Medical Tubing Global Market Report 2024

Medical tubing refers to small, intricate, and customized tubes used for transferring fluids to and from the body and administering various medical devices. These tubes are crucial in applications such as anesthesia and respiratory apparatus, intravenous (IV) systems, catheters, peristaltic pumps, and biopharmaceutical laboratory equipment, serving purposes in fluid management and drainage.

The main types of medical tubing include silicone, polyolefins, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonates, fluoropolymers, and others. Silicone medical tubes, for instance, are made from tear-resistant Silastic biomedical-grade platinum-cured elastomer. These tubes are widely utilized in medical implants, catheter drains, feeding tubes, and other medical devices. They find applications in bulk disposable tubing, drug delivery systems, catheters, biopharmaceutical laboratory equipment, and various other uses in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, medical labs, and other end-user settings. The manufacturing of medical tubing takes place in sterile environments to minimize the risk of contamination.

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The medical tubing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $11.95 billion in 2023 to $13.25 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to various factors, including advancements in medical device manufacturing, a heightened focus on infection control measures, increased cardiovascular procedures, the application of surgical procedures, and the ongoing trend towards miniaturization and microfluidics in medical technologies.

The medical tubing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.03 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the adoption of precision medicine, the expansion of telemedicine services, the use of biodegradable materials, global health initiatives, and the growing geriatric population. Key trends during this period include advancements in neurology and brain monitoring, innovations in drug delivery, improvements in diagnostic technologies, a focus on biocompatibility, and progress in tissue engineering.

The surge in respiratory diseases is acting as a catalyst for the expansion of the medical tubing market. A notable increase in cases related to respiratory conditions like asthma, lung cancer, and pulmonary fibrosis, often triggered by factors such as tobacco smoking, air pollution, allergens, and occupational risks, is fueling the demand for medical tubing. This demand is primarily attributed to the vital role of medical tubes in ventilators, essential devices for facilitating breathing. For example, data from the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control reveals an escalation in the percentage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, or chronic bronchitis among adults in the USA, rising from 4.6% in 2020 to 5.0% in 2021. Hence, the growing prevalence of respiratory diseases is poised to drive the medical tubing market.

The escalating incidence of chronic diseases is anticipated to be a key driver for the future growth of the medical tubing market. Chronic diseases, characterized by prolonged durations lasting three months or more and often persisting throughout an individual's life, are placing a considerable demand on medical tubing. This demand is rooted in the indispensable role of medical tubing in delivering medications and treatments to individuals managing chronic diseases. As per the World Health Organization's statistics, 74% of the 41 million annual deaths globally are attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) or chronic diseases. Conditions like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes collectively contribute to this substantial burden. Consequently, the increasing incidence of chronic diseases is a driving force behind the growth of the medical tubing market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the medical tubing market is product innovation, with key players focusing on introducing cutting-edge medical tubes with advanced features to enhance their effectiveness. Employing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and the latest technologies, companies are launching innovative medical tubes with unique designs aimed at improving flexibility and strength. One notable innovation is the braided medical tube, a design that enhances the capabilities of catheters and medical tubing. This type of tubing finds applications in various medical procedures, including cardiovascular and neurovascular surgeries, as well as endoscopic treatments in the gastrointestinal digestive system. For instance, in January 2021, Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., based in South Carolina, introduced braid and coil-reinforced polyamide tubing, enhancing the flexibility and strength of catheter designs.

Major companies in the medical tubing market are introducing advanced tubing solutions to meet the evolving needs of medical device engineers. Products like Absorv XSE-oriented tubing provide engineers with a more efficient platform for developing bioresorbable devices. This tubing offers customization options in design and serves as an alternative to metallic products. For instance, in September 2023, Zeus introduced Absorv XSE-oriented tubing, enhancing its bioabsorbable product line. This tubing addresses the limitations of first-generation bioresorbable vascular scaffolds, providing consistent wall thickness and tailored absorption profiles. It broadens the application range to include bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BRS) treatments beyond coronary artery disease, offering a more versatile solution to replace metallic stents.

In March 2021, Catheter and Medical Design acquired VitalDyne Medical, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities. This acquisition brings VitalDyne's laser cutting, welding, micromachining, and final device production capabilities under Catheter & Medical Design's umbrella. VitalDyne Medical, known for its sophisticated catheter solutions, including disposable tubing sets, aligns with Catheter & Medical Design's goal to bolster its position in the global medical device industry.

Major companies operating in the medical tubing market include Saint-Gobain S.A., Freudenberg Medical LLC, W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Avient Corporation, Raumedic AG, Micro-Tek Corp., NewAge Industries Inc., Axiom Medical Inc., NovoSci Corp., Vanguard Products Corp., Zeus Industrial Products Inc., Absolute Custom Extrusions Inc., Petro Extrusion Technologies Inc., Pexco LLC, GSH Industries Inc., Teleflex Medical OEM LLC, Putnam Plastics Corporation, Tekni-Plex Inc., Nordson Corporation, Qosina Corp., Vesta Inc., Lubrizol Life Science Health, Grayline LLC, Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical, Spectrum Plastics Group Inc., Merit Medical Systems Inc., Applied Plastics Co. Inc., Duke Empirical Inc., Biomerics LLC, Polyzen Inc., Resonetics LLC

North America was the largest region in the medical tubing market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the medical tubing market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the medical tubing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA.

The medical tubing market consists of sales of urinary catheters and vascular catheters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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