Middle East and Africa Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Market

Middle East and Africa Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Market Size

The Middle East and Africa negative pressure wound therapy market was valued at USD 127 million in 2024, is estimated to reach USD 132.61 million in 2025, and is projected to reach USD 187 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.42% from 2025 to 2033.

MARKET DRIVERS

Rising Surgeries, Burns, and Diabetic Wound Cases

The growing number of surgical procedures and rising incidence of chronic wounds are majorly driving the negative pressure wound therapy market in Middle East and Africa. C-section surgeries are increasing due to the increasing birth rate. To reduce complications in an expected delivery, healthcare providers prefer to have c-section surgery which may result in surgical wounds after the surgery. These wounds can be healed quickly by using negative pressure wound therapy, which is expected to propel the NPWT market growth in Middle East and Africa.

In addition, the rising prevalence of burns owing to the increasing number of fire incidents in the kitchen and workplace is anticipated to boost the demand for the negative pressure wound therapy market in the Middle East and Africa region. The growing adoption of technological developments of advanced negative pressure wound therapies is estimated to promote the growth of the NPWT market in the Middle East and Africa. Developing single-use negative pressure wound therapy devices and increasing portable NPWT devices by many key players fuels the regional market growth. Disabled and older people prefer a home setting for negative pressure therapy for wounds, which feels comfortable and helps fast healing.

Furthermore, the growing number of people who have diabetes in the Middle East and Africa region owing to changes in lifestyle is expected to favor the NPWT market in the Middle East and Africa region. An estimated 73 million adults have diabetes in the countries of the Middle East and African countries. A diabetic foot ulcer is the most common chronic wound among the diabetic population. Due to changes in the glucose level in the body, the wound may fester in multiple areas and leads to ulcer in most diabetic's people, and sometimes it leads to needing to cut off the leg or even death. As a result, these diabetic people prefer negative pressure wound therapy, which provides external pressure to remove the excess liquid in the wound and helps reduce pain and inflammation.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

High Costs and Lack of Skilled Professionals

The high costs of advanced negative pressure wound therapy, lack of awareness among the population, lack of skilled professionals, and lack of proper infrastructure are expected to showcase a negative impact on the negative pressure wound therapy market in the Middle East and African region.

REPORT COVERAGE

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

In 2024, the Middle East and Africa market accounted for a moderate share of the worldwide market and is anticipated to grow considerably during the forecast period. Due to increasing awareness among the people regarding the NPWT treatment and increasing adoption of negative pressure wound therapy by many hospitals in the region, favoring the regional market growth. Middle East and Africa government has increased its investment in manufacturing NPWT devices at a low cost which can be affordable for every patient in the region to recover fast from chronic wounds. Recently, Molnlycke launched single-use negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device named Avance Solo in the Middle East region. It is a single-use NPWT device and delivers 125mmHg continuous negative pressure.

The UAE market is estimated to occupy a considerable share of the Middle East and Africa market during the forecast period owing to the increasing success rate of negative pressure wound therapy. Many people suffering from chronic wounds take negative pressure wound therapy compared to other therapies. In addition, increasing the number of rental negative pressure wound devices and training centers for negative pressure wound therapy courses in this region also helps with the market growth demand.

The Saudi Arabian market is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, owing to the increasing number of clinical centers in Saudi Arabia.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Acelity, Smith & Nephew, Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Convatec Group, and Cardinal Health are expected to play a leading role in the Middle East and Africa NPWT market.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This market research report on the Middle East and Africa negative pressure wound therapy market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Product Type:

• Conventional NPWT Devices
• Single-use NPWT Devices
• Accessories

By Wound Type:

• Surgical and Traumatic Wounds
• Ulcers
  • Pressure Ulcers
  • Venous Ulcers
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Other Ulcers
• Burns

By End-User:

• Hospitals
• Home Care Settings
• Other End Users

By Country:

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• rest of GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• rest of Middle East and Africa