Medical Tubing Market by Material (Plastics, Rubbers, Specialty Polymers), Application (Bulk Disposable Tubing, Catheters & Cannulas, Drug Delivery Systems, Specialty Applications), Structure, and Region - Global Forecast to 2028
The medical tubing market is projected to reach USD 17.0 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.2% from USD 11.5 billion in 2024. Medical tubing is essentially used in healthcare applications like diagnostics, fluid management and proving medication to patients.
Increasing demand for medical tubing from the healthcare industry, stringent regulatory & sustainability mandates, and increase in geriatric population are driving the market for medical tubing. The stringent regulations scrutinize the involvement of strict mandates for selection of medical tubes for healthcare applications. The tubes should be sterile and free of defects to provide optimum and safe treatment to patients. Additionally, growing geriatric population are driving the demand for medical tubes. Frequent healthcare needs, chronic conditions are the major reasons behind the healthcare needs of aging population. Medical tubes like intravenous lines, catheters, and oxygen tubes are essential components in these medical procedures.
Attractive Opportunities in the Medical Tubing Market
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Medical tubing Market Dynamics
Driver: Growing demand for minimally invasive medical procedures
Minimally invasive procedures are safer than traditional open surgeries. These procedures are slowly replacing open surgeries due to their less risky nature. Specialized medical tubes are often used in minimally invasive procedures, thus, driving the market for medical tubing. Minimally invasive practises are cost-effective in addition to being comfortable when compared to conventional surgical procedures. These procedures are widely used in medical application like general surgery, urology, gynaecology, cardiology, gastroenterology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and pulmonology. Medical tubes like catheters and guidewires are essential in these medical applications.
Restraint: Limited material compatibility
Limited material compatibility constrains the range of applications for medical tubing. Some medical procedures and devices require specific material properties, such as biocompatibility, chemical resistance, or high flexibility. If the availability of suitable materials is limited, it can restrict the development of tubing for various applications. Material compatibility is critical for patient safety. Incompatibility between the tubing material and the substances it carries (such as medications or bodily fluids) can result in adverse reactions or contamination. To ensure patient safety, manufacturers must carefully select materials. However, the limited material compatibility can make this more challenging. When medical tubing comes into contact with a patient's body, limited material compatibility may cause negative reactions or tissue irritation.
Opportunity: Innovation and customization of polymers and tubing structure
Customizations provide opportunity for efficient use of medical tubes in medical procedures having specific requirements. Different medical devices require different type of tubes, pertaining to shape or material used. Customized tubes also enhance the performance of medical devices. Various polymer materials are used for enhancing the properties of medical tubing. Properties such as biocompatibility, durability, and flexibility are important in medical procedures. New materials can provide better resistance to chemicals, higher tensile strength, and enhanced resistance to wear and tear. Customized polymers can include features like antimicrobial properties to enhance infection control and complex geometries to meet the needs of various medical procedures and devices.
Challenge: High cost of producing and marketing medical tubing products
Maintaining stringent quality standards of medical tubes and adhering to regulations are essential for safety and efficacy of medical procedures. Manufacturers play an important role in meeting these requirements. However, complying to all the safety standards and regulations increase the overall manufacturing cost of medical tubing. Special importance is given to the selection of raw materials for manufacturing medical tubing. This requires additional costing and time. Although, these processes are important in manufacturing and selection of medical tubes, still to an extent they act as a barrier to the growth of medical tubing market. Additionally, higher costs act as a barrier to smaller companies which are targeting to enter the medical tubing market. Clinical testing and validation of medical tubing products are essential to demonstrate their safety and efficacy. These tests can be expensive and time-consuming, as they often involve working with healthcare professionals and institutions
Medical Tubing Market: Ecosystem
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, and MarketsandMarkets Analysis
"Plastic captures the second largest share by material in medical tubing market, in terms of value."
