Surgical Sutures Market Size & Share Analysis - Trends, Drivers, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)

Surgical Sutures Market Trends & Growth Drivers

Growing Aging Population Drives the Industry Growth

• The increasing life expectancy and fall in birth rate are the major causes of the aging population.
• The aging population goes through different kinds of surgeries, such as hip and knee replacement, cataract surgery, heart surgery, non-cardiac surgery, and abdominal and thoracic surgery, and all such surgeries require different kinds of sutures.
• Also, elderly people are prone to musculoskeletal injuries and chronic diseases; therefore, they require higher surgical intervention as compared to younger people.
• Therefore, the aging population drives the product demand in the market, globally.
• As per the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) report, the number of people aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 56%, globally, i.e., from 901 million in 2015 to 1.4 billion by 2030.
• Also, by 2050, the global aging population is projected to reach nearly 2.1 billion.
• Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the U.S., every year one out of three adults aged 65 years or older falls and incur injuries such as head traumas and hip fractures.
• Also, two-thirds of all cases of colorectal cancer reported are in people aged 65 years or older.
• In addition, older people are more prone to different diseases, which further require surgical intervention, hence acting as a major driver for the growth of the surgical sutures market.

High Incidence of Burn Cases in LMICs Offers Opportunities

• With the prevalence of different kinds of diseases and health problems, the number of surgeries performed is also significantly increasing, globally.
• The rising number of burn cases is also associated with the increase in the standard of living. The increasing standard of living leads to the rise in the use of electric appliances, and indoor chimneys and fireplaces.
• The majority of deaths in burn cases happen due to complications after the surgery such as shock, organ failure, respiratory problems, or infection.
• Sutures are also used in burn cases during plastic surgeries and surgeries of burned body parts.
• According to the WHO, approximately 265,000 deaths every year are caused by burns, the majority in emerging economies.
• Also, in India, every year, more than 1,000,000 people are moderately or severely burnt.

Alternative Wound Closure Products Hamper Market Growth

• Advances in technology are negatively impacting the global surgical sutures market. Some of the various alternatives to sutures are wound staples, tissue adhesives, steristrips, and wound closure tapes.
• Wound staples are the most commonly used alternative to suturing.
• These staples are made of steel and increase the speed of closure and reduces further chances of infection.
• Wound staples are an effective alternative to suturing for surgeries on the scalp and other hair bearing areas.
• Tissue adhesive, also known as tissue glue, is an effective alternative to suturing for closing wounds in children.
• It is a faster and less painful procedure as compared to surgical sutures.
• Tissue adhesives come off on their own in seven to 10 days.
• Steristrips are easy to apply on the wounds which is a pain-free and an inexpensive surgical procedure.
• Wound tapes are the closure method for superficial skin flaps in elderly patients.
• In such cases, using surgical sutures is not useful, since the suture often tears right through the frail skin.
• Therefore, the substitute products perform better than surgical sutures in some cases, which acts as a key barrier for the growth of the global surgical sutures market.

Surgical Sutures Market Analysis

Type Analysis

Absorbable sutures dominate the market with a revenue share of around 70%, in 2024, and the category is projected to witness the faster growth in the near future. This is majorly due to its timings, as it consumes less time and lowers the number of patient visits to hospitals. Internal surgeries frequently use absorbable sutures because they naturally and safely disintegrate in the body. Proteolytic, enzymatic, and hydrolytic mechanisms are used to degrade these sutures. Depending on the material utilized for the procedure, the breakdown process typically takes ten days to eight weeks. Different materials, including catgut, polyglycolic acid, polydioxanone, and polylactic acid, are used to make absorbable sutures.

These types are covered in the report:

• Absorbable (Larger and Faster-Growing Category)
• Non-Absorbable

Filament Analysis

The multifilament category accounts for the larger market share, and it also has the higher CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the rising number of complex surgeries, the growing geriatric population, and favorable reimbursement policies for hospital treatments. Multifilament sutures include numerous threads of material braided together, and they have a covering of various substances, including silicon and wax. They provoke an inflammatory response yet require fewer knots to keep the knot in place. Materials including PGA sutures and polyester sutures are frequently used to make multifilament sutures. These are mostly employed in orthopedic procedures and other procedures.

