폴리 카테터 시장 : 점유율 분석, 업계 동향 및 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the foley catheters market size is expected to increase from USD 3.14 billion in 2025 to USD 3.28 billion in 2026 and reach USD 4.19 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.02% over 2026-2031.

This report is Segmented by Product Type (2-Way, 3-Way, 4-Way), Material Type (Latex, Silicone, Hydrophilic Polymer Coated Latex, Silicone Elastomer Coated, PTFE Coated Latex), Coating Type (Antimicrobial, Hydrophilic or Lubrication, Uncoated), End User (Hospitals, Ascs, Long-Term Care, Home Care, Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and More). Market Forecasts are Provided in Value (USD).

Global Foley Catheters Market Trends and Insights

Rising Prevalence of Urological Disorders and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

The foley catheters market is being pushed by the growing burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia, which remains the largest long-duration demand source in this category. Global prevalent BPH cases rose from 50.7 million in 1990 to 112.5 million in 2021, and the projected prevalence rate is expected to reach 1,563 per 100,000 people by 2035. The burden is especially strong in older men, and prevalence reaches 80% among men older than 70, which keeps indwelling catheter use closely tied to disease progression when drug treatment is no longer enough. The geographic spread also matters because the UAE recorded a 1,381% increase in BPH prevalence between 1990 and 2021, which points to stronger future demand in Gulf markets that are still underdeveloped from a commercial standpoint. In the United States, BPH and LUTS affected 29% to 35% of men aged 65 and older in Medicare fee-for-service between 2015 and 2021, which keeps catheter use tied to the largest single-payer population in the country.

Aging Population and Longer-Term Bladder Management Needs

The foley catheter market is being shaped by aging in a way that changes not just volume, but also the pattern of use. Older patients are more likely to need longer dwell times, easier care transitions, and more dependable supply over several years rather than short, acute episodes. The foley catheters market therefore, shifts toward products that reduce irritation, limit encrustation risk, and fit home care routines more easily. The same age-linked disease burden that lifts BPH prevalence also enlarges the pool of patients who need repeat or long-term bladder management support. In practical terms, long-term users create a steadier demand for comfortable materials, infection control features, and distribution systems that can support repeat ordering and follow-up.

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Risk and Liability Exposure

The foley catheters market faces a direct restraint from CAUTI risk because infection control programs reduce unnecessary catheter use and shorten dwell times. U.S. healthcare facilities reported 21,525 CAUTIs to the CDC National Healthcare Safety Network in 2023, and each event carried an average added cost of USD 13,793 with 36 excess deaths per 1,000 events. These figures support premium product demand, but they also push hospitals to narrow insertion indications and remove catheters sooner. In the United States, acute-care CAUTI rates fell 11% between 2022 and 2023, which shows that compliance-based reduction is possible and can reduce unit use in high-surveillance settings. A multi-center study in 8 Chinese tertiary hospital ICUs also showed that bundle interventions reduced CAUTI rates from 3.8 to 1.3 per 1,000 catheter days and reduced catheter utilization from 71.3% to 62.7% of patient days, which shows how infection control can directly limit volume growth.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Rising Surgical Volumes Requiring Post-Operative Urinary Drainage
2. Shift Toward Infection-Preventive Silicone and Antimicrobial-Coated Catheters
3. Higher Cost of Silicone and Advanced Coated Catheters

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

2-Way Foley Catheters held 48.27% of the Foley catheters market share in 2025, supported by broad use across surgical care, intensive care, and long-term drainage. Their leading position comes from clinical flexibility and lower procurement cost, which fit standardized hospital formularies well. In the Foley catheters market, this segment remains more established than fast moving, especially in higher-income regions where replacement demand is steadier than expansion demand. Growth still continues through hospital build-out in Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa, where installed care capacity is still rising.

3-Way Foley Catheters are the fastest-growing product type with a 5.49% CAGR from 2026 to 2031, driven by higher use in procedures that need both drainage and irrigation. Transurethral resection of the prostate and other endoscopic urology procedures continue to support that pattern because continuous irrigation remains a routine need after surgery. The Foley catheters market therefore gives this segment a stronger growth profile than the larger 2-way category, even though the installed base is smaller. 4-Way Foley Catheters remain a narrow specialty segment used mainly in tertiary settings and academic centers for suprapubic and thermometric applications, which keeps demand limited but stable.

