Burn Care Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Advanced Dressings, Biologics), By Depth Of Wound (Minor, Partial Thickness), By Cause (Thermal, Electrical), By End-use (Hospitals, Home Care), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

Burn Care Market Size & Trends

The global burn care market size was valued at USD 2.60 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.18% from 2024 to 2030. The demand for burn care products is on rise owing to the rising incidence of burns, high demand for skin grafts, growing awareness regarding treatment options, and increasing technological advancements. Increasing awareness level among people regarding various treatment options related to burn care is a key factor driving the market. The market is also gaining pace owing to the rising willingness among people to spend more and opt for new advanced burn care products.

The demand for burn care products used in home settings has increased to avoid visiting healthcare facilities, especially in the post-pandemic era. Many patients adopted online counseling for their health-related concerns. Key players are launching products to provide online counseling and guidance to patients who cannot visit healthcare facilities for treatment. Healogics, Inc. launched the Healogics Telehealth Program, telehealth for wound care patients, during the COVID-19 crisis. It provides patients access to continued wound care and various options of wound care treatments to help limit the potential need for hospitalization or emergency room admission. Some wound care centers are engaged in supporting hospitals with COVID-19 treatment. Therefore, this program allows patients at these centers to receive continuous wound care.

Many doctors and clinicians are also using telehealth to treat their patients and provide knowledge regarding the use of advanced wound care products. The following are the latest insights published on MobiHealthNews (HIMSS) in December 2021: VeCare, a point-of-care wound evaluation platform developed by researchers from the National University of Singapore, consists of a smart bandage with sensors and a smartphone app for remote wound monitoring. This wearable device can detect factors of chronic wounds within 15 minutes. Such factors are further contributing to market growth.

Favorable government initiatives such as reimbursement policies which cover almost 70-100% of the treatment cost urge the patients to opt for advanced burn care treatment. The presence of government organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and non-profit organizations like American Burn Association (ABA) also contribute to increasing awareness levels. The WHO has been collaboratively working with The International Society for Burn Injuries and other such organizations to develop strategies to improve burn care and prevent burn injuries globally.

Skin grafts are majorly used on partial and full-thickness burns and are important in treating burn injuries. Skin grafts can be biological or synthetic in nature. Owing to this trend, the demand for skin grafts and other skin substitutes in treating and managing acute burns has increased and is rising at a constant pace. Key players operating in the market focus on planned initiatives like launching new products, and mergers and acquisitions are helping the market grow. In January 2023, Convatec Group PLC launched Convafoam, an advanced foam dressing in the U.S. The product is designed to fulfill the needs of patients and healthcare providers. It can be used for various types of wounds at any stage of the wound, which makes it the simple dressing choice for skin protection and wound management.

Market Concentration & Characteristics

Growth Momentum: Growth momentum is a qualitative concept that describes the current rate or speed of growth at a particular point in time, often reflecting recent trends in growth. It is more focused on
assessing the pace of growth in the near term.

The burn care market is driven by continuous technological advancements and innovations, focusing on product enhancement and development to meet the evolving market demands. Development of innovative burn wound care therapeutics, using ex vivo models provides robust, reproducible data to support clinical trials, and as a result, market players are investing in innovative technologies and procedures to keep up with the demand.

Several market players such as 3M; Hollister Incorporated; Cardinal Health; Integra LifeSciences Corporation; Coloplast Corp.; DeRoyal Industries, Inc.; Smith & Nephew; ConvaTec Inc.; Mölnlycke Health Care AB and Johnson & Johnson and others, indicating a concerted effort towards strategic collaborations and geographical expansion to address the growing demand and capitalize on market opportunities.

Regulatory standards, such as FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approvals in the United States or CE marking in the European Union, is essential, demanding comprehensive preclinical and clinical assessments, stringent manufacturing practices, and documentation to gain market approval.

The market expansion driven by the development of innovative burn wound care therapeutics, using ex vivo models provides robust, reproducible data to support clinical trials as well as innovative burn treatment using tilapia skin as a xenograft. This product expansion is expected to continue, benefiting patients, surgeons, and healthcare providers.

Product Insights

The advanced dressing segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 42.74% in 2023 owing to the wide product range and extensive application in wound management. Advanced wound dressings include collagen, alginate, hydrocolloid, hydrogel dressings, foam, and film dressings as well as other advanced dressing products. In addition, the development of advanced products such as ConvaTec’s FoamLite foam dressing, which can be used for a range of low to heavy exuding wounds, is further contributing to the growth of this segment.

