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Catheters in the US Procurement Price, Data and Insights
Catheters are thin, hollow tubes typically made of plastic or rubber that are inserted into the body. Catheters serve different purposes but are generally used to either deliver fluids to or drain them from an incision point or other opening in the body. These devices can be used for short-term drainage or over longer periods of time to maintain a body's normal functioning. The key buyers of catheters are hospitals, nursing care facilities and specialty surgery clinics.
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What’s included in this market coverage
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Catheters procurement and pricing environment in the United States includes market dynamics, buyer power scores, supply chain vendors with pricing trends and forecasts.
About this Market
What’s this procurement report about?
This procurement coverage of the Catheters market in the United States includes Foley Catheter, Stainless Steel Catheter, Plastic Catheter, Central Venous Catheter (CVC) and Intermittent Catheter. Standard coding in this coverage includes HS-901839-Medical, Surgical Instruments And Appliances; Catheters, Cannulae And The Like, ISIC-325-Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies, NACE-32.50-Manufacture Of Medical And Dental Instruments And Supplies, NAICS-339110-Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing and UNSPSC-42142700-Urological treatment products and supplies.
What common market terminology is included?
Common market terminology included in the Catheters procurement coverage includes Enteral Feeding (The process of providing nutrition through a tube placed in the nose, stomach or small intestine.), Incontinence (The inability of the body to control routine functions involving urination or defecation.), Indwelling Catheter (A device used for urinary management over a long period of time.), Intermittent Catheter (A device used for urinary management over the short term. These devices are removed after every instance of drainage.) and Antimicrobial Catheter (A sterile catheter with an antibacterial coating that helps curb a variety of pathogens associated with urinary tract infections.).
What companies are included as top suppliers?
The top companies covered in the Catheters procurement report as suppliers are Coloplast Corp., Terumo Medical Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen Ag, Becton, Dickinson and Company and Medtronic Plc.
Opportunity Assessment
What’s included in the Opportunity Assessment chapter?
The Opportunity Assessment chapter provides a comprehensive market analysis of the Catheters market in the United States category, including buyer power scoring, market pricing trends, vendor landscape, cost structure, and strategic negotiation levers.
The market pricing trends include the Market Price (2026) per catheter, a five year price forecast and a supply chain risk score. Vendor coverage includes a market share and cost structure breakdown.
Analysis includes a comprehensive SWOT analysis of and recent developments impacting the Catheters market environment.
Buyer Power Score
What’s included in the Buyer Power Score chapter?
The Buyer Power Score chapter assesses key components impacting Catheters procurement including the recent price trend, forecast price trend, availability of substitutes, switching costs, product specialization, average vendor risk, market share concentration, supply chain risk, price driver volatility and recent price volatility.
These components generate a Buyer Power Score that ranges from -5 (strongly favoring sellers) to +5 (strongly favoring buyers) plus a recommended strategy for procurement specialists.
Price Environment
What’s included in the Price Environment chapter?
The Price Environment chapter covers detailed pricing analysis and datasets on Catheters market environment. This includes insights into market pricing Market Price (2026), price forecasts, volatility, specialization, substitutes and switching costs.
Datasets in the Price Environment chapter include vendor cost structure, breakdowns of wage rates by geography and specialty, key external economic and labor drivers impacting the market and market pricing models.
Supply Chain & Vendors
What’s included in the Supply Chain & Vendors chapter?
The Supply Chain & Vendors chapter covers the concentration, risk and diversity of the Catheters market. This includes datasets on the market’s top suppliers, detailed analysis on the key sourcing risks and supply chain dynamics, with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and scores.
Business Requirements
What’s included in the Business Requirements chapter?
The Business Requirements chapter covers vendor relationships, qualifications, service level agreements and key performance indicators. These inputs provide insight into the planning process through the buying lead time, vendor relationship and vendor qualifications. The sourcing process include key RFP elements like an organizational overview, project budget, selection criteria, project schedule, proposal format, inventory control, cost containment, regulation, quality control, distribution and key contract clauses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current market price for Catheters?
The 2026 benchmark market price for Catheters is $3.64 per catheter. Prices have increased at a CAGR of 1.61 from 2023-26.
Who are the top vendors in the Catheters market?
The top vendors in the Catheters market include Coloplast Corp., Terumo Medical Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen Ag, Becton, Dickinson and Company and Medtronic Plc.
What industries supply the Catheters market?
The top industries supplying the Catheters market are Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing in the US, Paperboard Mills in the US, Plastic Pipe & Parts Manufacturing in the US, Plastic & Resin Manufacturing in the US, Rubber Product Manufacturing in the US and Plastics & Rubber Machinery Manufacturing in the US.
What is the supply chain risk for Catheters?
Vendor financial risk is moderate, requiring diligence in long-term contracts. Catheter suppliers face strong competition, which pressures margins, but benefit from stable and consistent demand driven by healthcare needs. This balance results in a moderate level of vendor financial risk, leaving buyers somewhat exposed when seeking multi-year agreements. Buyers should conduct financial due diligence, monitor vendor performance, and maintain a diverse supplier base. These steps will help procurement teams reduce exposure to potential vendor instability while taking advantage of steady demand to secure long-term value.
What factors affect the price of Catheters?
Material type significantly affects the price of catheters and their intended use. Specialized or reusable catheters, like stainless steel or CVCs, are more expensive than single-use catheters made of plastic or rubber.
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