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市场调查报告书
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2024-2032 年按原料类型、形式、成分(聚丙烯酸酯、聚丙烯酰胺、有机硅改质水凝胶等)、应用和地区分類的水凝胶市场报告Hydrogel Market Report by Raw Material Type, Form, Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone-modified Hydrogels, and Others), Application, and Region 2024-2032 |
IMARC Group年全球水凝胶市场规模达277亿美元。对卫生棉、婴儿尿布和纸巾的需求不断增长,加上医疗保健行业的许多技术进步,正在提振市场。
主要市场驱动力:水凝胶在製药业的广泛应用,以提高现有医疗产品的储存稳定性,正在刺激市场。此外,非政府组织(NGO)和政府机构为传播经期卫生意识而推出的优惠政策也对水凝胶市场产生了正面影响。
主要市场趋势:对研发活动的投资不断增加,以引入具有成本效益的水凝胶敷料来改善慢性伤口的治疗,这是支撑市场的新兴趋势之一。除此之外,对预防手术部位感染的先进伤口护理产品的需求不断增长,进一步成为另一个重要的成长诱导因素。
竞争格局:全球市场上一些知名的公司包括 3M 公司、亚什兰全球控股公司、B. Braun Melsungen AG、Cardinal Health Inc.、Coloplast A/S、Essity AB、Evonik Industries AG、Hoya Corporation、Integra LifeSciences 、 Johnson & Johnson、Koninklijke DSM NV、Medline Industries Inc.、Medtronic plc、Smith & Nephew plc 与The Cooper Companies Inc. 等。
地理趋势:由于印度、印尼、中国等国家的个人卫生意识不断增强,亚太地区目前在全球市场中占据主导地位。
挑战与机会:严格的监管框架可能既耗时又昂贵,这阻碍了市场的发展。然而,有效的供应链管理策略和策略规划预计将在未来几年推动市场发展。
不断增长的医疗应用
各地区不断扩张的製药业是推动市场的主要因素之一。印度药品出口促进委员会总干事表示,2021-22财年印度出口了价值约246.2亿美元的医药产品,包括药物中间体。此外,2022年4月至10月,印度药品出口成长4.22%,达145.7亿美元。除此之外,越来越多的与基于水凝胶的药物传输系统相关的临床试验正在鼓励製药公司投资于标靶治疗,这提高了水凝胶市场的收入。根据 NBCI 2019 年报告的资料,约有 223 项临床试验将水凝胶用于治疗或诊断目的。此外,对研发活动的广泛投资,开发具有成本效益的产品,以改善慢性伤口的治疗,也是重要的成长诱导因素。例如,2024 年5 月,渥太华大学医学院的一群科学家推出了基于胜肽的水凝胶,可以最大限度地减少皮肤伤口、重塑和治癒受伤的角膜、为受损的心肌提供治疗等。 ,根据发表的一篇文章2024 年 5 月,《Nature Nanotechnology》发表论文称,仿生奈米酶淀粉样蛋白水凝胶有助于透过口服缓解饮酒的有害影响。因此,整个製药产业推出更有效、对患者友善的治疗方案预计将在未来几年推动水凝胶市场的发展。
个人卫生问题日益严重
卫生用品中越来越多地利用水凝胶来製造更薄、具有更高吸收性、更高膨胀压力和吸力的卫生棉,这对市场产生了积极影响。监管机构推出了各种宣传计划,例如生殖和儿童健康计划、Eco Femme、My Pad 等,以传播经期卫生意识,这增加了卫生棉的使用,反过来又刺激了市场。根据IMARC Group发布的报告,2023年印度卫生棉市场规模达7.585亿美元。 。除此之外,世界银行集团、世界卫生组织、联合国儿童基金会等众多政府组织正在针对妇女和少女推出经期卫生管理(MHM)计画。此外,个人护理用品销量的成长也促进了水凝胶的资料,因为它含有亲肤成分,包括丝素蛋白、胶原蛋白、透明质酸等。者该地区每天使用化妆品和个人护理产品来增强福祉、保护健康、增强自尊等。
新科技进步
不断增加的技术创新,包括引入水凝胶电解质来生产安全、灵活的电池,正在推动全球市场的发展。例如,根据2023 年9 月发表在《Angewandte Chemie 国际版》杂誌上的研究结果,中国科学院(CAS) 旗下青岛生物能源与生物过程技术研究所(QIBEBT) 的研究人员创建了创新的水凝胶电解质,盐浓度异常高。这项进展有效地减轻了水引起的副反应,为水性钠离子电池的扩展和实用循环能力铺平了道路。除此之外,基于水凝胶的感测器由于其灵活性和准确检测变形的能力而日益普及,这是水凝胶市场最近的机会之一。例如,2023年7月,首都师范大学化学系宋卫星博士撰写的一篇综述强调了各种水凝胶感测器的发展现状,并强调了增强其机械和电气性能的策略。此外,这些发现对于设计高性能穿戴式水凝胶感测器的组件和结构很有价值。反过来,这将在未来几年继续推动市场发展。
