The market for surgical sutures is witnessing steady growth primarily due to the increasing number of surgical procedures performed globally. The favorable reimbursement scenario for a number of surgical procedures and the launch of advanced sutures are further contributing to the growth of this market. However, the presence of alternative wound care management products and the growing preference for minimally invasive surgeries are some of the factors expected to limit the growth of this market to a certain extent.
The Suture Threads segment accounted for the largest market share in 2020.
Based on product, the surgical sutures market has been segmented into suture threads and automated suturing devices. In 2020, the suture threads segment accounted for the largest market share of 82.6%. The large share of this segment can be attributed to the greater preference for suture threads for wound closure and their lower cost as compared to automated suturing devices.