Disposable Medical Catheter Market Size, Share, By Product Type (Intermittent Catheters, Foley Catheters, Urological Catheters, and Others), End User (Hospitals, Clinics, and Others), and Region - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2035

• By 2035, the disposable medical catheter market is contemplated to enlarge at a valuation of USD 523.3 Million.
• In 2024, the market’s valuation was USD 392 Million.
• Target market is developing at a CAGR of 2.9%.

A disposable medical catheter are referred to a thin, flexible tube used in healthcare to drain bodily fluids from the body, which is designed to be used only once and then discarded after use, ensuring sterility and preventing potential infection risks, essentially, it's a single-use catheter that cannot be reused. Disposable medical catheter has reduced risk of infection, improves patient safety, is convenient for healthcare providers, and it offers more protection than reusable medical devices, thereby contributing in the market expansion.

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, urinary incontinence, and kidney failures, increasing demand for minimally invasive surgeries, the rising geriatric population, the rising emphasis on infection control by using pre-sterilized catheters to reduce cross-contamination, and favorable reimbursement scenarios and healthcare policies are factors driving the disposable medical catheter market growth.

Innovations in catheter technology, such as the development of new materials and designs, such as, antimicrobial, biodegradable, and hydrophilic-coated catheters, are leading to improved performance and patient outcomes, further fueling the market growth. This is due to the fact that it improves safety and reduces the risks of infections. Moreover, the development of smart catheters with real-time monitoring enhances the patient outcomes.

Impact of Generative AI on Disposable Medical Catheter Market:

• The disposable medical catheter market is improved by generative AI through design optimization, better material selection, and faster research and development.  By enabling predictive modeling for performance, it lowers time-to-market and costs.  More creative, patient-centered catheter solutions are eventually the result of AI-driven automation, which also improves production efficiency and quality control while guaranteeing accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Key Drivers of Target Market:

Rising Prevalence of Chronic Diseases is Boosting the Market Expansion

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and urinary tract disorders are becoming more common. These conditions often require long-term catheterization for diagnosis, treatment, and management, thus, there is a greater need for disposable medical catheter due to concerns about infection control and hygiene. In other words, more people with chronic illnesses need to use catheters more frequently, which increases the market size.

• For Instance, in December 2024, according to the data published by WHO, in 2021, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also referred to as chronic illnesses, claimed the lives of at least 43 million people worldwide, accounting for 75% of fatalities not attributable to pandemics.  18 million persons died from an NCD before turning 70 in 2021; low- and middle-income nations account for 82% of these premature fatalities.  73% of fatalities from NCDs occur in low- and middle-income nations.

Rising Geriatric Population is stimulating the Market Augmentation

The disposable medical catheter market is driven by the growing number of elderly people, who are more probable to suffer from age-related ailments such cardiovascular disease, mobility problems, and urine incontinence.  The need for safe, disposable catheters that are resistant to infection is increased by the need for repeated catheterization in older persons.  The market's growth is further accelerated by the expansion of home healthcare services and better access to healthcare.

• For instance, in October 2024, according to the data published by WHO, One in six individuals worldwide will be 60 years of age or older by 2030.  At this point, there will be 1.4 billion people over the age of 60, up from 1 billion in 2020.  The number of individuals in the world who are 60 years of age or older is expected to increase to 2.1 billion by 2050.  Between 2020 and 2050, the population of people 80 years of age or older is predicted to treble, reaching 426 million.

Restrains:

Environmental Concerns due to Disposable Medical Catheter is Limiting the Market Growth

The disposable medical catheter market raises environmental issues due to the large amount of plastic waste produced, which exacerbates pollution and sustainability issues.  Dependency on non-biodegradable materials and a lack of recycling options make the problem worse.

• Counterbalance Statements: Investing in sustainable production procedures, eco-friendly disposal techniques, and biodegradable materials may help businesses lessen its influence on the environment.

Opportunities:

Amalgamation of Advanced Treatments with Disposable Medical Catheter Opens Up the Growth Potential in the Upcoming Years

The development of catheters with improved features such as enhanced biocompatibility, antimicrobial coatings, integrated sensors, smart functionalities, and miniaturization which result in better patient outcomes, lower infection risks, and more precise procedures can be made possible by advanced technologies, which will ultimately drive increased adoption in a variety of medical applications, thereby fueling the disposable medical catheter market growth in the future.

The disposable medical catheter market is classified into product type, end user, and region.

Product Type

Under product type, the market is sub-segmented into intermittent catheters, Foley catheters, urological catheters, and others. The intermittent catheters are ruling over the disposable medical catheter market share. This is due to its advantages over indwelling catheters, such as a lower risk of urinary tract infections and improved quality of life.

The Foley catheters segment is the segment growing with the fastest growth rate for the disposable medical catheter market. This is due to its use in various urological procedures and the increasing prevalence of conditions requiring long-term urinary drainage.

End User

Based on end user, the market is trifurcated into hospitals, clinics, and others. The hospitals segment is projected to govern the disposable medical catheter market share. This is due to the high volume of patients and the many procedures that require catheterization. Additionally, hospitals use catheters to infuse fluids and IV solutions during surgical operations.

The clinics segment is the second-most leading segment for the disposable medical catheter market. This is due to the increasing number of outpatient procedures and the rise in chronic diseases requiring catheterization.