The biologics segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to the introduction of new products and extensive R&D in this field. Biologics involve the application of active biological agents and molecules, such as monoterpenes (sulbogin, thymol, and sericin) that are antioxidants, antimicrobials, and anti-inflammatory in nature. Biologic dressings also include skin grafts (allografts, xenografts, autografts, or cadaveric human skin) and tissue-engineered products designed to replace the function and form of skin, either temporarily or permanently. The ready availability of skin from patients in case of biological skin dressings or skin grafts is the major advantage for skin grafts.

Depth Of Wound Insights

The full-thickness burns segment dominated the market in 2023. According to a WHO report (published in October 2023), approximately 1, 80,000 deaths are caused by burn every year. Rising number of government and non-government organizations for burn care treatment is driving the market. Chronic wounds include partial thickness and full thickness burns. These conditions take longer time for healing and cover more than 15.0% of the body. Partial thickness burn segment is anticipated to exhibit the fastest growth over the forecast period. According to U.S. FDA, approximately 40,000 people are hospitalized each year due to partial burns.

The demand and usage of biologics such as skin grafts and advanced dressings for treatment of partial burns is increasing, thereby boosting the growth of this segment. The minor burn segment is expected to grow at significant pace with CAGR over the forecast period. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 1.2 million people in the U.S. are affected by burn injuries annually. Minor burns market is expected to exhibit steady growth rate over the forecast period. Treatment of minor burns includes traditional burn care products such as gauze, tapes, and bandages. Advanced dressings are seldom used for treating minor burns.

Cause Insights

Thermal burns accounted for the largest revenue share in 2023 owing to a high incidence of fire-related burn injuries. According to the American Burn Association (ABA), fire burns are responsible for 44.0% of the total burn admissions to burn centers. Scalding is caused by hot liquids or gases and most commonly occurs from exposure to high temperature tap water in baths or showers, hot cooking oil, steam, and hot drinks. Children are particularly at risk of accidental burns.

The chemical burn segment is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. Chemical burns occur when the skin encounters chemicals or their fumes and corrosive products, most probably acids. Chemicals or fumes diffuse into the skin and damage the underlying tissue without causing any apparent damage to the surface. Chemical burns occur immediately on contact. Prolonged exposure severely damages human tissues and leads to scarring. Acids damage cells by coagulating them, while bases liquefy cells. Alkalis cause more injury than acids and bases as they react with the lipids within the body.

End-use Insights

The hospitals segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2023 owing to the increasing incidence of burn injuries and hospitalizations each year. According to a report by the American Burn Association (published in March 2023), approximately 450,000 people are affected by burn injuries every year in America. According to the CDC, over 40,000 severely burned patients are hospitalized each year in the U.S.

The rising incidence of burn injuries is expected to boost market growth. Furthermore, hospitals provide advanced burn care products, which contribute to the overall growth of the hospitals segment. Hospitals also provide a large array of treatment options pertaining to burn care. Hospitals follow 504 DRG to provide quick reimbursements for burn-affected patients from the Medicare program. These factors are responsible for the growth of the segment.

The others segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period. This segment includes home care and ambulatory care. Ambulatory burn care encompasses a wide array of clinical services for outpatients. It serves as a critical factor when patients affected by burns are transported or relocated to hospitals. In case of partial or full-thickness burns, the patient needs to be provided with immediate and proper care. This is provided with the help of ambulatory services. Government initiatives undertaken for improving healthcare expenditure and infrastructure are also aiding in the growth of the segment.

The outpatient facilities segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment with CAGR of 8.13% over the forecast period. This includes all the facilities where care is provided at standalone establishment outside of hospitals. These facilities are designed to provide specialized burn care services on an outpatient basis, which means that patients can receive treatment and care without having to stay in the hospital. Outpatient burn care facilities may provide a range of services, including wound care, pain management, rehabilitation, and counselling. Government initiatives undertaken for improving healthcare expenditure and infrastructure are also aiding in the growth of the segment.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 51.56% in 2023. According to a 2018 report by the American Burn Association, over 300 children are treated in emergency rooms in the United States each day, with roughly two children dying from burn injuries. In the U.S., children aged 16 and under account for roughly 26% of all burn center admissions. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) estimates that 486,000 individuals are injured by fire each year. Thereby, burn care products are anticipated to be in high demand because of a high rate of burns.

