Surgical Tubing Market Research Report Information By Material (Polyvinyl Chloride, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Thermoplastic Polyurethane, Silicone, Others), By Structure (Single-Lumen, Multi-Lumen, Braided Tubing, Others), By Application (Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Trauma Surgery, Others) and By End-User (Hospitals and Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others) – Forecast to 2032

Surgical Tubing Market Summary

As per MRFR Analysis, the Global Surgical Tubing Market was valued at USD 2.43 Billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 2.63 Billion in 2024 to USD 4.91 Billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.88% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The market is driven by advancements in surgical tubing quality, increasing geriatric population, and a shift towards minimally invasive procedures. Innovations from key players, such as MOLLI Surgical and Zeus, are enhancing product offerings and improving surgical accuracy, thereby boosting market growth.

Key Market Trends & Highlights

The surgical tubing market is witnessing significant growth driven by technological advancements and demographic shifts.

• Projected market growth from USD 2.63 Billion in 2024 to USD 4.91 Billion by 2032.
• CAGR of 8.88% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).
• Increasing geriatric population expected to reach 487 million by 2053.
• Growing demand for minimally invasive surgical devices.

Market Size & Forecast

2023 Market Size: USD 2.43 Billion

2024 Market Size: USD 2.63 Billion

2032 Market Size: USD 4.91 Billion

CAGR: 8.88%

Largest Regional Market: Americas

Major Players

Zeus Industrial Products (US), Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (France), Teleflex (US), Raumedic (Germany), Tekni-Plex (US), L.Gore & Associates (US), Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. (US), P. Extrusion (US), Freudenberg Group (Germany), Grayline (US), Microlumen (US), Polyzen (US)

Surgical tubing is made of Latex and which is available in different diameter and thickness. There is an improvement in the quality of surgical tubing in the past few years, which is fueling the global market growth. Also, as surgical tubing is used for various surgical purposes, moreover, companies are investing in this market.

In April 2023, MOLLI Surgical introduced two new products: MOLLI 2 and MOLLI remarkable. The most recent innovations, such as the invention of a gadget that secures accurate lesion identification, will set the pace for future healthcare scenarios. These are aimed at improving accuracy during surgical procedures, hence improving the overall patient experience while boosting medics’ confidence.

On February 2, 2022, Zeus announced its new product – PTFE Sub-Lite-Wall multi-lumen tubing featuring such new characteristics as high structural integrity, improved planarity, high lubricity, and excellent dielectric strength. It can also work for biocompatible applications at a temperature not exceeding 260 °C (500 °F).

Optinova Holding AB launched Optinova’s Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Lead Tube on April 8, 2021. This is a multi-lumen design with thin walls to meet specific requirements. The tube is made out of implant-grade TPU that assures patient safety and comfort.

HelixFlex, also known as Freudenberg Medical, is a high-purity Thermoplastic Elastomer TPE Tubing made by Freudenberg Medical, a US supplier of medical and pharmaceutical equipment parts as well as tubing. It has been created for use in biopharmaceutical fluid transfer applications. Additionally, Freudenberg now offers silicone tubing and components for use in bioprocessing, pharmaceutical and vaccine production/filling/sampling/peristaltic pumping/laboratory/medical device applications.

Tobra Medical, which deals with manufacturing medical devices used in microsurgeries, announced its latest product, referred to as Tobra FeatherFlow, in June 2023. This further strengthens their lineup, which already includes the well-known autograft collector called the Tobra Bone Basket. Tobra Featherflow refers to a soft suction tubing system that is flexible and equipped with an airflow regulator for better tactile input while minimizing surgeon fatigue or distraction.

Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing represents the recent release by Imperative Care Inc. as of February 2022, which is a pioneer in advancing stroke care with Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform for neurovascular access plus four Zoom Aspiration Catheters that come in different sizes and also Zoom Pump plus accessories. The Zoom POD is an integrated part of aspiration tubing that shortens aspiration to filtration distance while maintaining complete aspiration power.

Surgical Tubing Market Trends 

Growing awareness and government initiatives to provide advanced healthcare facilities to the market growth will boost the market growth.

Market Drivers

• Growing in geriatric population worldwide. About 185 million people were above 60 years of age in 2015 (15.7% of the population), and this number is expected to touch 487 million by 2053 (36.5% of the population) with a rising geriatric population. Moreover, around 857,040 older population is likely to reside in Asia by 2050.


• Shift toward the minimally invasive medical procedure


• Increasing demand for surgical devices that includes tubing


• Growing funding by government organizations

Market Restraints

• Stringent regulatory policies


• Significant investment and time required for product development

Surgical Tubing Market Segment Insights

Surgical Tubing Material Insights

• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): It is expected to hold the largest share, owing to the wide range of application it offers.


• Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE): These are a mixture of synthetic materials and has high potential for recyclability.


• Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU): They are class of polyurethane with many properties such as transparency, elasticity, and resistance to grease, oil, and abrasion. TPU is the fastest growing market due to unique properties of plastics.


• Silicone: Silicone rubber tubing having various medical applications such as medical use like high-purity pressure tubing, medical/surgical tubing.


• Polyolefins: Polyolefins are further segmented into polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP).


• Polyolefins are commonly used in surgical instruments such as electrotomes and endoscopes.


• Others: the others segment includes various products such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK), polyamide (NYLON), fluoropolymer, polycarbonate (PC), bioabsorbable polymers, among others.

Surgical Tubing Structure Insights

• Single-Lumen: It is expected to hold the largest share, due to the widely used worldwide.


• Multi-Lumen: These are generally custom made, laser machined and kink resistant. Multi-lumen is fastest-growing segment during the forecast period


• Braided Tubing: Braided tubing is used in various surgical instruments.


• Balloon Tubing: In balloon tubing, high-pressure balloons are used for various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.


• Others: The others segment includes various products such as heat shrink tubing, tapered or bump tubing, co-extruded, and among others

Surgical Tubing Application Insights

• Orthopedic surgery: This is expected to be the largest segment, owing to the increasing number of orthopedic surgeries worldwide.


• Neurosurgery: The increasing number of different neurosurgery cases is projected to push this segment to be the fastest-growing. Moreover, the share of this segment is expected to increase owing to the rising patient population.


• Trauma Surgery: Traumatic brain injuries treatment (TBI) is an interruption in the normal function of the brain. It is a serious public health problem and is the leading cause of brain injury with at least 1.7 million people sustaining such injury every year. Traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of death and permanent disability every year


• Ophthalmological Surgery: It includes surgery performed on the eye or its adnexa, typically by an ophthalmologist.


• Others: The others segment include toxicology and autoimmune diseases, among others.

Surgical Tubing End-User Insights

• Hospitals and Clinics: The largest segment, hospitals, and clinics are usually the primary points for diagnosis and treatment of individuals. Growing awareness about new products and increasing use of surgical equipment are projected to drive the growth of this segment during the forecast period.


• Ambulatory Surgical Centers: Ambulatory surgical centers (ASC) provide outpatient procedures to patients who do not require an overnight stay after the procedure. In 2016, nearly 3.4 million fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare beneficiaries were treated in 5,532 ASCs certified to provide services to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare program and beneficiary spending on ASC services was about USD 4.3 billion in the same year. From 2015 to 2016, the number of ASCs increased by 1.4% to 5,532. The annual growth rate was similar from 2015 to 2018 but slower than the prior period. In 2016, the number of new ASCs increased by 142, while 63 ASCs got closed or merged with other facilities. Since 2006, the number of new ASCs had been outnumbering ASCs that closed or merged, leading to a 23% increase in the number of ASCs from 2006 to 2016.


• Others: This segment includes research organizations and academic institutions.

Surgical Tubing Regional Insights

• Americas: The largest regional market. Countries such as the US and Canada have well-established of advanced healthcare facilities in the region. This contributes to the growth of surgical tubing market in this region.

• Europe: Europe is expected to hold the second-largest position in the global surgical tubing market owing to the presence of major market players in the European countries.

• Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region in the global surgical tubing market. This region is seeing a surge in the number of people afflicted with chronic diseases.

• Middle East & Africa: The smallest market due to limited healthcare infrastructure and limited exposure to technological advancements.

Surgical Tubing Market Key Players

• Zeus Industrial Products (US)


• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (France)


• Teleflex (US)


• Raumedic (Germany)


• Tekni-Plex (US)


• L.Gore & Associates (US)


• Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. (US)


• P. Extrusion (US)


• Freudenberg Group (Germany)


• Grayline (US)


• Microlumen (US)


• Polyzen (US)

Report Attribute/Metric	Details
Market Size 2023	2.43 (USD Billion)
Market Size 2024	2.63 (USD Billion)
Market Size 2032	NA (USD Billion)
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)	8.88 % (2024 - 2032)
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Base Year	2023
Market Forecast Period	2024 - 2032
Historical Data	2019 - 2023
Geographies Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Vendors	Zeus Industrial Products (US), Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (France), Teleflex (US), Raumedic (Germany), Tekni-Plex (US), W.L.Gore & Associates (US), Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. (US), A.P. Extrusion (US), Freudenberg Group (Germany), Grayline (US), Microlumen (US), Polyzen (US)
Key Market Opportunities	Innovations in material science and manufacturing processes, such as the development of biocompatible and durable materials, can lead to high-performance surgical tubing, meeting the stringent requirements of modern medical procedures.
Key Market Drivers	Increasing number of surgeries globally due to rising incidences of chronic diseases and aging population.