Gastric Electrical Stimulators

Global Gastric Electrical Stimulators Market to Reach US$352.2 Million by 2030

The global market for Gastric Electrical Stimulators estimated at US$258.1 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$352.2 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. High Frequency Type, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$225.7 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Low Frequency Type segment is estimated at 3.6% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$70.3 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.6% CAGR

The Gastric Electrical Stimulators market in the U.S. is estimated at US$70.3 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$71.2 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% and 5.3% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.5% CAGR.

Global "Gastric Electrical Stimulators" Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Are Gastric Electrical Stimulators Gaining Ground in Refractory Gastroparesis Management?

Gastric Electrical Stimulators (GES) have emerged as a crucial therapeutic option for patients suffering from chronic, drug-resistant gastroparesis—a condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying, often without mechanical obstruction. Affecting both diabetic and idiopathic populations, gastroparesis can severely impair quality of life through symptoms like nausea, vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. For patients unresponsive to dietary changes and pharmacological therapy, GES offers a minimally invasive, long-term intervention by delivering mild electrical pulses to the stomach’s smooth muscle to enhance motility and alleviate symptoms. Initially approved for humanitarian use, especially in the U.S. and Europe, GES has steadily gained clinical acceptance due to its safety profile and substantial symptom relief in select patient populations. With increasing awareness and diagnosis of gastroparesis, particularly among diabetics, the demand for GES implants is growing within gastroenterology and surgical practice worldwide.

How Are Technological Innovations Improving Device Performance and Patient Outcomes?

The evolution of GES devices is being driven by advancements in bioelectronic medicine, battery technology, and precision programming. Modern stimulators feature smaller, implantable pulse generators with extended battery life and programmable stimulation parameters, allowing physicians to tailor therapy to individual patient responses. Some systems now offer wireless telemetry, enabling non-invasive adjustments and remote monitoring. Improvements in lead design and placement techniques have also enhanced device efficacy and minimized procedural complications. Research is ongoing into closed-loop systems that can dynamically adjust stimulation in response to gastric feedback—offering the potential for more personalized, efficient symptom control. Furthermore, ongoing studies are exploring the use of GES for conditions beyond gastroparesis, such as obesity, functional dyspepsia, and chronic nausea syndromes, potentially widening the scope of clinical applications. These technical and therapeutic advancements are enhancing physician confidence in the procedure and expanding GES use in both academic and community hospital settings.

How Do Reimbursement, Clinical Guidelines, and Disease Burden Influence Market Expansion?

The adoption of gastric electrical stimulators is closely tied to healthcare reimbursement systems, evolving treatment protocols, and the rising prevalence of gastroparesis. In countries like the U.S., where Medicare and many private insurers now cover GES for specific indications, the barrier to access has been significantly reduced. Simultaneously, clinical guidelines are increasingly recognizing GES as a valid option for patients with refractory gastroparesis, reinforcing its role in treatment pathways. The rising global burden of diabetes—particularly type 2—has dramatically increased the incidence of diabetic gastroparesis, a key driver of GES implantation. Meanwhile, improvements in diagnostic tools such as gastric emptying scintigraphy are helping physicians identify suitable GES candidates earlier. In developing regions, limited access to advanced surgical interventions and cost constraints still pose challenges; however, growing investments in gastrointestinal health and rising awareness are beginning to open new regional markets. Hospital initiatives to reduce repeat admissions and improve chronic symptom management are further positioning GES as a valuable long-term care strategy.

What Key Drivers Are Accelerating Growth in the Global GES Market?

The growth in the global gastric electrical stimulators market is driven by several core factors rooted in medical need, technology progression, and treatment optimization. First, the rising prevalence of gastroparesis—especially in patients with diabetes, post-surgical complications, or neurological conditions—is directly expanding the eligible patient pool for GES. Second, failures of conventional pharmacotherapy, combined with limited long-term efficacy and significant side effects, are prompting clinicians to turn to device-based interventions. Third, ongoing technological refinements—such as miniaturization, programmable interfaces, and wireless connectivity—are making GES implants more efficient, customizable, and user-friendly for both patients and providers. Fourth, growing support from insurance providers and inclusion in clinical care guidelines are increasing procedural volume across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia-Pacific. Lastly, the expansion of clinical research exploring off-label and adjunctive uses of GES—such as for obesity and cyclic vomiting syndrome—is broadening its therapeutic landscape and market potential. These converging drivers are transforming GES from a niche solution into a mainstream component of advanced gastrointestinal care.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Gastric Electrical Stimulators market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (High Frequency Type, Low Frequency Type); Application (Gastroparesis Application, Obesity Application); End-Use (Hospitals End-Use, Ambulatory Surgery Centers End-Use, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 41 Featured) -

• Abbott Laboratories
• Alimera Sciences, Inc.
• Applied Medical Technology, Inc. (AMT)
• Avanos Medical, Inc.
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
• Boston Scientific Corporation
• Cardinal Health, Inc.
• ConvaTec Group
• Cook Medical
• Danumed Medizintechnik GmbH
• Dale Medical Products, Inc.
• Danumed Medizintechnik GmbH
• ENvizion Medical Inc.
• Fortune Medical Instrument Corporation
• Fresenius Kabi AG
• GBUK Group Ltd.
• Halyard Health
• HemoShear Therapeutics, Inc.
• HJS Emission Technology GmbH

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