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市場調査レポート
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ハイドロゲル市場レポート：原材料タイプ、形状、組成、用途、地域別、2024年～2032年Hydrogel Market Report by Raw Material Type, Form, Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone-modified Hydrogels, and Others), Application, and Region 2024-2032 |
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| ハイドロゲル市場レポート：原材料タイプ、形状、組成、用途、地域別、2024年～2032年 |
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出版日: 2024年07月01日
発行: IMARC
ページ情報: 英文 145 Pages
納期: 2～3営業日
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世界のハイドロゲル市場規模は2023年に277億米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARC Groupは、市場は2032年までに434億米ドルに達し、2024年から2032年の間に5％の成長率（CAGR）を示すと予測しています。生理用ナプキン、ベビー用紙おむつ、ペーパータオルの需要の増加と、ヘルスケア業界全体の数多くの技術進歩が市場を強化しています。
ハイドロゲル市場分析：
主な市場促進要因：既存の医療製品の保存安定性を高めるために、医薬品業界でハイドロゲルの用途が広がっていることが市場を刺激しています。さらに、非政府組織（NGO）や政府機関が月経衛生に関する認識を広めるために好意的な政策を打ち出していることも、ハイドロゲル市場にプラスの影響を与えています。
主要市場動向：慢性創傷の治療を改善するために費用対効果の高いハイドロゲルドレッシングを導入するための研究開発活動への投資が増加していることは、市場を強化している新たな動向の一つです。これとは別に、手術部位感染を予防するための高度な創傷ケア製品に対する需要の高まりも、もう1つの重要な成長促進要因として作用しています。
競合情勢：世界市場の著名企業には、3M Company、Ashland Global Holdings Inc.、B. Braun Melsungen AG、Cardinal Health Inc.、Coloplast A/S、Essity AB、Evonik Industries AG、Hoya Corporation、Integra LifeSciences、Johnson &Johnson、Koninklijke DSM N.V.、Medline Industries Inc.、Medtronic plc、Smith &Nephew plc、The Cooper Companies Inc.などがあります。
地理的動向：インド、インドネシア、中国などの国々における個人衛生に対する意識の高まりにより、アジア太平洋地域が現在世界市場を独占しています。さらに、バイオテクノロジーと材料科学の継続的な改善もアジア太平洋地域の市場に拍車をかけています。
課題と機会：厳しい規制の枠組みは時間とコストがかかり、これが市場の妨げとなっています。しかし、効果的なサプライチェーン・マネジメント戦略と戦略的プランニングが、今後数年間は市場の活性化につながると予想されます。
ハイドロゲル市場動向：
医療用途の増加
様々な地域における製薬産業の拡大は、市場を推進する主要な要因の一つです。インド医薬品輸出促進評議会の事務局長によると、2021-22年度に医薬品中間体を含む医薬品が約246億2,000万米ドル相当輸出されました。また、2022年4月から10月までのインドの医薬品輸出額は4.22％増加し、145億7,000万米ドルに達しました。このほか、ハイドロゲルをベースとしたドラッグデリバリーシステムに関する臨床試験の増加が製薬企業の標的治療への投資を促し、ハイドロゲル市場の収益を押し上げています。NBCIが2019年に報告したデータによると、ハイドロゲルは約223件の臨床試験で治療または診断目的に使用されました。さらに、慢性創傷の治療を改善するための費用対効果の高い製品を開発するための研究開発活動への広範な投資も、重要な成長誘発要因として作用しています。例えば、2024年5月、オタワ大学医学部の科学者チームは、皮膚の傷を最小限に抑え、傷ついた角膜の形を整えて治し、傷ついた心筋に治療薬を送達できるペプチドベースのハイドロゲルなどを発表しました。同様に、2024年5月に『ネイチャー・ナノテクノロジー』誌が発表した論文によれば、バイオミメティック・ナノザイム・アミロイド・ハイドロゲルは、経口投与によってアルコール摂取の有害な影響を緩和するのに役立ちます。その結果、製薬業界全体でより効果的で患者に優しい治療オプションが発売され、今後数年間でハイドロゲル市場に拍車がかかると予想されます。
個人衛生への関心の高まり
吸収力が高く、膨張圧と吸引力を高めた薄型パッドを作るために、生理用品におけるヒドロゲルの利用が拡大していることは、市場にプラスの影響を与えています。月経衛生に関する認識を広めるために、規制機関がリプロダクティブ・アンド・チャイルド・ヘルス・プログラム、エコ・フェム、マイ・パッドなど様々な啓発プログラムを開始したことが、生理用ナプキンの使用を増加させており、これが市場を刺激しています。IMARCが発行した報告書によると、インドの生理用ナプキン市場規模は2023年に7億5,850万米ドルに達しました。今後、IMARCグループは、市場は2032年までに16億5,960万米ドルに達し、2024年から2032年の間に8.8％の成長率（CAGR）を示すと予測しています。これに加え、世界銀行グループ、世界保健機関（WHO）、ユニセフなど数多くの政府機関が、女性や思春期の少女を対象とした月経衛生管理（MHM）プログラムを導入しています。さらに、絹フィブロイン、コラーゲン、ヒアルロン酸など肌に優しい成分で構成されているため、パーソナルケア用品の売上が伸びていることも、ヒドロゲルの採用に拍車をかけています。Cosmetic Europeに掲載されたデータによると、この地域のおよそ5億人の消費者が、幸福感を高め、健康を守り、自尊心を高めるために、毎日化粧品やパーソナルケア製品を利用しています。
斬新な技術の進歩
安全で柔軟な電池を製造するためのハイドロゲル電解質のイントロダクションを含む技術革新の増加が、世界市場を活性化しています。例えば、2023年9月にAngewandte Chemie International Edition誌に掲載された調査結果によると、中国科学院（CAS）の一部である青島生物エネルギー・バイオプロセス技術研究所（QIBEBT）の研究者は、異常に高い塩濃度を持つ革新的なハイドロゲル電解質を開発しました。この開発により、水による副反応が効果的に緩和され、水性ナトリウムイオン電池のサイクル性能の拡張と実用化への道が開かれました。これとは別に、柔軟性があり変形を正確に検出できることから、ハイドロゲル・ベースのセンサーの人気が高まっていることも、ハイドロゲル市場の最近のチャンスのひとつです。例えば、2023年7月、首都師範大学化学科のWeixing Song博士によって書かれた総説は、様々なハイドロゲルセンサーの開発状況を強調し、その機械的・電気的性能を高める戦略を強調しています。さらに、この研究結果は、高性能のウェアラブル・ハイドロゲル・センサーの部品や構造を設計する上で貴重なものです。このことは、今後数年間、市場を活性化し続けるであろう。
本レポートで扱う主な質問
- 2023年における世界のハイドロゲル市場の市場規模は？
- 2024-2032年における世界のハイドロゲル市場の予想成長率は？
- 世界のハイドロゲル市場を牽引する主な要因は？
- 世界のハイドロゲル市場に対するCOVID-19の影響は？
- 世界のハイドロゲル市場の原料タイプ別内訳は？
- 世界のハイドロゲル市場の形状別内訳は？
- 世界のハイドロゲル市場の用途別内訳は？
- 世界のハイドロゲル市場の主要地域は？
- 世界のハイドロゲル市場の主要プレーヤー／企業は？
目次
第1章 序文
第2章 調査範囲と調査手法
- 調査の目的
- ステークホルダー
- データソース
- 一次情報
- 二次情報
- 市場推定
- ボトムアップアプローチ
- トップダウンアプローチ
- 調査手法
第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー
第4章 イントロダクション
- 概要
- 主要業界動向
第5章 世界のハイドロゲル市場
- 市場概要
- 市場実績
- COVID-19の影響
- 市場予測
第6章 市場内訳：原材料タイプ別
- 合成
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- 天然
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- ハイブリッド
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
第7章 市場内訳：形状別
- アモルファス
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- 半結晶質
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- 結晶質
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
第8章 市場内訳：組成別
- ポリアクリレート
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- ポリアクリルアミド
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- シリコーン改質ハイドロゲル（SiH）
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- その他
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
第9章 市場内訳：用途別
- コンタクトレンズ
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- パーソナルケアと衛生
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- 創傷ケア
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- ドラッグデリバリー
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- ヒト組織工学
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
- その他
- 市場動向
- 市場予測
第10章 市場内訳：地域別
- 北米
- 米国
- カナダ
- アジア太平洋地域
- 中国
- 日本
- インド
- 韓国
- オーストラリア
- インドネシア
- その他
- 欧州
- ドイツ
- フランス
- 英国
- イタリア
- スペイン
- ロシア
- その他
- ラテンアメリカ
- ブラジル
- メキシコ
- その他
- 中東・アフリカ
- 市場動向
- 市場内訳：国別
- 市場予測
第11章 SWOT分析
- 概要
- 強み
- 弱み
- 機会
- 脅威
第12章 バリューチェーン分析
第13章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析
- 概要
- 買い手の交渉力
- 供給企業の交渉力
- 競合の程度
- 新規参入業者の脅威
- 代替品の脅威
第14章 価格分析
第15章 競合情勢
- 市場構造
- 主要企業
- 主要企業のプロファイル
- 3M Company
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- B. Braun Melsungen AG
- Cardinal Health Inc.
- Coloplast A/S
- Essity AB
- Evonik Industries AG
- Hoya Corporation
- Integra LifeSciences
- Johnson & Johnson
- Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- Medline Industries Inc.
- Medtronic plc
- Smith & Nephew plc
- The Cooper Companies Inc.
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Hydrogel Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2018-2023
- Figure 3: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 4: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Raw Material Type (in %), 2023
- Figure 5: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Form (in %), 2023
- Figure 6: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Composition (in %), 2023
- Figure 7: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2023
- Figure 8: Global: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
- Figure 9: Global: Hydrogel (Synthetic) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 10: Global: Hydrogel (Synthetic) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 11: Global: Hydrogel (Natural) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 12: Global: Hydrogel (Natural) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 13: Global: Hydrogel (Hybrid) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 14: Global: Hydrogel (Hybrid) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 15: Global: Hydrogel (Amorphous) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 16: Global: Hydrogel (Amorphous) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 17: Global: Hydrogel (Semi-crystalline) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 18: Global: Hydrogel (Semi-crystalline) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 19: Global: Hydrogel (Crystalline) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 20: Global: Hydrogel (Crystalline) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 21: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylate) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 22: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylate) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 23: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylamide) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 24: Global: Hydrogel (Polyacrylamide) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 25: Global: Hydrogel (Silicone-modified Hydrogels-SiH) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 26: Global: Hydrogel (Silicone-modified Hydrogels-SiH) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 27: Global: Hydrogel (Other Compositions) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 28: Global: Hydrogel (Other Compositions) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 29: Global: Hydrogel (Contact Lenses) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 30: Global: Hydrogel (Contact Lenses) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 31: Global: Hydrogel (Personal Care and Hygiene) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 32: Global: Hydrogel (Personal Care and Hygiene) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 33: Global: Hydrogel (Wound Care) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 34: Global: Hydrogel (Wound Care) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 