Global Hydrogel Market

Hydrogel is a macromolecular polymer gel that is made up of network of cross-linked polymer chains. Their hydrophilic structure renders them capable of holding large amounts of water. Hydrogels are made up of hydrophilic monomers by either chain or step growth with functional crosslinking. Hydrogels being biocompatible, are easy to modify and are biodegradable. But, at the same time they are expensive and has low mechanical strength and may be difficult to sterilize.

Market Dynamics

The market for hydrogel products is projected a growth rate of 6.9 % till 2022 and is estimated to be worth USD 11.43 billion. The emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America region will drive the demand for hydrogel products given the rising awareness of its benefits and increase in disposable incomes of an individual. The contact lenses and hygiene product segments account for about three-fourth share of the market, whereas the wound care segment is predicted to be fastest growing end user segment.

Market segmentation

Theglobal hydrogel market has been segmented based on five categories namely. raw materials, form product, end user, composition

--> Based on Raw Material

o Synthetic

o Natural

o Hybrid

--> Based on Form

o Amorphous hydrogels

o Semicrystallline hydrogels

--> Based on Composition

o Polyacrylate

o Polyacrylamide

o Silicone modified

o Agar-based

--> Based on Type

o Semi-crystalline buttons

o Amorphous gels

o Impregnated gauze

o Films and matrices

o Hydrogel sheets

--> Based on End user products

o Contact lenses

o Hygiene products

o Wound care

o Drug delivery

Regional /Geographic Analysis

North America accounts for the largest market size in terms of consumption. Feminine hygiene products end users are increasing and Asia Pacific region leads in the increased demand for them. The hydrogel market in India is projected to grow at highest CAGR. Increase in agricultural activities in countries like Indonesia, China and India are one of the factors for rising demand for hydrogel products Also the growing demand for synthetic hydrogels are opening new avenues for research.

Opportunities

The application of the hydrogel is widely spread across the medical industry. These products are increasingly used in wound care dressing, cleaning debriding tissues in wounds.Their water retention property, portray their extended ability in manufacturing diapers, soft-contact lenses, drug delivery patches etc. The new trend in hydrogel market, is the use of advanced nanotechnology to develop Nano formulations(NF's). Hence the nanogel based drug delivery devices will pave way to simulate natural intelligence of various biological systems.

Key Players

Some of the leading players in the market are 3M, ConvaTec, Derma Sciences(US), Covidien, Jiyuan, NIPROPATCH, Johnson and Johnson(US), Cardinal Health (US), Royal DSM(Netherland) and Coloplast(Denmark), Momentive Performance Materials(US), Corning Corporation(US), Paul Hartmann(Germany).

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage