Urinary Catheters Market Size By Product (Indwelling Catheters {Transurethral Catheters, Suprapubic Catheters}, Intermittent Catheters, External Catheters {Male External Catheters [Vacuum-Assisted Catheters, Non-Vacuum Assisted Catheters], Female External

Urinary Catheters Market Size By Product (Indwelling Catheters {Transurethral Catheters, Suprapubic Catheters}, Intermittent Catheters, External Catheters {Male External Catheters [Vacuum-Assisted Catheters, Non-Vacuum Assisted Catheters], Female External Catheters [Vacuum-Assisted Catheters, Non-Vacuum Assisted Catheters]}), By Device Type (Coated {Gel Prelubricated Catheters, Hydrophilic Coated Catheters, Silver Coated Catheters}, Uncoated), By Material (Latex, PVC, Silicone), By Patient (Adult, Pediatric), By Application (Prostate Enlargement, Urinary Retention, Urinary Incontinence, Post Surgery, Others), By End Use (Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Day Care Centers, Long Term Care Facilities, Home Care Facilities), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Application Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2022 - 2030

The global urinary catheters market is anticipated to witness significant growth by 2030, on account of the rising number of women and the elderly populace suffering from loss of bladder function. According to a report by PubMed, in India, the incidence rate of urinary incontinence among women over 30 years of age is 27.8% to 42.8%, with a maximum among the age group of 61-70 years.
Notably, many women experience some degree of urinary incontinence during and post-pregnancy. Loss of bladder control can happen due to injury because of prolonged pushing, injury during pregnancy, pelvic nerve damage, and pelvic organ prolapse, all of which can lead to urinary incontinence.
Moreover, increasing cases of tumors in reproductive organs or urinary tract in women and the pervasiveness of prostate cancer in men will help augment the product demand. The expanding geriatric population base is helping to increase demand for urinary catheters as well, for diagnosis and effective treatment of urological issues.
Based on device type, the uncoated urinary catheters segment is slated to gain traction over the forecast period, owing to its usage by patients having latex allergies. Uncoated catheters are basically medical-grade plastic or silicone-based PVC. They are packed individually in sterile packaging and come in a varied range of stiffness. In order to reduce the risk of complications and minimize trauma, uncoated catheters are inserted with the help of water-based lubricants during catheterization.
Speaking of the patient group, the pediatric segment is projected to hold a significant share in urinary catheters market by 2030, attributable to the susceptibility of the pediatric populace to urological diseases leading to urinary tract infections. According to data presented by NCBI in 2019, nearly 11.3% female pediatric patients suffered from urinary tract infections and this prevalence rate is likely to surge in the coming years. The major cause of this disease is bacterial infections. The increasing use of foley catheters for treating bladder issues in pediatric patients is augmenting the industry outlook.
In terms of the end-use, the home care facilities segment is predicted to generate modest returns for the market in the coming years. The growth can be attributed to rising patient preference for self-catheterization. The percentage of people suffering from bladder dysfunction leading to urinary retention has significantly surged in recent times. Inclination among the elderly for self-catheterization in the comfort of homes is fostering the usage of urinary catheters in home care facilities.
From a regional frame of reference, Latin America urinary catheters market is touted to witness substantial growth through 2030, owing rising occurrence rate of bladder cancer. According to World Cancer Research Fund International, bladder cancer is the tenth most common type of cancer impacting the lives of people around the world. Constant efforts by government and medical organizations to improve awareness about bladder-related diseases, as well as enhanced healthcare infrastructure are impelling the demand for urinary catheters for disease management across Latin America region.