Burn Ointment Market By Product Type (Topical Antibiotics, Silver, Iodine, Others), By Depth of Burn (Minor Burns, Partial Thickness Burns, Full Thickness Burns), By Ingredient (Antiseptics, Corticosteroids, Aloe Vera, Antibiotics, Honey, Vitamins, Others), By Nature (Organic Ointments, Synthetic Ointments), and By End-user (Hospitals & Clinics, Pharmacies & Drugstores, Home Care), Global Market Size, Segmental analysis, Regional Overview, Company share analysis, Leading Company Profiles And Market Forecast, 2025 – 2035

Industry Outlook

The Burn Ointment market accounted for USD 1.06 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.05 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of around 6.2% between 2025 and 2035. The burn ointment market is the global industry that produces and sells topical creams, ointments, and gels used to treat burns. These products are formulated to soothe, heal, and prevent infection in burn injuries that range from mild sunburn to serious thermal or chemical burns.

The increasing awareness about burn care, rising incidents of burn injuries, and access to healthcare are driving the market. Developing advanced, effective, and natural-based formulations and increasing over-the-counter burn products will highly influence the market. Demand is also coming from hospitals, clinics, and home care settings. Innovations in packaging and product types available in gel-based or spray formats, further contribute to growth in this market.

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Market Dynamics

Increasing Awareness and Advancements Driving the Demand for Burn Ointments

The increasing awareness of burn care is an important driving force for the increased use of burn ointments, supported by a move to educate the public on the need for immediate and proper treatment. Governments and health organizations worldwide have been proactive in promoting burn safety, especially in areas where burn injuries are more prevalent.

With approximately 40,000 burn injuries requiring hospitalization in the United States each year, some 45,000 patients are admitted to acute-care hospitals annually due to burn injuries. Of this number, around 50% would have sustained severe injuries that demand admission to a specialized burn center.

Improved healthcare accessibility and government funded health programs like burn care treatment have distributed more burn ointments. Improvement in the knowledge of burn care and advancement in burn treatment technologies have fueled demand for effective and accessible burn ointments.

Increased Demand for Homecare Treatments Drives Growth in Personal-Use Burn Ointments

The Increased demand for homecare treatments has particularly driven sales in personal use burn ointments. There is a growing demand in the domestic market for small and minor burn injuries that can be treated at home economically and with ease, coupled with increased over-the-counter sales of burn ointments and gels. U.S. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, more than 500,000 patients see doctors for treatment of burns every year, and an increased majority prefer to seek home-based care for small burns. This practice is also attributed to higher awareness of available treatments as well as increased self-medication trends.

The American Burn Association states that most burns are minor, and thus easily managed in any home setting. It determines the ABA to be a minor burn, which is a partial-thickness burn covering less than 10% of the body. This has raised market growth in the increasing prevalence of burn ointments meant for home use. With consumers becoming increasingly concerned about convenience and cost savings, demand for homecare usage of burn ointments is increasing.

Competition from Generic Products Limits Growth of Branded Burn Ointments

The biggest competitor to branded products' growth in the market is competition from generic burn ointments. Generic ointments, usually more affordable than their branded versions have been becoming popular with increasing numbers of consumers looking for cheap treatment alternatives.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that generic drugs account for a staggering 90% of prescriptions dispensed in America, thus underlining consumer's preference for cheap alternatives. This increased demand for generics in burn care is driven more by consumers, who seek cheaper treatments in various home care settings.

Although branded products retain advanced formulations and specialized treatment options, their lower-priced generic counterparts restrict the scope of high-end product sales. This development forces branding for burn ointments into stiffer competition, a factor that negatively impacts their growth in the market, especially where the consumer is sensitive to price.

Rising Demand for Burn Ointments in Skincare Market Opportunity

The greater awareness about skincare, along with greater focus being placed on post-burn treatments, has a very good opportunity for the incorporation of burn ointments into regular skincare practice. As governments around the world recognize the importance of skin health, initiatives toward promoting awareness about burns prevention and treatment are crucial. As an example, in countries such as the U.S., it was reported that the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) ranked burns as a leading cause of injury, thus creating a demand for effective burn care solutions.

Moreover, the WHO highlighted the need to have accessible burn care, especially in developing countries. This has in turn increased investment in skin care products that are aesthetically and therapeutically beneficial. Thus, a growing market for burn ointments within routine skincare has been created. Added to this, many health agencies in various regions have initiatives aimed at informing the public on proper burn treatment, which is encouraging increased consumer demand and urges to include burn ointments within their skincare routines for healing and prevention. Therefore, this creates a clear market opportunity for brands to meet growing demand both in the cosmetic and medical-grade skin care markets.

Unlocking Market Potential for Burn Ointments for Pain Relief and Healing

The valuable market opportunity lies in focusing on the management of pain in burn care, especially developing burn ointments that combine healing with effective pain relief. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the issue of burn injuries leads to significant suffering and pain, and more than 400,000 people seek treatment for burn conditions annually within the U.S. alone.

The World Health Organization has made a special call for 'Pain in Burn Care', especially within low-resource settings where access to specialized treatments might not be available. Companies that can create burn ointments that can both stop the pain and heal properties can provide solutions to a growing demand for holistic burn care solutions.

This is of keen interest to the governmental and health organizations for improving burn care and pain management all over the world. Furthermore, pain relief in burn treatment is a key concern for patients, making this a niche market with considerable growth potential in both therapeutic and consumer skincare sectors.

Industry Experts Opinion

“Patients with burns may require tracheostomy to prevent airway obstruction. We use daily eschar removal under anesthesia to prevent sepsis and infection.”

• Dr Vaghela, Sterling Hospitals, Rajkot.

Segment Analysis

Based on product type, the Burn Ointment market includes topical antibiotics, silver, iodine, and other treatments, each addressing different aspects of burn care and healing. Among these, silver-based ointments are leading due to their strong antimicrobial properties and effectiveness in preventing infection in burn wounds.

The Burn Ointment market is categorized by burn depth into minor, partial thickness, and full-thickness burns. Minor burns require basic ointments, while partial and full-thickness burns need more advanced treatments for pain relief, infection prevention, and tissue repair, with full-thickness burns needing the most specialized care. Full-thickness burn treatments are leading due to the severity of the injury and the need for more advanced, effective solutions to promote healing and prevent complications.

The Burn Ointment market is categorized by ingredients into antiseptics, corticosteroids, aloe vera, antibiotics, honey, vitamins, and others. Honey is gaining popularity for its natural healing and antibacterial properties, while other ingredients focus on infection prevention, inflammation reduction, and skin repair.

Regional Analysis

North America is the largest market for Burn Ointment; this can be attributed to the state-of-the-art healthcare structure in the region and the high awareness of burn care. In the U.S., the proportion is substantial as burn injuries from accidents, fires, and industrial work are increasing in number. In addition to this, the specialized burn ointments available with silver and antimicrobial properties increase the market even more.

Government initiatives and better access to health care also add to the ascendancy of the region in the burn ointment market. Important players and strong distribution networks further add to the dominance of the North American market. Also, with increased healthcare expenses, and high insurance coverage, the availability of burn treatment products is not a problem.

The Asia-Pacific market for burn ointments is projected to be the fastest-growing market in the region, given the increasing health awareness, improvement in the healthcare infrastructure, and increasing cases of burns in rapidly urbanizing regions. Countries such as India and China are seeing an increase in demand for burn care products due to higher accident rates and rising middle-class populations.

Additionally, the region is experiencing growth in consumer expenditure on healthcare products and a greater focus on skincare, which is driving the demand for burn ointments. With greater importance being given to affordable treatment options, this region is expected to register healthy market growth. Higher investment by the government in healthcare and burn treatment-related schemes escalates the market's growth prospects in the region. Advancement in Western healthcare practices and products by a higher percentage of patients contributes to increased demand for high-end burn ointments.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape in the burn ointment market is highly penetrating, and several companies are the key drivers of innovation and growth. Major players include Johnson & Johnson, 3M Health Care, Smith & Nephew, and ConvaTec, who are leading the market with their advanced burn care products. Recent developments include acquisitions made in this space, including ConvaTec's acquisition of Acelity in 2023, which strengthened its advanced wound care portfolio, and the acquisition of P.G.F. Industry Solutions made by Mölnlycke Health Care in 2024 to enhance its solutions for wound cleansing.

In 2024, Bharat Serums and Vaccines also made an exclusive agreement with MediWound to introduce NexoBrid into India, further expanding access to cutting-edge burn treatment. This profile mirrors the growing emphasis on more effective, tailored solutions to satisfy the increasing demand for burn care worldwide.

Burn Ointment Market, Company Shares Analysis, 2024

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Recent Developments:

• In October 2024, Mölnlycke Health Care AB acquired P.G.F. Industry Solutions GmbH, enhancing its advanced wound management portfolio with Granudacyn solutions for wound cleansing and moisturizing.
• In March 2024, Integra LifeSciences launched MicroMatrix Flex, a flexible solution for soft tissue reconstruction that improves integration and support in complex surgical procedures.
• In February 2024, Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) signed an exclusive agreement with MediWound to introduce NexoBrid, a groundbreaking treatment for severe burns, in the Indian market.

Report Coverage:

By Product Type

• Topical Antibiotics
• Silver
• Iodine
• Others

By Depth of Burn

• Minor Burns
• Partial Thickness Burns
• Full Thickness Burns

By Ingredient

• Antiseptics
• Corticosteroids
• Aloe Vera
• Antibiotics
• Honey
• Vitamins
• Others

By Nature

• Organic Ointments
• Synthetic Ointments

By End-user

• Hospitals & Clinics
• Pharmacies & Drugstores
• Home Care

By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

List of Companies:

• Johnson & Johnson
• 3M Health Care
• Smith & Nephew
• Mölnlycke Health Care
• ConvaTec
• DermaRite
• Medtronic
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Honeywell
• Acelity
• Alliqua BioMedical, Inc.
• Integra LifeSciences
• Advancis Medical
• HRA Pharma
• Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

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