis
- Fig. 13 Europe compression tape market, by indication & pathology: Key takeaways
- Fig. 14 Europe compression tape market, by indication & pathology: Market share, 20254 & 2033
- Fig. 15 Sports Injuries market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 16 Post-operative Edema market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 17 Lymphedema market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 18 Europe compression tape market, by compression class: Key takeaways
- Fig. 19 Europe compression tape market, by compression class: Market share, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 20 Class 1 market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 21 Class 2 market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 22 Europe Compression Tape Market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 Country Outlook: Europe, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 24 UK Compression Tape Market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 25 France Compression Tape Market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Germany Compression Tape Market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 27 Spain Compression Tape Market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 28 Rest of Europe Compression Tape Market, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 29 Key Company Categorization
- Fig. 30 Company Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
- Fig. 31 Strategy Mapping of Key Players
