Medical Tubing Industry Overview

The global medical tubing market size was estimated at USD 11 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from 2024 to 2030.

Easy consumer access to healthcare products and surged global demand for medical devices that are equipped with effective tubing are factors projected to drive market growth during the forecast period. Continuous innovations in drug delivery systems by medical device manufacturers have resulted in the requirement for customizable medical tubes, which is projected to drive the demand for medical tubes in drug delivery systems. Also, a growing number of collaborations and joint ventures between various companies in the medical device sector is expected to expand the global reach of disposable medical devices, consequently boosting market growth.

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The growing geriatric population worldwide has significantly driven the requirement for medical devices equipped with tubes, thereby fueling market growth. Moreover, the increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, arthritis, and other disorders that necessitate complex surgical procedures has surged the demand for minimally invasive treatment methods. This has boosted the consumption of nylon, plastic polymers, silicone, and other materials, which are ideal for developing catheters and medical tubing, thus driving global medical tubing demand.

The presence of a substantial geriatric population & advanced healthcare infrastructure, as well as relatively high patient disposable incomes, are some vital drivers of the healthcare sector in the United States. As per the Population Reference Bureau, the number of people aged 65 and older in the country is poised to nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060. These mentioned factors are expected to positively impact the demand for medical tubing in applications such as catheters and drug delivery systems, among others.

In terms of revenue, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was estimated to be the largest segment. However, its demand is expected to decline on account of presence of toxic bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) content in PVC tubes. Manufacturers are rapidly switching to the production of DEHP-free PVC medical tubes in order to comply with regulations which are anticipated to further facilitate the growth of polyvinyl chloride tubing over the coming years.

Improving healthcare systems, life expectancy is also anticipated to increase in developing regions of the world. This demographic trend will surge the demand for medical equipment incorporated with lightweight, portable medical tubing. The use of devices such as eternal tube feeding equipment and patient monitoring equipment is expected to witness a rapid rise during the forecast period, thereby acting as an opportunity for the growth of the market.

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Medical Tubing Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global medical tubing market based on product, application, and region:

Medical Tubing Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

• Silicone
• Polyolefins
• Polyimide
• Polyvinyl Chloride
• Polycarbonates
• Fluoropolymers
• Others

Medical Tubing Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

• Bulk disposable tubing
  • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Others
• Drug delivery systems
  • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Others
• Catheters
  • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Others
• Biopharmaceutical laboratory equipment
  • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Others
• Others
  • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Others

Medical Tubing Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • UK
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
• Central & South America
  • Brazil
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa

Key Companies profiled:

• Asahi Tec Corp.
• MDC Industries
• Nordson Corp.
• ZARYS International Group
• Hitachi Cable America Inc.
• NewAge Industries, Inc.
• TE Connectivity
• Freudenberg & Co. KG
• Spectrum Plastics Group
• ATAG SpA

Key Medical Tubing Company Insights

The manufacturers adopt several strategies, including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, new product developments, and geographical expansions, to enhance market penetration and cater to the changing technological requirements of various end-use industries.

The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic prompted medical tubing manufacturers to strengthen online marketplaces for services and spare part availability. For instance, in February 2023, Freudenberg expanded its medical tubing production to Massachusetts.

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