Global Hydrogel market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.5%, in value terms, during 2018-2023. High adoption rate of sanitary products, growth in the demand for soft contact lenses, availability of numerous chemistries and formulations, medical advancement and improved patient convenience are some factors, that will propel the demand for hydrogel over the next five years. APAC is anticipated to remain a strong contributor in the Hydrogel market in the forecast period, owing to growing demand for hydrogel market in emerging countries such as China, India, Brazil and others. APAC is expected to register faster CAGR than any other region, backed by increasing consumption of hygiene products.

Years considered for this report:

Historical Years: 2013-2016

Base Year: 2017

Estimated Year: 2018

Forecast Period: 2018-2023

Objective of the Study:

  • To analyse and forecast market size of the global hydrogel market, in terms of values.
  • To define, classify and forecast the global Hydrogel on the basis of form, raw material, composition, application and region.
  • To scrutinize the detailed market segmentation and forecast the market size, in terms of value, on the basis of region by segmenting global hydrogel into five regions, namely, North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and MEA.
  • To identify tailwinds and headwinds for the global hydrogel market.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product development, contracts and mergers & acquisitions in the global hydrogel market.
  • To evaluate competitor and trends in the global hydrogel market.
  • To strategically profile the leading players, which are involved in of hydrogel market globally.


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Some of the major players operating in the global hydrogel are

Cardinal Health, Smith & Nephew, 3M, Johnson & Johnson, Coloplast, B. Braun Melsungen, Derma Sciences, Medtronic, Royal DSM, DOW Corning etc.

TechSci Research performed primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, TechSci Research sourced a s globally. Subsequently, TechSci Research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, TechSci Research was able to include manufacturers, distributors and dealers that could not be identified due to the limitations of secondary research. TechSci Research analysed form, raw material, composition, application & regional presence of all major hydrogel manufacturers across the globe.

TechSci Research calculated the market size for the global hydrogel using a bottom-up approach, where manufacturers’ value data for application of (contact lenses, wound care, personal care and hygiene, drug delivery, agriculture & others), hydrogel was recorded as well as forecast for the future years was made. TechSci Research sourced these values from industry experts and company representatives, and externally validated through analyzing historical sales data of respective manufacturers to arrive at the overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company annual reports, white papers, investor presentations and financial reports were also used by the TechSci Research.


Key Target Audience:

  • Global hydrogel manufacturers
  • Research organizations and consulting companies
  • Organizations, associations and alliances related to Hydrogel
  • Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers.
  • Industry associations
  • R&D Institutions

 The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for industry stakeholders, such as manufacturers, dealers, distributors and policy makers, which market segments should be targeted over the hydrogel coming years (next five years) in order to strategize investments and capitalize on growth of the market.

Report Scope:

In this report, global hydrogel has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Market, by Form:
    • Global Hydrogel Market        
      • Amorphous
      • Semi-Crystalline
      • Crystalline
  • Market, by Raw Material:
      • Natural
      • Synthetic
      • Hybrid
  • Market, by Composition:
      • Polyacrylate
      • Polyacrylamide
      • Silicone
      • Others
  • Market, by Application:
      • Contact Lenses
      • Wound Care
      • Personal Care and Hygiene
      • Drug Delivery
      • Agriculture
      • Others
  • Market, by Geography:
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • Rest of North America
    • Europe
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • France
      • Italy
      • Spain
      • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Australia
      • India
      • Rest of APAC
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Colombia
      • Rest of South America
    • MEA
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Israel
      • South Africa
      • Rest of MEA

Competitive Landscape

Competition Benchmarking: Benchmarking of leading 10 players

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the global hydrogel market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to the company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Channel Partner Analysis

  • Detailed list of manufacturers and distributors across the globe.

Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).

Product Information

  • Detailed analysis of new suppliers in the market and their driving forces in the market.

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1.       Product Overview

2.       Research Methodology

3.       Executive Summary

4.       Voice of Customer

4.1.  Product Quality

4.2.  Product Awareness

4.3.  Pricing 

5.       Global Hydrogel Market Outlook 

5.1.     Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.  By Value

5.2.     Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

5.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

5.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

5.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

5.2.5.  By Region

5.2.6.  Market Attractiveness Index (By Form, By Raw Material, By Composition, By Application & By Region)

6.       Asia-Pacific Hydrogel Market Outlook

6.1.     Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1.   By Value

6.2.      Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

6.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

6.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

6.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

6.2.5.  By Country (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia & Rest of Asia Pacific)

6.2.5.1. China Hydrogel Market Outlook

6.2.5.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.2.5.1.1.1. By Value

6.2.5.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.5.1.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

6.2.5.1.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

6.2.5.1.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

6.2.5.1.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

6.2.5.2. India Hydrogel Market Outlook

6.2.5.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.2.5.2.1.1. By Value

6.2.5.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.5.2.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

6.2.5.2.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

6.2.5.2.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

6.2.5.2.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

6.2.5.3. Japan Hydrogel Market Outlook

6.2.5.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.2.5.3.1.1. By Value

6.2.5.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.5.3.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

6.2.5.3.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

6.2.5.3.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

6.2.5.3.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

6.2.5.4. Australia Hydrogel Market Outlook

6.2.5.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.2.5.4.1.1. By Value

6.2.5.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.5.4.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

6.2.5.4.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

6.2.5.4.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

6.2.5.4.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

6.2.5.5. South Korea Hydrogel Market Outlook

6.2.5.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.2.5.5.1.1. By Value

6.2.5.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.5.5.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

