Market Insights
The polyglycolic acid (PGA) market was estimated at USD 4.67 billion in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 9.57% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 8.88 billion in 2028.

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What is polyglycolic acid (PGA)?
Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is a biodegradable and thermoplastic polymer, majorly used for surgical sutures owing to its properties such as high tensile strength, tissue reactivity, hydrolytic stability, and excellent knotting ability.
Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is available in different forms such as fibers, films, and others, which are used in different end-use industries such as medical, oil & gas, and packaging.
Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) Market Highlights
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Market Size in 2021
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USD 4.67 billion
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 8.88 billion
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Market Growth (2022-2028)
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9.57% CAGR
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Base Year of Study
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2021
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Trend Period
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2017-2020
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Forecast Period
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2022-2028
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Segments Covered
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By Form Type (Fibers, Films, and Others),
By End-Use Industry Type (Medical, Oil & Gas, Packaging, and Others),
By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World).
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Market Dynamics
The growing demand for polyglycolic acid in the medical industry, especially as a raw material for manufacturing surgical sutures, hernia meshes, drug delivery devices, grafts, and scaffolds for tissue regeneration, is likely to drive the demand for polyglycolic acid during the forecast period. Higher growth of the packaging industry with a preference for biodegradable packaging will also bolster the growth of the market for polyglycolic acid during the forecast period.

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Segments' Analysis
By Form Type
Based on the form type, the market is segmented as fibers, films, and others. The fibers segment held the largest share of the market in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. The higher demand for fiber forms of polyglycolic acid is driving the growth of the segment, with its huge consumption in the medical industry in the formation of absorbable surgical sutures.
By End-Use Industry Type
Based on the end-use industry type, the market is segmented as medical, oil & gas, packaging, and others. The medical industry segment dominates the market owing to the higher acceptance of polyglycolic acid in the field of transluminal coronary angioplasty, hysterectomy, total mastectomy, and other surgeries.
Regional Insights
In terms of regions, North America is estimated to be the largest market for polyglycolic acid during the forecast period, with the USA, Canada, and Mexico being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is driven by the presence of the old age population along with an increase in the number of cardiac, orthopedic, and hysterectomy surgeries and a surge in medical tourism in the region.

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Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The market is segmented into the following categories.
By Form Type
By End-Use Industry Type
- Medical
- Oil & Gas
- Packaging
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players
Some of the major polyglycolic acid manufacturers are-
- Kureha Corporation
- Corbion
- Shenzhen Polymtek Biomaterial Co, Ltd.
- BMG Incorporated
- Huizhou Foryou Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
- Teleflex Incorporated
Research Methodology
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More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.
We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
- Market trend and forecast analysis
- Market segment trend and forecast
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
- Emerging trends
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
- Key success factors
Report Features
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Market Segmentation
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3
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Regions Covered
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4
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Countries/Sub-Regions Covered
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17
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No. of Figures & Tables
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>150
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Company Profiles
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10
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