Urinary Catheters Global Market Report 2026

Urinary catheters serve as medical tools employed to facilitate the drainage of urine from the bladder when natural expulsion is not feasible for an individual. These flexible tubes are introduced into the bladder either via the urethra or a small surgical incision in the abdomen. Widely utilized across diverse medical scenarios, urinary catheters cater to patients experiencing urinary retention, incontinence, or those immobilized and incapable of utilizing conventional restroom facilities.

The primary categories within the urinary catheters market consist of coated catheters and uncoated catheters. Coated catheters feature a specialized surface coating designed to minimize friction during insertion and potentially mitigate the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). These catheters find applications in conditions such as benign prostate hyperplasia, prostate surgeries, urinary incontinence, spinal cord injury, among others. They are utilized across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and others.

Tariffs are influencing the urinary catheters market by increasing costs of imported medical-grade silicone, latex alternatives, antimicrobial coatings, and precision extrusion equipment. Hospitals and long-term care facilities in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials and finished catheters, while Asia-Pacific faces higher production costs for export markets. These tariffs are raising device prices and procurement costs. However, they are also encouraging domestic catheter manufacturing, local material sourcing, and innovation in cost-effective catheter designs.

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The urinary catheters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.98 billion in 2025 to $6.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing prevalence of urinary disorders, expansion of hospital and long-term care facilities, rising use of indwelling catheters, improvements in catheter material technology, growing aging population.

The urinary catheters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for infection-resistant catheter designs, rising home healthcare adoption, expansion of chronic disease management, growing focus on patient-centric medical devices, continuous innovation in catheter materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of antimicrobial and hydrophilic catheters, rising demand for long-term urinary management solutions, growing use of silicone-based catheters, expansion of home and long-term care applications, enhanced focus on patient comfort and infection prevention.

The increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses is poised to drive the growth of the urinary catheter market in the future. Chronic illnesses encompass long-term health conditions that persist over an extended period, often necessitating ongoing management and treatment due to their typically incurable nature. Factors contributing to the occurrence of chronic illnesses include an aging population, unhealthy lifestyles, and the accessibility and infrastructure of healthcare. Urinary catheters play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for individuals with chronic illnesses, aiding in the better management of their symptoms and reducing the risk of further health complications. For example, in January 2023, as reported by the National Library of Medicine, the projected number of individuals aged 50 and above with at least one chronic illness is expected to rise from 71.522 million in 2020 to 142.66 million in 2050, indicating a 99.5% increase. Additionally, it is anticipated that the number of individuals with multimorbidity will increase from 7.83 million in 2020 to 14.96 million in 2050, marking a 91.16% rise. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses is fueling the expansion of the urinary catheter market.

Prominent companies in the urinary catheter market are focused on developing innovative products, such as foley catheter fixation, to enhance patient comfort and minimize complications. Foley catheter fixation involves medical devices designed to secure a Foley catheter in place to prevent movement or accidental displacement. These devices typically feature adhesive pads or straps affixed to the patient's skin, along with clips or mechanisms to secure the catheter firmly. For instance, in January 2023, Cathetrix introduced Foley/Safe, a catheter stabilizer equipped with a patented locking mechanism that actively prevents accidental extractions, stabilizes the catheter, and minimizes excessive movement. This device plays a critical role in reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) while improving patient comfort. Its innovative design facilitates easy access to the catheter insertion site, simplifying regular inspection and cleaning procedures.

In October 2023, Laborie Medical Technologies Inc., a US-based provider of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, acquired Urotronic Inc. for $600 million. This acquisition is aimed at expanding Laborie's presence in interventional urology by integrating Urotronic's innovative drug-coated balloon technology, Optilume, into its product portfolio. Urotronic Inc. specializes in urinary catheters and is renowned for its innovative urological medical devices.

Major companies operating in the urinary catheters market are Becton Dickinson and Company, Boston Scientific Corporation, Medline Industries Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Coloplast A/S, Cook Medical, Teleflex Incorporated, Cook Medical LLC, ConvaTec Group PLC, Hollister Incorporated, Amsino International Inc., Wellspect AB, WellLead Medical Co. Ltd., Applied Medical Technology Inc., Bactiguard AB, Dynarex Corporation, Pennine Healthcare Group Limited, Pacific Hospital Supply Co. Ltd., Cure Medical LLC, CompactCath Inc., Manfred Sauer GmbH, Hunter Urology Ltd., ROCAMED Medical Devices

North America was the largest region in the urinary catheters market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the urinary catheters market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The urinary catheters market consist of sales of intermittent catheters, indwelling catheters, external catheters, urinary catheter accessories, and urinary drainage bags. 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Coated Catheters; Uncoated Catheters
• 2) By Application: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia And Prostate Surgeries; Urinary Incontinence; Spinal Cord Injury; Other Applications
• 3) By End-User: Hospital; Clinics; Long-Term Care Facilities; Other End-Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Coated Catheters: Hydrophilic Coated Catheters; Silicone Coated Catheters; Antimicrobial Coated Catheters
• 2) By Uncoated Catheters: Latex Catheters; Pvc Catheters; Silicone Catheters
• Companies Mentioned: Becton Dickinson and Company; Boston Scientific Corporation; Medline Industries Inc.; B. Braun Melsungen AG; Coloplast A/S; Cook Medical; Teleflex Incorporated; Cook Medical LLC; ConvaTec Group PLC; Hollister Incorporated; Amsino International Inc.; Wellspect AB; WellLead Medical Co. Ltd.; Applied Medical Technology Inc.; Bactiguard AB; Dynarex Corporation; Pennine Healthcare Group Limited; Pacific Hospital Supply Co. Ltd.; Cure Medical LLC; CompactCath Inc.; Manfred Sauer GmbH; Hunter Urology Ltd.; ROCAMED Medical Devices
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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,
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