Abstract:

The article presents an analysis of the market potential in Poland for different applications of medical products made of alginate fibres. Emphasis is especially put on wound dressings; however, such issues as tissue engineering or alginate fibres for other specific medical use are also considered. A SWOT (Strenghts-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) analysis of the Polish market for medical products made of alginate fibres, a comparison of prices of different wound dressings produced with the use of such fibres, and predictions for the future for such products in Poland are presented, as well as an analysis of the own research of the authors of the market potential of specialist alginate wound dressings conducted among Polish surgeons during the 65th Congress of the Polish Surgeons’ Association.