Product Code: ETC13379326 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 190 | No. of Figures: 80 | No. of Tables: 40 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market was valued at USD 0.65 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 0.97 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.90% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
The Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market is experiencing notable growth due to increasing prevalence of urological disorders, technological advancements in medical devices, and rising demand for minimally invasive procedures. Ureteral access sheaths are essential tools used in endourological procedures to provide access to the urinary tract, enabling the passage of instruments for diagnosis and treatment purposes. Key market players are focusing on product innovation, such as the development of biocompatible materials and enhanced designs to improve patient outcomes and reduce procedural complexities. The market is witnessing a rise in adoption of ureteral access sheaths in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and clinics worldwide. Geographically, North America dominates the market due to high healthcare expenditure and advanced healthcare infrastructure, while the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness significant growth opportunities driven by increasing healthcare investments and a growing patient population.
The Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market is experiencing growth due to the increasing prevalence of urological disorders and the rising adoption of minimally invasive procedures. Technological advancements in ureteral access sheaths, such as the development of hydrophilic coatings and smaller diameter options, are driving market expansion. The market is also benefiting from the growing demand for outpatient surgeries and the rising geriatric population. Additionally, the shift towards value-based healthcare and the emphasis on improving patient outcomes are creating opportunities for market players to innovate and develop more efficient and cost-effective ureteral access sheath products. Overall, the market is poised for continued growth, with key players focusing on product development and strategic partnerships to capitalize on the evolving trends and opportunities in the global healthcare landscape.
The Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market faces several challenges, including increasing competition among key players leading to pricing pressures, stringent regulatory requirements for product approval, and limitations in the availability of skilled healthcare professionals for performing procedures using ureteral access sheaths. Additionally, technological advancements and product innovations in the market are essential to meet the evolving needs of healthcare providers and patients, but research and development costs can be substantial. Moreover, the market may also face challenges related to reimbursement policies, healthcare infrastructure in developing regions, and concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of ureteral access sheaths. Overall, overcoming these challenges will require continuous investment in research and development, strategic collaborations, and effective marketing strategies to sustain growth in the Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market.
The Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of urological disorders, such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections, which require minimally invasive procedures for treatment. The growing adoption of ureteral access sheaths in endourological procedures due to their advantages like reduced procedure time, lower risk of complications, and enhanced visualization is also fueling market growth. Technological advancements leading to the development of innovative ureteral access sheaths with improved design and materials for better patient outcomes and comfort are further contributing to market expansion. Additionally, the rising geriatric population, which is more susceptible to urological conditions, and the increasing awareness about minimally invasive treatment options are expected to drive the demand for ureteral access sheaths in the forecast period.
Government policies related to the Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market primarily focus on regulations and standards for medical devices, ensuring product safety, quality, and efficacy. Authorities such as the FDA in the United States and the European Medicines Agency in the EU enforce stringent requirements for market approval, clinical trials, labeling, and post-market surveillance of ureteral access sheaths. These regulations aim to protect patient safety, promote innovation, and maintain market competitiveness. Additionally, reimbursement policies and healthcare funding schemes play a significant role in market dynamics, influencing product adoption and pricing strategies. Compliance with government regulations is crucial for manufacturers and healthcare providers to navigate the evolving landscape of the ureteral access sheath market.
The Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market is expected to witness growth in the coming years due to increasing prevalence of urological disorders such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections, as well as the rising adoption of minimally invasive procedures. Technological advancements in ureteral access sheaths, such as the development of smaller and more flexible devices, are also driving market growth. Additionally, the growing geriatric population and increasing healthcare expenditure in emerging economies are likely to further boost market expansion. However, challenges such as high costs associated with these devices and limited awareness about urological disorders in some regions may hinder market growth to some extent. Overall, the Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market is anticipated to experience steady growth in the foreseeable future.
In the Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Asia is expected to witness significant growth due to the increasing prevalence of urological disorders and the rising adoption of minimally invasive procedures in countries like China and India. North America is anticipated to hold a prominent share in the market, driven by advanced healthcare infrastructure, high healthcare expenditure, and a growing geriatric population. In Europe, the market is likely to experience steady growth, supported by increasing awareness about urological conditions and technological advancements in the healthcare sector. The Middle East and Africa region is projected to show moderate growth due to improving healthcare facilities and a rising focus on enhancing surgical outcomes. Latin America is expected to witness a gradual increase in the demand for ureteral access sheaths, driven by expanding healthcare access and increasing investments in healthcare infrastructure.
Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market |
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Trends |
6 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Reusable, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Disposable, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Hydrophilic-Coated, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.5 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Dual-Lumen, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.6 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Size, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By 10 Fr, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By 12 Fr, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By 14 Fr, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.5 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By 16 Fr, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.6 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Custom Sizes, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ureteroscopy, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Kidney Stone Removal, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Urological Surgeries, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.5 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Minimally Invasive Procedures, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.6 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Endoscopic Treatments, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.4.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Clinics, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ambulatory Surgical Centers, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.5 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Institutes, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.6 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Home Healthcare, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Size, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
7.6 North America Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Size, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
8.6 Latin America (LATAM) Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Size, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
9.6 Asia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Size, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
10.6 Africa Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Size, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
11.6 Europe Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Size, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
12.6 Middle East Ureteral Access Sheath Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Use, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
15.5 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Ureteral Access Sheath Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |