Disposable Endoscopes Market Size - By Application (Arthroscopy, GI Endoscopy, ENT Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy, Urologic Endoscopy), By Patient Type (Adult, Pediatric), By End-use (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers), & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Disposable Endoscopes Market Size

Disposable Endoscopes Market was valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 9.7 billion by 2032. This incremental growth rate is owing to increasing prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders, cancer and other chronic conditions coupled with rising demand for minimally invasive surgical procedures.
 

Technological advancements pertaining to disposable endoscopes and increasing awareness regarding hospital acquired infection has accelerated the product adoption rate in several healthcare facilities. Increasing awareness and initiatives to cater to appropriate diagnostic treatments and clinical benefits offered by disposable endoscopes will propel the market trends.
 

Additionally, technological advancements have played a crucial role in the growth of the disposable endoscopes industry. Manufacturers are focusing on developing innovative disposable endoscope, designs that provide high-quality imaging, ergonomic handling, and user-friendly interfaces. Developing countries are emphasizing on the expansion of healthcare infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and standardization subsequently boosting the market size. Therefore, increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising demand for minimally invasive procedures, prioritizing patient safety and convenience among others are some of the major factors responsible of the market progress.
 

Disposable endoscopes are medical devices intended for single-use during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These endoscopes are sterile, ready-to-use devices, ensuring patient safety and reducing the risk of cross-contamination and infection transmission.
 

However, dearth of skilled physicians and endoscopists in developing countries can pose a significant challenge and impede the market growth in the coming years. Developing countries often face a shortage of skilled physicians and endoscopists that perform endoscopic procedures. These procedures require expertise and experience to ensure accurate diagnosis and safe execution. The lack of skilled personnel limits the adoption and utilization of disposable endoscopes in these regions.
 

COVID-19 Impact

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 had negatively influenced the disposable endoscopes market revenue, specifically during the initial phase of 2020. The coronavirus outbreak proliferated the disease burden and hampered several global businesses including the healthcare sector, during the pandemic phase. These conditions severely impacted the market development. Several hospitals and healthcare facilities globally experienced a significant decline in patient visits for diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, other chronic conditions and minimally invasive procedures. As, these operations require close contact with the patients that may increase the risk of infection to practitioners and other patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced visits to healthcare facilities, causing medical services in several countries to be delayed, including pulmonary and gynecological endoscopic procedures.
 

Disposable Endoscopes Market Trends

There has been an increase in the prevalence of several chronic diseases including the gastro-intestinal disorders and cancers owing to the lifestyle changes observed over the years. Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the rectum. Gastrointestinal disorders encapsulate a wide range of disorders including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease gastroesophageal reflux disease, and colorectal cancer. A rise in the number of patients with colorectal cancer has been recorded in several countries globally. For instance, according to the European Commission and ENCR data, in 2021, around colorectal cancer accounted for 12.7% of all new cancer diagnoses and 12.4% of mortality due to cancer in the European region.
 

Additionally, gastrointestinal cancer yields 35% of cancer related deaths and 26% percent of the global cancer prevalence. With the rise in the number of the cancer instances, the adoption of disposable endoscopes as means to diagnose or assist in treatment subsequently rises.
 

Instances of gastric cancers and lung cancer are higher in older population. With rise in geriatric population and rising healthcare expenditure in developing countries, the endoscopic procedures are anticipated to spur in folds over the analysis timeframe. Governments and healthcare organizations have been implementing screening and early detection programs for various diseases, including gastrointestinal cancers and lung diseases. Disposable endoscopes are widely used in screening procedures, such as colonoscopies and bronchoscopies, enabling early detection and intervention.
 

Disposable Endoscopes Market Analysis

Based on application, the disposable endoscopes market is segmented as arthroscopy, GI endoscopy, ENT endoscopy, bronchoscopy, urologic endoscopy and others. The bronchoscopy segment dominated the disposable endoscopes market accounting over 30% market share in 2022. This high market share is owing to several clinical benefits offered by disposable endoscopes during the bronchoscopy procedures. Increasing prevalence of tumours and lung cancer is anticipated to drive the market growth. For instance, according to the WHO data, in 2020, around 2.2 million people are estimated to suffer from lung cancer across the globe. Bronchoscopy helps to identify a wide range of tumours and aid in better diagnosis and treatment.
 

Bronchoscopy involves the insertion of a rigid or flexible endoscope into the airways, which can pose a risk of cross-contamination and infection transmission. Disposable endoscopes eliminate the need for reprocessing and sterilization, ensuring that each patient receives a new, sterile endoscope. Disposable endoscopes have benefited from technological advancements, such as high-definition imaging, improved manoeuvrability, and miniaturized camera systems. These advancements enable better visualization of the bronchial structures, enhance the accuracy of diagnosis, and facilitate targeted interventions during bronchoscopy procedures.
 

Based on patient type, the disposable endoscopes market is segmented as adult and pediatric. The adult held a dominant market share and accounted for around USD 1.2 billion in 2022. Increasing ageing population across several countries worldwide is set to increase the demand for endoscopy procedures during the estimated timeframe. The rise in medical conditions of adult patients frequently require endoscopic intervention for diagnosis and treatment of several disorders. Geriatric patients are more susceptible to chronic diseases due to less immunity and declining health conditions. Moreover, the upsurge in the number of geriatric populations renders a higher risk of chronic ailments such as orthopedic, gastrointestinal, ophthalmic diseases and cancer among others.
 

Disposables endoscopes provide an effective and safe method of endoscopy thereby reducing the potential infections and augmenting the market growth. Increasing demand for disposable endoscopes in adult patients is driven by the focus on infection control, convenience and efficiency, cost savings, ease of use, wide applicability, technological advancements, and the prioritization of patient safety and satisfaction.
 

Based on end-use, the disposable endoscopes market is segmented as hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and others. The hospitals segment held a majority market share and is expected to grow at 16.9% CAGR by 2032. This dominant market share can be attributable to increasing usage of advanced endoscopic procedures, that are expected to boost patient preference for hospitals. Hospitals are increasingly adopting disposable endoscopes to enhance patient safety and minimize the spread of infections. Hospital-acquired infections are a significant concern in healthcare settings. Disposable endoscopes offer a higher level of infection control by eliminating the need for reprocessing and sterilization. Hospitals are adopting disposable endoscopes to leverage these technological advancements and provide state-of-the-art endoscopic procedures.
 

Additionally, increasing inpatient care due to medical anomalies related to gastrointestinal ailments, cancer, and other chronic conditions will drive market expansion even further. Furthermore, factors such as increase in the number of disease diagnostic procedures and the availability of highly skilled healthcare professionals coupled with robust healthcare infrastructure and appropriate patient assistance that are propelling the growth of the hospitals segment positively.
 

North America region held a dominant share in the global disposable endoscopes market and was valued at USD 846.1 million in 2022. This high market share may be ascribed to a variety of factors, including the presence of significant industry players, an increase in the number of patients suffering from GI disorders, an expanding elderly population, among others. Increasing prevalence of hospital acquired infection across several healthcare facilities has witnessed a significant rise over the recent years. For instance, according to the CDC data, in 2021, around 1.7 million were estimated to suffer from hospital acquired infection in North America. Disposable endoscopes offer a higher level of infection control by eliminating the need for reprocessing and reducing the risk of cross-contamination. The increasing awareness and importance of infection control have led to a higher demand for disposable endoscopes in North America.
 

Technological advancements in disposable endoscopes including improved imaging capabilities and miniaturized camera systems is driven by the desire for better patient outcomes and more precise diagnostic capabilities. Additionally, The demand for endoscopic procedures, such as gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urological examinations, has been rising in North America. Aging population, increased awareness of preventive healthcare, and advancements in minimally invasive techniques is anticipated to drive the market expansion.
 

Disposable Endoscopes Market Share

Some of the major players operating in the disposable endoscopes market are

• Ambu A/S
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• BPL Medical Technologies
• CooperSurgical, Inc.
• Flexicare Medical Ltd.
• HOYA Corporation
• KARL STORZ
• OBP Medical Corporation
• Olympus Corporation
• Parburch Medical Developments Ltd
• Pentax Medical Company
• Richard Wolf Gmbh
• Shenzhen HugeMed Medical Technical Development Co., Ltd.
• Tonglu General Factory of Medical Optical Instruments
• Welch Allyn 
   

Disposable Endoscopes Industry Leaders:

• In July 2022, Zsquare announced that they had received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510K clearance for their Zsquare ENT-Flex Rhinolaryngoscope. This single use endoscope is used in ENT procedures and is capable of transmitting high-resolution images and  provide enhanced diagnostic quality. This innovative product launch helped the company to enhance their product portfolio and increase their business revenue.
   
• In May 2021, PENTAX Medical announced that they had received the CE market approval for their PENTAX Medical ONE Pulmo, a single use bronchoscope. This endoscope delivers comfortable scope handling and tip angulation allowing quicker care delivery and seamless user experience. This regulatory approval helped the company to commercialize their product in Europe thereby enhancing their geographic presence and increasing their customer base.
   

Disposable endoscopes market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By Application, 2018 - 2032 (USD Million)

• Arthroscopy
• GI Endoscopy
• ENT Endoscopy
• Bronchoscopy
• Urologic Endoscopy
• Others

By Patient Type, 2018 - 2032 (USD Million)

• Adult
• Pediatric

By End-use, 2018 - 2032 (USD Million)

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Poland
  • Sweden
  • The Netherlands
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Philippines
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Peru
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Israel
  • Egypt
  • Turkey