Catheters and cannulae market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian catheters and cannulae market expanded from 2018, supported by the introduction of long peripheral cannulas and midline catheters, along with the adoption of international guidelines for device placement. The presence of international players like Manfred Sauer Italia strengthened supply in specialty segments such as hydrophilic and self-lubricating urinary catheters. By 2019, increased availability of peripheral venous access devices and a heightened focus on patient safety and infection prevention further stimulated market growth.

Market development continued with the emergence of new product segments, including innovative dialysis catheters like the Tesio catheter with a dual floating cannula design, which contributed to growth in 2021. Regulatory updates and regional prescribing guidelines, such as those issued by the Lazio region in 2022, shaped market procedures. The market stabilized in 2020 despite ongoing product evolution, including the uptake of valved catheters and power-injectable devices for high-pressure infusions.

After a contraction in 2022, the market rebounded strongly, reaching $916 million in 2023 and climbing to $947 million in 2024. This recovery coincided with sustained technological advancements in vascular access devices and elevated quality standards under European regulatory influence.

Production catheters and cannulae in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of catheters and cannulae declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 102.3 million US dollars, but by 2020, it had fallen to 93.6 million US dollars, marking an 8.6% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a 5.5% rise. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 2.6%, averaging an annual decline of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports catheters and cannulae from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of catheters and cannulae increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 6 799 tonnes, but they rebounded in 2019 with a 26.0% surge. By 2020, exports had grown to 10 001 tonnes, up 16.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 46.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United States, and France were the top three markets for Italy's catheters and cannulae exports in volume terms, collectively accounting for 52.0% of total shipments.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Italy's export value of catheters and cannulae declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 173.4 million US dollars, but in 2020, they dropped to 159.2 million US dollars, an 8.2% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018, with an 8.6% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export value of catheters and cannulae was distributed among a diverse range of partners. Germany led with 22.3% of the total, followed by the Netherlands at 16.4%, and the United States at 7.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 46.6% of exports, while the remaining 53.4% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports catheters and cannulae to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Italy's import volume of catheters and cannulae declined. In 2019, imports reached their highest level at 18 664 tonnes, but by 2020, they had fallen to 13 883 tonnes, a 25.6% drop from the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with a 7.7% rise. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 18%, averaging an annual decline of 6.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Tunisia were the primary sources for Italy's catheters and cannulae imports in volume terms. Belgium accounted for 31.2% of imports, the Netherlands for 16.7%, and Tunisia for 14.4%, together making up 62.2% of total shipments.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of increase, Italy's import value of catheters and cannulae declined. In 2019, imports peaked at 833.4 million US dollars, but in 2020, they dropped to 811.6 million US dollars, a 2.6% decrease from the previous year. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2018, with a 13.6% rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 20.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany were the key sources for Italy's catheters and cannulae imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 33.4% of imports, Belgium for 20.7%, and Germany for 19.2%, collectively representing 73.3% of total imports.

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

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