The global endoscopy devices market size was estimated at USD 50.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030. The less invasive properties and affordable post and pre-procedure cost of endoscopy devices are the major factors anticipated to boost the market growth over the forecast period. Furthermore, a shift in the trend to use disposable endoscopic components to minimize the procedure cost as well as the chance of cross-contamination is also expected to accelerate market growth over the years.
In addition, the growing chronic disease burden and increasing geriatric population globally are also anticipated to fuel the adoption of endoscopic devices during the coming years. Moreover, growing medical conditions due to the increasing geriatric population often require endoscopic intervention such as liver abscesses, gallstones, endometriosis, and intestinal perforation, which in turn anticipated to drive the market growth for endoscopy devices over the forecast years. For instance, as per the Administration on Aging (AoA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report, about 16% of the population was aged above 65 years in 2019. This number is expected to increase to 21.6% by 2040.
In addition, increasing preference by medical professionals to use technologically advanced endoscopy devices equipped with high-definition camera and light sources to help physicians analyze internal organs of interest also drives the market growth. The shift of preference towards minimally invasive surgical procedures than traditional surgeries to reduce hospital stay and minimize post-procedure complications are the major factors anticipated to fuel the demand for endoscopy devices. Hence, factors such as higher patient satisfaction, increased economic viability, and lesser hospital stays are expected to increase the demand for minimally invasive endoscopic interventions in the coming years, thereby accelerating market growth.
Furthermore, the growing burden of cancer all over the world also fuels the adoption of endoscopy devices for the early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. For instance, GLOBOCAN 2020 estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases worldwide and almost 10 million deaths occurred in 2020 due to cancer. In addition, the increasing preference for biopsies for diagnosis and detection of cancer in recent years is also likely to increase the adoption of endoscopic devices, which in turn is anticipated to drive the market for endoscopy devices over the years.
Technological advancement to develop innovative endoscopic devices is also anticipated to accelerate market growth during forecast periods. The key manufacturers are continuously looking forward to innovating advanced endoscopic solutions for better treatment and diagnosis of several chronic disorders. For instance, in August 2021, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation announced the commercial launch of the ELUXEO 7000X Endoscopic Imaging System. This advanced imaging system enables real-time visualization of hemoglobin oxygen saturation (StO2) levels in tissue during laparoscopic and/or endoluminal imaging procedures.
Pandemic Impact |
Post COVID Outlook |
The Global endoscopy devices market estimates decreased by 3.4% from 2019 to 2020 |
The market is estimated to witness a y-o-y growth of approximately 6.9% to 7.4% in the next 5 years |
The decrease in the market growth is due to the decrease in a number of endoscopic procedures during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as compared to 2019. In addition, the canceled or postponed semi-urgent and elective endoscopic procedures by the healthcare centers due to the fear of COVID-19 infection also restrained market growth. |
The growing number of functional gastrointestinal disorders and cancer cases and the increase in the preference for cost-effective minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for the early diagnosis and detection of chronic diseases are anticipated to propel the adoption of endoscopic devices over the forecast years. |
Furthermore, supply chain disruption, the shortage of healthcare professionals due to the COVID-19 infection, and changing regulations to curtail the infection in major geographic regions resulted in a significant impact on the global market growth in 2020. |
High preference for disposable endoscopic equipment to minimize the chances of cross-contamination coupled with the technological advancement to develop cost-effective products helps in shortening the procedure time and these are the factors expected to accelerate market growth over the forecast years. |
The endoscopy devices industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The reduction and postponement of elective surgeries due to the fear of COVID-19 infection have negatively impacted the growth of the market for endoscopy devices. In addition, supply chain disruptions, changing regulations for surgical procedures, are some of the factors that also hampered market growth in 2020. For instance, according to an international study published in the Arab Journal of Gastroenterology, Elsevier in 2020, the endoscopic procedure volume was reduced by over 50% of the 85% of the global respondent countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The product segment comprises endoscopes, endoscopy visualization systems, endoscopy visualization components, and operative devices segments. The endoscopes segment dominated the market in 2022 with the largest revenue share of 36.9% and is also anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 9.0% over the forecast period. Growing awareness and rising adoption rate of endoscopes across various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are driving the market growth of endoscopes. In addition, endoscopes aid in diagnosis of complex disease conditions such as cancer, GI disorders, urinary disorders, and lung disorders. This high growth rate is attributed to the increasing number of endoscopic procedures coupled with the high adoption of endoscopes to perform surgeries and biopsies for better diagnosis and treatment.
The flexible endoscopes segment dominated the endoscopes segment and held the largest revenue share in 2022, owing to its high use by medical professionals and its advantages such as safety, increased efficiency, and enhanced ergonomics as compared to rigid endoscopes.
The end-use segment comprises hospitals and outpatient facilities segments. The outpatient facilities’ segment dominated the market in 2022 with the largest revenue share of 52.9%. The outpatient facilities segment is also anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period. Outpatient facilities such as ambulatory surgery centers and diagnostic clinics are expected to witness lucrative growth owing to the growing preference for minimally invasive procedures to lower overall cost and reduce the number of days of hospital stays which in turn is expected to drive the growth of the segment.
In addition, faster recovery time, and minimal discomfort due to the use of less invasive keyhole endoscopic procedures also accelerate the adoption of endoscopy devices in outpatient facilities, which in turn is anticipated to propel segment growth over the forecast period.
