Enteral Feeding Device Market Size, Share, and Trends Analysis | Global | 2026-2032 | Includes: Feeding Pumps, Enteral Feeding sets, and Enteral Feeding Tubes

The global enteral feeding device market was valued at over $3.4 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent to reach nearly $4.3 billion by 2032.

This report covers enteral feeding pumps, enteral feeding sets, and enteral feeding tubes, which together make up the complete global market for enteral feeding devices. It quantifies unit sales, average selling prices (ASPs), market values, growth rates, and company shares, and it analyzes market drivers and limiters, recent mergers and acquisitions, and technology trends. The report provides historical data to 2022 and forecasts through 2032.

The scope reflects how healthcare systems worldwide evaluate enteral feeding technologies across hospitals, nursing homes, and home care environments, focusing on patient comfort, cost efficiency, and procedural safety.

Market Overview

Enteral feeding devices are essential for providing nutritional support to patients who are unable to meet their dietary needs through oral intake. These devices include pumps, feeding tubes, and sets used for the controlled delivery of liquid nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal tract.

Over the last decade, enteral feeding has become a critical component of long-term patient care, particularly among populations affected by chronic illnesses, neurological disorders, cancer, and age-related conditions. Market growth continues to be supported by the expanding prevalence of malnutrition and gastrointestinal disease, coupled with improvements in healthcare access and reimbursement policies.

Pediatric enteral feeding procedures are a notable contributor to overall market expansion. Reimbursement rates for pediatric cases are approximately three times higher than for adults, encouraging physicians to perform these procedures more frequently. Greater parental awareness and the reduction of social stigma associated with enteral feeding have made parents more open to this therapy for children. As a result, pediatric cases are becoming a key area of growth and differentiation for manufacturers.

Additionally, replacement device demand-particularly for low-profile balloon and non-balloon tubes-continues to strengthen market performance. These replacement procedures can often be carried out in home or nursing care settings rather than hospitals, providing convenience for patients and reducing costs for providers.

Although pricing remains under pressure and technological innovation has slowed, overall procedure volumes and patient adoption are rising. This trend supports steady global revenue growth across both developed and emerging healthcare markets.

Market Drivers

Pediatric Enteral Feeding Procedures

The rise in pediatric enteral feeding procedures is one of the most significant market drivers. Physicians are more likely to recommend enteral feeding for children given the higher reimbursement rates and improved device safety. Parents are increasingly aware of the benefits of early nutritional intervention and are more accepting of feeding tubes than in the past.

The reduction in social stigma, combined with widespread education on the effectiveness of enteral feeding, has led to earlier intervention for infants and young children who struggle with feeding disorders. These trends are expected to continue over the forecast period, representing a major long-term growth opportunity for manufacturers targeting pediatric applications.

Replacement Devices

Replacement feeding tubes are driving recurring revenue streams across the global market. While initial placements typically require a clinical setting, replacements can often be managed in outpatient or home care environments.

This convenience reduces procedural barriers and encourages patients to continue using enteral feeding systems for extended periods. Both balloon and non-balloon low-profile tubes are gaining adoption due to their ease of maintenance and improved comfort. As a result, replacement products are contributing significantly to unit sales and overall market stability.

Low-Profile Tubes

The discreet design and greater patient comfort offered by low-profile enteral tubes have increased acceptance of enteral feeding. These tubes are less visible and allow greater freedom of movement, improving patient quality of life.

Low-profile balloon tubes, in particular, are increasingly replacing standard percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. Importantly, their growing popularity is not merely substituting existing sales but expanding the total market by attracting new patients who previously declined long-term feeding interventions.

Home and Alternate Care Growth

The shift toward home-based enteral nutrition is another key market driver. As healthcare systems aim to reduce inpatient costs, more patients are being discharged with enteral feeding systems. Improved device usability, portability, and safety features enable caregivers and patients to manage feeding at home with minimal supervision.

This transition also benefits manufacturers, as recurring purchases of feeding sets and replacement tubes generate ongoing revenue. Continued development of compact, battery-operated enteral pumps further supports the expansion of the home care segment.

Market Limiters

Lack of New Technology

The enteral feeding device market has seen limited technological advancement in recent years. Core product designs have remained largely unchanged, contributing to flat or declining ASPs. While incremental improvements in usability and material design exist, there have been few major breakthroughs that would justify premium pricing.

Patients also demonstrate limited interest in adopting new models since replacement procedures can be uncomfortable. The lack of compelling innovation, combined with ongoing pricing pressure, is expected to maintain subdued price growth through 2032.

