Urethral Dilators Market size was valued at USD 246.11 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 544.58 million by 2037, expanding at around 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of urethral dilators is assessed at USD 271.54 million.
The reason behind the growth is impelled by the increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disorders. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been identified as a major global public health issue, which is majorly caused by stress, and hypertension in all high- and middle-income nations.
Chronic kidney diseases can result in various urological conditions, which involve the use of urethral dilators. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 8% of people globally, and millions of people pass away each year because they lack access to effective treatment.
The rising popularity of minimally invasive procedures are believed to fuel the market growth. The popularity of minimally invasive surgery among patients has grown owing to its advantages such as smaller incisions, less discomfort, and shorter hospital stay.
Urethral dilation is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of bulbar urethral strictures where a permanent catheter is used to drain the bladder, which offers a faster recovery, and minimal scarring.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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6.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 246.11 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 544.58 million |
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Usage (Reusable, Disposable)
The disposable segment is estimated to gain a robust market share of 62% in the coming years owing to the benefits offered. Disposable urethral dilators are designed for single use with consistent quality standards. They don’t require any sterilization which reduces the risk of cross-contamination between patients. In addition, these dilators are cost-effective as compared to reusable dilators and can be easily disposed of.
Application (Meatal Stenosis, Urethral Stricture, Kidney Stone Removal)
The urethral stricture segment in the urethral dilators market is set to garner a notable share of 51% shortly on the account of growing surgical procedures. Surgical procedures involve the repeated use of catheters which may cause irritation or swelling and scar tissue formation, which can restrict the urethra and cause urine to back up in the urinary tract, resulting in urethral stricture. This can be treated by using the urethral dilation technique where a doctor puts a very little wire into the bladder through the urethra by stretching the urethra's sidewalls. Every year, more than 300 million major surgical procedures are carried out worldwide.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
North America industry is predicted to dominate majority revenue share of 38% by 2037 impelled by the growing spending in healthcare. As a result, more efficient and advanced medical technologies including urethral dilators are expected to develop in the region. In addition, availability of more resources would also improve the medical access, which may result in a higher number of surgeries that may require urethral dilators. In 2021, health spending in the US increased by over 2%.
APAC Market Statistics
The APAC urethral dilators market is estimated to be the second largest, during the forecast timeframe led by rapidly growing medical tourism. India's medical tourism industry is expanding, since there are many different travel choices available in the country such as its low-cost treatments and state-of-the-art medical facilities. This has significantly increased the demand for urethral dilators as people from different regions visit India and other Asia Pacific countries for urological treatments.
For instance, more than a million individuals from over 75 different countries travel to India each year for medical, wellness, and IVF procedures. As a result, the demand for urethral dilators may rise in the region as more people can access medical facilities for the treatment of urological conditions.
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