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Europe Wound Closure Strips Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Flexible and Reinforced), By Sterility, By Indication, By Distribution Channel, By End-use, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Published Date : 22-Aug-2024

Pages: 131

Formats: PDF

The Europe Wound Closure Strips Market would witness market growth of 4.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The Germany market dominated the Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $21,510.6 Thousands by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 3.9% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 5.6% during (2024 - 2031).

Europe Wound Closure Strips Market

The concept of wound closure has been an essential aspect of medical practice since ancient times, with early methods ranging from basic sutures made of natural materials to the more sophisticated surgical techniques developed in the modern era.

Moreover, the primary goal of any wound closure technique is to bring the wound edges together to facilitate healing while minimizing the risk of infection and scarring. Traditional methods, such as sutures and staples, have long been the gold standard in wound closure, especially for deep or complex wounds.

Europe's wound closure strips market is characterized by strong and sustained growth across various nations, driven by demographic changes, healthcare advancements, and an increasing focus on outpatient and home healthcare. The demand for wound closure strips in Germany is primarily driven by the country’s aging population and the high volume of surgical procedures. By the mid-2030s, the number of individuals in Germany who are at least 67 years of age will increase by approximately 4 million to a minimum of 20.0 million.

Free Valuable Insights: The Global Wound Closure Strips Market will Hit USD 354.5 Million by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.2%

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Flexible and Reinforced. Based on Sterility, the market is segmented into Sterile and Non-Sterile. Based on Indication, the market is segmented into Surgical Wounds and Lacerations & Minor Cuts. Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Institutional Sales and Retail Sales. Based on End-use, the market is segmented into Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Home Healthcare, Physician’s Office, Nursing Homes, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

List of Key Companies Profiled

  • DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
  • DermaRite Industries, LLC
  • 3M Company
  • Medline Industries, LP
  • Dynarex Corporation
  • Smith & Nephew plc
  • Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
  • Essity AB (BSN Medical)
  • Aero Healthcare AU Pty Ltd.
  • Gentell

Europe Wound Closure Strips Market Report Segmentation

By Product Type

  • Flexible
  • Reinforced

By Sterility

  • Sterile
  • Non-Sterile

By Indication

  • Surgical Wounds
  • Lacerations & Minor Cuts

By Distribution Channel

  • Institutional Sales
  • Retail Sales

By End-use

  • Hospitals
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Home Healthcare
  • Physician’s Office
  • Nursing Homes
  • Others

By Country

  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, by Product Type
1.4.2 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, by Sterility
1.4.3 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, by Indication
1.4.4 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, by Distribution Channel
1.4.5 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, by End-use
1.4.6 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research

Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights

Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4. Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
4.1 Europe Flexible Market by Country
4.2 Europe Reinforced Market by Country

Chapter 5. Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
5.1 Europe Sterile Market by Country
5.2 Europe Non-Sterile Market by Country

Chapter 6. Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
6.1 Europe Surgical Wounds Market by Country
6.2 Europe Lacerations & Minor Cuts Market by Country

Chapter 7. Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
7.1 Europe Institutional Sales Market by Country
7.2 Europe Retail Sales Market by Country

Chapter 8. Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use
8.1 Europe Hospitals Market by Country
8.2 Europe Specialty Clinics Market by Country
8.3 Europe Home Healthcare Market by Country
8.4 Europe Physician’s Office Market by Country
8.5 Europe Nursing Homes Market by Country
8.6 Europe Others Market by Country

Chapter 9. Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Country
9.1 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market
9.1.1 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
9.1.2 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
9.1.3 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
9.1.4 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
9.1.5 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use
9.2 UK Wound Closure Strips Market
9.2.1 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
9.2.2 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
9.2.3 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
9.2.4 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
9.2.5 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use
9.3 France Wound Closure Strips Market
9.3.1 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
9.3.2 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
9.3.3 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
9.3.4 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
9.3.5 France Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use
9.4 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market
9.4.1 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
9.4.2 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
9.4.3 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
9.4.4 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
9.4.5 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use
9.5 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market
9.5.1 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
9.5.2 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
9.5.3 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
9.5.4 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
9.5.5 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use
9.6 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market
9.6.1 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
9.6.2 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
9.6.3 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
9.6.4 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
9.6.5 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use
9.7 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market
9.7.1 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type
9.7.2 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility
9.7.3 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication
9.7.4 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel
9.7.5 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use

