Intermittent Catheters Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Product Type (Uncoated Intermittent Catheter, Coated Intermittent Catheter), By Category (Male Length, Female Length), By Material (Latex, PVC), By Application (Urinary Incontinence, Spinal Injuries), By End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Intermittent Catheters Market size was valued at USD 2.20 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 2.29 billion in 2023 to USD 3.16 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.12% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

When a person is unable to urinate on their own, an intermittent catheter—a type of urological catheter—is used to empty the bladder of urine. The global geriatric population and the rise in incidences of urine incontinence are the main factors behind the expansion of the intermittent catheter market. Nevertheless, domestic pricing rivalry and a lack of knowledge regarding the advantages of intermittent catheters impede market expansion. Conversely, it is expected that the introduction of new catheters, including the hydrophilic antimicrobial intermittent catheters, will present profitable chances for market growth. For patients with idiopathic or neurogenic detrusor (bladder) dysfunction (NDO), intermittent catheterization is frequently recommended as an efficient bladder management method.

The market for intermittent catheters was significantly impacted negatively by the COVID-19 epidemic. Redirecting medical resources to combat the virus, overloading hospitals, and disrupting healthcare services and supply chains resulted in limited access to healthcare facilities for non-urgent cases and delays in elective treatments. This led to a decrease in the identification and management of urological disorders, which in turn impacted the need for intermittent catheters. The pandemic's effects on the economy and decreased disposable income also caused some patients to put off buying non-essential medical supplies, which had a further negative effect on the market.