35: Global: Hydrogel (Drug Delivery) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 36: Global: Hydrogel (Drug Delivery) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 37: Global: Hydrogel (Tissue Engineering) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 38: Global: Hydrogel (Tissue Engineering) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 39: Global: Hydrogel (Other End Users) Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 40: Global: Hydrogel (Other End Users) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 41: North America: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 42: North America: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 43: United States: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 44: United States: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 45: Canada: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 46: Canada: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 47: Asia-Pacific: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 48: Asia-Pacific: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 49: China: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 50: China: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 51: Japan: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 52: Japan: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 53: India: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 54: India: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 55: South Korea: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 56: South Korea: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 57: Australia: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 58: Australia: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 59: Indonesia: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 60: Indonesia: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 61: Others: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 62: Others: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 63: Europe: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 64: Europe: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 65: Germany: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 66: Germany: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 67: France: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 68: France: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 69: United Kingdom: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 70: United Kingdom: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 71: Italy: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 72: Italy: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 73: Spain: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 74: Spain: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 75: Russia: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 76: Russia: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 77: Others: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 78: Others: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 79: Latin America: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 80: Latin America: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 81: Brazil: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 82: Brazil: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 83: Mexico: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 84: Mexico: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 85: Others: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 86: Others: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 87: Middle East and Africa: Hydrogel Market: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2018 & 2023
- Figure 88: Middle East and Africa: Hydrogel Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2023
- Figure 89: Middle East and Africa: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Figure 90: Global: Hydrogel Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 91: Global: Hydrogel Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 92: Global: Hydrogel Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Hydrogel Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
- Table 2: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Raw Material Type (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Table 3: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Form (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Table 4: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Composition (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Table 5: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Table 6: Global: Hydrogel Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million US$), 2024-2032
- Table 7: Global: Hydrogel Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 8: Global: Hydrogel Market: Key Players
The global hydrogel market size reached US$ 27.7 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 43.4 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5% during 2024-2032. The increasing demand for sanitary napkins, baby diapers, and paper towels, coupled with numerous technological advancements across the healthcare industry, are bolstering the market.
Hydrogel Market Analysis:
Major Market Drivers: The widespread applications of hydrogels in the pharmaceutical industry to increase the storage stability of existing medical products are stimulating the market. Moreover, the launch of favorable policies by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government bodies to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene is also positively influencing the hydrogel market.
Key Market Trends: The growing investments in R&D activities to introduce cost-effective hydrogel dressings for improving the treatment of chronic wounds are among the emerging trends bolstering the market. Apart from this, the increasing demand for advanced wound care products to prevent surgical site infections is further acting as another significant growth-inducing factor.
Competitive Landscape: Some of the prominent companies in the global market include 3M Company, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Cardinal Health Inc., Coloplast A/S, Essity AB, Evonik Industries AG, Hoya Corporation, Integra LifeSciences, Johnson & Johnson, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Medline Industries Inc., Medtronic plc, Smith & Nephew plc, and The Cooper Companies Inc., among many others.
Geographical Trends: Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market, owing to the growing awareness towards personal hygiene in countries like India, Indonesia, China, etc. Additionally, continuous improvements in biotechnology and materials science are also fueling the market across Asia-Pacific.
Challenges and Opportunities: Stringent regulatory frameworks can be time-consuming and expensive, which is hampering the market. However, effective supply chain management strategies and strategic planning are expected to fuel the market in the coming years.
Hydrogel Market Trends:
Rising Medical Applications
The expanding pharmaceutical industry across various regions is one of the primary factors propelling the market. According to the Director General of the Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council of India, the country exported approximately US$ 24.62 Billion worth of pharmaceutical products, including drug intermediates, in FY2021-22. Additionally, pharmaceutical exports in India increased by 4.22% from April to October 2022, reaching US$ 14.57 Billion. Besides this, the growing number of clinical trials related to hydrogel-based drug delivery systems are encouraging pharma companies to invest in targeted therapies, which is elevating the hydrogel market revenue. As per the data reported by NBCI in 2019, hydrogel was used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes in around 223 clinical trials. Moreover, extensive investments in R&D activities to develop cost-effective products for improving the treatment of chronic wounds are also acting as significant growth-inducing factors. For instance, in May 2024, a team of scientists at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine introduced peptide-based hydrogels that can minimize skin wounds, reshape and heal injured corneas, deliver therapeutics to damaged heart muscle, etc. Similarly, according to an article published by Nature Nanotechnology in May 2024, biomimetic-nanozyme amyloid hydrogel aids in alleviating the harmful effects of alcohol consumption via oral administration. Consequently, the launch of more effective and patient-friendly treatment options across the pharmaceutical industry is anticipated to fuel the hydrogel market in the coming years.
