The medical endoscopes market size is expected to reach US$ 22,467.07 million by 2031 from US$ 14,487.23 million in 2024. The market is estimated to record a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2031.
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Executive Summary and Global Market Analysis:
A rapid growth is being witnessed by the global endoscopes market as the demand grows for minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and growing aging population are pushing multiple specialties, including gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, and ENT for the acceptance of the advanced endoscopy techniques. Technological advancements consisting of the most relevant ones: high-definition imaging, disposable single-use endoscopes, and better optics are improving the procedure’s accuracy and reducing infections risks. An even larger thrust is given to the demand for portable and cost-effective endoscopic solutions by the strong trend toward outpatient and ambulatory care. Emerging markets reflect rapid growth on account of improving healthcare infrastructure and increasing awareness about minimally invasive techniques.
In line with the adoption rate, the global medical endoscopes market stood at US$ 14,487.23 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 22,467.07 million by 2031. However, factors like cost, sterilization issues for the reusable scope, and regulatory issues could face some holdback in certain regions. Single-use disposable endoscopes rise as a promising alternative for infection control and eliminate reprocessing issues, opening new doors for innovation and competitive landscape. Thus, in general, the endoscope market is positioned for continuing growth owing to burgeoning emphasis on patient safety, efficiency, and technological innovation from healthcare providers with regard to modern endoscopic devices.
Medical Endoscopes Market Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the medical endoscopes market analysis are product type, usability, application, and end user.
- By product type, the medical endoscopes market is segmented into rigid endoscopes, flexible endoscopes, capsule endoscopes, ultrasound endoscope, and robot-assisted endoscopes. The flexible endoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024.
- By usability, the medical endoscopes market is segmented into reusable endoscopes and disposable endoscopes. The reusable endoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024.
- In terms of applications, the market is segmented into gastrointestinal endoscopy, laparoscopy, gynecology endoscopy, arthroscopy, uroscopy, bronchoscopy, ENT endoscopy, neuroendoscopy and others. The gastrointestinal endoscopy segment held the largest share of the market in 2024.
- By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and diagnostic centers. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2024.
Medical Endoscopes Market Drivers and Opportunities:
Rising Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
The rising number of people with long-term health problems like gut issues breathing troubles, and cancer is creating a bigger demand for good diagnostic tools. These conditions often need regular and precise internal checks to keep an eye on how the disease is progressing and to guide treatment choices.
An endoscope is a medical device with a light attached. It is used to look inside a body cavity or organ. The scope is inserted through a natural opening, such as the mouth during a bronchoscopy, or the rectum for a sigmoidoscopy. As long-term health issues like gut problems, lung diseases, and urinary tract conditions become more widespread, doctors are turning to endoscopic procedures more often to figure out what’s wrong, treat issues, and handle these health problems.
For instance, according to the article published in February 2023, by the BMJ open access journal, there were around 4.9 million cases of IBD worldwide in 2019, with China and the USA having the highest number of cases.
Similarly, according to the Global Cancer Observatory (GCO), globally there were around 968,784 new cases of stomach cancer and 2,480,675 new cases of lung cancer in 2022.
Technological Advancements
Rising advancements in the endoscope design and features have increased their value. New tech like HD cameras gives doctors sharper more in-depth views inside the body. This helps them spot illnesses sooner and create better treatment plans. Bendy endoscopes can reach body parts you can’t see with your eyes alone. Also throw-away endoscopes cut down on infection risks between patients. Tiny camera pills you can swallow have opened up new ways to check hard-to-reach parts of the gut.
Being green is getting more attention too. In September 2023, Ambu A/S, a Danish medical endoscope maker, rolled out the world’s first endoscope with plant-based plastic in the handle. By late 2024, all their endoscopes will use these earth-friendly materials.
These steps forward make diagnosing and treating easier, and they also make endoscope procedures safer and more user-friendly. Because of this, hospitals and clinics are more likely to buy the newest endoscope tech. This drives up demand for these tools and helps the medical endoscope market grow.
Medical Endoscopes Market Size and Share Analysis
By product type, the medical endoscopes market is segmented into rigid endoscopes, flexible endoscopes, capsule endoscopes, ultrasound endoscope, and robot-assisted endoscopes. The flexible endoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024. Due to their better imaging and easier control, these endoscopes help make procedures more accurate and safer. Thus, dominating the market.
By usability, the medical endoscopes market is segmented into reusable endoscopes and disposable endoscopes. The reusable endoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024. Reusable endoscopes have long been the standard in medical diagnostics and surgeries, offering cost-efficiency through multiple uses after thorough cleaning and sterilization. They are commonly used across various specialties due to their durability and versatility.
In terms of applications, the market is segmented into gastrointestinal endoscopy, laparoscopy, gynecology endoscopy, arthroscopy, uroscopy, bronchoscopy, ENT endoscopy, neuroendoscopy and others. The gastrointestinal endoscopy segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. The large volume of GI disorders globally and the increasing preference for minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic techniques drive the demand for advanced endoscopic devices in this segment.
By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and diagnostic centers. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. Hospitals represent the leading end users in the medical endoscopes market due to their extensive infrastructure, skilled personnel, and ability to handle high patient volumes. These facilities perform a wide range of endoscopic procedures across departments such as gastroenterology, pulmonology, urology, gynecology, and general surgery.
key company profiles
Olympus Corporation
Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
Boston Scientific
Karl Storz SE & Co. KG
Stryker Corporation
B. Braun SE
HOYA Corporation
Ambu A/S
Johnson & Johnson
Medtronic
Medical Endoscopes Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The “Medical Endoscopes Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- Medical endoscopes market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Medical endoscopes market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
- Medical endoscopes market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the medical endoscopes market
- Detailed company profiles
The geographical scope of the medical endoscopes market report is divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. The medical endoscopes market in Asia Pacific is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific medical endoscopes market is segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Rest of Asia. The region’s growing demand for endoscopic procedures is driven by a rising burden of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urological disorders, alongside an aging population that requires regular diagnostic interventions. Rapid urbanization, increasing healthcare expenditure, and expanding access to minimally invasive procedures are accelerating market adoption. Additionally, rising awareness of early disease detection and the shift toward outpatient and day-care surgeries are fuelling the uptake of endoscopic technologies in both urban hospitals and secondary care centers in rural areas. The APAC endoscopes market is poised for strong growth as healthcare systems scale to meet rising clinical demand with modern, efficient diagnostic solutions.
Medical Endoscopes Market Research Report Guidance
- The report includes qualitative and quantitative data in the medical endoscopes market across product type, usability, application, and end user, and geography.
- The report starts with the key takeaways (chapter 2), highlighting the key trends and outlook of the medical endoscopes market.
- Chapter 3 includes the research methodology of the study.
- Chapter 4 further includes ecosystem analysis along with Porter’s analysis.
- Chapter 5 highlights the major industry dynamics in the medical endoscopes market, including factors that are driving the market, prevailing deterrents, potential opportunities as well as future trends. Impact analysis of these drivers and restraints is also covered in this section.
- Chapter 6 discusses the medical endoscopes market scenario, in terms of historical market revenues, and forecast till the year 2031.
- Chapters 7 to 9 cover medical endoscopes market segments by product type, application, and end user, and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America. They cover market volume revenue forecast and factors driving the market.
- Chapter 10 describes the competitive analysis along with the heat map analysis for the key players operating in the market.
- Chapter 11 describes the industry landscape analysis. It provides detailed description of business activities such as market initiatives, new developments, mergers, and joint ventures globally, along with a competitive landscape.
- Chapter 12 provides detailed profiles of the major companies operating in the medical endoscopes market. The companies have been profiled on the basis of their key facts, business descriptions, products and services, financial overview, SWOT analysis, and key developments.
- Chapter 13, i.e., the appendix is inclusive of a brief overview of the company, list of abbreviations, and disclaimer.
Medical Endoscopes Market News and Key Development:
The medical endoscopes market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the key developments in the medical endoscopes market are:
- In January 2024, EndoSound Inc., a medical technology company, announce it has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its EndoSound Vision System, a novel Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) technology
- In September 2023, Ambu A/S, a Denmark-based medical endoscope manufacturing company, launched the world’s first endoscope with bioplastics in the handle, and by the end of 2024, all their endoscopes will use these eco-friendly materials
- In November 2022, Integrated Endoscopy, a manufacturer of single-use rigid endoscopes, announced that they have launched its second generation NUVIS Single-Use Arthroscope, a first-of-its-kind 4K endoscope designed for use in arthroscopic surgical procedures.
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