Feeding Tube Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The global feeding tube market was valued at US$1,517.941 million in 2021.

The feeding tube market is anticipated to grow at a steady pace throughout the forecast period. A feeding tube is a medical tool that helps people who are unable to eat or drink feed themselves. Due to difficulty swallowing, an eating disorder, or other feeding problems, a person could require a feeding tube. The rising cases of chronic diseases such as cancer and pre-term births are a major growth factor driving the feeding tube market. Moreover, technological advancements and new product launches to better feed the patients relying on feeding tubes are further expected to propel the feeding tube market.

Growing Prevalence of Multiple Chronic Diseases

There is a rising need for enteral feeding tubes due to the prevalence of chronic diseases propelling the feeding tube market. Patients with illnesses including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and motor neuron disease require careful nutritional control. Enteral feeding is a frequently utilized technique in these patients to improve nutrition and treat lack of appetite, dysphagia, and physical challenges with eating. According to the Alzheimer's Organization, around 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's condition in 2023. Moreover, irritable bowel syndrome, which affects 10 to 15% of the world's population, affected 25 to 45 million people in the United States in 2020, according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD). The huge cases of these conditions affecting the nutritional intake in the patients are contemplated to boost the feeding tube market size.

Rising Cancer Cases

The growing number of cancer cases particularly oral cancer is a major growth factor propelling the feeding tube market. A feeding tube is implanted to help patients meet their nutritional demands when oral cancer surgery or therapy limits their ability to eat. According to the WHO, oral cancer is the 13th most common cancer globally, and in 2020, there were an estimated 177,757 fatal cases and 377,713 new cases of lip and oral cavity cancer worldwide. Further, because of increased urbanization and modifications in living conditions, the prevalence of major oral illnesses is continuing to rise worldwide as per the WHO. These rising cases and their severe effect on the swallowing process are anticipated to boost the feeding tube market.

Rising Pre-term Births

Premature baby faces difficulty in swallowing, sucking, and breathing, and thus feeding tubes are used to provide an adequate amount of nutrition. The rising number of premature births is pushing the demand for feeding tubes thus boosting the feeding tubes market. According to WHO, there were around 13.4 million preterm babies born in 2020 and the rate of preterm ranged from 4 – 16% across countries. Moreover, preterm birth caused around 1 million deaths in 2020 as per the estimates of the WHO. The rate of preterm births has not decreased in the last decade which further indicates the need for feeding tubes in the coming years thus boosting the feeding tubes market.

Opportunity in the Market

The rising multiple chronic diseases and aging population providea a phenomenal opportunity for the feeding tube market expansion. The rising healthcare expenditure by various nations particularly the developed countries such as the USA further propels the feeding tube market thereby providing an opportunity for advancement in the market. For instance, the US healthcare expenditure in 2021 increased by 2.7% and reached $4.3 trillion which means $12,914 per person as per the CMS data. Further, the technological advancements in the healthcare industry owing to the rising health conditions also provide the opportunity for market players.

Restraints in the Market

Apart from the growth factors, some factors are anticipated to limit the feeding tube market growth. Some of the issues limiting market growth include esophageal ulcers brought on by enteral feeding tubes near the gastrostomy site and physical difficulties such as tube obstruction, tube fracture, tube leakage, and tube mispositioning. Further, the insertion of feeding tubes must be done by experts due to the technicalities involved and the lack of good quality healthcare facilities in low-income nations restricts the feeding tube market growth in those regions.

North America is expected to grow considerably during the forecast period.

The North American region is expected to hold a significant share of the feeding tube market during the forecasted period. Various factors attributed to such a significant share are rising chronic diseases in the region. For instance, 6 in 10 US adults suffer from chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, and diabetes among others as per the CDC. The yearly expenditure on healthcare is $4.1 trillion in the US and chronic diseases are the leading driver of such a huge expenditure. Moreover, the presence of major market players such as Medline and Abbott further enhances the healthcare system in the region thereby propelling the feeding tube market in the region.

Feeding Tubes Market Players

• Medline Industries, an American healthcare company is providing medical supplies, and healthcare expertise since 1966. The company provides various feeding tubes for several conditions such as Silicone Gastro Feeding Tubes, Medline 3-Port Gastrotomy Tubes, and PVC Feeding Tubes.
• Avanos Medicaloffers a variety of gastrotomy feeding tubes such as MIC G, MIC Transgastric Jejunal, and MIC Key. At approved fill volumes, these feeding tube extends the balloon past the distal tip, reducing the risk of erosion or irritation of the gastric wall.
• B Braun SE, founded in 1839 is one of the leading medical and pharmaceutical technology companies. Nutritub™ is a flexible polyurethane feeding tube offered by the company for intestinal placement. Additionally, the company offers nasogastric and naso-intestinal tubes for short-term use.

Key Market Development

• In September 2021, Abbott launched plant-based protein and organic food ingredients Pediasure Harvest™ to address the growing demand from people relying on feeding tubes. This is available in portable, resealable packaging for easy on-the-go feedings and a ready-to-use formula.
• In August 2020, Otsuka Pharmaceutical launched ENORAS® liquid in coffee and strawberry flavor for enteral feeding tubes. Based on the nutritional research, the product is made of concentrated (1.6 kcal/mL) polymeric enteric nutrition solution that delivers nutrients and energy effectively in small amounts.

Segmentation:

By Type

• Nasal Tube
• Gastric Tube
• Gj-Tube
• Jejunal Tube

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Home Care

By Application

• Oncology
• Gastroenterology
• Diabetes
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Others