U.S. Medical Tubing Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Silicone, Polyolefins, Polyimide, Polycarbonates), By Application (Bulk Disposable Tubing, Catheters, Drug Delivery Systems),- Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024-2033

U.S. Medical Tubing Market Size and Growth

The U.S. medical tubing market size was exhibited at USD 3.85 billion in 2023 and is projected to hit around USD 7.65 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.11% during the forecast period 2024 to 2033.

U.S. Medical Tubing Market Key Takeaways:

• The bulk disposable segment accounted for the largest market share of 36.75% in 2023.
• Drug delivery systems are expected to expand at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period
• Silicone tubing accounted for the largest revenue share of 26.0% in 2023.
• Fluoropolymers are projected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2033.

Report Scope of U.S. Medical Tubing Market

The market is primarily driven by the rising geriatric population and hospitalizations in the U.S. Medical tubes are required to have superior physical properties such as opacity, versatility, and static resistance. Clear tubing is essential for fluid delivery applications as it enables easy tracking of fluid movement and helps eliminate the possibility of potential air bubbles. Plastic is a key raw material used in the manufacturing of medical tubes, such as conduits for collecting biopsy samples, stent holders, and vascular catheters.

Recent technological advancements have optimized the manufacturing processes, thus driving the market growth. Braided tubing, tapered tubing, and paratubing are manufactured using cutting-edge extrusion technologies to eliminate the assembling of two or more tubes. This fosters cost reduction as it eliminates any secondary steps of joining tubes. Latest advancements in extrusion technologies offer plastic tubes with an integration of desired properties, including high tensile strength, flexibility, lightweight, and non-ferrous properties.

Medical devices in the U.S. are highly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the devices. Medical devices are classified into Class I, II, and III, with Class III being associated with higher-risk regulations. The U.S. FDA regulates Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) polyurethane tubes used to administer drugs or medicines. Similar to the FDA, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ensures that the polyurethane tube does not contaminate the food or liquids given to patients. It also regulates the environmental sustainability compliance of medical tubes.

U.S. Medical Tubing Market By Application Insights

The bulk disposable segment accounted for the largest market share of 36.75% in 2023. Bulk disposable devices comprise urological products, surgical instruments, syringes, and needles, among others. The growing concerns about containing the spread of communicable diseases are driving segment growth. Furthermore, the prevalence of arthritis, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases has fuelled the adoption of extensive surgical treatment instruments, including trocars and inflators. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and silicone are among the most commonly used polymers in disposable medical tubing. They are long-lasting, durable, versatile, and flexible.

Drug delivery systems are expected to expand at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for targeted and controlled drug delivery in patients. Various types of drug delivery systems, such as injectable drug delivery systems, respiratory drug delivery systems, and connected drug delivery systems, use medical tubes to deliver the drug to the target location. The emphasis on improving the efficacy of the drug delivery rate is propelling the demand for medical tubes in the drug delivery systems application segment.

U.S. Medical Tubing Market By Product Insights

Silicone tubing accounted for the largest revenue share of 26.0% in 2023, owing to its high demand in medical applications. It is non-toxic to living tissues, and patients have no allergenic response. Silicon tubing provides gasketing, sealing, and safe fluid transfer properties, which fosters segment growth. High-grade silicon tubing used in medical devices is manufactured using a continuous vulcanization and extrusion process. Moreover, the material has applications in medical drains, implants, feeding tubes, catheters, and other products where biocompatibility is a key requirement.

Fluoropolymers are projected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2033. It is a preferred material in manufacturing next-generation medical devices, including catheters, sutures, syringes, and biocontainment vessels. Fluoropolymers are inert, non-toxic, sterile, inert, and bio-compatible, making them an ideal choice for medical tubing.

U.S. Medical Tubing Market Recent Developments

• In June 2021, Spectrum Plastics Group acquired KCS Plastics Ltd, to expand its geographical presence and boost manufacturing of polymer-based medical equipment
  
  
• In August 2021, Nordson Corporation acquired NDC Technologies to expand its product offerings. The acquisition has the former’s test and inspection platform into new end markets and adjacent technologies.
  
  
• In May 2020, NewAge Industries, Inc. bought two units in a building within seven miles of its headquarters to increase its production capacities of tubing and molding assemblies.

Some of the prominent players in the U.S. medical tubing market include:

• Hitachi Cable America Inc
• NewAge Industries Inc.
• Spectrum Plastics Group
• Bentec Medical
• Kent Elastomer Products
• The Hygenic Company, LLC
• Nordson Corporation

Segments Covered in the Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the U.S. medical tubing market

Product

• Silicone
• Polyolefins
• Polyimide
• Polyvinyl Chloride
• Polycarbonates
• Fluoropolymers

• • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
  • Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)

• Others

Application

• Bulk disposable tubing

• • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers

• • • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
    • Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)

• • Others

• Drug delivery systems

• • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers

• • • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
    • Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)

• • Others

• Catheters

• • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers

• • • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
    • Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)

• • Others

• Biopharmaceutical laboratory equipment

• • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers

• • • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
    • Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)

• • Others

• Others

• • Silicone
  • Polyolefins
  • Polyimide
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonates
  • Fluoropolymers

• • • Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
    • Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP)

• • Others