United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Acrylic, Silicone, Rubber), By Adhesion (Single Coated, Double Coated), By Application (Surgery, Wound Dressing, IV Lines, and Others), and United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Size was estimated at USD 320.24 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.10% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 681.32 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market Size is Anticipated to reach USD 681.32 Million By 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 7.10% from 2025 to 2035. The market is being driven by some important factors, including the expanding number of surgical procedures, the growing number of chronic wound infections, and the aging population.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes market refers to the marketplace that is a sub-portion of the healthcare industry that supports the production and application of tapes used in the healthcare environment. These tapes are designed to secure dressings, bandages, and medical devices to the skin while ensuring patient comfort and minimizing irritation. Sometimes, such tapes are described as bandages, gauze, and other dressings are applied to the skin surrounding wounds using medical adhesive tapes, and are known as surgical tapes. They are produced by applying an adhesive, which is a mixture of synthetic polymers and tackifiers intended to form a strong bond with the skin, to a flexible, non-woven material, such as paper or plastic. They help to promote healing, reduce the chance of problems, and prevent infection with a very simple to apply and remove. They provide support and limit mobility to lessen discomfort and swelling in surgical, traumatic, lacerations, burns, sports, and ulcer wounds. Medical adhesive tapes that are waterproof and antimicrobial are now being introduced by major key businesses to broaden their product offerings.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes 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 medical adhesive tapes market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses such as diabetic ulcers, venous leg ulcers, and traumatic wounds. The growing use of medical adhesive tapes in healthcare and medical devices has led to a significant increase in the global market for these tapes. The need for sophisticated healthcare solutions, the rise in surgical operations, and the prevalence of chronic wounds have led to the widespread usage of these tapes for wound care, surgical procedures, and medical equipment security. Further, innovations in technology, like enhanced flexibility, ventilation, and allergenic characteristics, are raising market demand substantially.

Restraining Factors

The market growth opportunities could be restricted by the tight laws introduced by regulatory bodies, with a delay in inception, also problems with skin-sensitized patients, intense competition between established companies and recent entrants for pricing, and supply chain disturbance.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes market share is classified into type, adhesion, and application.

• The acrylic segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes market is segmented by type into acrylic, silicone, and rubber. Among these, the acrylic segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to the initial tack, which is not sensitive to the skin, and removes without leaving any trace. It also exhibits resilience to heat and moisture, is devoid of latex, and can be laminated onto a variety of surfaces, such as film dressings and foams, and remains intact while the wound is being dressed.

• The double-coated segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes market is segmented by adhesion into single-coated, and double-coated. Among these, the double-coated segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of its dimensional versatility and increased strength, which make it extremely convertible and are responsible for its market supremacy. In addition, these tapes offer nonallergic, ventilated, and repositionable substitutes, and to meet specific needs, they also provide a range of thicknesses, adhesive strengths, and backing materials, further solidifying their position as key leaders.

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

The United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes market is differentiated by application into surgery, wound dressing, IV lines, and others. Among these, the wound dressing segment held a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. This segment growth is attributed to market development due to the treatment of various acute and chronic wounds, and there is a growing need for medical adhesive tapes. These tapes are anticipated to be in high demand due to the increasing prevalence of chronic wounds, such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers boosts the segment growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom medical adhesive tapes 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

• BDK
• Lohmann & Rauscher
• 3M Co
• Smith & Nephew PLC
• Medline Industries
• PolarSeal
• 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 medical adhesive tapes market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market, By Type

• Acrylic
• Silicone
• Rubber

United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market, By Adhesion

• Single Coated
• Double Coated

United Kingdom Medical Adhesive Tapes Market, By Application

• Surgery
• Wound Dressing
• IV Lines
• Others