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Flexible Endoscopes Market Growth & Trends:
The global flexible endoscopes market size is estimated to reach USD 17.63 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 5.96% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising preference for minimally invasive surgeries in comparison with open surgeries, owing to benefits provided by minimally invasive surgeries and technological advancements are some of the factors boosting the market growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the market. The postponement and decrease in elective surgeries performed during the pandemic had a major effect on the market. Additionally, changes in regulations related to surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures, and supply chain disruptions have also hindered growth during the pandemic. An international study of endoscopists, published in the Elsevier Public Health Emergency Collection in 2020, revealed that around 85% of respondents reduced their procedure volume by more than 50% and approximately 2.45% of respondents completely stopped their endoscopy services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The market is growing due to several factors, including an increase in age-related diseases and a higher demand for endoscopic devices in both therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. These products and devices are beneficial in treating and diagnosing various health conditions because they require minimal intervention, shortening recovery time. The global population of older adults is increasing. They are more susceptible to medical conditions that often require endoscopic interventions, such as pelvic abscess, liver abscess, endometriosis, gallstones, and intestinal perforation. For example, in 2019, approximately 16% of the US population was over 65 years old, according to the Administration on Aging, which is projected to increase to 21.6% by 2040. Therefore, the growing geriatric population is expected to contribute to the market's expansion.
The drivers responsible for the market growth are the rising incidence of chronic diseases that affect internal body systems, the benefits offered by flexible endoscopes over other products, and the growing necessity for early diagnosis of chronic conditions. In order to diagnose several chronic ailments such as colon cancer, stomach cancer, respiratory infections, and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), endoscopes are extensively used. The increasing prevalence of these chronic diseases is therefore contributing to the increasing demand for flexible endoscopes. The rising adoption of flexible endoscopes also propels market growth due to their advantages over other endoscopes. The most advantageous feature of flexible endoscopes is the surgeon's ability to control the direction of the endoscope's lens, which expands its range of use.
Flexible Endoscopes Market Report Highlights:
- Based by product, the gastrointestinal endoscopes segment held a significant revenue share of 55.59% in 2024.
- The laparoscopes segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the increasing prevalence of conditions requiring laparoscopic procedures, such as obesity and various gastrointestinal disorders, has heightened the need for effective diagnostic and surgical tools.
- By end use, the hospitals segment dominated the market with a revenue share of 64.83% in 2024. Favorable reimbursement scenario, high number of hospitals performing endoscopic procedures, and high preference of hospitals for minimally invasive procedures are the factors responsible for high revenue growth of the hospital segment.
- The outpatient facilities is anticipated to grow at a fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Increasing number of outpatient facilities performing endoscopic procedures is the crucial factor driving the segment demand.
- North America dominated the market in terms of the revenue share of 40.69% in 2024 due to an increase in chronic diseases that require their use, such as stomach and colorectal cancer, and irritable bowel syndrome
- The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to increase demand for flexible endoscopes
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.1.1. Segment scope
- 1.1.2. Regional scope
- 1.1.3. Estimates and forecast timeline
- 1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased database
- 1.3.2. GVR's internal database
- 1.3.3. Secondary sources
- 1.3.4. Primary research
- 1.3.5. Details of primary research
- 1.4. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data analysis models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.6. Model Details
- 1.6.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.6.1.1. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
- 1.7. Research Assumptions
- 1.8. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.9. List of Primary Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.2.1. Product outlook
- 2.2.2. End Use outlook
- 2.2.3. Regional outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Flexible Endoscopes Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent market outlook
- 3.1.2. Ancillary market outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.2.1.1. Increase in preference for minimally invasive or keyhole surgeries
- 3.2.1.2. Increasing prevalence of cancer and cancer-related mortality worldwide
- 3.2.1.3. Rising number of product approvals and launches
- 3.2.1.4. Technological advancements in endoscopes
- 3.2.2. Market restraint analysis
- 3.2.2.1. Lack of awareness and low adoption of flexible endoscopes in hospitals & diagnostic centers
- 3.2.2.2. Stringent regulatory framework
- 3.3. Flexible Endoscopes: Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.3.2. PESTLE Analysis
Chapter 4. Flexible Endoscopes Market Segment Analysis, By Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.1. Definition and Scope
- 4.2. Product Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. Segment Dashboard
- 4.4. Global flexible endoscopes market, by product, 2018 to 2030
- 4.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market Size & Forecast, by Product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume * (2018 - 2030)
- 4.7. Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume * (2018 - 2030)
- 4.8. Laparoscopes
- 4.8.1. Laparoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.9. Arthroscopes
- 4.9.1. Arthroscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.10. Ureteroscopes
- 4.10.1. Ureteroscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.11. Cystoscopes
- 4.11.1. Cystoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.12. Gynecology Endoscopes
- 4.12.1. Gynecology Endoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.13. Neuroendoscopes
- 4.13.1. Neuroendoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.14. Bronchoscopes
- 4.14.1. Bronchoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.15. Hysteroscopes
- 4.15.1. Hysteroscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.16. Laryngoscopes
- 4.16.1. Laryngoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.17. Otoscopes
- 4.17.1. Otoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.18. Nasopharyngoscopes
- 4.18.1. Nasopharyngoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.19. Rhinoscopes
- 4.19.1. Rhinoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.20. Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
- 4.20.1. Gastrointestinal Endoscopes market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.20.2. Gastroscope (Upper GI Endoscope)
- 4.20.2.1. Gastroscope (Upper GI Endoscope) market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.20.3. Enteroscope
- 4.20.3.1. Enteroscope market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.20.4. Sigmoidoscope
- 4.20.4.1. Sigmoidoscope market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.20.5. Colonoscope
- 4.20.5.1. Colonoscope market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.20.6. Duodenoscope
- 4.20.6.1. Duodenoscope market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Flexible Endoscopes Market Segment Analysis, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.1. Definition and Scope
- 5.2. End Use Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Segment Dashboard
- 5.4. Global flexible endoscopes market, by End Use, 2018 to 2030
- 5.5. Hospitals
- 5.5.1. Hospitals market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Outpatient facilities
- 5.6.1. Outpatient facilities market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Flexible Endoscopes Market Segment Analysis, By Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.1. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 6.2. Regional Market Dashboard
- 6.3. Regional Market Snapshot
- 6.4. Flexible Endoscopes Market Share by Region, 2024 & 2030:
- 6.5. North America
- 6.5.1. North America flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. U.S.