Risk of Complications

Although enteral feeding is a well-established therapy, device-related complications remain a clinical concern. Common issues include tube dislodgment, leakage, infection, and metabolic imbalances. These risks can deter both physicians and patients from prolonged enteral feeding.

As safety continues to be prioritized over efficiency, the adoption of new or advanced products can slow. If alternative nutritional delivery technologies emerge that offer equal efficacy with lower complication risk, the enteral feeding market could face competitive pressure in certain clinical segments.

Reimbursement Constraints

While reimbursement rates for pediatric procedures are favorable, adult reimbursement policies remain uneven across markets. In regions with strict coverage limits, hospitals may be reluctant to invest in premium pumps or accessories. These constraints, combined with the absence of uniform reimbursement frameworks in developing economies, limit ASP growth and delay device replacement cycles.

Market Coverage and Data Scope

Quantitative Coverage

Market size, market shares, market forecasts, growth rates, units sold, and average selling prices.

Qualitative Coverage

Growth trends, limiters, competitive analysis and SWOT for top competitors, mergers and acquisitions, company profiles and product portfolios, FDA recalls, disruptive technologies, and disease overviews that shape demand for enteral feeding devices.

Time Frame

Base year 2025, forecasts 2026 to 2032, historical data 2022 to 2024.

Data Sources

Primary interviews with industry executives, clinicians, and procurement specialists; government databases; import and export records; and the iData Research internal data repository.

Method Note

Revenue is modeled from units multiplied by ASP, validated with utilization rates and replacement assumptions across care settings.

Markets Covered and Segmentation

• Enteral Feeding Device Market - Further Segmented Into:

Enteral Feeding Pump

Enteral Feeding Set

Enteral Feeding Tube

Competitive Analysis

Avanos Medical led the global enteral feeding tube market in 2025. Formerly known as Halyard Health, the company rebranded as Avanos Medical in 2018 following the divestment of its surgical and infection prevention business to Owens & Minor. Its acquisition of CORPAK MedSystems in 2016 strengthened its position in the enteral feeding segment. Avanos' product lines are widely recognized for their reliability, safety, and compliance with ENFit(R) connector standards, ensuring compatibility across hospitals and home care providers.

Fresenius Kabi ranked as the second-largest competitor in the global market for enteral feeding devices. The company's leadership is particularly strong in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, supported by its German origins and regional reputation for product quality. Fresenius Kabi markets the Amika(R) enteral feeding pump and ENFit(R)-compliant Freka(R) feeding tubes, which are used extensively in both hospital and long-term care environments.

Cardinal Health ranked third in the global market in 2025. The company's strength lies in its comprehensive Kangaroo(TM) product line, which includes feeding pumps, tubes, and sets. The Kangaroo(TM) systems are widely used across hospitals, home healthcare, and long-term care facilities, valued for their simplicity, safety, and ENFit(R)-compatible design. Cardinal Health's broad distribution networks and focus on reliability have enabled it to maintain a leading position in multiple regions.

Overall, the competitive landscape remains moderately consolidated, with these three companies collectively accounting for a substantial share of total market revenues. Regional manufacturers in Asia-Pacific and Latin America compete primarily on price, offering cost-effective products to meet growing demand in emerging markets.

Technology and Practice Trends

ENFit(R) standardization continues to drive global adoption, improving patient safety and reducing the risk of misconnections.

Portable and battery-powered pumps are gaining popularity for home and ambulatory use, enhancing patient mobility.

Low-profile feeding tubes remain the fastest-growing product subsegment due to improved patient comfort and aesthetic appeal.

Reinforced materials and anti-clog coatings are being introduced to improve tube longevity and reduce maintenance frequency.

Digital monitoring systems that track feeding parameters and device performance are emerging gradually, primarily in advanced healthcare markets.

Home healthcare integration continues to expand, with simplified feeding sets designed for caregiver use outside hospital settings.

Geography

This edition covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Methodology Appendix and Acronym Glossary

Why This Report

Where are the largest and fastest-growing opportunities within the global enteral feeding device market

How are pediatric procedures and replacement trends driving sustained unit growth

What are the key limitations to ASP expansion, and how do manufacturers manage pricing pressure

Which product innovations, such as low-profile tubes and portable pumps, are shaping the market outlook

How are leading companies-Avanos Medical, Fresenius Kabi, and Cardinal Health-differentiating their portfolios and maintaining share

What procedural and reimbursement factors will shape growth through 2032

The Global Enteral Feeding Device Market Report from iData Research answers these questions with detailed procedure-based models, company share data, and price trend analysis. Use it to evaluate market potential, plan commercial strategy, and align R&D initiatives with emerging clinical needs.