Plastics use as raw materials in medical tubing are increasing due to their easy availability and low costing. Various plastics like polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE), polyurethane (PU), and polypropylene (PP) are widely used in the manufacturing of medical tubing. The material used in the manufacturing of medical tubes depend on the specific medical application and the compatibility of material. Modern healthcare practices rely on the use of medical plastics for making tubes. These tubes are safe and sustainability compliant. Plastic medical tubing is a fundamental component of modern healthcare, facilitating the safe and efficient delivery of fluids and gases in various medical procedures while prioritizing patient safety and hygiene.
"Based on application, bulk disposable tubing is the second largest in medical tubing market in 2023, in terms of value."
Bulk disposable tubing captures the second largest share of the medical tubing market, in terms of value. Medical procedures like blood transfusion, IV infusion, drug delivery, respiratory dialysis, products for dialysis, laboratory disposables, wound management, nonwoven medical disposables, sterilization supplies, disposable waste supplies, and diagnostic disposables require the used of bulk disposable tubing. Bulk disposable tubing is majorly used in medical facilities like hospitals, outpatient facilities, home healthcare facilities, physician offices, and other emergency care. Factors driving the segment's growth are the need for modernizing healthcare infrastructure, prevention of infection, and need for increased efficiency.
“North America accounted the largest market for medical tubing in 2023, in terms of value."
Based on region, North America is the largest market for medical tubing, in terms of value. The medical tubing market in North America is influenced by various drivers, trends, and factors contributing to its growth and development. North America's aging population increases demand for healthcare services and medical devices. Medical tubing is integral to many medical devices and equipment used to diagnose and treat age-related conditions. The demand is primarily driven by technological advancements and product modernization in terms of quality and application development. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (US), Freudenberg Medical LLC (US), and W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (US) are the major players in the medical tubing market.
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Key Market Players
The key players in this market are Saint-Gobain (France), Freudenberg Medical (US), W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (US), Lubrizol Corporation (US), TE Connectivity (Switzerland), Nordson Corporation (US), Elkem ASA (Norway), Raumedic AG (Germany), Teknor Apex (US), and Spectrum Plastics Group (US). Continuous developments in the market—including new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, agreements, and expansions—are expected to help the market grow.
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Report Metric |
Details |
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Years considered for the study |
2019-2028 |
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Base Year |
2022 |
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Forecast period |
2023–2028 |
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Units considered |
Kiloton; Value (USD Million) |
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Segments |
Material, Application, Structure, and Region |
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Regions |
Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
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Companies |
Saint-Gobain (France), Freudenberg Medical (US), W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (US), Lubrizol Corporation (US), TE Connectivity (Switzerland), Nordson Corporation (US), Elkem ASA (Norway), Raumedic AG (Germany), Teknor Apex (US), and Spectrum Plastics Group (US). |
This report categorizes the global medical tubing market based on material, application, structure, and region.
Based on the material:
- Plastics
- Rubbers
- Specialty polymers
- Others
Based on the application:
- Bulk disposable tubing
- Catheters & cannulas
- Drug delivery systems
- Special applications
Based on the structure:
- Single-lumen
- Co-extruded
- Multi-lumen
- Tapered or bump tubing
- Braided tubing
Based on the region:
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
Recent Developments
- In January 2022, Raumedic AG acquired Aktsiaselts A&G, a company based in Estonia. This acquisition helped Raumedic AG to strengthen its position in the medical technology market.
- In November 2021, Nordson Corporation acquired NDC Technologies, a supplier of precision measurement and control solutions for medical tubing manufacturing. The acquisition expanded Nordson Corporation's test and inspection platform into new markets and strengthened its position as a leading provider of precision technology solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
What are the factors influencing the growth of the medical tubing market?
The growth of this market can be attributed to increasing demand for minimally invasive medical procedures.
Which are the key sectors driving the medical tubing market?
The sector driving the demand for medical tubing is the healthcare industry.
Who are the major manufacturers?
Major manufacturers include Saint-Gobain (France), Freudenberg Medical (US), W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (US), Lubrizol Corporation (US), TE Connectivity (Switzerland), Nordson Corporation (US), Elkem ASA (Norway), Raumedic AG (Germany), Teknor Apex (US), and Spectrum Plastics Group (US), among others.
What is the biggest restraint for medical tubing?
The biggest restraint can be the time required for developing medical tubing.