- 6.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.5.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.5.2.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.5.2.4. U.S. flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2.5. U.S. Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.5.2.6. U.S. Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.5.3. Canada
- 6.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.5.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.5.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.5.3.4. Canada flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3.5. Canada Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.5.3.6. Canada Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.5.4. Mexico
- 6.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.5.4.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.5.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.5.4.4. Mexico flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.5. Mexico Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.5.4.6. Mexico Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6. Europe
- 6.6.1. Europe flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. UK
- 6.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.2.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.2.4. UK flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2.5. UK Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.2.6. UK Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.3. Germany
- 6.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.3.4. Germany flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3.5. Germany Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.3.6. Germany Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.4. France
- 6.6.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.4.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.4.4. France flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4.5. France Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.4.6. France Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.5. Italy
- 6.6.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.5.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.5.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.5.4. Italy flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.5.5. Italy Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.5.6. Italy Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.6. Spain
- 6.6.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.6.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.6.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.6.4. Spain flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.6.5. Spain Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.6.6. Spain Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.7. Norway
- 6.6.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.7.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.7.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.7.4. Norway flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.7.5. Norway Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.7.6. Norway Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.8. Sweden
- 6.6.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.8.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.8.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.8.4. Sweden flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.8.5. Sweden Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.8.6. Sweden Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.9. Denmark
- 6.6.9.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.6.9.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.6.9.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.6.9.4. Denmark flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.9.5. Denmark Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.6.9.6. Denmark Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7. Asia Pacific
- 6.7.1. Japan
- 6.7.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.7.1.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.7.1.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.7.1.4. Japan flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.1.5. Japan Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.1.6. Japan Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.2. China
- 6.7.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.7.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.7.2.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.7.2.4. China flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.2.5. China Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.2.6. China Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.3. India
- 6.7.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.7.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.7.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.7.3.4. India flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3.5. India Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.3.6. India Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.4. Australia
- 6.7.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.7.4.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.7.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.7.4.4. Australia flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4.5. Australia Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.4.6. Australia Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.5. South Korea
- 6.7.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.7.5.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.7.5.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.7.5.4. South Korea flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.5.5. South Korea Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.5.6. South Korea Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.6. Thailand
- 6.7.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.7.6.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.7.6.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.7.6.4. Thailand flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7.6.5. Thailand Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.7.6.6. Thailand Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.8. Latin America
- 6.8.1. Brazil
- 6.8.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.8.1.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.8.1.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.8.1.4. Brazil flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.8.1.5. Brazil Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.8.1.6. Brazil Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.8.2. Argentina
- 6.8.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.8.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.8.2.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.8.2.4. Argentina flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.8.2.5. Argentina Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.8.2.6. Argentina Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9. MEA
- 6.9.1. South Africa
- 6.9.1.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.9.1.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.9.1.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.9.1.4. South Africa flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.9.1.5. South Africa Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9.1.6. South Africa Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.9.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.9.2.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.9.2.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.9.2.4. Saudi Arabia flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.9.2.5. Saudi Arabia Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9.2.6. Saudi Arabia Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9.3. UAE
- 6.9.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.9.3.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.9.3.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.9.3.4. UAE flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.9.3.5. UAE Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9.3.6. UAE Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9.4. Kuwait
- 6.9.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 6.9.4.2. Regulatory Framework
- 6.9.4.3. Competitive Scenario
- 6.9.4.4. Kuwait flexible endoscopes market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.9.4.5. Kuwait Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Procedure Volume (2018 - 2030)
- 6.9.4.6. Kuwait Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product - Unit Volume (2018 - 2030)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, market leaders, emerging players)
- 7.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 7.4. Company-Level Insights:
- 7.5. Company Overview
- 7.5.1. Olympus Corporation
- 7.5.1.1. Company overview
- 7.5.1.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.2. Ethicon Endo-surgery, LLC
- 7.5.2.1. Company overview
- 7.5.2.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.3. PENTAX Medical (Hoya Corporation)
- 7.5.3.1. Company overview
- 7.5.3.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.4. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
- 7.5.4.1. Company overview
- 7.5.4.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.5. Stryker Corporation
- 7.5.5.1. Company overview
- 7.5.5.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.6. Boston Scientific Corporation
- 7.5.6.1. Company overview
- 7.5.6.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.7. Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG.
- 7.5.7.1. Company overview
- 7.5.7.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.8. Smith & Nephew Inc.
- 7.5.8.1. Company overview
- 7.5.8.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.9. Richard Wolf GmbH
- 7.5.9.1. Company overview
- 7.5.9.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.10. Medtronic Plc (Covidien)
- 7.5.10.1. Company overview
- 7.5.10.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.10.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.11. Ambu A/S, PENTAX Medical
- 7.5.11.1. Company overview
- 7.5.11.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.11.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.11.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.12. Machida Endoscope Co., Ltd.
- 7.5.12.1. Company overview
- 7.5.12.2. Financial performance
- 7.5.12.3. Product benchmarking
- 7.5.12.4. Strategic initiatives
- 7.5.13. List of Other Key Players