Disposable Endoscopes Market by Type (GI Endoscopes, Urology Endoscopes, Laryngoscopes), Clinical Usage (Diagnostic, Surgical), Application (Urology, Gastroenterology, ENT Endoscopy), End User (Hospitals, ASCs, Clinics), Region - Global Forecast to 2030

The global disposable endoscopes market is projected to reach USD 2.67 billion by 2030, growing from USD 0.95 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 22.9% from 2025 to 2030.

The disposable endoscopes market is experiencing strong growth driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures, and ongoing advancements in imaging and optical technologies. Emerging markets offer substantial opportunities due to improving healthcare infrastructure, expanding procedure volumes, and the growth of medical tourism, which facilitate the wider adoption of advanced endoscopic solutions. However, market growth faces challenges such as infection risks, insufficient sterilization and reprocessing practices, and high procedural costs, which may limit broader adoption—particularly in cost-sensitive and resource-limited healthcare settings.

The bronchoscopes segment accounted for the second-largest growth in the disposable endoscopes market in 2024.

By type, the disposable endoscopes market is divided into urology endoscopes, bronchoscopes, cystoscopes, laryngoscopes, GI endoscopes, arthroscopes, and other disposable endoscopes. Among these, the bronchoscopes segment held the second-largest market share in 2024, driven by the increasing global incidence of respiratory diseases, especially lung cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2025, the US is expected to see about 226,650 new lung cancer cases and 124,730 related deaths, while the World Cancer Research Fund reported 2,480,675 new cases worldwide in 2022. This rising disease burden has significantly boosted the demand for bronchoscopy procedures for early diagnosis and treatment. Disposable bronchoscopes are increasingly chosen because they help prevent cross-contamination, eliminate the need for reprocessing, and ensure consistent performance in emergency and intensive care situations. Additionally, advancements in imaging technology and maneuverability, along with growing adoption by hospitals and outpatient clinics, are further driving the growth of this segment, making bronchoscopes the second largest contributor to the disposable endoscopes market.

The surgical segment accounted for the largest share of the disposable endoscopes market in 2024.

By clinical practice, the disposable endoscopes market is divided into diagnostic and surgical uses. In 2024, the surgical use segment held the largest market share. This growth is driven by the rising adoption of minimally invasive surgical procedures across various specialties, including gastroenterology, urology, pulmonology, and gynecology. Surgeons favor disposable endoscopes for their superior sterility, reliable performance, and ability to eliminate risks associated with cross-contamination and reprocessing errors. The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions such as cancer, kidney disorders, and respiratory diseases has led to a rise in surgical procedures that require precise visualization and dependable instrumentation. Additionally, the availability of advanced single-use endoscopes with high-definition imaging and ergonomic designs improves procedural efficiency and safety. Hospitals and outpatient surgical centers are increasingly shifting toward single-use devices to enhance infection control and streamline operations. Collectively, these factors establish the surgical usage segment as the leading contributor to the disposable endoscopes market by clinical application.

Europe accounted for the second-largest position in the disposable endoscopes market during the forecast period.

The global disposable endoscopes market is divided into five major regions: North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2024, Europe held the second-largest share in this market. This is due to a mix of demographic trends, high disease rates, and advanced healthcare systems. The region is experiencing notable population aging, with Germany’s population aged 65 and older projected to increase by 41% to 24 million by 2050. Additionally, 19% of the UK population was already over 65 in 2022, leading to higher demand for diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures. The growing burden of chronic diseases and cancer also drives the need for disposable endoscopes, with 53.7% of adults in Germany reporting chronic conditions in 2024, and cancer-related deaths reaching 138,579 in England (2022) and 230,292 in Germany (2023). Coupled with well-established hospitals, the adoption of advanced medical technology, and supportive regulatory frameworks, these factors together create a strong market environment, making Europe a key growth region in the global disposable endoscopes market.

A breakdown of the primary participants referred to for this report is provided below:

• By Company Type: Tier 1 –40%, Tier 2 –30%, and Tier 3 –30%
• By Designation: C-level –50%, Director level –30%, and Others –20%
• By Region: North America –30%, Europe – 25%, Asia Pacific –20%, Latin America –15%, and Middle East & Africa –10%

Notes:

Companies are classified into tiers based on their total revenue. The tiers are as follows: Tier 1 = > USD 10.0 billion, tier 2 = USD 1.0 billion to USD 10.0 billion, and tier 3 = < USD 1.0 billion

C-level primaries include CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and VPs.

Others include sales managers, marketing managers, business development managers, product managers, distributors, and suppliers.

The players operating in the disposable endoscopes market include Olympus Corporation (Japan), Boston Scientific Corporation (US), HOYA Corporation (Japan), Ambu A/s (Denmark), Karl Storz SE & Co. KG (Germany), Hunan Vathin Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. (China), Zhuhai Pusen Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (China), GI View Ltd (Isareal), Richard Wolf GmbH (Germany), Daichuan medica (China), Scivita Medical (China), Uroviu Corporation (US), Neoscope Inc. (US), Verathon Inc. A Ropper Technologies Company (US), Integrated Endoscopy (US), HUGER Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. (China), Guangzhou Red Pine Medical Instrument Co. Ltd. (China), Nanchang WOEK Medical Technology Co., Ltd (China), Innovex Medical Co., Ltd. (China), Xenocor (US), MacroLux Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (China), THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. (US), Shenzhen HugeMed Medical Technical Development Co., Ltd. (China), and Xi'an Haiye Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. (China).

Research Coverage

This report examines the disposable endoscopes market based on type, application, clinical use, end user, and region. It also explores factors such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing market growth, and provides an overview of the competitive landscape for market leaders. Additionally, the report analyzes micro markets concerning their individual growth trends and forecasts the revenue of market segments across five major regions and their respective countries.

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This report provides insights into the following pointers:

• Analysis of key drivers (Increasing investments, funds, and grants by government and other organizations, growing focus of hospitals to expand endoscopic units, increasing preference for minimally invasive surgeries, rising need for endoscopy to diagnose & treat target diseases), restraints (High overhead costs of endoscopy procedures), opportunities (Rapidly developing healthcare sector in emerging countries), challenges (Environmental concerns related to medical waste disposal, limited reimbursement policies)
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• Market Development: Complete knowledge about profitable developing regions
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive knowledge of new goods, expanding geographies, and current changes in the disposable endoscopes industry help to diversify the market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market share, growth strategies and product offerings of leading players like Olympus Corporation (Japan), Boston Scientific Corporation (US), HOYA Corporation (Japan), Ambu A/s (Denmark), Karl Storz SE & Co. KG (Germany), Hunan Vathin Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. (China), Zhuhai Pusen Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (China), and among others.

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