Key Market Indicators
The Emirati wound dressing import market is projected to plummet to approximately $2.1 million by 2028, down from around $7.8 million in 2023. This represents a significant average annual decline of 20.5%. Historical data since 2012 reveals a consistent drop in demand, averaging a 12.2% decrease year over year. On the export front, the Emirati wound dressing sector is also facing challenges. By 2028, exports are expected to shrink to about $4.2 million from $4.6 million in 2023, marking an average annual decline of 1.7%. Since 2012, the supply has dwindled at an average rate of 7.7% annually. In the global context, the UAE ranked 27th in wound dressing exports in 2023, with Sweden surpassing it at the same export value of approximately $4.6 million. Leading the rankings were Belgium, Germany, and Austria, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
