Foley Catheter Market Size To Reach $3.0 Billion By 2033

June 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Foley Catheter Market Growth & Trends

The global foley catheter market size is estimated to reach USD 3.0 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 5.6% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The demand for foley catheters is anticipated to increase owing to the rising prevalence of urological diseases such as urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, growing incidence of spinal cord injuries, increasing elderly population, and favorable reimbursement policies.

The worldwide patient population faces a substantial healthcare challenge as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients suffering from different diseases have received subpar care as a result of limited access to medical services. The pandemic negatively affected sales of foley catheters. To stop the illness from spreading, surgeries are frequently delayed or even canceled. For instance, open and minimally invasive operations, endoscopic surgeries, clinic visits, and diagnostic procedures all fell by 40-100% in Italy, according to urology residents' research published in August 2021.

Additionally, residents in India reported a 90% drop in surgical volume, and more than 80% of them believed their education had been affected. According to the same source, a survey of urology residents in Latin America and Spain found that 15% had their urological service closed, with all activity devoted to COVID-19 patients. As a result, with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, foley catheter sales plummeted.

The majority of nations across the world have started to loosen lockup regulations and restart some elective surgeries, thus the market is anticipated to bounce back and expand over the projected period. Additionally, a high frequency of urologic disorders, technological improvements, strategic actions made by various players, and an increase in the elderly population are the primary drivers of the foley catheters industry expansion.

For instance, in June 2022, Sanford Health licensed its technology to InnoCare Urologics LLC. A Stanford health practitioner invented a urinary catheter for reducing damage from accidental pullout injuries. InnoCare has finished the necessary testing and has finalized the design with a manufacturer. Its next step is submission to the U.S. FDA to obtain market clearance.

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Foley Catheter Market Report Highlights

By product, the silicone-based foley catheters segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2025, due to their superior biocompatibility, lower risk of allergic reactions, and reduced incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
By catheter size, the medium size foley catheters (12-18 Fr) segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2025, due to their broad applicability in routine urinary drainage procedures, offering an effective balance between drainage efficiency and patient comfort.
By duration of use, the short-term foley catheters segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2025, owing to their extensive use in hospitals for perioperative care, acute urinary retention management, and intensive care monitoring.
By lumen type, the 2-way foley catheters segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 51.17% in 2025.
By tip configuration, the standard tip segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2025, driven by its extensive use in routine urinary drainage procedures, ease of insertion, and cost-effectiveness across hospitals and long-term care settings.
By gender, the male segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2025. Male patients frequently require catheterization during post-operative recovery and long-term urinary management, particularly in hospitals and elderly care settings.
By indication, the chronic urological conditions segment accounted for the largest market share in 2025.
By age group, the adult age group segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2025. Rising admissions to intensive care units and the growing number of minimally invasive and urological procedures are also supporting demand.
North America dominated the global foley catheters market with the largest revenue share of 31.5% in 2025. The increasing incidence of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) and the rising aging population in developed economies are driving the demand for foley catheters for urological procedures.

Foley Catheter Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global foley catheters market based on product type, catheter size, duration of use, lumen type, tip configuration, gender, age group, indication, end-use, and region:

Foley Catheters Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

Latex-based
- PTFE (Teflon) Coated
- Silicone-Elastomer Coated
Silicone-based
- Standard All-Silicone
- Hydrophilic-Coated Silicone
Antimicrobial/Specialty Coatings
- Silver-alloy coated (Infection prevention)
- Antibiotic-impregnated
- Hydrophilic-coated (Reduced friction)