Smart Foley Catheters Global Market Report 2025

The smart foley catheters market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.55 billion in 2024 to $1.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the historic period resulted from the rising prevalence of urinary retention and incontinence disorders, the growing number of hospitalized patients requiring catheter-based urine drainage, the increasing incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), the rising geriatric population dependent on long-term catheterization, and the growing usage of indwelling catheters.

The smart foley catheters market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the forecast period will be driven by a rising clinical shift toward infection-preventive catheter systems, a growing preference for data-enabled medical devices in hospitals, the increasing adoption of value-based care models that encourage advanced monitoring tools, the rising need for automated urine output tracking in ICU and home-care settings, and the growing demand for patient-safety-oriented urology devices. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in embedded pressure and flow sensing technology, the adoption of antimicrobial polymer coatings combined with real-time analytics, innovations in wireless, battery-free catheter sensors for remote monitoring, and the integration of AI-driven algorithms for early CAUTI detection and blockage prediction.

The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive the growth of the smart foley catheters market in the future. Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that develop gradually and often require continuous medical management. The increasing prevalence of these diseases is partly due to sedentary lifestyles, where prolonged sitting and lack of physical activity contribute to the risk of conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Smart foley catheters play a critical role in the treatment of chronic diseases by providing continuous monitoring of urine output, pressure, and temperature, making them ideal for patients who need long-term catheterization. These devices reduce the need for manual monitoring by offering real-time data and automated alerts, enhancing patient safety and improving clinical efficiency. For example, in June 2024, the National Health Service in the UK reported that 3,615,330 individuals were diagnosed with non-diabetic hyperglycemia or pre-diabetes in 2023, marking an 18% increase from 2022. Thus, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases is fueling the growth of the smart foley catheters market.

Rising healthcare expenditure is also expected to contribute to the growth of the smart foley catheters market. Healthcare expenditure refers to the total amount spent on medical services, treatments, facilities, research, and public health initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes. The increase in healthcare spending is driven by the growing demand for long-term treatments due to the rising prevalence of chronic conditions. This rise in expenditure facilitates investments in advanced patient monitoring technologies, such as smart foley catheters, which are designed to improve patient care and clinical efficiency. By providing real-time data and automated alerts, these catheters reduce the need for manual monitoring and help streamline clinical workflows. For instance, in May 2024, the Office for National Statistics in the UK reported a 5.6% increase in total healthcare expenditure in 2023, reflecting a growth of 0.9% compared to 2022. Therefore, the increase in healthcare expenditure is driving the growth of the smart foley catheters market.

The growing geriatric population is also expected to drive the growth of the market. The geriatric population, typically defined as individuals aged 65 and above, often requires specialized healthcare due to age-related changes. As life expectancy increases due to advances in healthcare, nutrition, and disease management, the number of older adults is rising. Smart foley catheters provide continuous monitoring of urine output, pressure, and temperature, making them particularly beneficial for older adults who require long-term catheterization. These catheters help reduce manual observation by offering real-time data and automated alerts, improving patient safety and easing the caregiving process. For example, in January 2024, the Population Reference Bureau, a U.S.-based nonprofit, projected that the U.S. population aged 65 and older will grow from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050, an increase of 47%. Therefore, the growing geriatric population is fueling the growth of the smart foley catheters market.

Major companies operating in the smart foley catheters market are Medtronic plc, Medline Industries LP, Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), B. Braun Melsungen AG, Teleflex Incorporated, Coloplast A/S, Cook Medical LLC, ICU Medical Inc., Amsino International Inc., Bactiguard AB, FIZE Medical Inc., UroDev Medical Inc., Spinal Singularity Inc, MDX LifeSciences Inc.

North America was the largest region in the smart foley catheters market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in smart foley catheters report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the smart foley catheters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

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Smart Foley catheters are advanced urinary catheters that incorporate sensors or digital components to track key parameters such as urine output, temperature, and blockage status in real time. They are designed to improve patient safety and support clinical decision-making by providing continuous, accurate monitoring and enabling early detection of issues such as infections or obstructions.

The main product types of smart Foley catheters include indwelling smart Foley catheters and intermittent smart Foley catheters. Indwelling smart Foley catheters are urinary catheters equipped with sensors that monitor urine flow and identify complications to support safer long-term use. They are fabricated from materials such as silicone, latex, and others and utilize technologies such as sensor-based systems, wireless systems, and more. These catheters are used in applications such as urinary incontinence, surgery, prostate gland surgery, spinal cord injury, and other conditions, serving end-users including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home care settings, and others.

The smart foley catheters market consists of sales of wireless catheter monitoring units, pressure and temperature sensing modules, data transmission hubs, catheter management software, antimicrobial-coated smart catheters, and portable urine output tracking devices. 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.

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