Medical Adhesive Tapes Market | Global Share, Trend Analysis Report

Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Report, By Resin (Acrylic, Rubber, Silicone), Backing Material (Paper, Fabric, Plastic), Application (Surgery, Hygiene, Wound Dressing, Secure Iv Lines, Ostomy Seal, Splint, Bandages, Diagnostic)- and Geography - Global Market Share, Trend Analysis & Forecast , 2019 - 2028

Report Code : hc2079 | Publish Date : Upcoming | Industry : Healthcare | Geography : Global


Medical tapes are referred to a type of pressure sensitive tapes that are used in wound management to hold and secure the dressings and bandages on wounds. These tapes allow air to pass through them, and thus do not cause any damage to the skin. These are made of different backing material, such as Paper, Fabric Tapes and Plastic etc. Medical Adhesive Tapes Market are generally easy to handle and process and are used widely in a vast number of applications including Surgery, Wound Dressing, Secure IV Lines, Bandages, Transdermal Patches & Blister Protection etc. Medical Adhesive Tapes Market come in a variety of lengths and widths that are designed to meet a wide range of bandaging needs.

Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Outlook

The global Medical Adhesive Tapes Market is growing at a robust pace globally primarily owing to increasing number of surgeries and operations across the globe.  Further, the rising incidence of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs), growing concern about patient safety among clinicians, product line extensions from manufacturers, and increasing innovation are the factors contributing to the growth of the market. In addition, increasing awareness regarding the use of medical tapes for securement among physicians and patients and rising incidence of wounds, burns, and injuries is expected to boost the revenue growth of the global medical tapes market in the coming years. Conversely, availability of advance wound care products, and lack of proper guidelines for selection and use of medical tapes in various regions are factors likely to hamper revenue growth of the global medical tapes market. 


Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Segmental Overview

The report analyses the global a medical adhesive tapes market based on resin, baking material, application, and geography. 

Medical Adhesive Tapes Market by Resin Type 

There are several different types of medical adhesive tapes available today by resin types. The most common are acrylic, silicone and rubber.  Of the mentioned types there is significant growth in demand of silicone resin type, due to the increased demand for low peel adhesion than acrylic and synthetic rubber tapes. However, the range of applications is limited and needs research and development to widen their varied applications.

Medical Adhesive Tapes Market by Backing Material

The properties of tape backings have an impact on the performance of the adhesive and the assembled medical devices.  The adhesives tapes are available with the various types of backing materials including paper, fabric tapes and plastic etc. the most appropriate backing is determined by the application requirements.  For instance, A simple paper backing is very good for applications such as fixation of tubes or simple dressings. With the increase in surgeries, wound dressings, these tapes are witnessing extensive use in this industry and is driving the surgical adhesive tape market positively. Further, fabric tapes have high strength, flexibility, and elasticity, which make them durable. Due to their strength, these medical tapes with paper backing material are used for securing dressings, catheters, tubing, and other medical purposes. Their strength and elasticity make them useable on body areas such as the biceps, which expand and contract with movement. 

Medical Adhesive Tapes Market by Application 

The major applications of the medical adhesive tapes include Surgery, Wound Dressing, Splints, Secure IV Lines, Ostomy Seals, Hygiene, Bandages, Transdermal Patches & Blister Protection, Diagnostic, Monitoring & Medical Devices and Optical Care etc.

Transdermal patch is a medical adhesive tapes that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream. Often, this promotes healing to an injured area of the body. Transdermal patches are widely accepted among physicians and patients due to their non-invasive, pain free and easy administration. In recent years, the growth of transdermal patch market has increased and expected to increase significantly in coming years.

Medical Adhesive Tapes Market by Geography

The global Medical Adhesive Tapes Market is analysed across key regions such as, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the world. 

APAC is the fastest growing market for adhesive tapes and the share is attributed to the easy availability of low-cost labor and economical & accessible raw materials are driving foreign investments, thus growing the production of healthcare adhesive tapes in the region.  This high growth is mainly ascribed to big economies such as China, India, Taiwan, and other smaller countries. China is the dominant market in terms of the sale of medical adhesive tapes in the Asia Pacific. However, North America was valued to have the largest market share in 2018 and is expected to grow in coming years. It is followed by Europe which is expected to grow steadily over the forecasted period.

Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Key Players

Some of the key players operating in the global medical adhesive tapes market are 3M Company, Johnson & Johnson, Nitto Denko Corporation, Smith & Nephew PLC, Cardinal Health, Inc., Scapa Group PLC, Paul Hartmann AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Essity Aktiebolag (PUBL), Medline Industries Inc. and Lohmann GmbH & Co. Kg among others.

Recent Development 

August 2017:  3M has added 3M 4076 Extended Wear Medical Tape to its portfolio.  The non-sensitizing, conformable adhesive was developed for long-term wear, providing a bond that is firm yet comfortable so patients may not even realize they are wearing a device.

July 2017: Cardinal Health acquired Medtronic's Patient Care, Deep Vein Thrombosis and Nutritional Insufficiency business for USD 6.1 billion. This acquisition offers product offerings which are used across an extensive range of applications in the healthcare industry.

May 2017:  Avery Dennison acquired Finesse Medical, an innovator of healthcare products used in the management of wound and skin conditions. This acquisition will accelerate the achievement of Avery Dennison's long-term strategic and financial goals for industrial and healthcare materials segment

May 2016: Lohmann launched the DuploMED Soft-Stick series, custom adhesive solution.  DuploMED Soft-Stick is a new range of “low trauma medical grade adhesives” that combines the advantages of traditional pressure sensitive adhesives with silicone-like softness, specifically designed for manufacturers of wound care products.

The report analyses the global a medical adhesive tapes market based on resin, baking material, application, and geography. 

The study highlights primarily the current revenue share, revenue splits of different segments of Medical Adhesive Tapes Market industry across numerous countries/regions and the forecast of the same for 2025. Overall this study reveals the future revenue pockets of the industry. The study includes detailed industry completive landscapes which includes key developments such as, mergers, acquisitions, new product launches, partnerships and their impact of past 5 years and company profiles of the key companies to provide holistic current and forecasted Medical Adhesive Tapes Market industrial scenario (of 2025). 

The key companies which led this industry verticals includes, are 3M Company, Johnson & Johnson, Nitto Denko Corporation, Smith & Nephew PLC, Cardinal Health, Inc., Scapa Group PLC, Paul Hartmann AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Essity Aktiebolag (PUBL), Medline Industries Inc. and Lohmann GmbH & Co. Kg among others.

There are several different types of medical adhesive tapes available today by resin types. The most common are Acrylic, Silicone and Rubber. These are made of different backing material, such as Paper, Fabric Tapes and Plastic etc. The major applications of the medical adhesive tapes include Surgery, Wound Dressing, Splints, Secure IV Lines, Ostomy Seals, Hygiene, Bandages, Transdermal Patches & Blister Protection, Diagnostic, Monitoring & Medical Devices and Optical Care etc.

The growth of this industry is fuelled by key reasons such as, increasing number of surgeries and operations across the globe.  Further, the rising incidence of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs), growing concern about patient safety among clinicians, product line extensions from manufacturers, and increasing innovation are the factors contributing to the growth of the market. 


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