Based on region, North America held the largest revenue share of 41.5% in 2022. This is attributed due to the growing prevalence of several chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases along with functional gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, the increasing geriatric population, those who are prone to several chronic disorders also propelling the adoption of endoscopic procedures in this region. Moreover, growing awareness for early disease diagnosis using minimally invasive procedures and improved healthcare infrastructure are further boosting the market growth in this region.
Furthermore, in Asia Pacific, the market for endoscopy devices is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 8.7% over the forecast years owing to the large population and an increasing number of functional gastrointestinal disorder patients. In addition, growing demand for the minimally invasive endoscopic procedure and improving healthcare infrastructure are the factors also anticipated to accelerate the region's growth in the market. Moreover, increasing government initiatives to modernize healthcare facilities and constantly develop a start-up landscape are among the major factors further promoting the growth of the market in the region.
The high demand for technologically advanced endoscopic products for diagnosis and treatment of several chronic disorders makes the competition intense among the existing players. In addition, the growing preference for the minimally invasive procedure with low costs, more safety, and reduced risks of contaminating the devices further increase the competition. Moreover, the top market players are also adopting business strategies such as new product launches, collaboration, mergers and acquisitions to increase their product portfolio and market share in the area of endoscopic devices. For instance, in September 2020, PENTAX Medical announced to launch new Ultrasound Video Gastroscopes J10 Series in the U.S. These advanced gastroscopes enable better image quality, increase diagnostic capabilities, and help in effective disease management of the patient. Some prominent players in the global endoscopy devices market include:
Olympus Corporation
Ethicon Endo-surgery, LLC.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
Stryker Corporation
Boston Scientific Corporation
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Richard Wolf GmbH
Medtronic Plc (Covidien)
PENTAX Medical
Machida Endoscope Co., Ltd.
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2023 |
USD 54.4 billion |
Revenue forecast in 2030 |
USD 90.2 billion |
Growth rate |
CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030 |
Base year for estimation |
2022 |
Historical data |
2016 - 2021 |
Forecast period |
2023 - 2030 |
Report updated |
October 2023 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2023 to 2030 |
Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered |
Product, end-use, region |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; MEA |
Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; UK; Germany; Spain; France; Italy; Norway; Sweden; Denmark; China; Japan; India; Australia; South Korea; Thailand; Mexico; Brazil; Argentina; South Africa; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Kuwait |
Key companies profiled |
Olympus Corporation; Ethicon Endo-surgery LLC.; FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation; Stryker Corporation; Boston Scientific Corporation; Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG.; Smith & Nephew Inc.; Richard Wolf GmbH; Medtronic Plc (Covidien); PENTAX Medical; Machida Endoscope Co., Ltd. |
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This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2016 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research, Inc. has segmented the global endoscopy devices market report based on product, end-use, and region:
Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2030)
Endoscopes
Rigid Endoscopes
Laparoscopes
Arthroscopes
Ureteroscopes
Cystoscopes
Gynecology Endoscopes
Neuroendoscopes
Bronchoscopes
Hysteroscopes
Laryngoscopes
Sinuscopes
Otoscopes
Sigmoidoscopes
Pharyngoscopes
Duodenoscopes
Nasopharyngoscopes
Rhinoscopes
Flexible Endoscopes
Laparoscopes
Arthroscopes
Ureteroscopes
Cystoscopes
Gynecology Endoscopes
Neuroendoscopes
Bronchoscopes
Hysteroscopes
Laryngoscopes
Sinuscopes
Otoscopes
Sigmoidoscopes
Pharyngoscopes
Duodenoscopes
Nasopharyngoscopes
Rhinoscopes
Colonoscopes
Disposable Endoscopes
Laparoscopes
Arthroscopes
Ureteroscopes
Cystoscopes
Gynecology Endoscopes
Neuroendoscopes
Bronchoscopes
Hysteroscopes
Laryngoscopes
Sinuscopes
Otoscopes
Sigmoidoscopes
Pharyngoscopes
Duodenoscopes
Nasopharyngoscopes
Rhinoscopes
Colonoscopes
Capsule Endoscopes
Robot Assisted Endoscopes
Endoscopy Visualization Systems
Standard Definition (SD) Visualization Systems
2D Systems
3D Systems
High Definition (HD) Visualization Systems
2D Systems
3D Systems
Endoscopy Visualization Component
Camera Heads
Insufflators
Light Sources
High Definition Monitors
Suction Pumps
Video Processors
Operative Devices
Energy Systems
Access Devices
Suction & Irrigation Systems
Hand Instruments
Wound Retractors
Snares
End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2030)
Hospitals
Outpatient Facilities
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Asia Pacific
Australia
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Thailand
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
b. The global endoscopy devices market size was estimated at USD 50.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 54.4 billion in 2023.
b. The global endoscopy devices market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030 to reach USD 90.2 billion by 2030.
b. Endoscopy visualization systems dominated the endoscopy devices market with a share of 36.6% in 2022. This is attributable to the increasing preference for HD visualization systems by medical professionals in the diagnosis & treatment of complex diseases.
b. Some key players operating in the endoscopy devices market include Olympus Corporation; Fujifilm Holdings Corporation; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC; Stryker Corporation; Richard Wolf GmbH; Boston Scientific Corporation; and Karl Storz.
b. Key factors that are driving the endoscopy devices market growth include a significant increase in the prevalence of age-related diseases, a rise in demand for endoscopy devices in diagnostic & therapeutic procedures, and increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries.
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