Urinary catheters market projected to reach $8.31 billion by 2030

The urinary catheters market is expected to grow from $5.98 billion in 2025 to $8.31 billion by 2030, driven by rising chronic disease rates, an aging population and demand for infection-resistant devices. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest over the forecast period.

Why it matters: - The urinary catheters market is expanding as more patients need ongoing urinary management for chronic illness, aging-related conditions and long-term care. - Infection-resistant, patient-centered catheter designs are becoming a bigger focus as healthcare systems try to reduce complications and improve comfort. - The market’s growth signals continued demand across hospitals, home healthcare and long-term care settings.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published a 2026 urinary catheters market report covering market size, trends and global forecasts for 2026-2035. - The report estimates the market will rise from $5.98 billion in 2025 to $6.44 billion in 2026. - The market is projected to reach $8.31 billion by 2030, at a 6.6% CAGR. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth during the forecast period. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - A free sample report is available. - The full market report is also available.

The details: - Urinary catheters are medical devices that drain urine from the bladder when a person cannot do so naturally. - Catheters are inserted through the urethra or through a small opening in the abdomen. - The devices are used for urinary retention, incontinence and cases where patients are bedridden and cannot use restroom facilities independently. - Reported growth from 2025 to 2026 reflects a 7.7% CAGR. - Historical growth was tied to rising urinary disorders, expanded hospital and long-term care infrastructure, greater use of indwelling catheters, advances in catheter materials and a growing elderly population. - Future growth is expected to be driven by demand for infection-resistant catheter designs, wider home healthcare adoption, more chronic disease management, patient-centered devices and continued materials innovation. - Expected trends include antimicrobial and hydrophilic catheters, higher demand for long-term urinary management solutions, more silicone-based catheters and broader use in home and long-term care. - The report says improved catheter materials are helping reduce infection risk and improve patient comfort. - The report also points to rising home healthcare and long-term care as drivers of demand.

Between the lines: - Chronic disease is a major demand engine because long-term conditions often require repeated or ongoing urinary support. - The report cites UK National Health Service data showing 3,615,330 people registered with general practitioners were diagnosed with non-diabetic hyperglycemia or pre-diabetes in 2023, up 18% from 3,065,825 in 2022. - That increase illustrates the broader burden of chronic disease feeding demand for urinary catheter products. - The emphasis on antimicrobial, hydrophilic and silicone-based products suggests the market is shifting toward lower-infection-risk and easier-to-use devices.

What's next: - Market growth is expected to continue as healthcare providers expand home-based and long-term care options. - Product development will likely center on comfort, infection prevention and longer-term use cases. - Regional growth opportunities appear strongest outside North America, especially in Asia-Pacific. - The report also highlights updated market tools, including TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel dashboards and infographics.