The segment is categorized as below:

• Monofilament
• Multifilament (Larger and Faster-Growing Category)

Application Analysis

The cardiovascular surgery category holds the largest market share, of around 25%, in 2024, and it is also the fastest-growing due to the surging incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Cardiovascular surgeries, including heart transplantation surgery, are undertaken to treat difficulties of ischemic heart diseases, valvar heart diseases, and congenital heart diseases. Surgical procedures involving cardiovascular systems are the most complex and high-risk, necessitating sutures of the highest quality and suitability. An increase in the number of patients with heart disorders leads to a rise in the usage of cardiovascular surgeries, boosting the demand for sutures in the market.

We studied the following applications:

• Ophthalmic Surgery
• Cardiovascular Surgery (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Neurological Surgery
• Others

End User Analysis

Hospitals dominate the market, with a revenue share of around 65% in 2024, and they will witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period, as they conduct most of the surgeries around the world. Due to the rising incidence of neurological, cardiovascular, and orthopedic diseases, as well as burns and injuries, the patient footfall at hospitals continues to increase. They are multidisciplinary facilities offering a large variety of surgeries, from same-day procedures to those that take over 10 hours. Therefore, hospitals must maintain optimum inventory levels, which is why they buy in bulk from well-known suppliers.

The report offers insights into these end users:

• Hospitals (Largest and Fastest-Growing Category)
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Clinics & Physicians’ Offices
• Others

Regional Analysis

Globally, North America accounted for the highest revenue share, more than 40.0%, in 2021. This is mainly driven by the increasing aging population, the rising number of road accidents, the surging cases of diabetes and obesity, and the increasing burn cases in the region. Moreover, the increased need for advanced surgical methods and products, such as biocompatible surgical sutures with antimicrobial coatings, is driving the growth of the market in North America.

Since North America is renowned for its healthcare systems and facilities, the continent is quickly embracing technologically advanced surgical sutures. The aging of the baby boomer population, the rise in demand for surgical operations, and the increase in government healthcare spending are other factors contributing to the regional market's progress. Additionally, large investments in healthcare R&D in the U.S. and Canada are expected to fuel market growth over the next few years.

APAC is the fastest-growing market, attributable to the increase in the aging population, increasing prevalence of diabetes, and rising burn cases in the region. Elderly people suffer from slow healing of wounds as they have reduced regenerative capabilities and weak immune system. As per the World Health Organization, from 9.8% in 2017, the share of people aged 60 and above in the population of Southeast Asia will rise to 13.7% in 2030 and 20.3% by 2050. The Utilization of surgical sutures products reduces recovery time and offers more comfort to the patients in this age category. As a result, increased demand for surgical sutures is expected, thereby supporting the growth of the industry the region. The demand for surgical sutures in Asia-Pacific has also been increasing due to increasing number of burn cases and road accidents. Asa per government sources, 11.9% more road accidents, 9.4% more fatalities, and 15.3% more injuries were registered in India in 2022 than 2021.

Here is the regional breakdown of the market:

• North America (Largest Regional Market)
  • U.S. (Larger and Faster-Growing Country Market)
  • Canada
• Europe
  • U.K. (Largest Country Market)
  • Germany
  • France (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC) (Fastest-Growing Regional Market)
  • China (Largest Country Market)
  • India (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC
• Latin America (LATAM)
  • Brazil (Largest Country Market)
  • Mexico (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Rest of LATAM
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Saudi Arabia (Largest Country Market)
  • South Africa (Fastest-Growing Country Market)
  • Rest of MEA

Surgical Sutures Market Share

• The market is fragmented due to the availability of a wide range of products and the fact that their production is not technically demanding or financially intensive.
• Further, depending on the type of procedure and the body part being operated upon, the requirements regarding suture can be variable.
• This allows a large number of companies with specialization in specific procedures to make brisk business.
• Additionally, local and regional companies are able to easily compete with major medical device companies on cost.

Surgical Sutures Market News

• In December 2024, Medtronic plc opened a robotic surgery innovation & training center at Osong Advanced Medical Complex in South Korea.
• In November 2024, Johnson & Johnson received the FDA’s Investigational Device Exemption status for its OTTAVA robotic surgical system.
• In October 2024, Corza Medical launched Onatec ophthalmic microsurgical sutures at the American Academy of Ophthalmology conference in Chicago.
• In September 2023, Boston Scientific Corporation received the FDA approval for its left atrial appendage closure device brand WATCHMAN FLX Pro.