Chapter 10. Company Profiles
10.1 DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
10.1.1 Company Overview
10.2 DermaRite Industries, LLC
10.2.1 Company Overview
10.2.2 SWOT Analysis
10.3 3M Company
10.3.1 Company Overview
10.3.2 Financial Analysis
10.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.3.4 Research & Development Expense
10.3.5 SWOT Analysis
10.4 Medline Industries, LP
10.4.1 Company Overview
10.4.2 SWOT Analysis
10.5 Dynarex Corporation
10.5.1 Company Overview
10.5.2 SWOT Analysis
10.6 Smith & Nephew PLC
10.6.1 Company Overview
10.6.2 Financial Analysis
10.6.3 Regional and Segmental Analysis
10.6.4 Research & Development Expense
10.6.5 SWOT Analysis
10.7 Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
10.7.1 Company Overview
10.8 Essity AB (BSN medical)
10.8.1 Company Overview
10.8.2 Financial Analysis
10.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
10.8.4 Research & Development Expenses
10.8.5 SWOT Analysis
10.9 Aero Healthcare AU Pty Ltd
10.9.1 Company Overview
10.10. Gentell
10.10.1 Company Overview
TABLE 1 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 2 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 3 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 4 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 5 Europe Flexible Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 6 Europe Flexible Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 7 Europe Reinforced Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 8 Europe Reinforced Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 9 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 10 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 11 Europe Sterile Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 12 Europe Sterile Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 13 Europe Non-Sterile Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 14 Europe Non-Sterile Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 15 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 16 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 17 Europe Surgical Wounds Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 18 Europe Surgical Wounds Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 19 Europe Lacerations & Minor Cuts Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 20 Europe Lacerations & Minor Cuts Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 21 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 22 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 23 Europe Institutional Sales Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 24 Europe Institutional Sales Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 25 Europe Retail Sales Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 26 Europe Retail Sales Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 27 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 28 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 29 Europe Hospitals Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 30 Europe Hospitals Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 31 Europe Specialty Clinics Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 32 Europe Specialty Clinics Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 33 Europe Home Healthcare Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 34 Europe Home Healthcare Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 35 Europe Physician’s Office Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 36 Europe Physician’s Office Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 37 Europe Nursing Homes Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 38 Europe Nursing Homes Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 39 Europe Others Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 40 Europe Others Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 41 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 42 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 43 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 44 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 45 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 46 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 47 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 48 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 49 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 50 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 51 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 52 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 53 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 54 Germany Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 55 UK Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 56 UK Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 57 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 58 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 59 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 60 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 61 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 62 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 63 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 64 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 65 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 66 UK Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 67 France Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 68 France Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 69 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 70 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 71 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 72 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 73 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 74 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 75 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 76 France Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 77 France Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 78 France Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 79 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 80 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 81 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 82 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 83 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 84 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 85 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 86 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 87 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 88 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 89 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 90 Russia Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 91 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 92 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 93 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 94 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 95 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 96 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 97 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 98 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 99 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 100 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 101 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 102 Spain Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 103 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 104 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 105 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 106 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 107 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 108 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 109 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 110 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 111 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 112 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 113 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 114 Italy Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 115 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 116 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 117 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 118 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 119 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 120 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 121 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 122 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 123 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 124 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 125 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2023, USD Thousands
TABLE 126 Rest of Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2024 - 2031, USD Thousands
TABLE 127 Key Information – DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
TABLE 128 Key Information – DermaRite Industries, LLC
TABLE 129 Key Information – 3M Company
TABLE 130 Key Information – Medline Industries, Lp
TABLE 131 Key information – Dynarex Corporation
TABLE 132 Key Information – Smith & Nephew PLC
TABLE 133 Key Information – Aspen Surgical Products, Inc.
TABLE 134 Key Information – Essity AB
TABLE 135 Key Information – Aero Healthcare AU Pty Ltd
TABLE 136 Key Information – Gentell

List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market, 2020 - 2031, USD Thousands
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Wound Closure Strips Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Wound Closure Strips Market
FIG 5 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Product Type, 2023
FIG 6 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Product Type, 2031
FIG 7 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Product Type, 2020 - 2031, USD Thousands
FIG 8 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Sterility, 2023
FIG 9 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Sterility, 2031
FIG 10 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Sterility, 2020 - 2031, USD Thousands
FIG 11 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Indication, 2023
FIG 12 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Indication, 2031
FIG 13 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Indication, 2020 - 2031, USD Thousands
FIG 14 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Distribution Channel, 2023
FIG 15 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Distribution Channel, 2031
FIG 16 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2031, USD Thousands
FIG 17 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by End-use, 2023
FIG 18 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by End-use, 2031
FIG 19 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by End-use, 2020 - 2031, USD Thousands
FIG 20 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Country, 2023
FIG 21 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market share by Country, 2031
FIG 22 Europe Wound Closure Strips Market by Country, 2020 - 2031, USD Thousands
FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: DermaRite Industries, LLC
FIG 24 SWOT Analysis: 3M Company
FIG 25 Swot analysis: Medline Industries, Lp
FIG 26 SWOT Analysis: Dynarex Corporation
FIG 27 SWOT Analysis: Smith & Nephew PLC
FIG 28 SWOT Analysis: Essity AB

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