Product Code: GVR-1-68038-381-2
Urinary Catheters Market Summary
The global urinary catheters market size was estimated at USD 6.54 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 10.92 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.69% from 2026 to 2033. The growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of urological disorders such as urinary incontinence, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and spinal cord injuries, which necessitate long-term catheterization.
The growing aging population and increasing number of surgical procedures and hospitalizations further fuel product demand. In addition, the expanding adoption of home healthcare and the rising preference for minimally invasive and non-invasive urinary management solutions, such as external and intermittent catheter, are accelerating market growth. Technological advancements, including antimicrobial coatings and silicone-based materials that enhance patient comfort and reduce infection risk, along with greater awareness among patients and caregivers about urinary management options, are expected to support the market's expansion over the forecast period.
The rising burden of urinary incontinence is significantly driving the growth of the urinary catheters industry, as an aging population and the increasing prevalence of conditions such as stress, urgency, and mixed incontinence have expanded the patient base requiring bladder management solutions. As more individuals experience moderate to severe leakage and reduced quality of life, demand for both intermittent and indwelling catheters that provide effective, reliable urine drainage has increased. The condition is also diagnosed due to improved awareness and better screening in primary care settings, further expanding treatment uptake. In addition, the rising number of patients with neurogenic bladder disorders, diabetes-related complications, and post-surgical incontinence has strengthened long-term catheter usage.
- According to a 2025 study published by the European Association of Urology, the average age of 722 respondents was 52.6 years. The large majority were Italian citizens, and most had completed secondary education. The prevalence of urinary incontinence in this population was 44.8%, meaning that nearly one in two middle-aged women experienced some degree of leakage. Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) was the most common subtype, affecting 39.1% of respondents, followed by urgency urinary incontinence (UUI) in 13.8% and mixed urinary incontinence (MUI) in 9.1%. In terms of severity, 19.6% of participants reported mild symptoms, 20.4% reported moderate symptoms, and 4.3% reported severe or very severe leakage.
Furthermore, the rising prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia is projected to significantly boost the demand for urinary catheters in the coming years. Urinary catheter are vital in managing BPH by providing immediate relief from urinary retention and improving patients' quality of life. For individuals affected by BPH, catheters facilitate urine drainage by bypassing the obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate. Given their critical role in symptom management and patient care, the increasing incidence of BPH is expected to drive sustained growth in the industry.
Urinary Catheters Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends across sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global urinary catheters market report based on product, application, type, gender, end use, and region:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Intermittent Catheters
- Foley/ Indwelling Catheters
- External Catheters
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Others
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Coated Catheters
- Uncoated Catheters
- Gender Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Male
- Female
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Long-term Care Facilities
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Norway
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- Thailand
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Kuwait
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.4. Purchased database.
- 1.5. GVR's internal database
- 1.6. Secondary sources
- 1.7. Third Party Perspective
- 1.8. Primary research
- 1.9. Details of primary research
- 1.9.1. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.9.2. Data analysis models
- 1.9.3. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.9.4. Model Details
- 1.9.4.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.9.4.2. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
- 1.9.4.3. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
- 1.9.4.4. Approach 2: Volume price analysis
- 1.10. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.11. List of Primary Sources
- 1.12. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Urinary Catheters Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Ancillary Market Outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.2.1.1. Rising prevalence of urologic diseases
- 3.2.1.2. Growing burden of the geriatric population
- 3.2.1.3. Increasing demand for external catheters
- 3.2.1.4. High burden of chronic diseases
- 3.2.1.5. Advancements in antimicrobial and hydrophilic catheters
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.2.2.1. Potential concerns and complications associated with urinary catheters
- 3.2.2.2. Availability of alternative treatment options
- 3.2.3. Market Opportunities Analysis
- 3.2.3.1. Increasing number of clinical trials
- 3.2.3.2. Innovation and approvals of advanced urinary catheters
- 3.2.3.3. Growing awareness initiatives about urologic disorder management
- 3.2.3.4. Increasing focus on antimicrobial catheters
- 3.2.3.5. Rising presence of online platforms
- 3.2.4. Market Challenges Analysis
- 3.2.4.1. Product recalls and field safety notices
- 3.3. Urinary Catheters Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of buyers
- 3.3.1.3. Threat of substitutes
- 3.3.1.4. Threat of new entrants
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political & Legal Landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Economic and Social Landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Technological landscape
Chapter 4. Urinary Catheters Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Urinary Catheters Market: Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 4.3. Intermittent Catheters
- 4.3.1. Intermittent Catheters Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Foley/ Indwelling Catheters
- 4.4.1. Foley/ Indwelling Catheters Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. External Catheters
- 4.5.1. External Catheters Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Urinary Catheters Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Urinary Catheters Market: Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 5.2.1. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
- 5.2.1.1. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Urinary Incontinence
- 5.2.2.1. Urinary Incontinence Market Estimates and Forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.3. Spinal Cord Injury
- 5.2.3.1. Spinal Cord Injury Market Estimates and Forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.4. Others
- 5.2.4.1. Others Market Estimates and Forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Urinary Catheters Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Urinary Catheters Market: Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 6.3. Coated Catheters
- 6.3.1. Coated Catheters Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Uncoated Catheters
- 6.4.1. Uncoated Catheters Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Urinary Catheters Market: Gender Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Segment Dashboard
- 7.2. Urinary Catheters Market: Gender Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 7.3. Male
- 7.3.1. Male Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Female
- 7.4.1. Female Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Urinary Catheters Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Segment Dashboard
- 8.2. Urinary Catheters Market: End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 8.3. Hospitals
- 8.3.1. Hospitals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.4. Clinics
- 8.4.1. Clinics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.5. Long-term Care Facilities
- 8.5.1. Long-term Care Facilities Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 8.6. Others
- 8.6.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Urinary Catheters Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis by Product, Application, Type, Gender, End Use
- 9.1. Regional Outlook
- 9.2. Urinary Catheters Market: Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 9.3. North America
- 9.3.1. North America Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.3.2. U.S.
