The disposable bronchoscope market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The disposable bronchoscope market has seen rapid growth in recent years. It is projected to increase from $0.91 billion in 2024 to $1.09 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 19.7%.
This growth is linked to the need for infection control, the rising prevalence of respiratory diseases, cost-effective reprocessing, and the availability of ready-to-use, disposable devices.
The disposable bronchoscope market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The disposable bronchoscope market will see rapid growth, reaching $2.22 billion in 2029 at a CAGR of 19.4%.
Growth factors include patient demographics, regulatory shifts, increased healthcare spending, and evolving hospital practices. Key trends include technological advancements, broader adoption, expanded applications, regulatory compliance, and integration with telemedicine.
The growth of the disposable bronchoscope market is fueled by the rising prevalence of respiratory diseases. Respiratory conditions, such as those caused by smoking, air pollution, and infections, are increasing, and disposable bronchoscopes offer a safer alternative to reusable ones by reducing the risk of cross-contamination. For example, in November 2023, the WHO reported 7.5 million new tuberculosis cases globally in 2022, demonstrating the growing need for disposable bronchoscopes.
The disposable bronchoscope market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Large, Regular, Slim, Ultra-slim, Extra-large
2) By Usage: Bedside Procedures, Emergency Rooms, Bronchoscopy Suites, Intensive Care Units (ICU)
3) By Indication: Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Infections, Interstitial Lung Disease, Tuberculosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cystic Fibrosis
4) By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), Specialty Clinics, Diagnostic Centers
Subsegments:
1) Large: Adult Large Bronchoscopes, Pediatric Large Bronchoscopes
2) Regular: Adult Regular Bronchoscopes, Pediatric Regular Bronchoscopes
3) Slim: Adult Slim Bronchoscopes, Pediatric Slim Bronchoscopes
4) Ultra-Slim: Adult Ultra-Slim Bronchoscopes, Pediatric Ultra-Slim Bronchoscopes
5) Extra-Large: Adult Extra-Large Bronchoscopes, Pediatric Extra-Large Bronchoscopes
In the disposable bronchoscope market, major companies are developing cutting-edge products with advanced visualization technology to enhance the clarity of images for improved diagnostics. In July 2022, Verathon, a US-based medical equipment manufacturer, introduced the BFlex 2.8 Pediatric Single-use Bronchoscope, which provides clear images of pediatric airways, improving the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions in children.
Major companies operating in the disposable bronchoscope market are:
• Medtronic plc
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Olympus Corporation
• Teleflex Incorporated
• Cook Medical
• Karl Storz SE
• MicroPort Scientific
• Ambu A/S
• Richard Wolf GmbH
• PENTAX Medical
• SonoScape Medical Corp.
• Verathon Inc.
• Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH
• Clarus Medical LLC
• Flexicare (Group) Limited
• Endotherapeutics Pty Ltd.
• VBM Medizintechnik GmbH
• Novatech SA
• EMOS Technology GmbH
• Shenzhen HugeMed Medical Technical Development Co. Ltd.
• E. Benson Hood Laboratories Inc.
• NeoScope Inc.
• ACE Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd.
• The Surgical Company
• Zhuhai Seesheen Medical Technology Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the disposable bronchoscope market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the disposable bronchoscope market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.