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Medical stick-to-skin adhesives are specialized materials designed to securely attach medical devices, dressings, or other healthcare products to the skin. These adhesives are created with biocompatibility in mind, ensuring they are safe, gentle, and non-irritating, even for sensitive or compromised skin. They are commonly used for securing wound dressings, intravenous lines, catheters, and wearable medical devices such as glucose monitors or ECG sensors.
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The primary products in the medical stick-to-skin adhesives market include acrylic-based, silicone-based, rubber-based, hydrogel-based adhesives, and others. Acrylic-based adhesives are pressure-sensitive and made using acrylic polymers, providing a secure bond to the skin without causing irritation or damage. The backing materials used for these adhesives range from paper, fabric, plastic, and others, with various types including electrode adhesives, transdermal drug delivery adhesives, and specialized adhesives. These adhesives are applied in settings such as surgery, wound dressing, ostomy seals, and more, serving hospitals, clinics, home care settings, and others.
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The medical stick-to-skin adhesives market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.78 billion in 2024 to $3.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for wound care products, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, a growth in surgical procedures, an expanding geriatric population, and the rising adoption of wearable medical devices.
The medical stick-to-skin adhesives market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.66 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rising demand for minimally invasive treatments, a greater focus on patient-centric care, the increasing use of adhesives in remote patient monitoring devices, higher investments in healthcare infrastructure, and the growing prevalence of chronic conditions that require long-term adhesion. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in adhesive technologies, innovations in long-wear adhesives, the development of skin-friendly and hypoallergenic adhesives, the integration of adhesives in wearable biosensors, and a shift towards silicone-based adhesives.
The growing prevalence of chronic wounds is expected to boost the growth of the medical stick-to-skin adhesives market in the coming years. Chronic wounds are those that do not progress through the normal healing stages in a timely manner, often taking more than 4 to 6 weeks to heal. The rising number of diabetes cases is significantly contributing to the increase in chronic wounds, as diabetes impairs blood circulation and slows healing, leading to persistent conditions such as diabetic foot ulcers. Medical stick-to-skin adhesives play a vital role in securing wound dressings and protecting wounds from infections. As more patients require ongoing and long-term care, the demand for these adhesives is rising steadily. For example, in 2023, Cambridge Media, an Australian-based specialist publisher, reported that clinicians treated 57,932 wounds across Australia, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. Therefore, the rising prevalence of chronic wounds is driving the growth of the medical stick-to-skin adhesives market.
Leading companies in the medical stick-to-skin adhesives market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as silicone-based adhesives, to improve biocompatibility, enhance adhesion, and ensure greater comfort and safety for patients in various medical applications. Silicone adhesives are made from silicone polymers that offer excellent flexibility, durability, and resistance to moisture, chemicals, and high temperatures. For example, in October 2023, DuPont de Nemours Inc., a US-based chemical company, launched Liveo MG 7-9960 Soft Skin Adhesive, a next-generation low-cyclic silicone adhesive designed for advanced wound care dressings and medical device fixation. This high-adhesion soft skin adhesive (SSA) is ideal for sensitive skin, balancing long wear time with gentle removal, making it perfect for extended medical applications.
In July 2023, H.B. Fuller Company, a US-based manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and specialty chemicals, acquired Adhezion Biomedical for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens H.B. Fuller's position in the healthcare adhesives market and enhances its capabilities in medical-grade technology and innovation. Adhezion Biomedical, based in the US, specializes in cyanoacrylate-based adhesives for medical applications, including stick-to-skin solutions.
Major players in the medical stick-to-skin adhesives market are Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic Plc, 3M Company, Berry Global Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Baxter International Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Nitto Denko Corporation, Smith & Nephew PLC, Paul Hartmann AG, Ashland Inc., Mativ Holdings Inc., Lohmann & Rauscher, Scapa Healthcare, Mactac, Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc, Dymax Corporation, Chemence Medical Inc., Ocular Therapeutix Inc., Parafix, Panacol-elosol GmbH, Cryolife Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA.
North America was the largest region in the medical stick-to-skin adhesives market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in medical stick-to-skin adhesives report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the medical stick-to-skin adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The medical stick-to-skin adhesives market consists of sales of medical devices, wound dressings, wearable monitors, and surgical materials. 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.
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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