Intermittent Catheters Global Market Report 2025

Intermittent catheters are small, flexible, and soft tubes inserted into the bladder through the urethra, serving the purpose of draining urine. They are employed for situations where the bladder does not empty completely or when a surgical connection has been created between the bladder and the abdominal surface.

The primary products within the category of intermittent catheters include uncoated intermittent catheters and coated intermittent catheters. Uncoated intermittent catheters encompass regular variants and are further categorized as male length catheters, kid length catheters, and female length catheters. These catheters find application in various medical contexts such as urinary incontinence, urinary retention, prostate gland surgery, spinal cord injury, and others. Their usage is prevalent in surgical centers, specialty clinics, academic and research institutions.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the medical equipment sector, especially for imported components used in imaging machines, surgical-grade stainless steel, and disposable plastics. With hospitals and clinics pushing back against price increases, manufacturers are facing margin pressure. The situation is further complicated by regulatory challenges, as switching suppliers due to tariffs often necessitates re-certification of medical devices, leading to delays in market entry. In response, companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing key components, ramping up domestic production of standardized items, and accelerating research into more cost-effective materials.

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The intermittent catheters market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $2.53 billion in 2024 to $2.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased aging population, increased incidence of neurological disorders, awareness and education initiatives, improvements in healthcare infrastructure, patient preference for home healthcare.

The intermittent catheters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.48 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in chronic conditions, focus on infection prevention, healthcare cost containment strategies, personalized healthcare solutions, telehealth and remote patient monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovations in catheter design, advancements in medical technology, focus on patient convenience and quality of life, economic and reimbursement factors, global expansion and market penetration.

The forecast of 7.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through tariffs on hydrophilic coating solutions and sterile packaging materials, sourced from key regions such as Ireland and the Netherlands, which could lead to reduced bladder management options and higher expenses for urological care.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The anticipated rise in the prevalence of urinary incontinence is expected to drive the growth of the intermittent catheter market in the coming years. Urinary incontinence (UI) is characterized by the loss of bladder control or the inability to manage urination. Individuals suffering from urinary incontinence often use intermittent catheters, self-catheterizing four to six times a day to regain bladder control. The increasing prevalence of urinary incontinence is set to fuel the demand for intermittent catheters. For example, a report by the National Association for Continence reveals that globally, 200 million people experience urinary incontinence, with 75% to 80% of the 25 million adult Americans affected being female. Stress urinary incontinence, the predominant type among women, is estimated to impact 15 million adult women in the United States. Hence, the growth of the intermittent catheter market is closely tied to the increasing prevalence of urinary incontinence.

The expected rise in healthcare expenditure is likely to contribute to the expansion of the intermittent catheters market. Healthcare expenditure encompasses spending on healthcare goods and services, representing the total amount of money invested in healthcare within a specific system or economy. The role of healthcare expenditure is pivotal in supporting the development and accessibility of intermittent catheters. For instance, data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information in November 2022 indicates that healthcare expenditure increased to 0.8%, totaling $331 billion in 2022, compared to 7.6% in 2021. Consequently, the growth of the intermittent catheters market is influenced by the upward trajectory of healthcare expenditure.

A key trend gaining momentum in the intermittent catheter market is product innovation. Major companies in this market are prioritizing the development of innovative products to maintain their competitive positions. For instance, in February 2023, Denmark-based Coloplast Corp introduced Luja, a male intermittent catheter designed to address significant risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Luja, featuring Micro-hole Zone Technology, sets a new benchmark for intermittent catheterization by ensuring full bladder emptying in a single free flow. This innovation is poised to revolutionize continence care, offering benefits to both catheter users and the broader healthcare industry.

Leading companies in the intermittent catheters market are investing in innovative technologies such as Feel Clean technology to gain a competitive edge. Feel Clean technology, applied to intermittent catheters, involves a specialized surface coating or treatment aimed at enhancing the user experience by reducing residual stickiness or residue post-use. For instance, in September 2022, UK-based Convatec launched the GentleCathTM range of catheters, incorporating the pioneering FeelClean technology to address challenges associated with intermittent catheterization. This next-generation material, intrinsically slippery when wet and without the need for a coating, exhibits low friction during insertion and avoids becoming sticky upon removal.

In January 2022, HR Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a medical equipment manufacturer based in the United States, acquired MTG Catheters for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows HR Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to broaden its range of urology products, improve patient access to specialized catheters, and reinforce its role as the only independent catheter producer in the U.S. The integration will benefit patients with mobility challenges and foster innovation in bladder care. MTG Catheters, a U.S.-based company, focuses on producing high-quality, user-friendly intermittent catheters tailored to individuals with bladder management needs.

Major companies operating in the intermittent catheters market include Adapta Medical Inc., B. Braun SE, Becton Dickinson and Company, Coloplast Corp., Cure Medical LLC, Hollister Incorporated, Hunter Urology Ltd., Teleflex Incorporation, Convatec Group plc, Medical Technologies of Georgia Inc., Cook Group Incorporate, McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., Medline Industries LP, Romsons Group, Wellspect HealthCare AB, Asid Bonz GmbH, Bard Medical Division, Boston Scientific Corporation, Medtronic PLC, J and M Urinary Catheters LLC, Advin Healthcare

North America was the largest region in the intermittent catheters market in 2024. The regions covered in the intermittent catheters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the intermittent catheters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The intermittent catheter market consists of sales of latex, vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, silicone, and polyurethane catheters. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Uncoated Intermittent Catheter; Coated Intermittent Catheter
• 2) By Category: Male Length Catheter; Kids Length Catheter; Female Length Catheter
• 3) By Application: Urinary Incontinence; Urinary Retention; Prostate Gland Surgery; Spinal Cord Injury; Other Applications
• 4) By End Users: Hospitals; Surgical Centers; Specialty Clinics; Academic And Research Institutions
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Uncoated Intermittent Catheter: Latex Intermittent Catheter; PVC Intermittent Catheter; Other Material Types
• 2) By Coated Intermittent Catheter: Hydrophilic Coated Intermittent Catheter; Antimicrobial Coated Intermittent Catheter; Other Coating Types
• Companies Mentioned: Adapta Medical Inc.; B. Braun SE; Becton Dickinson and Company; Coloplast Corp.; Cure Medical LLC; Hollister Incorporated; Hunter Urology Ltd.; Teleflex Incorporation; Convatec Group plc; Medical Technologies of Georgia Inc.; Cook Group Incorporate; McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc.; Medline Industries LP; Romsons Group; Wellspect HealthCare AB; Asid Bonz GmbH; Bard Medical Division; Boston Scientific Corporation; Medtronic PLC; J and M Urinary Catheters LLC; Advin Healthcare
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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