Growing Personal Hygiene Concerns
The growing utilization of hydrogels in sanitary products to make thinner pads with higher absorbency and increased swelling pressure and suction power is positively influencing the market. The launch of various awareness programs, such as the Reproductive and Child Health Program, Eco Femme, My Pad, etc., by regulatory bodies to spread awareness about menstrual hygiene is augmenting the use of sanitary napkins, which, in turn, is stimulating the market. According to the report published by IMARC, the Indian sanitary napkin market size reached US$ 758.5 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group anticipated the market to reach US$ 1,659.6 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% during 2024-2032. In addition to this, numerous government organizations, such as the World Bank Group, World Health Organization, UNICEF, etc., are introducing menstrual hygiene management (MHM) programs for women and adolescent girls. Furthermore, the growing sales of personal care items are also augmenting the adoption of hydrogel, as it comprises skin-friendly ingredients, including silk fibroin, collagen, hyaluronic acid, etc. According to the data published in Cosmetic Europe, roughly 500 million consumers across the region utilize cosmetic and personal care products every day to enhance their well-being, protect their health, boost their self-esteem, etc.
Novel Technological Advancements
The increasing technological innovations, including the introduction of hydrogel electrolytes for producing safe and flexible batteries, are fueling the global market. For instance, according to the findings published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition in September 2023, researchers at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), a part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), created innovative hydrogel electrolyte with an unusually high salt concentration. This development effectively mitigates water-induced side reactions, paving the way for extended and practical cycling capabilities in aqueous sodium-ion batteries. Apart from this, the inflating popularity of hydrogel-based sensors due to their flexibility and ability to detect deformations accurately is one of the hydrogel market's recent opportunities. For example, in July 2023, a review written by Dr. Weixing Song from the Department of Chemistry at the Capital Normal University emphasized the development status of various hydrogel sensors and highlighted strategies to enhance their mechanical and electrical performance. Moreover, the findings are valuable for designing components and structures of high-performance wearable hydrogel sensors. This, in turn, will continue to fuel the market in the coming years.
Global Hydrogel Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the hydrogel market forecast at the global, regional, and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on the raw material type, form, composition, and application.
Breakup by Raw Material Type:
Synthetic
Natural
Hybrid
Currently, synthetic accounts for the largest market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the raw material type. This includes synthetic, natural, and hybrid. According to the report, synthetic represented the largest segmentation.
Synthetic hydrogels have a higher capacity for water absorption than natural hydrogels, which is propelling the segment's growth. The amount of water in the hydrogel is usually determined by the properties of polymers and the density of networking. The inclusion of hydrophilic groups, such as -SO3H, -CONH2, -COOH, -NH2, -CONH, and -OH, contributes to the network's hydrophilicity. Synthetic hydrogels are gaining extensive traction, owing to their high-water content, which is elevating the hydrogel market's recent price. Besides this, they provide excellent support for neuronal tissue growth in areas of brain injury, suggesting a potential strategy for brain tissue restoration. For instance, in May 2023, researchers at Hong Kong University developed electroconductive hydrogels by using the hybrid assembly of polymeric nanofiber networks. Moreover, these synthetic hydrogels offer excellent mechanical strength. Consequently, they find applications in the engineering of various bioelectronic devices for cardiac or neural interfaces.
Breakup by Form:
Amorphous
Semi-crystalline
Crystalline
Among these, semi-crystalline currently exhibits a clear dominance in the hydrogel market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form. This includes amorphous, semi-crystalline, and crystalline. According to the report, semi-crystalline represented the largest segmentation.
