Global Kidney Stone Management Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Kidney Stone Management Market Size

The global kidney stone management market size was worth around USD 2.74 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 4.32 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 5.2% between 2025 and 2034.

The report analyzes the global kidney stone management market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the kidney stone management industry.

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Kidney Stone Management Market: Overview

Kidney stone also known as urolithiasis/ renal calculi are caused when salts and minerals found in the kidney turn into hard deposits. The concentration of urine causes the minerals in the body to crystalize which then forms kidney stones. The reasons for kidney stones range from the usage of supplements to medications or excess body weight. Surgery to remove the kidney stone is needed when these hard deposits clog the urinary tract.

Techniques to treat kidney stones include Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy, Ureteroscopy, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL). However, the demand for minimally invasive techniques is higher in the global kidney stone management market. This technique will also help advance the current market scenario of kidney management.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global kidney stone management market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 5.2% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global kidney stone management market size was valued at around USD 2.74 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.32 Billion by 2034.
• The kidney stone management market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to increasing adoption of minimally invasive procedures, rising prevalence of kidney stones, advancements in lithotripsy technology, growing geriatric population, and improved healthcare infrastructure.
• Based on Type, the Lithotripsy segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of End-user, the Hospitals segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, North America is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

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Kidney Stone Management Market: Growth Drivers

The pervasiveness of kidney stones amongst the masses

The general pervasiveness of kidney stones amongst people of all age groups across the globe is a major driving factor for the market. The treatment of kidney stones with drugs has limited options and is less effective. Around 12% of the world’s population is predicted to be affected by kidney stones.

In countries like the USA and Canada, with a high standard of living, the prevalence rate of kidney stones is around 10%. Diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes lead to high chances of a person getting affected by kidney stones.

Minimal invasive operation techniques play an important role in the growth of the market

Currently, a lot of hospitals and the population, in general, prefer operational techniques which require minimal invasion. Minimal invasive techniques have fewer side effects than open surgeries. This trend of preference for minimally invasive techniques is likely to boost the demand for advanced technologies for treating kidney stones.

In the USA, as per the Journal of Advances in Chronic Kidney diseases, the following minimally invasive technique was preferred to treat stone diseases. They are extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopic lithotripsy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. This change in the market dynamic is a major contributing factor to increase demands in the global kidney stone management market.

There are five types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate stones, calcium phosphate stones, uric acid stones, struvite stones, and cystine stones. Kidney stones made up of calcium are the most common type of kidney stones. The calcium stones are often composed of calcium oxalates. These stones could also be composed of calcium phosphate or maleate. Calcium oxalate stones are formed when the urine has a low pH (acidic). High calcium and oxalate diet could be a reason for the formation of calcium oxalate stones; however, it is not the only reason. Calcium phosphate stones are the less common type of calcium stones. Calcium phosphate stones are formed when the urine has a high pH (alkaline).

Constant acidic urine leads to the formation of uric acid stones. A diet with a high amount of animal proteins and purines-substances (found predominantly in fish, organ meats, and shellfish) is a major reason for acidic urine. Struvite stones are found predominantly in women with urinary tract infections (UTIs). These stones are formed due to kidney infections. Struvite stones can lead to urinary obstruction. Cystine stones are one of the rarest types of kidney stones. They occur in people with genetic disorder cystinuria.

Addition of advanced equipment to boost the kidney stone management market

A lot of big corporations are investing in research and development to launch newer and technically advanced equipment to assist in kidney stone management. For instance, Optivision technology developed by Dornier MedTech in 2019 is a great help in managing the outcome of stone treatment. Optivision is one of the first image processing software.

Kidney Stone Management Market: Restraints

Negative effects of lithotripsy may hamper the growth of the kidney stone management market.

Although the prevalence of kidney stones is high globally, a lot of factors contribute to the lesser acceptance of its treatment. One of such reasons is the side effects related to lithotripsy. The side effects include bleeding around the kidneys, blockage of urine due to broken stones, several infections, and high arterial blood pressure to name a few.

As per a report generated by the American Journal of kidney diseases, shock wave lithotripsy may affect the functioning of kidneys and the reappearance of kidney stones.

Kidney Stone Management Market: Opportunities:

In the current scenario, awareness related to kidney stones is much higher than it was in the previous years. The increase in awareness related to kidney stones will provide the necessary boost in the global kidney stone management market. The market development will also be affected positively because of the efforts taken by the government & big corporations in spreading the awareness related to the treatment of kidney stones.

Moreover, the advantages related to the early detection of kidney stones and their treatment will lead to a higher demand for nephrolithiasis.

Other opportunities in this market are related to the mergers & acquisitions of big players & launching of new products.

Kidney Stone Management Market: Challenges

The challenges faced by the kidney stone management market are multifold. The foremost challenge faced by the market is the negative impact of Covid. All less critical medical cases had to take a back seat during Covid and one of them is cases related to kidney stones. Covid also had an impact on travel. The subsequent travel ban hampered the growth of the kidney stone management market.

Apart from this, the challenges faced by the market are fluctuations in supply & demand, and the non-availability of raw materials to manufacture the equipment needed to treat kidney stones.

Volatility in the stock market is another challenge faced by the market along with the falling of business assurances.

Kidney Stone Management Market: Segmentation Analysis

The global kidney stone management market is segmented based on Type, End-user, and region.

Based on Type, the global kidney stone management market is divided into Lithotripsy, Ureteroscopy, and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.

On the basis of End-user, the global kidney stone management market is bifurcated into Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, and Surgical Centers.

Kidney Stone Management Market: Report Scope

Recent Developments

• Industry leaders are now focusing on research & development of new, advanced technical equipment. One such example is the development of GLIDEWAY by Terumo Corporation. It is a ureteral access sheath that is used in minimally invasive procedures.
• In 2020, Soltive SuperPulsed Laser System was developed by Olympus Corporation. It is a new application of thulium fiber laser technology which is used in stone lithotripsy and also has soft tissue applications.

Kidney Stone Management Market: Regional Landscape:

Regionally, North America is the largest contributor to the global kidney stone management market. The USA has state-of-the-art facilities, awareness amongst the population related to kidney stones is high, and per capita expenditure on healthcare is high.

This is followed by Europe where Germany and UK are the major contributors.

In Asia Pacific, India & China, two of the major developing countries are the main drivers of the kidney stone management market.

Kidney Stone Management Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the kidney stone management market on a global and regional basis.

The global kidney stone management market is dominated by players like:

• MorphoSys AG
• Dyax Corp.
• Creative-biolabs
• Abzena Plc.
• and AnaptysBio Inc Some of the other companies are Karl Storz GmbH & Co. Ltd.
• DirexGroup
• Dornier MedTech
• EDAP TMS
• Lumenis Ltd.
• Elmed Medical System
• Siemens Healthineers
• Olympus Corporation
• Cook Medical
• Boston Scientific Corporation

The global kidney stone management market is segmented as follows;

By Type

• Lithotripsy
• Ureteroscopy
• and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

By End-user

• Hospitals
• Specialty Clinics
• and Surgical Centers

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America