The U.S. is the largest market for burn care owing to high incidence of burns in the country. According to CDC (last updated in 2022), in 2015, over 1.1 million people suffered burn injuries, out of which 50,000 victims required immediate hospitalization. As per a report by WHO published in October 2023, South Africa spent USD 26 million annually for care of burns from kerosene (paraffin) cook stove incidents. Presence of non-profit organizations, such as ABA, which are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by burns, is expected to fuel growth of the U.S. market.

In Asia Pacific, the market is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR of 8.6% over the forecast period. According to the WHO, the incidence of burn injuries that require immediate medical attention is approximately 20 times higher in the Western Pacific Region in comparison with the Americas. Each year, approximately 50,000 burns-related hospital admissions are recorded in Australia, with young children being particularly vulnerable. Scald burns (65%) and flame burns (20%) are the most common burn-related injuries among children aged four and under. Thus, an increase in the incidence of burn injuries is a major factor boosting the market in this region.

Japan accounted for Asia Pacific’s largest share of the market 2023 due to increase in the incidence of burn injuries and economic development. Furthermore, increasing R&D in advanced wound care is expected to boost the market over the forecast period. Favorable healthcare policies and presence of government organizations, such as Japanese Society for Burn Injuries, are driving market growth. Healthcare policies in the country cover 70% of the costs of using medical devices in treatment of burn injuries. These factors are expected to result in high market growth over the forecast period.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Smith & Nephew plc; 3M; ConvaTec Inc.; Hollister Incorporated; Johnson and Johnson (DePuy Synthes, Inc.), and Mölnlycke Health Care AB are some of the dominant players operating in the market.

• 3M develops, manufactures, & markets a range of products and services globally. The company functions across four reportable segments: transportation & electronics; safety & industrial; healthcare; and consumer goods.

• Smith & Nephew is a medical technology company engaged in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of medical services & devices. The company provides its services in orthopedics, sports medicine & ENT, and advanced wound care management.

• Hollister Incorporated is a developer, manufacturer, and provider of healthcare products. The company offers wound care products, oral endotracheal tube fasteners, and tube attachment devices.

• Molnlycke Health Care and Johnson & Johnson are some of the emerging market players functioning in burn care market.

• Molnlycke Health Care is a manufacturer of single-use surgical and wound care products intended to serve the healthcare sector.

Recent Developments

• In March 2023, Convatec has received clearance from the FDA for its InnovaBurn placental extracellular matrix medical device for management of complex surgical wounds and burns, including partial-thickness second-degree burns.

• In January 2023, Convatec Group PLC launched Convafoam, an advanced foam dressing in the U.S. The product is designed to fulfill the needs of patients and healthcare providers. It can be used for various types of wounds at any stage of the wound, which makes it the simple dressing choice for skin protection and wound management.

• In December 2022, MediWound has received the FDA clearance for its NexoBrid. It is used for the Treatment of Severe Thermal Burns in Adults.

• In June 2022, Smith & Nephew PLC announced the construction of a new manufacturing and R&D facility for its Advanced Wound Management in the outskirts of Hull, UK.

Burn Care Market Report Scope

Global Burn Care Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global burn care market report based on product, depth of wound, cause, end-use, and region:

• Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Advanced dressing

    • Alginate Dressing

    • Collagen Dressing

    • Hydrogel Dressing

    • Hydrocolloid Dressings

    • Wound Contact Layers

    • Film Dressings

    • Foam Dressings

    • Others

  • Biologics

  • Traditional burn care products

  • Others

• Depth of Wound Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Minor burns

  • Partial thickness burns

  • Full thickness burns

• Cause Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Thermal Burns

  • Electrical Burns

  • Radiation Burns

  • Chemical Burns

  • Friction Burns

• End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Hospitals

  • Outpatient Facilities

  • Home Care

  • Research & Manufacturing

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

  • Europe

    • UK

    • Germany

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Denmark

    • Sweden

    • Norway

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • Thailand

    • South Korea

  • Latin America

    • Brazil

    • Mexico

    • Argentina

  • Middle East & Africa

    • South Africa

    • Saudi Arabia

    • UAE

    • Kuwait