The esophageal catheters market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent years, there has been a robust growth in the size of the esophageal catheters market. The market is projected to expand from $2.43 billion in 2024 to $2.64 billion in 2025, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%.
Factors such as advancements in critical care, escalating cardiac and respiratory conditions, proliferation of minimally invasive procedures, and intensification of intensive care units (ICUs) have contributed to the growth in the historic period.
The esophageal catheters market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the forthcoming years, the market for esophageal catheters is anticipated to witness considerable expansion. It is forecasted to increase to $3.58 billion in 2029 with an 8.0% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). This surge in the predicted period can be linked with the worldwide escalation in the elderly populace, refined critical care, individualized medication, telemedicine, and distant observation. Key market trends throughout this period will focus on wireless and mobile monitoring, AI-powered monitoring, intelligent catheter sensors, and patient-centric care.
The esophageal catheter market is projected to grow because of the increasing number of chronic esophageal disorders. Chronic esophageal ailments are a group of conditions or diseases that impact the esophagus, which is the muscular passage that connects the mouth to the stomach, over a long duration. Esophageal catheters, like manometry catheters, are used to determine these disorders by observing pressure changes and movement patterns in the esophagus. The National Library of Medicine noted in January 2023 that there would be 7,39,666 new esophageal cancer cases and 7,23,466 resulting deaths in 2030, leading to 9,87,723 cases and 9,14,304 deaths on a global scale in 2040. This increase in chronic esophageal disorders is a driving force in the expansion of the esophageal catheter market.
The esophageal catheters market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Balloon Dilation Catheter, Irrigation Catheter, Pressure Monitoring Catheter, Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter, Suction Catheter
2) By Application: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Dysphagia, Chest Pain, Other Applications
3) By End-User: Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Subsegments:
1) By Balloon Dilation Catheter: Single-Use Balloon Catheters, Multi-Use Balloon Catheters
2) By Irrigation Catheter: Standard Irrigation Catheters, Specialty Irrigation Catheters
3) By Pressure Monitoring Catheter: Continuous Pressure Monitoring Catheters, Intermittent Pressure Monitoring Catheters
4) By Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter: Circular Ablation Catheters, Linear Ablation Catheters
5) By Suction Catheter: Standard Suction Catheters, Pediatric Suction Catheters
Leading companies in the esophageal catheters market are focusing on the development of cutting-edge technologies like TactiFlex SE irrigation catheters to expand their product range and consolidate their market position. A radiofrequency ablation catheter is a specialized medical device used to treat various arrhythmias during cardiac ablation procedures, using high-frequency electrical pulses on cardiac tissue. For example, in August 2022, the globally recognized US company, Abbott Laboratories, which specializes in medical devices and healthcare, introduced TactiFlex SE in Japan. This radiofrequency (RF) ablation catheter features a flexible tip, slit electrode, and contact force technology, enabling it to adapt to the shape of the heart wall for individual patient anatomies. This makes it a safe and efficient choice for generating lesions during medical procedures.
Major companies operating in the esophageal catheters market are:
• Medtronic PLC
• Medline Industries LP
• Becton Dickinson and Company
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Stryker Corporation
• Olympus Corporation
• Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
• CooperSurgical Inc.
• Teleflex Incorporated
• Cook Medical Inc.
• Merit Medical Systems Inc.
• Avanos Medical Inc.
• Medela AG
• Japan Lifeline Co. Ltd.
• Meridian Bioscience Inc.
• Laborie Medical Technologies Inc.
• FUJIFILM Medical Systems
• CardioFocus Inc.
• Taewoong Medical Co.
• Pennine Healthcare
• EB Neuro S.p.A.
• Alicn Medical Co. Ltd.
• Hamilton Medical AG
• Deem Sensing Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
• Envaste Limited
• Medcaptain Medical Technology Co. Ltd.
• CardioCommand Inc.
• Ella Cs S.R.O
• PENTAX Medical Co.
North America was the largest region in the esophageal catheters market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in esophageal catheters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.