PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1829897
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1829897
Digital wound measurement devices are electronic instruments designed to precisely measure the size, depth, and characteristics of wounds. These devices often integrate with electronic medical records (EMR) systems to enable comprehensive monitoring of wound healing progress over time.
The primary types of digital wound measurement devices include contact wound measuring devices and non-contact measuring devices. Contact wound measuring devices are typically used in clinical settings to evaluate the size and characteristics of wounds. Wounds can be categorized into chronic and acute types, which are treated using various techniques such as 2D and 3D measurement methods. These devices are utilized by a wide range of end users, including hospitals and clinics, long-term care facilities, home care settings, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the medical equipment sector, especially for imported components used in imaging machines, surgical-grade stainless steel, and disposable plastics. With hospitals and clinics pushing back against price increases, manufacturers are facing margin pressure. The situation is further complicated by regulatory challenges, as switching suppliers due to tariffs often necessitates re-certification of medical devices, leading to delays in market entry. In response, companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing key components, ramping up domestic production of standardized items, and accelerating research into more cost-effective materials.
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The digital wound measurement devices market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.56 billion in 2024 to $2.74 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a rise in demand for non-invasive procedures, rising prevalence of diabetic ulcers and chronic wounds, increased awareness of digital wound measurement devices, a growing aging population, and a surge in awareness to reduce healthcare costs.
The digital wound measurement devices market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising traumatic injuries, increased demand for accurate wound measurement solutions, higher adoption of 3D techniques, increased adoption of advanced wound care devices, and growing need for faster healing of chronic wounds. Major trends in the forecast period include the development of affordable wound measurement devices, emerging markets in developing countries, the integration of AI, a focus on patient-centered care, technological advancements, and the adoption of remote patient monitoring.
The forecast of 6.7% growth over the next five years indicates a slight reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through tariffs on 3D wound imaging sensors and artificial intelligence (AI)-based tissue analysis software, sourced from key regions such as Austria and Denmark, which could lead to compromised chronic wound management and higher costs for advanced wound care.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The growing incidence of traumatic injuries is expected to drive the expansion of the digital wound measurement devices market. Traumatic injuries, which occur suddenly and require urgent medical care due to their severity, are becoming more common due to factors such as rising road accidents, more frequent workplace injuries, sports-related incidents, and the increasing occurrence of violent conflicts and natural disasters. These factors are leading to a higher demand for medical treatments and devices, particularly digital wound measurement tools. These devices provide accurate, real-time assessments of wound size, depth, and healing progress, allowing healthcare providers to customize treatment plans, monitor recovery more effectively, and improve healing outcomes. This ultimately reduces infection risks and enhances care quality. For example, in July 2024, reports from the National Center for Health Statistics noted around 307,785 injury-related fatalities in the U.S. in 2022, an increase from the previous year. As a result, the rise in traumatic injuries is driving the growth of the digital wound measurement devices market.
Key players in the digital wound measurement devices market are introducing innovative solutions, such as advanced wound imaging devices, to improve the accuracy of wound evaluations, simplify clinical workflows, and provide real-time data for personalized treatment planning, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Flagship wound imaging devices are leading products in the wound care technology field, utilizing sophisticated imaging techniques to enhance wound diagnosis and treatment. For example, in December 2024, MolecuLight Corp., a Canadian company specializing in digital wound measurement devices, launched a new version of its flagship wound imaging device. This device offers immediate visual feedback, allowing healthcare professionals to accurately assess wounds at the point of care. It uses advanced imaging technology to create three-dimensional representations of wounds, providing precise measurements of their size and depth. The device is designed for non-invasive use, ensuring minimal patient discomfort while delivering accurate data.
In April 2023, MolecuLight Corp., a Canadian manufacturer of digital wound management devices, announced a partnership with WoundZoom to advance digital wound measurement technologies. This collaboration combines MolecuLight's point-of-care bacterial imaging technology with WoundZoom's comprehensive digital wound measurement platform. The partnership aims to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of chronic wound care by integrating the two technologies, providing healthcare professionals with a more efficient and reliable solution for assessing wound conditions, detecting bacterial presence, and making informed treatment decisions to enhance patient outcomes. WoundZoom is a U.S.-based company offering wound management solutions.
Major players in the digital wound measurement devices market are 3M company, Medline Industries Inc., Smith & Nephew plc, Coloplast A/S, ConvaTec Group plc, Molnlycke Health Care AB, Net Health Systems Inc., WoundSource Inc., DermaRite Industries LLC, Advancis Medical, Swift Medical Inc., Spectral MD Inc., Kent Imaging Inc., Arnaz Medical Ltd., eKare Inc., Wound Matrix Inc., WoundZoom Inc., MolecuLight Inc., BSN Medical GmbH, WoundVision
North America was the largest region in the digital wound measurement devices market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in digital wound measurement devices report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the digital wound measurement devices market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The digital wound measurement devices market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as 3D imaging and scanning devices, photographic assessment contact measurement devices. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. 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.
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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and 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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