A urinary catheter is a hollow, partially flexible tube placed in the body to drain and collect urine from the bladder. These catheters come in many sizes and types and are made up of rubber, plastic (PVC), or silicone. These are necessary when someone is not able to empty their bladder. The pressure created on the kidneys due to urine build-up may lead to kidney failure, which can be dangerous and result in permanent damage to the kidneys. These are recommended by the doctor when a person can't able to control when urinate, have urinary incontinence, or have urinary retention.

Market Dynamics

The urinary catheter demand is increasing owing to the growing prevalence of urinary incontinence due to increasing rates of obesity and the rapidly increasing geriatric population. The high incidence of prostate cancer, increasing number of surgical procedures as well as favorable reimbursement scenario is some of the additional factors supporting the market growth. Furthermore, emerging economies with their rapidly developing healthcare sector are projected to create potential growth over the forecast period from 2020 to 2027.

On the other side, complications associated with catheterization like allergy or sensitivity to latex, blood infections, urinary tract or kidney infections, or urethral injury as well as the availability of alternatives are some of the prominent factors anticipated to limit the growth of an extent over the forecast timeframe from 2020 to 2027.

Segment Instance of Global Urinary Catheters Market

Urinary Incontinence segment is leading the market based on indication

The prevalence of urinary incontinence simultaneously growing geriatric population is one of the major factors bolstering the segmental market value. Urinary incontinence (UI) is one of the urinary disorders that are on a constant rise in the United States. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), women have high risks of developing urinary incontinence UI. Additionally, according to the National Association for Continence (NAFC), people the age of 40 years and above are mostly affected by overactive bladder and urine urgency.

North America accounted for the maximum revenue share in the global market

In 2019, North America leads the market with a major share (%) in terms of revenue (US$ Mn), and the region is also projected to maintain its dominance over the estimated period. The maximum revenue share of the region is the contribution of the US and its advanced healthcare infrastructure. The changing lifestyle, growing geriatric population, the prevalence of obesity, and favorable reimbursement policies are supporting the regional market value. The availability of highly skilled doctors along with the increasing awareness about urine infections are further bolstering the demand for urinary catheters in the region.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to experience fastest growth over the forecast period

Asia Pacific region along with its rapidly developing economies projected to exhibit the fastest growth throughout the forecast period from 2020 to 2027. The major revenue contributing regions include Japan, China, and India. The developing healthcare sector and increasing disposable income are supporting the demand and usage of urinary catheters in the region. The increasing major players focus in the region due to available opportunities is further supporting the growing regional market value.

The players profiled in the report include Becton Dickinson And Company (C.R. Bard, Inc.), Boston Scientific Corp., Cook Medical, Hollister, Inc., J And M Urinary Catheters LLC, Medline Industries, Inc., Medtronic PLC, Teleflex, Inc., and others.

Market Segmentation

Market By Product

Intermittent Catheters
Indwelling Catheters
External Catheters 

Market By Indication

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Spinal Cord Injuries
Urinary Incontinence
General Surgery
Others     

Market By Usage

Male Urinary Catheters
Female Urinary Catheters

Market By End-User

Hospitals & Clinics
Long-Term Care Facilities
Research organization & Academic Institutes
Others

Market By Geography

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa