Türkiye was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
Equipment, solutions and services for the two main kinds of kidney replacement therapy, blood dialysis and dialysis through the abdominal lining. Buyers are dialysis chains, hospitals and home patients.
Typical segments
- Hemodialysis machines
- Dialyzers and bloodlines
- Peritoneal dialysis solutions
- Cyclers and catheters
- Dialysis clinic services
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 13% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €475.6 million of products under CN code 90189030 (Renal dialysis equipment "artificial kidneys, kidney machines and dialysers") from outside the EU in 2025. | 475.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 90189030 were up 13% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€419.8 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +13 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 90189030 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.26 billion in 2025. | 1.26 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 90189030 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €767.2 million in 2025. | 767.2 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 90189030 to the EU in 2025, with €144.1 million, or 30% of extra-EU imports. | 144.1 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 90189030 to the United States were €205.0 million in 2025. | 205.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 90189030 was €13.45 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 13.45 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 90189030 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €805.6 million. | 805.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 63,227 enterprises in NACE class C3250 (Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies) in 2023. | 63,227 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C3250 had net turnover of €105.31 billion in 2021. | 105.31 EUR billion | 2021 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C3250 employed 600,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 600,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 4,547 private establishments in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing) in 2025. | 4,547 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 339112 employed an average of 140,413 people in US private industry in 2025. | 140,413 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 339112 changed by +4% between 2020 (135,655 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +4 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 339112 was $109,475 in 2025. | 109,475 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 171 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis". | 171 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| 7 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 7 510(k) clearances | 2025 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| National Medical Care, Medical Products Div., Inc. holds 18 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis". | 18 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| C.R. Bard, Inc. holds 8 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis". | 8 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| American Medical Products, Inc. holds 7 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis". | 7 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Baxter Healthcare Corp holds 7 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis". | 7 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Travenol Laboratories, S.A. holds 6 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis". | 6 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Boston Scientific Corp holds 5 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis". | 5 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Sources and method
The figures on this page come from the public sources listed below. Read how we work.
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90189030, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 475601579
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90189030, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 419807656; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 475601579
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90189030, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1256434645
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90189030, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 767237571
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90189030, partner TR, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 144134441
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90189030, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 205029060
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90189030, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 475601579, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 353615
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 90189030, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 805623002
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 63227
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2021, 105308
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C3250, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 600000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 339112, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_estabs 4547
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, annual_avg_emplvl 140413
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 135655; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 140413
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 339112, avg_annual_pay 109475
- Figure 12
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "dialysis" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 16
openFDA device/510k device_name:"dialysis", sum of counts by decision_date = 171
- Figure 17
openFDA device/510k decision_date 2021-2025 count = 7
- Figure 16
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "dialysis" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 18
applicant.exact "National Medical Care, Medical Products Div., Inc." count 18
- Figure 19
applicant.exact "C.R. Bard, Inc." count 8
- Figure 20
applicant.exact "American Medical Products, Inc." count 7
- Figure 21
applicant.exact "Baxter Healthcare Corp" count 7
- Figure 22
applicant.exact "Travenol Laboratories, S.A." count 6
- Figure 23
applicant.exact "Boston Scientific Corp" count 5
- Figure 18
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Dialysis chains
- Hospitals
- Home dialysis patients
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
Companies to watch
National Medical Care, Medical Products Div., Inc.
18 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis".
C.R. Bard, Inc.
8 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis".
American Medical Products, Inc.
7 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis".
Baxter Healthcare Corp
7 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis".
Travenol Laboratories, S.A.
6 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis".
Boston Scientific Corp
5 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "dialysis".
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- 01Executive summary
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Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
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What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €475.6 million of goods under CN 90189030 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €1.26 billion.
Where does the EU import hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis from?
Türkiye was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included Serbia, Tunisia, Japan.
What is the average import price of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €13.45 per kilogram for CN 90189030 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Belgium, Italy.
How many hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 171 510(k) clearances for devices named dialysis.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?
By 510(k) count: National Medical Care, Medical Products Div., Inc., C.R. Bard, Inc., American Medical Products, Inc., Baxter Healthcare Corp.
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