- 9.3.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.2.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.3.2.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.2.5. U.S. Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.3.3. Canada
- 9.3.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.3.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.3.3.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.3.5. Canada Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.3.4. Mexico
- 9.3.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.3.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.3.4.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.3.4.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.3.4.5. Mexico Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. Europe Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.2. UK
- 9.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.2.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.2.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.2.5. UK Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.3. Germany
- 9.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.3.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.3.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.3.5. Germany Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.4. France
- 9.4.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.4.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.4.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.4.5. France Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.5. Italy
- 9.4.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.5.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.5.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.5.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.5.5. Italy Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.6. Spain
- 9.4.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.6.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.6.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.6.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.6.5. Spain Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.7. Denmark
- 9.4.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.7.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.7.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.7.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.7.5. Denmark Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.8. Sweden
- 9.4.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.8.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.8.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.8.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.8.5. Sweden Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.4.9. Norway
- 9.4.9.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.4.9.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.4.9.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.4.9.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.4.9.5. Norway Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5. Asia Pacific
- 9.5.1. Asia Pacific Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5.2. Japan
- 9.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.2.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.5.2.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.2.5. Japan Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5.3. China
- 9.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.3.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.5.3.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.3.5. China Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5.4. India
- 9.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.4.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.5.4.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.4.5. India Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5.5. South Korea
- 9.5.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.5.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.5.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.5.5.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.5.5. South Korea Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5.6. Australia
- 9.5.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.6.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.6.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.5.6.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.6.5. Australia Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.5.7. Thailand
- 9.5.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.5.7.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.5.7.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.5.7.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.5.7.5. Thailand Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.6. Latin America
- 9.6.1. Latin America Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.6.2. Brazil
- 9.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.6.2.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.6.2.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.6.2.5. Brazil Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.6.3. Argentina
- 9.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.6.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.6.3.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.6.3.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.6.3.5. Argentina Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.7. Middle East & Africa
- 9.7.1. Middle East & Africa Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.7.2. South Africa
- 9.7.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.7.2.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.7.2.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.7.2.5. South Africa Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.7.3. Saudi Arabia
- 9.7.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.7.3.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.7.3.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.7.3.5. Saudi Arabia Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.7.4. UAE
- 9.7.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.7.4.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.7.4.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.7.4.5. UAE Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 9.7.5. Kuwait
- 9.7.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 9.7.5.2. Competitive Scenario
- 9.7.5.3. Regulatory Scenario
- 9.7.5.4. Reimbursement Scenario
- 9.7.5.5. Kuwait Urinary Catheters Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Market Participant Categorization
- 10.2. Key Company Profiles
- 10.2.1. BD
- 10.2.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.2. Coloplast Corp
- 10.2.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.3. B. Braun SE
- 10.2.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.4. Medline Industries, LP.
- 10.2.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.5. Hollister Incorporated
- 10.2.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.6. Cook
- 10.2.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.7. Teleflex Incorporated
- 10.2.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.8. Optimum Medical Limited
- 10.2.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.9. Convatec
- 10.2.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.10. Boston Scientific Corporation
- 10.2.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.11. Ur24Technology, Inc.
- 10.2.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.12. Stryker
- 10.2.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.13. InnoCare Urologics
- 10.2.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.13.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.14. Boehringer Laboratories, LLC
- 10.2.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.14.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.15. Consure Medical
- 10.2.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.15.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.16. TillaCare Ltd.
- 10.2.16.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.16.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.16.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.16.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.17. Medtronic
- 10.2.17.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.17.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.17.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.17.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.18. Urotronic, Inc. (Laborie)
- 10.2.18.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.18.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.18.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.18.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.19. Silq Technologies
- 10.2.19.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.19.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.19.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.19.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.20. Cardinal Health
- 10.2.20.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.20.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.20.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.20.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.21. Wellspect HealthCare, a Dentsply Sirona Company
- 10.2.21.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.21.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.21.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.21.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.22. GHC German Health Care GmbH
- 10.2.22.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.22.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.22.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.22.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2.23. Sterimed Group
- 10.2.23.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.23.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.23.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.23.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.3. Heat Map Analysis/ Company Market Position Analysis
- 10.4. Estimated Company Market Share Analysis, 2025