How is recession impact affecting the overall medical tubing market?
The recession impact is majorly affecting the developed regions like North America and Europe whereas developing region like Asia Pacific is largely unimpacted.
What will be the growth prospects of the medical tubing market?
Increasing demand for medical tubing from various applications, stringent regulatory and sustainability mandates, growing concerns for healthcare, and increasing demand for medical devices equipped with effective tubing. .
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The study involved four major activities in estimating the market size of the medical tubing market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market, the peer market, and the grandparent market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, the market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources have been referred to for identifying and collecting information for this study. These secondary sources include annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, trade directories, articles from recognized authors, gold standard and silver standard websites, and databases. Secondary research has been used to obtain key information about the value chain of the industry, monetary chain of the market, the total pool of key players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, and regional markets. It was also used to obtain information about the key developments from a market-oriented perspective.
Primary Research
The medical tubing market comprises several stakeholders in the value chain, which include manufacturers, and end users. Various primary sources from the supply and demand sides of the medical tubing market have been interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. The primary interviewees from the demand side include key opinion leaders in automotive sectors. The primary sources from the supply side include manufacturers, associations, and institutions involved in the medical tubing industry. Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights such as market statistics, data of revenue collected from the products and services, market breakdowns, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation. Primary research also helped in understanding the various trends related to material, structure, application, and region. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as CIOs, CTOs, and CSOs were interviewed to understand the buyer’s perspective on the suppliers, products, component providers, and their current usage of medical tubing and outlook of their business, which will affect the overall market.
The breakdown of profiles of the primary interviewees is illustrated in the figure below:
Note: Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 companies are classified based on their market revenue in 2022 available in the public domain, product portfolios, and geographical presence.
Other designations include consultants and sales, marketing, and procurement managers.
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Market Size Estimation
The top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the medical tubing market.
- The key players in the industry have been identified through extensive secondary research.
- The supply chain of the industry has been determined through primary and secondary research.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
- All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data.
- The research includes the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of the key market players, along with extensive interviews for opinions with leaders such as directors and marketing executives.
Top - Down Approach-
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Bottom - Up Approach-
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the total market size from the estimation process, the overall market has been split into several segments and sub-segments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all the segments and sub-segments, the data triangulation and market breakdown procedures have been employed, wherever applicable. The data has been triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size has been validated by using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches and primary interviews. Hence, for every data segment, there have been three sources—top-down approach, bottom-up approach, and expert interviews. The data was assumed correct when the values arrived from the three sources matched.
Market Definition
Medical tubing refers to flexible, hollow tubes or channels made from various materials, such as plastic, rubber, silicone, or metal, that are used in medical and healthcare applications. These tubes serve a wide range of purposes in the medical field, including the transfer of fluids, gases, and medications, as well as providing pathways for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. It is used in a wide range of medical devices, including ventilators, IVs, catheters, anaesthesiology, respiratory equipment, peristaltic pumps, biopharmaceutical laboratory equipment, and surgical drains. Medical tubing is designed to be biocompatible and sterile to prevent infection and minimize adverse reaction. These tubes are available in various structures including single-lumen, multi-lumen, braided, tapered or bump, and co-extruded tubing.
Key Stakeholders
- Senior Management
- End User
- Finance/Procurement Department
- R&D Department
- Manufacturers
- Raw Material Suppliers
REPORT OBJECTIVES
- To define, describe, and forecast the size of the medical tubing market, in terms of value and volume.
- To provide detailed information regarding the major factors (drivers, opportunities, restraints, and challenges) influencing the growth of the market
- To estimate and forecast the market size based on material, application, and region.
- To forecast the size of the market with respect to major regions, namely, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America, along with their key countries
- To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the overall market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a competitive landscape of market leaders.
- To track and analyze recent developments such as expansions, new product launches, partnerships & agreements, and acquisitions in the market.
- To strategically profile key market players and comprehensively analyze their core competencies.
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Regional Analysis
- Further breakdown of a region with respect to a particular country or additional application
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiles of additional market players
Tariff & Regulations
- Regulations and Impact on medical tubing market
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