Europe Dialysis Equipment Market Outlook and Executive Summary
The Europe dialysis equipment market is projected to grow from US$ 3,798.80 million in 2024 to US$ 5,568.50 million by 2031, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.62% from 2025 to 2031.
This growth is primarily fueled by the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) across the region. According to the European Renal Association, over 546,000 individuals in Europe are undergoing renal replacement therapy (RRT) for ESRD, though the incidence and prevalence of dialysis vary significantly between countries. For example, Portugal reports among the highest dialysis rates, while countries like Ukraine report much lower numbers.
Key drivers of this trend include aging demographics and the increasing incidence of diabetes and hypertension—both leading risk factors for kidney disease. Furthermore, disparities in access to kidney replacement therapy (KRT) across European nations contribute to uneven treatment availability and represent both a challenge and an opportunity for market expansion.
Europe Dialysis Equipment Market Segmentation Analysis
The Europe dialysis equipment market is segmented based on product, application, and end user, with the following key contributors:
- By Product: The market includes hemodialysis equipment, peritoneal dialysis equipment, concentrates and solutions, catheters and tubings, and other products. Among these, hemodialysis equipment dominated the market in 2024, driven by its widespread use in both hospital and home settings.
- By Application: Segmentation includes hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, with hemodialysis accounting for the largest market share in 2024 due to its high prevalence in treatment protocols across Europe.
- By End User: The market is divided into in-center dialysis settings and home care settings. In 2024, in-center dialysis settings held the dominant share, though the shift towards home-based solutions is gaining momentum, especially among the elderly and chronically ill populations.
Europe Dialysis Equipment Market Outlook
The Europe dialysis equipment market encompasses a wide range of countries including Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Italy, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, Poland, Sweden, Austria, United Kingdom, Denmark, Ukraine, Romania, Greece, Portugal, Norway, and Finland. As a mature segment of the global healthcare industry, the European market is projected to maintain steady growth in the coming years.
Two major factors drive this continued expansion:
- Rising prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) – closely linked to an aging population, and the widespread incidence of diabetes and hypertension.
- Robust universal healthcare systems across Europe – which allocate significant resources to dialysis treatments and increasingly support innovations aimed at improving patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness, such as home-based dialysis solutions.
Leading international companies are playing a pivotal role in innovation and expansion within the region. For instance:
- In 2024, Fresenius Medical Care introduced a program to expand home hemodialysis in Germany and the UK.
- B. Braun Avitum launched its next-generation Dialog iQ hemodialysis machine in Italy and Spain, offering improved performance and patient comfort.
Europe Dialysis Equipment Market – Country Insights
- Germany held the largest market share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to the country’s aging population, with a projected median age surpassing 45 years in 2025. High prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension has resulted in widespread CKD and increasing demand for renal replacement therapies (RRT).
- The German Health Report Diabetes 2025 (published November 2024) estimated over 9 million Germans suffer from Type 2 diabetes (diagnosed and undiagnosed), while the German Society of Nephrology (DGfN) noted over 9 million people with CKD and around 100,000 requiring permanent dialysis as of September 2024.
- A 2024 Versorgungsatlas report highlighted rising CKD diagnoses in patients over age 40, emphasizing the growing pressure on Germany’s dialysis infrastructure.
- Italy is also a critical market due to its significantly aging population. By the end of 2023, the median age in Italy reached 46.6 years, with 24.3% of the population aged over 65—an increase from 24% in 2022, as reported by ISTAT (December 2024). The elderly demographic, combined with the widespread incidence of diabetes and hypertension, contributes to high demand for dialysis and renal care services.
As such, both Germany and Italy exemplify how demographic trends and chronic disease prevalence are propelling the need for continuous investment in dialysis equipment, both in centralized medical facilities and home care settings.
Market leaders and key company profiles
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA
Baxter International Inc.
B. Braun SE
Nipro Corp
Medtronic Plc
Nikkiso Co Ltd
Teleflex Inc
Asahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd.
Terumo Corp
DaVita Inc.
Europe Dialysis Equipment Market Company Profiles
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co KGaA; Baxter International Inc.; B. Braun SE; Nipro Corp; Medtronic Plc, Nikkiso Co Ltd, Teleflex Inc, Asahi Kasei Medical Co., Ltd., Terumo Corp, and DaVita Inc. are among the key players operating in the market. These players adopt strategies such as expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market and offer innovative products to their consumers.
Europe Dialysis Equipment Market Research Methodology:
The following methodology has been followed for the collection and analysis of data presented in this report:
- Secondary Research
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- Company websites, annual reports, financial statements, broker analyses, and investor presentations
- Industry trade journals and other relevant publications
- Government documents, statistical databases, and market reports
- News articles, press releases, and webcasts specific to companies operating in the market
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All financial data included in the Company Profiles section has been standardized to US$. For companies reporting in other currencies, figures have been converted to US$ using the relevant exchange rates for the corresponding year.
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- External experts: Valuation specialists, research analysts, and key opinion leaders with industry-specific expertise
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