Region

Geographically, the market is catalogued into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America: This is the region which holds the largest disposable medical catheter market share by 32.8%. This is due to its advanced healthcare infrastructure, rising prevalence of chronic illness, such as kidney diseases, high incidence of urine incontinence, favorable government regulations, public awareness of medical conditions, highly competent healthcare providers, and private research funding.

• U.S. Disposable Medical Catheter Market Insights:

The disposable medical catheter market in the United States is the most dominating market in the region, in the recent years. This is due to the existence of significant market participants, a well-established healthcare infrastructure, and a high incidence of urine incontinence. The country’s substantial market presence is a result of its sophisticated healthcare facilities, growing elderly population, and high level of knowledge regarding the treatment of urine incontinence.

Asia Pacific: This is the region where the disposable medical catheter market grows with the highest CAGR, during the forecast period. This is due to this region’s growing population, an increasing in the aging population, increasing healthcare spending, government initiatives, regulatory policies, focus on infection control, and increasing incidence of kidney diseases.

• China Disposable Medical Catheter Market Insights:

The Chinese disposable medical catheter market is the fastest growing market in the region, during the forecast period, in the recent years. This is due China's vast and aging population, rising healthcare awareness, and significant expenditures in healthcare infrastructure. China's dominance in the medical disposable medical catheter market is also a result of its status as a worldwide center for manufacturing because of its broad supply chains and cheap labor costs.

Europe: This is the region which has the disposable medical catheter market, experiencing significant growth in the recent years. This is due its large aging population, which raises the frequency of diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and urine incontinence. Additionally, the increasing number of surgeries performed annually also contributes in the market growth. The aging population of this region is also increasing which is resulting in high healthcare spending, thereby contributing in the market growth.

• Germany Disposable Medical Catheter Market Insights:

The disposable medical catheter market in Germany is experiencing rapid growth in the recent years. This is due to various factors, such as, an increasing aging population, a high frequency of urinary illnesses, and a large number of surgical operations. Furthermore, the market is supported by Germany's robust medical device sector and sophisticated healthcare infrastructure and the presence of key companies to strengthen its position.

Disposable Medical Catheter Market Report Scope:

Segmentation:

By Type:

• Intermittent Catheters
• Foley Catheters
• Urological Catheters
• Others

By End User:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Others

By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

The companies operating in the disposable medical catheter market are Medtronic, Cardinal Health, Sterimed Group, HUTCH SURGICAL, Teleflex Incorporated, and others. The key players are adopting strategies such as new product launches, increasing investment on research and development, partnerships among each other, and mergers and acquisitions for the diversification of the market.

Disposable Medical Catheter Market Companies:

• Medtronic
• Cardinal Health
• Sterimed Group
• HUTCH SURGICAL
• Teleflex Incorporated
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Medline Industries, LP
• Hollister Incorporated
• Terumo Medical Corporation
• Cook
• Abbott
• BD
• Wellspect HealthCare

View an Additional List of Companies in the Disposable Medical Catheter Market

• In February 2025, the next-generation 0.92" Cereglide 92 catheter system, which includes the Innerglide 9 delivery assist, was introduced by Johnson & Johnson MedTech.  Interventional devices were inserted and guided more easily in the neurovascular system with the help of Cereglide 92.  The purpose of the 0.92" inner diameter catheter system was to decrease the flow in the M1 when revascularizing patients who had suffered an acute ischemic stroke.
• In January 2023, The SpeediCath Flex Set catheter was introduced by Coloplast in the United States.  With its "no touch dry sleeve" and omni-directional tip, this catheter was intended for persons with bladder and urine issues. It was also offered as a catheter and bag solution, commonly known as a Closed System.  Every SpeediCath catheter included Triple Action Coating Technology, which lowers the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urethral injury. It was also an option for those with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
• In August 2022, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc. introduced the "OT-Balloon Catheter," a medical device for intermittent urology.  For those who struggle with spontaneous urination for a variety of reasons, this device was a reusable catheter that it may use during self-catheterization.  In order to temporarily implant the catheter in the bladder, the balloon at the catheter's tip was inflated at night or before leaving.  Self-catheterization was not required while the catheter was in situ, allowing the patient to utilize it as it saw fit.
• In January 2022, Actreen, an intermittent urological catheter, was introduced by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.  People who have lost the need to urinate or who often had trouble urinating might use this single-use catheter, which came with a catheter (tube) and connection, for self-catheterization.
• In August 2021, SKATER Mini-Loop Drainage Catheters are now available for purchase in the US and the EU, according to Argon Medical Devices, Inc.  In order to remove or drain an undesired fluid accumulation, the SKATER Mini-Loop was a drainage disposable catheter that was inserted through the skin under imaging guidance.

Analyst View:

The disposable medical catheter market is growing due to a number of factors, including the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as kidney failure, urinary incontinence, and cardiovascular diseases; the growing need for minimally invasive surgeries; the aging population; the growing emphasis on infection control by using pre-sterilized catheters to reduce cross-contamination; and favorable reimbursement scenarios and healthcare policies. Catheter technology advancements, including the creation of novel materials and designs, such as hydrophilic, biodegradable, and antimicrobial catheters, are improving patient outcomes and performance, which is driving the market's expansion.  This is due to the reason that it lowers the danger of infection and increases safety.  Additionally, the creation of smart catheters that can be monitored in real time improves patient outcomes, also results in the target market’s growth.

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