United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Needled Absorbable Sterilized Sutures, and Non-Needled Absorbable Sutures), By Filament (Monofilament, and Multifilament), and United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market Size was Estimated at USD 110.67 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.12% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 191.76 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 191.76 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.12% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for minimally invasive procedures and improvements in suture materials are two major factors propelling the absorbable sutures market.

Market Overview

The UK absorbable sutures market refers to the business that focuses on producing, distributing, and selling sutures made to gradually dissolve and be absorbed by the body following surgery. These sutures promote healing and lessen patient discomfort by obviating the necessity for removal. The market covers a range of absorbable suture materials, including natural fibers and synthetic polymers, that are utilized in orthopedics, gynecology, cardiovascular surgery, and general surgery, among other medical specialties. Stitches or surgical threads, also referred to as sutures, are surgical devices. They are used in surgery to join the edges of the wound so that it can heal more quickly. These treatments can aid in tissue repair by being applied to either the external or internal body systems. The market offers a variety of sutures with varied thicknesses or materials based on the operation, depending on the case's requirements. The use of absorbable sutures is increasing in several specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, and ophthalmology, as a result of the shift towards less invasive techniques, which encourage quicker recovery and fewer complications. Suture material technological advancements, including improved tensile strength and biocompatibility, are also fueling market expansion. The bioabsorbable polymers used to make these sutures, polyglycolic acid (PGA), polylactic acid (PLA), polyglactin, and polydioxanone (PDO), offer several advantages, such as less patient discomfort, a decreased risk of infection, and accelerated healing.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom absorbable sutures market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom absorbable sutures market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom absorbable sutures market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom absorbable sutures is driven by the growing number of surgical procedures, especially those utilizing laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques. The need for sutures that do not require removal and minimize post-operative care is expanding as surgery volumes in healthcare systems rise as a result of aging populations, trauma cases, and chronic illnesses. There are several clinical benefits to using absorbable sutures, including less risk of infection, less scarring, and faster healing, which propelled the market growth. This is due to its growing significance as a result of the rise in chronic illnesses like diabetes in the growing number of the older population. The increasing number of surgeries, the growing frequency of cardiovascular problems, and the growing need for cutting-edge treatment methods are all contributing factors to the market expansion.

Restraining Factors

The market expansion could be restrained due to the high cost of sophisticated absorbable suture materials and technology, which can trigger tissue inflammation or allergic reactions, high competition from non-absorbable sutures, and strict regulatory restrictions that can also raise development expenses and postpone product release.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom absorbable sutures market share is classified into product, and filaments.

• The needled absorbable sterilized sutures segment dominated the market in share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom absorbable sutures market is segmented by product into needled absorbable sterilized sutures, and non-needled absorbable sutures. Among these, the needled absorbable sterilized sutures segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This segment is driven by sutures that come pre-attached to a needle, guaranteeing accurate and effective use in a range of surgical procedures. The sutures can be used in sterile conditions because the sterilization procedure ensures that they are safe and free of impurities—the absorbable nature of pre-needled sutures, which removes the necessity for removal, and their ease.

• The multifilament segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom absorbable sutures market is divided by filament into monofilament, and multifilament. Among these, the multifilament segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. This is because it's especially preferred in high-tension surgical settings, such as orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures. Their larger surface area makes it easier for the tissue to hold, which enhances the healing process because of their performance, dependability, and simplicity of use.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom absorbable sutures market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Smith and Nephew plc
• Vygon UK Ltd
• Medtronic Limited
• Advanced Medical Solutions
• Q Surgical.com
• Clinisupplies Ltd
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom absorbable sutures market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market, By Product

• Needled Absorbable Sterilized Sutures
• Non-Needled Absorbable Sutures

United Kingdom Absorbable Sutures Market, By Filament

• Monofilament
• Multifilament