Disposable Endoscopes Market Report 2026

Disposable Endoscopes Market Overview

• Disposable Endoscopes market size has reached to $2.24 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $4.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6% • Growth Driver: Rising Cancer Prevalence Boosts Demand For Disposable Endoscopes • Market Trend: Boston Scientific Launches EXALT™ Model D Single-Use Bronchoscope to Enhance Disposable Endoscopy • North America was the largest region in 2025.

What Is Covered Under Disposable Endoscopes Market?

Disposable endoscopes refer to medical devices designed used on a patient for a single procedure and discarded after use. It is used by physicians to access, visualize and perform procedures in the urinary system and kidney to visualize and examine internal organs, tissues and structures. The main products of disposable endoscopes are gastroscopes, bronchoscopes, duodenoscopes, laryngoscopes, colonoscopes, ureteroscopes and others. Gastroscopes are a type of endoscope that is a valuable tool for detecting and diagnosing conditions such as gastritis, peptic ulcers and tumors within the upper gastrointestinal tract. They are used for adult and pediatric patients by various end users such as hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and diagnostic centers.

What Is The Disposable Endoscopes Market Growth Forecast?

The disposable endoscopes market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory focus on patient safety, rising adoption of cost-predictable disposable devices, expansion of single-use technologies across specialties, growing investments in minimally invasive diagnostics, increasing demand for rapid procedure turnaround. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of single-use endoscopic devices, rising demand for infection prevention solutions, growing use of disposable ureteroscopes and bronchoscopes, expansion of portable visualization systems, enhanced focus on workflow efficiency.

Global Disposable Endoscopes Market Segmentation

1) By Product: Gastroscopes, Bronchoscopes, Duodenoscopes, Laryngoscopes, Colonoscopes, Ureteroscope​s, Other Endoscopes 2) By Patient Type: Adult, Pediatric 3) By End User: Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Diagnostic Centers Subsegments: 1) By Gastroscopes: Standard Gastroscopes, Pediatric Gastroscopes 2) By Bronchoscopes: Flexible Bronchoscopes, Rigid Bronchoscopes 3) By Duodenoscopes: Single-Use Duodenoscopes 4) By Laryngoscopes: Standard Laryngoscopes, Video Laryngoscopes 5) By Colonoscopes: Flexible Colonoscopes, Pediatric Colonoscopes 6) By Ureteroscopes: Flexible Ureteroscopes, Rigid Ureteroscopes 7) By Other Endoscopes: Cystoscopes, Arthroscopes

What Is The Driver Of The Disposable Endoscopes Market?

The increasing prevalence of cancer is expected to propel the growth of the disposable endoscopes market. Cancer is a complex group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells. Disposable endoscopes can provide high-quality imaging capabilities, allowing for more precise observations during endoscopic examinations. This medical equipment aids in detecting cancerous lesions or abnormalities within the gastrointestinal tract. For instance, in February 2024, according to the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental organization, by 2050, new cancer cases are expected to exceed 35 million, representing a 77% rise from the roughly 20 million cases recorded in 2022. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of cancer is driving the growth of the disposable endoscopes industry.

Key Players In The Global Disposable Endoscopes Market

Major companies operating in the disposable endoscopes market are Medtronic plc, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, PENTAX Medical, Ambu A/S, Cooper Surgical Inc., Verathon Inc., Henke-Sass Wolf GmbH, Apollo Endosurgery Inc., Reach Surgical Co. Ltd., EndoChoice Inc., CapsoVision Inc., Optim LLC, Taewoong Medical Co. Ltd., Hoya Corporation, XION Medical GmbH, Avantis Medical Systems Inc., EndoMed Systems GmbH, Neoscope Inc., Otu Medical Inc., Richard Wolf GmbH, Vision-Sciences Inc.

Global Disposable Endoscopes Market Trends and Insights

Major companies operating in the disposable endoscopes market are focusing on the development of innovative products, such as single-use bronchoscopes, to sustain their position in the market. Single-use bronchoscopes are medical devices designed for one-time use on a single patient, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and enhancing patient safety. For instance, in January 2025, Boston Scientific, a US-based medical device company, launched its EXALT Model D Bronch single-use bronchoscope. The EXALT Model D features high-definition imaging for superior visualization, improved suction performance, and a slim, flexible insertion tube for maneuverability. Its ergonomic design and intuitive controls help healthcare providers streamline procedures, reduce preparation and cleaning time, and improve efficiency in bronchoscopy workflows.

What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Disposable Endoscopes Market?

In February 2025, Micro-Tech (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., a China-based manufacturer of endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices, acquired a 51% stake in Creo Medical S.L.U. (CME) for approximately $42.5 million. With this acquisition, Micro-Tech aims to strengthen its position in the global disposable and therapeutic endoscopy market by leveraging CME’s strong presence in Western Europe to expand sales channels for Micro-Tech’s endoscopic consumables and single-use endoscopy products, enhance distribution of Creo’s minimally invasive endoscopy portfolio, and accelerate growth in key segments such as gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology, and single-use scopes across European markets. Creo Medical S.L.U. (CME) is a Spain-based medical device company focused on endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery products, including endoscopic consumables and single-use endoscopes, serving hospitals and clinics across the UK and continental Europe.

Regional Outlook

North America was the largest region in the disposable endoscope market in 2025. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

What Defines the Disposable Endoscopes Market?

The disposable endoscopes market consists of sales of disposable flexible, rigid, capsule endoscopes and other disposable endoscope accessories. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

How is Market Value Defined and Measured?

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.