The intubation tubes market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In the recent past, the market size for intubation tubes has witnessed robust growth. The market, valued at $2.93 billion in 2024, is forecasted to reach $3.15 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
Factors contributing to the growth during the historic period include an increase in surgical procedures, heightened prevalence of respiratory disorders, advancements in anesthesia practices, urgent medical interventions, and a growing aging population.
The intubation tubes market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for intubation tubes is projected to substantially expand in the forthcoming years. The market is anticipated to reach "$4.55 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6%.
Factors contributing to this growth during the forecast period include continual advancements in surgery, an escalating need for critical care, preparedness for global health crises, an increase in trauma instances, improvements in tube technology, and education and training programs. The trend forecast for this period includes more customization and personalization, a regulatory focus on product safety, collaborations and alliances, the impact of telehealth, and environmental sustainability.
The escalating rate of infections acquired in hospitals is anticipated to spur the expansion of the intubation tube market. These hospital-associated infections are ones contracted during medical treatment that weren't present upon the patient's admission. Intubation tubes serve as a preventative measure against infection transmission, which can happen when food, liquid, or other substances mistakenly enter the lungs instead of the stomach, potentially causing pneumonia and various other infections. They function by extracting and absorbing mucus from the respiratory tract of patients, thus mitigating infection risks. For example, the 2021 National and State Progress Report on Healthcare-Associated Infections from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a 7% increase in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) from 2020 to 2021, and a 5% uptick in catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) within the same period. As such, the increasing cases of hospital-acquired infections are driving the progress of the intubation tube market.
The intubation tubes market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Regular Intubation Tube, Reinforced Intubation Tube, Preformed Intubation Tube, Double lumen Intubation Tube
2) By Application: Emergency Treatment, Therapy, Other Applications
3) By End-User: Hospitals, Medical Centers, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Regular Intubation Tube: Standard Endotracheal Tube, Cuffed Endotracheal Tube, Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube
2) By Reinforced Intubation Tube: Wire-Reinforced Endotracheal Tube, Flexible Reinforced Endotracheal Tube
3) By Preformed Intubation Tube: Oral Preformed Intubation Tube, Nasal Preformed Intubation Tube
4) By Double Lumen Intubation Tube: Double Lumen Endotracheal Tube, Double Lumen Bronchial Tube
Top firms within the intubation tube market are innovating by creating tube track slides aimed at enhancing the precision and simplicity of intubation. This is achieved by facilitating accurate tube placement and mitigating the possibility of incorrect positioning during procedures. These revolutionary tube track slides have proven to be a valuable asset in the market for intubation tubes, offering enhanced accuracy, safety, and control during the process of intubation. They minimize the chances of positioning errors and result in more streamlined procedures, thereby leading to improved patient outcomes. For instance, Dale Medical, an American firm specializing in medical devices, released the breezeLock endotracheal tube holder in June 2022. It is designed to securely stabilize tube sizes between 7.0 and 10.0 mm, whilst making repositioning easier and lowering the likelihood of unintentional extubation. Its notable features such as the tube track slide, a skin-friendly adhesive and a discreet design conducive to oral hygiene contribute significantly to its value within the intubation market.
Major companies operating in the intubation tubes market include:
• Teleflex Incorporated
• Medtronic Plc.
• Medline Industries LP
• Venner Medical GmbH
• Hospiteknik Healthcare
• Armstrong Medical Ltd.
• Airway Innovations LLC
• Smiths Group Plc.
• C. R. Bard Inc.
• Bound Tree Medical LLC
• Cook Medical
• Olympus Corporation
• ICU Medical Inc.
• Mercury Medical Inc.
• Intersurgical Ltd.
• Vyaire Medical Inc.
• VBM Medizintechnik GmbH
• SunMed Holdings LLC
• Cardinal Health Inc.
• Diversatek Inc.
• Verathon Inc.
• Vygon SA
• Dale Medical Products Inc.
• Ambu A/S
• Laerdal Medical AS
North America was the largest region in the intubation tubes market in 2024. The regions covered in the intubation tubes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa