Flexible Endoscopes Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The flexible endoscopes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.7 billion in 2024 to $10.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in medical technology, rising prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases, diagnostic and treatment advancements, global healthcare access.

The flexible endoscopes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.01 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to personalized medicine, telemedicine and remote procedures, patient education and awareness, reimbursement policies. Major trends in the forecast period include artificial intelligence integration, capsule endoscopy, 3d imaging, endoscopy in pediatric care.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases is expected to drive the growth of the flexible endoscopes market in the coming years. Chronic diseases are long-lasting medical conditions that typically progress slowly over time. Flexible endoscopes play a crucial role in the early detection and accurate diagnosis of various chronic conditions, such as respiratory, gastrointestinal (GI), and urological diseases, by offering direct visualization. Additionally, they are used for therapeutic procedures in chronic disease management. For example, in June 2024, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, an Australia-based government agency, reported that the age-standardized death rate for chronic conditions was 448 per 100,000 population in 2020, rising to 459 per 100,000 in 2021 and further increasing to 490 per 100,000 in 2022. As a result, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases is driving the demand for flexible endoscopes.

The increase in healthcare expenditures is expected to fuel the growth of the flexible endoscope market moving forward. Healthcare expenditures represent the total costs associated with providing medical care and treatment. A rise in healthcare spending on flexible endoscopes contributes to improved patient care and outcomes by facilitating the purchase of advanced endoscopic equipment, training medical professionals, and supporting research and development initiatives. For example, in December 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a U.S.-based federal agency, reported that U.S. healthcare expenditures grew by 4.1%, reaching $4.5 trillion, up from the 3.2% growth recorded in 2021. Therefore, the increase in healthcare expenditures is fueling the growth of the flexible endoscope market.

Prominent companies in the flexible endoscopes market are driving innovation and securing approvals for new products to maintain their market position. The advancements in flexible endoscope technology are revolutionizing patient experiences, exemplified by the introduction of the Zsquare ENT-Flex Rhinolaryngoscope. This cutting-edge device offers heightened patient comfort compared to traditional reusable endoscopes. For instance, in July 2022, Zsquare, an Israel-based pioneer in flexible, high-resolution single-use endoscopes, announced the FDA's (Food and Drug Administration) approval of the Zsquare ENT-Flex Rhinolaryngoscope. This marks a significant milestone as the first high-performance single-use ENT (ear, nose, and throat) endoscope. It employs a pioneering hybrid design, featuring an all-optical disposable shell encompassing a reusable core component. This flexible endoscope boasts an enhanced design that empowers medical practitioners with high-resolution imaging through an exceptionally slim endoscope shaft, all at the most economical cost-per-use in single-use endoscopy. A few advantages of this innovative engineering include increased diagnostic quality, patient comfort and significant cost savings for payers and providers.

In November 2023, HOYA Corporation, a Japan-based global technology and med-tech company, acquired Wassenburg Medical B.V. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of HOYA Corporation's strategy to bolster its presence in the medical technology market, with a particular focus on flexible endoscopy, by enhancing its capabilities. Wassenburg Medical B.V. is a Netherlands-based renowned global manufacturer specializing in automated endoscope reprocessing solutions.

Major companies operating in the flexible endoscopes market are Medtronic PLC, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Becton Dickinson and Company, Stryker Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, AB SKF, Olympus Corporation, HOYA Corporation, Smith & Nephew PLC, Micro-Epsilon Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KG, EndoChoice International, Pentax Medical, Ambu Inc., Richard Wolf GmbH, Welch Allyn Inc., Cooper Surgical Inc., Ethicon Endo-surgery LLC, Vimex Endoscopy, Endo-Flex GmbH, Machida Endoscope Co Ltd., XION GmbH, Huger Medical Instrument Co. Ltd., Endomed Systems Gmbh, Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG., Laborie Medical Technologies Inc., ACMI Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the flexible endoscopes market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in flexible endoscopes report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the flexible endoscopes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The flexible endoscopes market consists of sales of cystoscopes, arthroscopes and bronchoscopes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Flexible endoscopes represent a remarkable advancement in medical technology, utilizing pliable, transparent fibers to relay light and images for observation. This innovative instrument empowers healthcare professionals to conduct comprehensive examinations and treatments within the body's internal structures. Its significance lies in facilitating minimally invasive procedures, leading to swifter recoveries, diminished risks, and superior patient outcomes compared to conventional open surgeries.

The primary categories of products falling under flexible endoscopes are fiberscopes and video endoscopes. Fiberscopes, also referred to as fiberoptic endoscopes, are crucial medical instruments employed for visualizing and scrutinizing internal bodily structures. They harness fiber optic technology to transmit light and images from the distal end (the tip) to the proximal end (comprising the eyepiece or camera system) of the scope. These versatile tools find application in various fields, including GI endoscopy, pulmonary endoscopy, ENT endoscopy, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, among others. They are utilized by diverse end-users, encompassing hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare facilities.

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