Silicone held 39.38% of the Foley catheters market size in 2025, reflecting preference for long-term indwelling use, lower encrustation risk, and fit with latex-free care protocols. That position is strongest in patients who need longer use durations and in settings where pediatric or immunocompromised care makes latex avoidance more important. In the Foley catheters market, silicone also benefits from hospital efforts to reduce irritation and improve tolerance over extended use periods. Its drawback remains price, which slows full penetration in cost-sensitive systems even when clinical preference is clear.

Silicone elastomer-coated latex is the fastest-growing material category with a 6.72% CAGR from 2026 to 2031 because it balances part of silicone's performance with latex's cost advantage. That mix gives mid-tier hospitals, especially in Asia-Pacific, a practical route to move beyond basic latex without taking on the full cost of all-silicone conversion. Standard latex still carries meaningful volume in lower-cost settings because the supply chain is established, and buying budgets remain tight. Hydrophilic polymer-coated latex and PTFE-coated latex continue to serve specific needs linked to easier insertion, lower trauma, and reduced bacterial adhesion. The Foley catheter industry is therefore not moving away from latex in a single step, but rather through a staged shift toward higher-grade coated and blended materials.

Complete Report Scope:

• By Product Type
  • 2-Way Foley Catheters
  • 3-Way Foley Catheters
  • 4-Way Foley Catheters
• By Material Type
  • Latex
  • Silicone
  • Hydrophilic Polymer Coated Latex
  • Silicone Elastomer Coated Latex
  • PTFE Coated Latex
• By Coating Type
  • Antimicrobial Coated
  • Hydrophilic or Lubrication Coated
  • Uncoated
• By End User
  • Hospitals
  • Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Home Care Settings
  • Other End Users (Clinics, Medical Research Centers, among others)
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
    • GCC
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America

Geography Analysis

North America accounted for 37.63% of the foley catheters market share in 2025, with the United States remaining the main revenue contributor. Claims-based prevalence for BPH and LUTS in U.S. men aged 65 and older ranged from 31% to 35% between 2015 and 2021, which supports steady underlying demand in the Medicare population. Strong infection surveillance and accreditation expectations also keep antimicrobial and hydrophilic coated products well-positioned in hospital buying patterns. Canada adds support through aging-related long-term catheter needs, while Mexico contributes incremental volume through hospital expansion and continued use of conventional latex and entry-level coated products.

Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the Foley catheters market with a 6.09% CAGR from 2026 to 2031. China carries the largest absolute BPH burden in the region, with 3.2 million incident cases and 23.1 million prevalent cases in 2021, which gives the region a large long-term patient base for catheter use. Growth is also supported by hospital expansion in India, stronger reimbursement structures in South Korea, and broader infection-control awareness across large urban systems. Australia and Southeast Asian markets add incremental demand as surgical volumes rise and institutional procurement becomes more standardized.

Europe held a significant position in the foley catheters market in 2025, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Spain. The region is being shaped by stricter clinical evidence expectations under the EU Medical Device Regulation, which raises barriers for weaker catheter offerings and supports manufacturers with stronger documentation. Home-based care in Europe is expected to expand faster than other regional end-user settings through 2031 as tele-urology and community care models continue to develop. The Middle East and Africa remain smaller, but Gulf states are important because imported device demand is rising faster than local supply and the UAE recorded a 1,381% increase in BPH prevalence between 1990 and 2021. South Africa anchors the African market, while the rest of the region remains constrained by infrastructure and reimbursement limits. South America, led by Brazil and Argentina, stays cost-sensitive, but hospital accreditation efforts are gradually improving demand for mid-tier coated catheter products.

1. AdvaCare
2. Amsino International, Inc.
3. Angiplast Pvt Ltd
4. Bactiguard AB
5. B. Braun
6. Beckton Dickinson
7. Boston Scientific
8. Cardinal Health
9. Coloplast
10. Convatec
11. Cook Group
12. Hollister
13. Hospital Equipment Manufacturing Company (HEMC)
14. Lepu Medical
15. Medline Industries
16. Medtronic
17. Sterimed Group
18. Teleflex
19. UNOQUIP GmbH
20. Vygon S.A.