6.2.5.5.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

6.2.5.5.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

6.2.5.5.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

7.       North America Hydrogel Market Outlook

7.1.     Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1.   By Value

7.2.      Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

7.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

7.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

7.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

7.2.5.  By Country (United States, Canada, Mexico & Rest of North America)

7.2.5.1. United States Hydrogel Market Outlook

7.2.5.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.2.5.1.1.1. By Value

7.2.5.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.5.1.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

7.2.5.1.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

7.2.5.1.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

7.2.5.1.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

7.2.5.2. Canada Hydrogel Market Outlook

7.2.5.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.2.5.2.1.1. By Value

7.2.5.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.5.2.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

7.2.5.2.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

7.2.5.2.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

7.2.5.2.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

7.2.5.3. Mexico Hydrogel Market Outlook

7.2.5.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.2.5.3.1.1. By Value

7.2.5.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.5.3.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

7.2.5.3.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

7.2.5.3.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

7.2.5.3.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

8.       South America Hydrogel Market Outlook

8.1.     Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1.   By Value

8.2.      Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

8.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

8.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

8.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

8.2.5.  By Country (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia & Rest of South America)

8.2.5.1. Brazil Hydrogel Market Outlook

8.2.5.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.2.5.1.1.1. By Value

8.2.5.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.5.1.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

8.2.5.1.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

8.2.5.1.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

8.2.5.1.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

8.2.5.2. Argentina Hydrogel Market Outlook

8.2.5.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.2.5.2.1.1. By Value

8.2.5.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.5.2.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

8.2.5.2.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

8.2.5.2.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

8.2.5.2.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

8.2.6.  By End-Use Industry (Municipal, Pulp & Paper, Textile, Oil & Gas, Mining & Others) 

8.2.6.1. Colombia Hydrogel Market Outlook

8.2.6.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.2.6.1.1.1. By Value

8.2.6.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.6.1.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

8.2.6.1.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

8.2.6.1.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

8.2.6.1.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

9.       Europe Hydrogel Market Outlook

9.1.     Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1.   By Value

9.2.      Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

9.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

9.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

9.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

9.2.5.  By Country (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain & Rest of Europe)

9.2.5.1. Germany Hydrogel Market Outlook

9.2.5.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.2.5.1.1.1. By Value

9.2.5.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.5.1.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

9.2.5.1.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

9.2.5.1.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

9.2.5.1.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

9.2.5.2. France Hydrogel Market Outlook

9.2.5.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.2.5.2.1.1. By Value

9.2.5.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.5.2.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

9.2.5.2.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

9.2.5.2.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

9.2.5.2.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

9.2.5.3. United Kingdom Hydrogel Market Outlook

9.2.5.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.2.5.3.1.1. By Value

9.2.5.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.5.3.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

9.2.5.3.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

9.2.5.3.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

9.2.5.3.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

9.2.5.4. Italy Hydrogel Market Outlook

9.2.5.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.2.5.4.1.1. By Value

9.2.5.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.5.4.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

9.2.5.4.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

9.2.5.4.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

9.2.5.4.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

9.2.5.5. Spain Hydrogel Market Outlook

9.2.5.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.2.5.5.1.1. By Value

9.2.5.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.5.5.2.1. By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

9.2.5.5.2.2. By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

9.2.5.5.2.3. By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

9.2.5.5.2.4. By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

10.    MEA Hydrogel Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1.    By Value

10.2.  Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.   By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

10.2.2.   By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

10.2.3.   By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

10.2.4.   By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

10.2.5.   By Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, South Africa & Rest of MEA)  

10.2.5.1. Saudi Arabia Hydrogel Market Outlook

10.2.5.1.1.  Market Size & Forecast

10.2.5.1.1.1.  By Value

10.2.5.2.  Market Share & Forecast

10.2.5.2.1.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

10.2.5.2.1.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

10.2.5.2.1.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

10.2.5.2.1.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

10.2.5.3. UAE Hydrogel Market Outlook

10.2.5.3.1.  Market Size & Forecast

10.2.5.3.1.1.  By Value

10.2.5.3.2.  Market Share & Forecast

10.2.5.3.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

10.2.5.3.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

10.2.5.3.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

10.2.5.3.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

10.2.5.4. Iraq Hydrogel Market Outlook

10.2.5.4.1.  Market Size & Forecast

10.2.5.4.1.1.  By Value

10.2.5.4.2.  Market Share & Forecast

10.2.5.4.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

10.2.5.4.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

10.2.5.4.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

10.2.5.4.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

10.2.5.5. South Africa Hydrogel Market Outlook

10.2.5.5.1.  Market Size & Forecast

10.2.5.5.1.1.  By Value

10.2.5.5.2.  Market Share & Forecast

10.2.5.5.2.1.  By Form (Amorphous, Semi-Crystalline & Crystalline)

10.2.5.5.2.2.  By Raw Material (Natural, Synthetic & Hybrid)

10.2.5.5.2.3.  By Composition (Polyacrylate, Polyacrylamide, Silicone & Others) 

10.2.5.5.2.4.  By Application (Contact Lenses, Wound Care, Personal Care and Hygiene, Drug Delivery, Agriculture & Others)

11.    Market Dynamics

11.1.  Drivers/Opportunities

11.2.  Challenges/Pitfalls

12.    Market Trends & Deployments

13.    Competitive Landscape

13.1. Company Profiles (Top 10 Companies)

14. Strategic Recommendations

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