Flexible Endoscopes Market To Reach $17.63 Billion By 2030

May 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

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.

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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

Flexible Endoscopes Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global flexible endoscopes market based on product, end use, and region:

Flexible Endoscopes Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

Bronchoscopes
Laparoscopes
Laryngoscopes
Otoscopes
Ureteroscopes
Cystoscopes
Nasopharyngoscopes
Rhinoscopes
Arthroscopes
Neuroendoscopes
Hysteroscopes
Gynecology Endoscopes
Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
- Colonoscope
- Gastroscope (Upper GI Endoscope)
- Duodenoscope
- Enteroscope
- Sigmoidoscope