Catheters and cannulae market in Belgium

Earlier Report Observations

The market for catheters and cannulae in Belgium, measured in value, stood at 260 M $ US in 2019 before contracting to 252 M $ US in 2020. During this period, import values fluctuated while export values declined from 772 M $ US in 2018 to 621 M $ US in 2020.

Market value continued its downward trajectory, falling to 227 M $ US in 2021 and 177 M $ US in 2022. These years were marked by significant product launches: DORC introduced its EVA AVETA trocar cannula system with improved flow rates, and Medtronic plc launched its Prevail drug-coated balloon catheter in Europe following CE marking, bringing advanced devices to the Belgian market. In 2022, Nordson Corporation's launch of a high-strength polyurethane tubing system potentially influenced the local supply chain, while industry reports highlighted growing demand for infection-prevention features within the medical tubing segment, which includes catheters and cannulae.

For 2023 and 2024, specific market size figures are unavailable; however, trade activity remained vigorous. Import values rose to 1 085 M $ US in 2023 and 1 288 M $ US in 2024, while export values increased to 1 063 M $ US and 1 096 M $ US, respectively.

Production catheters and cannulae in Belgium

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Belgium's production of catheters and cannulae reached a value of 13 307 thousand US dollars, marking an 18.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 51.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Belgium in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports catheters and cannulae from Belgium

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Belgium's export volume of catheters and cannulae totaled 4 971 tonnes, representing a 46.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 46.9%, with a compound annual decline of 19.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, when exports rose by 60.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium's export structure for catheters and cannulae in volume terms was diversified. Germany accounted for 13.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 9.4%, and France for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented just 31.9% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Belgium's exports of catheters and cannulae in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 621 million US dollars, reflecting a 5.6% year-over-year reduction. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 39.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of Belgium's exports in value terms remained scattered. Germany contributed 17.3% of export value, France 8.7%, and the United Kingdom 6.6%. Combined, these three partners accounted for only 32.6% of total export flows, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Belgium in value, 2017-2020

Imports catheters and cannulae to Belgium

Imports in kind, t

Belgium's import volume of catheters and cannulae declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 8 555 tonnes, showing a 7.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 4.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 485 tonnes, following a 15.7% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Belgium's imports of catheters and cannulae in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 38.4% of imports, the United States for 16.3%, and the Netherlands for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 65.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Belgium's import value of catheters and cannulae declined in 2020. Imports totaled 860 million US dollars, a 5.2% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 907 million US dollars, following a 16.8% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica were the leading sources for Belgium's imports of catheters and cannulae in value terms. The United States accounted for 30.7% of import value, Mexico for 21.3%, and Costa Rica for 19.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 71.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Belgium in value, 2017-2020