Global Urinary Catheters Market Overview
Urinary Catheters Market Size was valued at USD 5.23 Billion in 2023. The Global Urinary Catheters industry is projected to grow from USD 5.62 Billion in 2024 to USD 9.19 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.63% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).
The system is used in the healthcare sector for patients who experience urinary issues such as urinary incontinence, urinary retention, etc. the device is a flexible tube used to drain the bladder and gather urine in a drainage pack. It is inserted into the human bladder system by the healthcare workers. It can either be inserted through a urethral catheter or a little lower mid-region opening. Several growth factors are there which are improving the market condition. Such factors include the increasing number of patients with neurological issues, the number of patients rising for hospitalization, and the usage of the Urinary Catheters by older people for a long time is having a tremendous growth effect on the market. In addition, the increasing incidence of kidney and other renal diseases provides many benefits that positively impact the market. Urinary tract infection is more in women, leading to severe illnesses. Lack of awareness and information in rural areas is a major hindrance to the market.
Urinary Catheters Market Segment Insights
The urinary catheters market has been segmented into type, product, gender, indication, and end user.
Urinary Catheters Type Insights
By type, the market has been segmented into coated catheters and uncoated catheters.
Urinary Catheters Product Insights
Based on product, the market has been segmented into Intermittent catheters, indwelling catheters, and external catheters.
Urinary Catheters Gender Insights
The market, by gender, has been segmented into male urinary catheters and female urinary catheters.
Urinary Catheters Indication Insights
The market, by indication, has been segmented into benign prostatic hyperplasia, spinal cord injuries, urinary incontinence, and general surgery.
Urinary Catheters End-User Insights
The market, by end user, has been segmented into hospitals & clinics, research organization & academic institutes, and others.
Urinary Catheters Regional Insights
The urinary catheters global market has been segmented, by region, into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa. The urinary catheters market in the Americas has further been segmented into North America and South America, with the North American market divided into the US and Canada.
The European urinary catheters market has been segmented into Western Europe and Eastern Europe. The Western Europe market has further been classified as Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Western Europe.
The market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The market in the Middle East & Africa has been segmented into the Middle East and Africa.
Regional Market Summary
Global Urinary Catheters Share (%), by Region
Source: White Papers, Company Presentations, Annual Reports
Geographically, the Americas is anticipated to dominate the global urinary catheters market owing to the high domestic income, and presence of major market players. The rising number of catheter-associated urinary tract infections is a major factor driving the growth of the urinary catheters market. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the risk of bacteriuria is ~5% per day, and 40% of nosocomial infections occur due to catheters. Indwelling catheters should be removed as soon as to avoid the risk of CA-bacteriuria (A-I) and CA-UTI (A-II).
Europe is expected to hold the second largest position in the global urinary catheters market. The market growth in this region is attributed to the presence of strong academic & research base and availability of funding for research in the European countries. For instance, the European Research Council (ERC) provides grants for technological and scientific research conducted within the European Union (EU).
The urinary catheters market in Asia-Pacific region consists of countries namely China, Japan, Republic of Korea, India, Australia and Rest of Asia-Pacific. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest growing region owing to increasing patient population and increasing focus of major market players in the region.
The Middle East & Africa has the lowest share of the global urinary catheters market. Majority of the market of the region is anticipated to be held by the Middle East region owing to the growing government initiatives for the healthcare sector.
Global Urinary Catheters Market, by Key Players
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Coloplast A/S
- Convatec Group PLC
- Werkomed Pty Ltd
- Braun Melsungen AG
- DISA Vascular
- Medloyd Healthcare
- Terumo Europe NV
- Teleflex
- Medtronic
- R. Bard, Inc.
- Wellspect Healthcare (A Subsidiary of Dentsply IH Ltd.)
- Bactiguard Holding
- Cook Medical
- Hollister Incorporated
- Rochester Medical Corporation
- Others
Urinary Catheters Market Segmentation
Urinary Catheters Type Outlook
- Coated Catheters
- Uncoated Catheters
Urinary Catheters Product Outlook
- Intermittent Catheters
- Indwelling Catheters
- External Catheters
Urinary Catheters Gender Outlook
- Male Urinary Catheters
- Female Urinary Catheters
Urinary Catheters Market Indication Outlook
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Urinary Incontinence
- General Surgery
Urinary Catheters End User Outlook
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Research organization & Academic Institutes
- Others
Urinary Catheters Regional Outlook
- Americas
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Western Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Rest of Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
Recent Development
In May 2023,
Boston Scientific announced the launch of its Symphony foley catheter, which is designed to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). The catheter features a proprietary silver alloy coating that has been shown to be effective in killing bacteria.
In May 2022
In a provincial government draft obtained by CBC News, the region of Ontario is considering a new policy which could see school staff perform some health services for students.
In April 2022
some Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have deciphered a novel mechanism of Disulfiram in treating blood infections and pneumonia caused by the Metallo-beta-lactamase producing Acinetobacter baumannii, a nosocomialtop priority pathogen.
The research group from UBC(University of British Columbia) and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute has developed a silver-based coating that can easily be applied to devices such as catheters and stents. Its novel formulation, discovered by screening dozens of chemical components, overcomes the complications of silver that have challenged scientists for years.
Intended Audience
- Urinary Catheters Manufacturers and Distributors
- Contract Research Organizations
- Academic and Research Institutes
- Government Associations
 Market Size |
  USD 9.19 billion |
  CAGR |
  5.63% |
  Base Year |
  2023 |
  Forecast Period |
  2024-2032 |
  Historical Data |
  2022 |
  Forecast Units |
 Value (USD Billion) |
  Report Coverage |
  Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
  Segments Covered |
  Type, Product, Gender, Indication and End User |
  Geographies Covered |
  North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW) |
  Key Vendors |
  Werkomed Pty Ltd, Coloplast A/S, DISA Vascular, Terumo Europe NV, Medloyd Healthcare, Medtronic, and Teleflex |
  Key Market Opportunities |
  Government incentives and healthcare expenditure |
  Key Market Drivers |
Increasing prevalence of various urologic diseases Increasing cases of hospitalization Increasing long term use of urinary catheters by the aged population |
Global Urinary Catheters Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Urinary Catheters Market is projected grow at approximately 5.63% CAGR during the assessment period.
The valuation of the Urinary Catheters Market is estimated to increase to USD 9.19 billion by 2032.
Rising rate of self-catheterization among geriatric population and growing numbers of hospitalizations for surgeries are the major tailwinds pushing the growth of the Urinary Catheters Market.
The Urinary Catheters Market has multiple restrictions on its growth course due to the embarrassment and stigma associated with the use of urinary catheters and catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Werkomed Pty Ltd, Coloplast A/S, DISA Vascular, Terumo Europe NV, Medloyd Healthcare, Medtronic, and Teleflex, are some of the major players operating in the urinary catheters market.