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The global surgical sponges market is valued at an estimated 0.81 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.19 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period. The rise in trauma cases and accidents, as well as the development of the healthcare infrastructure, are the primary drivers of the surgical sponges market's growth. Sterile surgical sponges and other useful surgical supplies are becoming more and more necessary as the frequency of procedures linked to trauma and accidents rises. Therefore, if trauma and accidents become more widespread, there will likely be a greater need for surgical sponges.

“The x-ray detectable sponges segment is projected to witness highest growth rate in the surgical sponges market, by type, during the forecast period”

Based on type, the surgical sponges market is segmented into x-ray detectable sponges, cotton gauze sponges, laparotomy sponges, nonwoven sponges, and other surgical sponges. The ability of x-ray detectable sponges to significantly enhance patient safety by reducing the risk of retained surgical items by identifying leftover surgical items such as surgical sponges during surgical procedures, contributes to their extensive usage and market demand during the forecast period.

“The cotton segment is projected to witness the highest growth rate in the surgical sponges market, by material, during the forecast period.” 

Based on material, the surgical sponges market is segmented into cotton, rayon, PVA, and other materials. Cotton is cost-effective, it also have high absorbency, and it is easily available material in most of the regions. Which is making cotton a best choice for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, especially in high-volume settings. These factors are contributing to growth of this segment.