IMARC Group提供了市场各个细分市场的主要趋势的分析,以及 2024-2032 年全球、区域和国家层面的水凝胶市场预测。我们的报告根据原材料类型、形式、成分和应用对市场进行了分类。
合成的
自然的
杂交种
目前,合成材料占据最大的市场份额
该报告根据原材料类型对市场进行了详细的细分和分析。这包括合成的、天然的和混合的。根据该报告,合成材料代表了最大的细分市场。
合成水凝胶比天然水凝胶具有更高的吸水能力,这推动了该领域的成长。水凝胶中的水含量通常由聚合物的性质和网络密度决定。包含亲水性基团,例如-SO3H、-CONH2、-COOH、-NH2、-CONH和-OH,有助于网络的亲水性。合成水凝胶因其高含水量而受到广泛关注,这提高了水凝胶市场的近期价格。除此之外,它们还为脑损伤区域的神经元组织生长提供了极好的支持,这表明了脑组织修復的潜在策略。例如,2023 年 5 月,香港大学的研究人员利用聚合物奈米纤维网络的混合组装开发了导电水凝胶。此外,这些合成水凝胶具有优异的机械强度。因此,他们在心臟或神经介面的各种生物电子设备的工程中找到了应用。
非晶质
半结晶
结晶
其中,半结晶目前在水凝胶市场份额中表现出明显的主导地位
该报告根据表格提供了详细的市场细分和分析。这包括无定形、半结晶和结晶。根据该报告,半结晶代表了最大的细分市场。
半结晶水凝胶是指含有结晶域的适度水溶胀的水凝胶。它们具有最佳的自癒性、熔融加工性和形状记忆功能。此外,他们还发现了许多应用,例如可注射凝胶、化学马达、形状记忆水凝胶、用于3D 或4D 列印的智慧墨水等,因为这些水凝胶可以经历从固体状到液体的突然且可逆的变化。此外,这些水凝胶能够在其结构内保持大量的水,同时表现出增强的机械性能,这为药物传输系统、组织工程和环境响应技术的高级应用提供了可能性,在这些技术中,对外部刺激的受控反应至关重要。
聚丙烯酸酯
聚丙烯酰胺
有机硅改质水凝胶 (SiH)
其他的
目前,有机硅改质水凝胶(SiH)占据全球大部分市场份额
该报告根据组成对市场进行了详细的细分和分析。这包括聚丙烯酸酯、聚丙烯酰胺、有机硅改质水凝胶 (SiH) 等。根据该报告,有机硅改质水凝胶(SiH)代表了最大的细分市场。
有机硅改质水凝胶 (SiH) 是一种创新材料,它将水凝胶的亲水特性与有机硅的柔韧性和耐用性融为一体。此外,它们还表现出增加的透氧性、改善的生物相容性、增强的机械强度等。此外,有机硅的整合提高了水凝胶的保水能力,这对于保持水合和确保眼部应用的舒适度至关重要。除了眼部护理之外,有机硅改质水凝胶也被用于伤口敷料材料,因为它们能够创造湿润的癒合环境,同时对皮肤温和。这些特性也开启了药物传输系统和组织支架的潜在应用,其中控制释放和结构完整性至关重要。反过来,预计这将推动预测期内水凝胶市场的前景。
隐形眼镜
个人护理和卫生
伤口护理
药物输送
组织工程
其他的
其中,个人护理和卫生用品占据最大的市场份额
该报告根据应用程式提供了详细的市场细分和分析。这包括隐形眼镜、个人护理和卫生、伤口护理、药物传输、组织工程等。报告称,个人护理和卫生产品是最大的细分市场。
含有超吸收性聚合物(例如水凝胶)的用于吸收大量体液的卫生产品越来越受欢迎。根据水凝胶市场统计数据,人们越来越意识到婴儿保持适当卫生的重要性、老年人口不断扩大以及功能和认知障碍的盛行率不断上升,是推动该细分市场成长的一些关键因素。除此之外,婴儿纸尿裤需求的不断成长也是另一个重要的成长诱导因素。例如,根据IMARC Group的数据,2023 年全球尿布市场规模达到 852 亿美元。此外,政府机构推出的促进卫生用品使用的优惠政策也刺激了市场。例如,在印度,卡纳塔克邦卫生部门推出了一项计划,向全州政府资助的学校和学院中约 190 万名 10 至 18 岁的女孩提供免费卫生棉。
北美洲
美国
加拿大
亚太
中国
日本
印度
韩国
澳洲
印尼
其他的
欧洲
德国
法国
英国
义大利
西班牙
俄罗斯
其他的
拉丁美洲
巴西
墨西哥
其他的
中东和非洲
根据水凝胶市场概况,亚太地区目前主导全球市场份额
市场研究报告还对所有主要区域市场进行了全面分析,其中包括北美(美国和加拿大);亚太地区(中国、日本、印度、韩国、澳洲、印尼等);欧洲(德国、法国、英国、义大利、西班牙、俄罗斯等);拉丁美洲(巴西、墨西哥等);以及中东和非洲。报告显示,亚太地区占据最大的市场份额。
不断成长的製药业是支撑亚太地区市场的关键因素之一。例如,根据 CEIC 数据,2022 年 6 月中国各地药品销售收入为 2,239.46 亿美元,而 2022 年 4 月为 1,460.41 亿美元。类中小型企业。此外,仿製药的广泛采用也是另一个重要的成长诱导因素。据新闻资讯局 (PIB) 称,印度是全球主要仿製药供应国之一,占全球供应量的 20%。此外,全国药品出口到200多个国家,其中美国是主要市场。除此之外,据印度品牌股权基金会称,到 2030 年,印度製药业预计将达到 1,300 亿美元。期间。
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.