Global Surgical Sponges Market size was valued at USD 8.1 billion in 2023. It is likely to grow up to USD 12.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.20% during the forecast period ranging between 2025 and 2030.

Published Date: Oct, 2024

The Global Surgical Sponges Market size was valued at USD 8.1 billion in 2023. It is likely to grow up to USD 12.3 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.20% during the forecast period ranging between 2025 and 2030.

Global surgical sponges are a specific type of medical tool. These sponges are particularly used to absorb blood and other fluids during surgeries that offers a clean and clear area. These sponges are specially made from rayon, cotton, or synthetic materials and are designed to be extremely highly absorbent, sterile, and durable. Also, these sponges offer other benefits, such as minimization of infection risks and wound protection. These sponges are indispensable in operating rooms worldwide for surgical processes. The significant rise in the number of surgical procedures is one of the vital factors that drive the growth of the global surgical sponges market. This growth is mainly attributed to the prevalence of chronic diseases and the growing geriatric population worldwide who are susceptible to medical conditions that need surgery which leads to a higher demand for surgical tools like sponges to ensure safe operations. However, the global surgical sponges market is hindered by the risk of retained surgical items (RSIs). 

Browse market data Tables and Figures spread through 198 Pages and in-depth TOC on Global Surgical Sponges Market By Product Type (Disposable Sponges, Reusable Sponges), By Material (Cotton, Rayon,Synthetic Materials), By Sterility (Sterile, Non-Sterile Sponges), By Application (Surgical Procedures, Wound Care), By End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), and Clinics), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online Channels), By Size (Small, Medium, and Large Sponges), By Design (Flat Sponges, Sponge Strips), By Regulatory Compliance (ISO-Compliant, Non-Compliant Sponges), By Packaging Type (Individual Packaging, Bulk Packaging) and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast from 2025 to 2030.

Global Surgical Sponges Market Segmentation and Key Players

Segment / Key Players

Categorization

Product Type

Disposable Sponges, Reusable Sponges

Material

Cotton, Rayon,Synthetic Materials

Sterility

Sterile, Non-Sterile Sponges

Application

Surgical Procedures, Wound Care

End User

Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), and Clinics

Distribution Channel

Offline, Online Channels

Distribution Channel

Offline, Online Channels

Size

Small, Medium, and Large

Design

Flat Sponges, Sponge Strips

Regulatory Compliance

ISO-Compliant, Non-Compliant Sponges

Packaging Type

Individual Packaging, Bulk Packaging

By product type, disposable sponges dominate the global surgical sponges market

Disposable sponges dominate the market due to their higher demand, which is particularly popular in developed markets for their higher ability in infection control, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).

"North America dominates the global surgical sponges market." 

North America dominates the global surgical sponges market due to higher surgical volumes, advanced healthcare infrastructure, and being the early adopter of RFID-enabled sponges which drives significant growth.

Some of the key players in this market are Boston Scientific Corporation, Medtronic, Ethicon Inc, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Medical Devices Business Services Inc., W. L. Gore & Associates.Inc., Betatech Medical, Mölnlycke Health Care AB, TEPHA INC., LifeCell International Pvt. Ltd., 

The Global Surgical Sponges Market report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.

Global Surgical Sponges Market coverage (By Value)

  • Product Type Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Disposable Sponges
    • Reusable Sponges
  • Material Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Cotton
    • Rayon
    • Synthetic Materials
  • Sterility Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Sterile Sponges
    • Non-Sterile Sponges
  • Application Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Surgical Procedures
    • Wound Care
  • End User Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Hospitals
    • Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)
    • Clinics
  • Distribution Channel Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Offline
    • Online Channels
  • Size Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
  • Design Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Flat Sponges
    • Sponge Strips
  • Regulatory Compliance Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • ISO-Compliant
    • Non-Compliant
  • Packaging Type Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Individual Packaging
    • Bulk Packaging

Geographical Segmentation

Global Surgical Sponges Market by Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific (APAC)
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Vietnam
    • Thailand
    • Malaysia
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World (RoW)
    • Brazil
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • U.A.E.
    • Other Countries