| Product Code: ETC12077934 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Apr 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, Ireland continued to import female external catheters primarily from China, the UK, New Zealand, Metropolitan France, and other unspecified areas. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentrated market control, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for 2020-2024 was notably negative at -17.39%. Furthermore, the growth rate from 2023-2024 saw a significant decline of -31.4%. These trends suggest a challenging market environment for female external catheter imports in Ireland, possibly influenced by various factors impacting demand and supply dynamics.

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 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Overview |
3.1 Ireland Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ireland Female External Catheter Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ireland Female External Catheter Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness and acceptance of female external catheters as a convenient and hygienic solution for urinary incontinence. |
4.2.2 Growing elderly population in Ireland leading to a higher demand for urinary incontinence products. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements improving the design and functionality of female external catheters. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited reimbursement options for female external catheters leading to higher out-of-pocket costs for consumers. |
4.3.2 Stigma associated with using external catheters among some segments of the population. |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative urinary incontinence products like pads and absorbent underwear. |
5 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Trends |
6 Ireland Female External Catheter Market, By Types |
6.1 Ireland Female External Catheter Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Silicone, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Latex, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Urinary Incontinence Management, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Post-Surgical Use, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Long-Term Care, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ireland Female External Catheter Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitals, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Homecare Settings, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenues & Volume, By Clinics, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of female external catheters among target demographic groups. |
8.2 Rate of product innovation and introduction of new features in female external catheters. |
8.3 Customer satisfaction and feedback on the usability and effectiveness of female external catheters. |
9 Ireland Female External Catheter Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ireland Female External Catheter Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ireland Female External Catheter Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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