Semi-crystalline hydrogels refer to moderately water-swollen hydrogels containing crystalline domains. They exhibit optimal self-healing, melt-processability, and shape-memory functions. Furthermore, they find numerous applications, such as injectable gels, chemical motors, shape-memory hydrogels, smart inks for 3D or 4D printing, etc., as these hydrogels can undergo an abrupt and reversible change from a solid-like to a liquid-like state at the melting temperature. Additionally, the ability of these hydrogels to maintain a significant amount of water within their structure while displaying enhanced mechanical properties opens up possibilities for advanced uses in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and environmentally responsive technologies, where controlled responses to external stimuli are crucial.
Breakup by Composition:
Polyacrylate
Polyacrylamide
Silicone-modified Hydrogels (SiH)
Others
Currently, silicone-modified hydrogels (SiH) account for the majority of the global market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the composition. This includes polyacrylate, polyacrylamide, Silicone-modified Hydrogels (SiH), and others. According to the report, silicone-modified hydrogels (SiH) represented the largest segmentation.
Silicone-modified hydrogels (SiH) represent innovative materials that integrate the hydrophilic properties of hydrogels with the flexibility and durability of silicone. Additionally, they exhibit increased oxygen permeability, improved biocompatibility, enhanced mechanical strength, etc. Besides this, SiH finds extensive applications in the biomedical field, particularly in contact lens technology. Additionally, the integration of silicone improves the water retention abilities of the hydrogels, which is crucial for maintaining hydration and ensuring comfort in ocular applications. Beyond eye care, silicone-modified hydrogels are also being explored for wound dressing materials due to their ability to create a moist healing environment while being gentle on the skin. These characteristics also open up potential applications in drug delivery systems and tissue scaffolds, where controlled release and structural integrity are essential. This, in turn, is expected to fuel the hydrogel market outlook over the forecasted period.
Breakup by Application:
Contact Lenses
Personal Care and Hygiene
Wound Care
Drug Delivery
Tissue Engineering
Others
Among these, personal care and hygiene products hold the largest market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes contact lenses, personal care and hygiene, wound care, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and others. According to the report, personal care and hygiene products represented the largest segmentation.
The hygiene products comprising superabsorbent polymers, such as hydrogels, for absorbing large amounts of body fluids are gaining widespread popularity. As per the hydrogel market statistics, the increasing awareness about the importance of maintaining proper hygiene among infants, the expanding geriatric population, and the growing prevalence of functional and cognitive impairment are some of the key factors propelling the segment's growth. Besides this, the escalating demand for baby diapers is also acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. For example, according to IMARC, the global diaper market size reached US$ 85.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 159.3 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7% during 2024-2032. Additionally, the launch of favorable policies by government bodies to promote the adoption of sanitary products is stimulating the market. For instance, in India, the Karnataka Health Department introduced a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to around 19 lakh girls aged 10 to 18 years in government-aided schools and colleges across the state.
Breakup by Region:
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
According to the hydrogel market overview, Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.
The increasing pharmaceutical industry is one of the key factors bolstering the market across the Asia-Pacific. For instance, according to CEIC Data, the pharmaceutical sales revenue across China in June 2022 accounted for US$ 223,946 Million as compared to US$ 146,041 Million in April 2022. This can be attributed to the diverse domestic drug production activities, comprising around 5,000 manufacturers and various small or medium-sized companies. Additionally, the widespread adoption of generic drugs is also acting as another significant growth-inducing factor. As per the Press Information Bureau (PIB), India is one of the world's major suppliers of generic medicines, accounting for 20% of the global supply by volume. Moreover, drugs across the country are exported to more than 200 countries, with the United States being the key market. Besides this, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian pharma industry is expected to reach US$ 130 Billion by 2030. Apart from this, the introduction of advanced wound care products is anticipated to fuel the hydrogel market in Asia-Pacific over the forecasted period.
Competitive Landscape:
The market research report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Detailed profiles of all major hydrogel market companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
3M Company
Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
B. Braun Melsungen AG
Cardinal Health Inc.
Coloplast A/S
Essity AB
Evonik Industries AG
Hoya Corporation
Integra LifeSciences
Johnson & Johnson
Koninklijke DSM N.V.
Medline Industries Inc.
Medtronic plc
Smith & Nephew plc
The Cooper Companies Inc.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
Hydrogel Market Recent Developments:
May 2024: According to a study published in Advanced Materials, a team of scientists at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) collaborated with researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics to develop entangled mesh hydrogels (EMHs) via cryogelation, achieving rapid atmospheric water harvesting.
April 2024: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) designed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics from water.
January 2024: MIT chemical engineers introduced a zwitterionic hydrogel system with a minimal environmental footprint for single-step water treatment.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1. What was the size of the global hydrogel market in 2023?
- 2. What is the expected growth rate of the global hydrogel market during 2024-2032?
- 3. What are the key factors driving the global hydrogel market?
- 4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global hydrogel market?
- 5. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the raw material type?
- 6. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the form?
- 7. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the composition?
- 8. What is the breakup of the global hydrogel market based on the application?
- 9. What are the key regions in the global hydrogel market?
- 10. Who are the key players/companies in the global hydrogel market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Hydrogel Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Raw Material Type
- 6.1 Synthetic
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Natural
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Hybrid
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Form
- 7.1 Amorphous
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Semi-crystalline
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Crystalline
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Composition
- 8.1 Polyacrylate
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Polyacrylamide
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Silicone-modified Hydrogels (SiH)
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Others
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.1 Contact Lenses
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Personal Care and Hygiene
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Wound Care
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Drug Delivery
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.5 Tissue Engineering
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.6 Others
- 9.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.6.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
- 10.1 North America
- 10.1.1 United States
- 10.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.1.2 Canada
- 10.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.1.1 United States
- 10.2 Asia-Pacific
- 10.2.1 China
- 10.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.2 Japan
- 10.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.3 India
- 10.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.4 South Korea
- 10.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.5 Australia
- 10.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.6 Indonesia
- 10.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.7 Others
- 10.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.1 China
- 10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 Germany
- 10.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.2 France
- 10.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.3 United Kingdom
- 10.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.4 Italy
- 10.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.5 Spain
- 10.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.6 Russia
- 10.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.7 Others
- 10.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.1 Germany
- 10.4 Latin America
- 10.4.1 Brazil
- 10.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4.2 Mexico
- 10.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4.3 Others
- 10.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4.1 Brazil
- 10.5 Middle East and Africa
- 10.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Strengths
- 11.3 Weaknesses
- 11.4 Opportunities
- 11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 13.1 Overview
- 13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 13.4 Degree of Competition
- 13.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
- 15.1 Market Structure
- 15.2 Key Players
- 15.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 15.3.1 3M Company
- 15.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.1.3 Financials
- 15.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.2 Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- 15.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.2.3 Financials
- 15.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.3 B. Braun Melsungen AG
- 15.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.3.3 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.4 Cardinal Health Inc.
- 15.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.4.3 Financials
- 15.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.5 Coloplast A/S
- 15.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.5.3 Financials
- 15.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.6 Essity AB
- 15.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.6.3 Financials
- 15.3.7 Evonik Industries AG
- 15.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.7.3 Financials
- 15.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.8 Hoya Corporation
- 15.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.8.3 Financials
- 15.3.8.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.9 Integra LifeSciences
- 15.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.9.3 Financials
- 15.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.10 Johnson & Johnson
- 15.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.10.3 Financials
- 15.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.11 Koninklijke DSM N.V.
- 15.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.11.3 Financials
- 15.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.12 Medline Industries Inc.
- 15.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.12.3 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.13 Medtronic plc
- 15.3.13.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.13.3 Financials
- 15.3.13.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.14 Smith & Nephew plc
- 15.3.14.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.14.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.14.3 Financials
- 15.3.14.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.15 The Cooper Companies Inc.
- 15.3.15.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.15.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.15.3 Financials
- 15.3.15.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.1 3M Company
