Catheter Shaft Manufacturing Market Global Report 2026

The catheter shaft manufacturing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.99 billion in 2025 to $2.28 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for minimally invasive procedures, increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, expanding adoption of endovascular interventions, growing need for neurological catheter-based procedures, and increasing preference for minimally invasive medical treatments.

The catheter shaft manufacturing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sophisticated catheter configurations, increasing adoption of complex interventional procedures, growing need for high-performance catheter shafts, expanding application of catheter-based treatment methods, and increasing demand for improved catheter flexibility and pushability. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of multilayer catheter shaft constructions, increasing use of braided catheter shafts to improve mechanical strength, expanding demand for coiled catheter shaft configurations, rising use of specialized coatings for catheter shafts, and increasing demand for enhanced flexibility and resistance to kinking.

The rising volume of minimally invasive procedures is expected to propel the growth of the catheter shaft manufacturing market going forward. Minimally invasive procedures refer to medical interventions that use small incisions, natural anatomical openings, or narrow access pathways to diagnose or treat medical conditions while causing less tissue disruption than conventional open surgery. The rising volume of minimally invasive procedures is driven by advancements in medical technology, which enable safer and more precise interventions with smaller incisions and faster patient recovery. The increasing volume of minimally invasive procedures supports catheter shaft manufacturing by driving demand for flexible, pushable, torque-responsive, and kink-resistant tubular components that allow clinicians to navigate narrow anatomical pathways during diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. For instance, in June 2024, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a US-based non-profit organization, hyaluronic acid filler minimally invasive procedures totalled 5.29 million in 2023, representing an 8% increase over 2022. Therefore, the rising volume of minimally invasive procedures is driving the growth of the catheter shaft manufacturing market.

Key companies operating in the catheter shaft manufacturing market are focusing on developing advanced reinforcement technologies, such as nitinol braid and coil reinforcement systems, to enhance catheter lumen integrity, strengthen torque transmission, and improve procedural reliability during complex minimally invasive interventions. Nitinol braid and coil reinforcement systems refer to the strategic placement of shape-memory alloy (nitinol) braided or helically coiled structures within the catheter shaft wall to provide superior axial strength while maintaining flexibility and maintaining the internal lumen diameter for optimal fluid flow and device deliverability. For example, in June 2025, Terumo Neuro, a Japan-based medical device company, announced EMEA commercial availability of the SOFIA Flow 88 Neurovascular Aspiration Catheter, engineered with proprietary nitinol braid and coil reinforcement technology designed to maintain lumen integrity during endovascular stroke thrombectomy procedures. The 0.088-inch inner-diameter catheter features optimized transition zones, a soft, atraumatic distal tip, and reinforcement throughout the entire working length to minimize vessel trauma while delivering superior trackability through challenging cerebrovascular anatomy and proximal stability across short and long sheath configurations.

In May 2026, AP Technologies Inc., a Singapore-based contract manufacturer specializing in catheters and medical tubing, acquired Blueacre Technology Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, AP Technologies intends to broaden its vertically integrated catheter manufacturing platform by incorporating advanced nitinol processing and high-precision laser micromachining capabilities, thereby enhancing its capacity to support next-generation minimally invasive medical devices and sophisticated catheter and delivery-system programs. Blueacre Technology Ltd. is an Ireland-based medical device component manufacturer that specializes in catheter components and precision processing for medical devices.

Major companies operating in the catheter shaft manufacturing market are Teleflex Incorporated, TE Connectivity plc, Nordson Corporation, Integer Holdings Corporation, W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., Merit Medical Systems Inc., Freudenberg Medical LLC, Confluent Medical Technologies Inc., AMETEK Inc., Tekni-Plex Inc., Biomerics LLC, Putnam Plastics Corporation, RAUMEDIC AG, Optinova AB, Medical Murray Inc., Duke Empirical LLC, ATL Technology LLC, Quasar Engineering Ltd., Prepco Medical, CUUMED CATHETER MEDICAL CO. LTD., Cordica Medical Inc., Steer Medical Inc., Envaste Ltd., AP Technologies Pte. Ltd., Suzhou Aokeray Polymer Co. Ltd., Chamfr Inc.

North America was the dominating region in the catheter shaft manufacturing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the catheter shaft manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the catheter shaft manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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