Microcatheter Global Market Report 2025

The microcatheter market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.5 billion in 2024 to $1.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be linked to the rising prevalence of cardiovascular and neurovascular diseases, increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures, technological advancements in catheter design and materials, growing use of image-guided and interventional radiology procedures, and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure in developing regions.

The microcatheter market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be driven by growing adoption of robotic-assisted surgeries, rising demand for precision and targeted drug delivery, increasing focus on outpatient and ambulatory interventions, expanding applications of microcatheters in oncology and neurology, and rising healthcare investments in emerging economies. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI and digital imaging in catheter navigation, development of single-use and disposable microcatheters, use of 3D printing for customized catheter design, incorporation of smart sensors for real-time monitoring, and increasing collaborations between manufacturers and hospitals.

The growing demand for minimally invasive procedures is expected to drive the expansion of the microcatheter market. Minimally invasive procedures are performed through small incisions or natural body openings using specialized instruments, reducing tissue damage, recovery time, and complications compared to traditional surgery. Rising demand is fueled by patients’ preference for safer, faster, and less invasive treatments. Microcatheters facilitate these procedures by allowing physicians to access small or tortuous vessels with high precision, enabling targeted delivery of therapeutic agents or devices while minimizing tissue trauma and procedural risks. For example, in June 2024, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) reported that global aesthetic procedures reached nearly 35 million, a 3.4% increase from 2023, driven by growing demand for minimally invasive cosmetic treatments.

Market players are focusing on innovations such as rapid-exchange braided shaft and tapered-tip microcatheter designs to improve performance and precision. These designs feature multi-layer reinforced shafts for enhanced pushability and torque control, combined with ultra-fine tapered tips for better vessel penetration with minimal trauma. In February 2024, BIOTRONIK, a Switzerland-based company, launched the Micro Rx catheter, which integrates a reinforced distal shaft, a tapered leading-edge tip, and a proximal-end stop compatible with guide extension catheters. These enhancements improve navigation in complex vascular anatomies, reduce procedural times, and enhance patient outcomes.

In October 2024, Argon Medical Devices, a US-based manufacturer, acquired the SeQure and DraKon microcatheters from Accurate Medical Therapeutics, an Israel-based company, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Argon to expand its oncology portfolio to include therapeutic delivery devices in addition to diagnostic solutions.

Major companies operating in the microcatheter market are Cardinal Health Inc., Medtronic PLC, Stryker Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Becton, Dickinson and Company, Boston Scientific Corporation, B. Braun Melsungen AG, Terumo Corporation, Teleflex Incorporated, Cook Group Incorporated, Integer Holdings, Merit Medical Systems Inc., Penumbra Inc., MicroPort Scientific Corp., Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd., Phenox GmbH, Rapid Medical, Acandis GmbH & Co. KG, Evasc Neurovascular, Vantis Vascular Inc.

North America was the largest region in the microcatheter market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in microcatheter report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the microcatheter 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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A microcatheter is a thin, flexible tube used in minimally invasive medical procedures to access small or delicate blood vessels or other narrow pathways within the body. It enables physicians to deliver treatments, medications, or devices with precision to targeted areas, often under the guidance of imaging techniques such as X-ray or fluoroscopy. Their design focuses on precision, flexibility, and biocompatibility to navigate complex anatomical pathways.

The key products in the microcatheter category include delivery microcatheters, diagnostic microcatheters, aspiration microcatheters, steerable microcatheters, and micro-guide catheters. Delivery microcatheters are thin, flexible tubes designed to deliver therapeutic agents - such as embolic materials, stents, or drugs - directly to targeted sites through small or tortuous vessels. They are available in single-lumen and dual-lumen configurations. These devices are used across various medical fields, including cardiovascular, neurovascular, peripheral vascular, oncological, urological, otolaryngological, and others, and are utilized in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, surgical centers, specialty clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers.

The microcatheter market consists of sales of neurovascular microcatheters, cardiovascular microcatheters, peripheral vascular microcatheters, and oncology microcatheters. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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