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

• 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Landscape

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Rising Prevalence of Urological Disorders and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • 4.2.2 Aging Population and Longer-Term Bladder Management Needs
  • 4.2.3 Rising Surgical Volumes Requiring Post-Operative Urinary Drainage
  • 4.2.4 Shift Toward Infection-Preventive Silicone and Antimicrobial-Coated Catheters
  • 4.2.5 Expansion of Home-Based Catheter Care and Remote Follow-Up Workflows
  • 4.2.6 Hospital Antibiotic-Stewardship Pressure Accelerating Device-Level Infection Control
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Risk and Liability Exposure
  • 4.3.2 Patient Discomfort, Stigma, and Self-Removal Risk
  • 4.3.3 Higher Cost of Silicone and Advanced Coated Catheters
  • 4.3.4 Inconsistent Insertion Training and Maintenance Protocols in Resource-Constrained Settings
• 4.4 Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.6 Technological Outlook
• 4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.7.5 Industry Rivalry

5 Market Size & Growth Forecasts

• 5.1 By Product Type
  • 5.1.1 2-Way Foley Catheters
  • 5.1.2 3-Way Foley Catheters
  • 5.1.3 4-Way Foley Catheters
• 5.2 By Material Type
  • 5.2.1 Latex
  • 5.2.2 Silicone
  • 5.2.3 Hydrophilic Polymer Coated Latex
  • 5.2.4 Silicone Elastomer Coated Latex
  • 5.2.5 PTFE Coated Latex
• 5.3 By Coating Type
  • 5.3.1 Antimicrobial Coated
  • 5.3.2 Hydrophilic or Lubrication Coated
  • 5.3.3 Uncoated
• 5.4 By End User
  • 5.4.1 Hospitals
  • 5.4.2 Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • 5.4.3 Long-Term Care Facilities
  • 5.4.4 Home Care Settings
  • 5.4.5 Other End Users (Clinics, Medical Research Centers, among others)
• 5.5 By Geography
  • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Mexico
  • 5.5.2 Europe
    • 5.5.2.1 Germany
    • 5.5.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.5.2.3 France
    • 5.5.2.4 Italy
    • 5.5.2.5 Spain
    • 5.5.2.6 Rest of Europe
  • 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.3.1 China
    • 5.5.3.2 Japan
    • 5.5.3.3 India
    • 5.5.3.4 Australia
    • 5.5.3.5 South Korea
    • 5.5.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.5.4 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.5.4.1 GCC
    • 5.5.4.2 South Africa
    • 5.5.4.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
  • 5.5.5 South America
    • 5.5.5.1 Brazil
    • 5.5.5.2 Argentina
    • 5.5.5.3 Rest of South America

6 Competitive Landscape

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Market Share Analysis
• 6.3 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market-level Overview, Core Segments, Financials, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share, Products & Services, Recent Developments)
  • 6.3.1 AdvaCare Pharma
  • 6.3.2 Amsino International, Inc.
  • 6.3.3 Angiplast Pvt Ltd
  • 6.3.4 Bactiguard AB
  • 6.3.5 B. Braun SE
  • 6.3.6 Becton, Dickinson and Company
  • 6.3.7 Boston Scientific Corporation
  • 6.3.8 Cardinal Health, Inc.
  • 6.3.9 Coloplast A/S
  • 6.3.10 Convatec Group PLC
  • 6.3.11 Cook Medical LLC
  • 6.3.12 Hollister Incorporated
  • 6.3.13 Hospital Equipment Manufacturing Company (HEMC)
  • 6.3.14 Lepu Medical Technology
  • 6.3.15 Medline Industries, LP
  • 6.3.16 Medtronic plc
  • 6.3.17 Sterimed Group
  • 6.3.18 Teleflex Incorporated
  • 6.3.19 UNOQUIP GmbH
  • 6.3.20 Vygon S.A.

7 Market Opportunities & Future Outlook

• 7.1 White-space & Unmet-need Assessment