Enteral Feeding Devices Market by Product, Age Group, Application, End-User

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[188 Pages Report] The Enteral Feeding Devices Market size was estimated at USD 4.34 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 4.65 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 7.39% to reach USD 7.16 billion by 2030.

Enteral feeding devices are designed to deliver nutrition directly into a patient's digestive tract. These devices are utilized in cases where individuals are unable to ingest food orally, and their digestive system is capable of processing nutrients. The various types of enteral feeding devices, such as enteral feeding pumps and tubes, can be placed through the nares, mouth, stomach, or small intestine to provide liquid nutrition, fluids, and medications directly to the patient's GI tract. The surging prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, and neurological conditions in the geriatric population requiring enteral feeding has contributed to the use of enteral feeding devices globally. However, complications associated with enteral feeding devices may adversely impact their use by medical professionals. Moreover, technological advancements in enteral feeding devices can enhance patient compliance, reduce complications associated with tube feeding, and encourage their use in the end-use sectors worldwide.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 4.34 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 4.65 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 7.16 billion
CAGR (%)	7.39%

Product: Significant penetration of enteral feeding tubes

Administration sets refer to medical tools that deliver enteral feed directly to a patient's stomach or intestine. They comprise a drip chamber, a tubing system, a roller clamp, and connectors compatible with enteral feeding pumps and tubes. Administration sets provide a reliable and effective method of delivering nutrition and medication. Enteral feeding pumps are electromechanical devices that assist in the precise and controlled delivery of prescribed nutrition to patients unable to ingest food orally. They are compatible with various tube types and are known for their ease of use, portability, and reliability. Enteral feeding tubes include flexible plastic tubes that deliver nutrition or medications directly into various areas of the digestive tract. Varying in length and size, they can be inserted through the nose, mouth, abdomen, or small intestine. Enterostomy feeding tubes are employed in enteral feeding when long-term nutritional support is necessary. These tubes are surgically inserted into the patient's stomach or small intestine through the abdomen. Enterostomy feeding tubes offer a secure and stable option for patients who cannot feed themselves orally and require a fixed mode of nutritional intake. Nasoenteric feeding tubes are used for enteral feeding when short-term nutritional support is needed. The tube is usually inserted through the nose and then passed into the stomach or small intestine. Their use is restricted to short duration due to discomfort experienced on tube insertion and potential complications related to nasal cartilage erosion or sinusitis. Oroenteric feeding tubes are designed for short-term use and are inserted through the mouth into the stomach or intestine. Their prominent advantage over nasoenteric tubes is reduced discomfort related to tube passage. Enteral syringes are designed to administer enteral nutrition and medication to patients with feeding tubes. These syringes have a luer slip tip to connect directly to the tube. They differ from standard syringes to avoid inadvertent intravenous administration.

Age Group: Proliferating need for enteral feeding devices for adults

Enteral feeding devices in adults are predominantly utilized for patients with an adequately functioning gastrointestinal (GI) tract and cannot ingest food orally, have swallowing difficulties, or require nutritional supplementation. The incidence of conditions necessitating enteral feeding, such as stroke, cancer, and neurological disorders, is higher in adults, which underlines the significance of these devices. Considerations for selecting an enteral feeding device for adults include the expected duration of feeding, the patient's anatomy, the risk of aspiration, and patient and caregiver preferences. In pediatrics, enteral feeding devices are critical for ensuring that infants and children receive adequate nutrition when they cannot safely or adequately feed orally. The needs may arise from various conditions, including prematurity, neurological dysfunctions, congenital abnormalities, or metabolic disorders. Nasogastric tubes are used for short-term feeding in pediatrics; these are smaller in size compared to adult tubes and must be carefully sized and placed. In certain pediatric cases, specially designed feeding devices, bottles, or nipples may address the unique feeding challenges infants face.

Application: Increasing use of enteral feeding devices in Gastroenterology

Diabetic patients require nutritional support due to complications such as gastroparesis or, following bariatric surgery, enteral feeding devices may be employed. These devices provide a controlled and consistent nutrient intake, vital for stabilizing blood glucose levels. Enteral feeding is critical for patients with conditions that impair food ingestion, digestion, or absorption. These devices are essential in managing gastrointestinal disorders such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and short bowel syndrome. These devices ensure that patients receive adequate nutrition directly into their digestive system, promoting recovery and disease management. Patients experiencing hypermetabolism due to conditions such as severe burns, trauma, or major infections may require increased caloric intake. Enteral feeding devices provide a method to meet these heightened nutritional needs, especially when oral intake is insufficient. Enteral feeding devices are widely used in neurological conditions such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or multiple sclerosis, where swallowing difficulties are common. These devices ensure adequate nutrition, which may otherwise be compromised due to dysphagia and the high risk of aspiration in these patients. Nourishment is necessary in the management of cancer patients that experience cachexia anorexia or are unable to ingest food orally due to the malignancy or its treatment. Enteral feeding devices deliver necessary nutrition to support patients through cancer treatment, aid in weight maintenance, and improve treatment outcomes. For patients with esophageal cancer, enteral feeding devices become a necessity when the tumor obstructs the esophagus or after surgical resection. These devices facilitate nutrition delivery past the obstruction, ensuring patients maintain their nutritional status during therapy. Patients with head and neck cancers often struggle with malnutrition due to difficulties in oral intake, resulting from either the tumor or the effects of surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Enteral feeding devices ease these difficulties by providing direct nutritional support. Liver cancer patients may experience reduced appetite and malabsorption of nutrients. Enteral feeding devices ensure these patients receive the balanced nutrition necessary to support liver function and manage their condition. Enteral feeding can be particularly beneficial in pancreatic cancer, which often impairs digestion due to insufficient pancreatic enzyme activity. Enteral feeding ensures that nutrients are delivered in an absorbable form, supporting patients throughout their treatment. For stomach and other gastrointestinal cancers, enteral feeding devices provide a method of nutrition that bypasses the affected areas of the GI tract.

End-User: Escalated use of enteral feeding devices in hospitals

The utilization of enteral feeding devices in ambulatory care settings is driven by the need for outpatient nutritional support for patients receiving intermediate or transitional care. These settings offer a cost-effective, controlled environment for patients recovering from acute illnesses or surgery that cannot meet their nutritional needs orally. Enteral feeding devices used in these facilities must be user-friendly and adaptable to the semi-mobile nature of the patients. They are designed to be safe for less supervised use, efficient for staff administration, and compatible with a patient's transition toward independence or inpatient care. The homecare setting represents a growing segment for enteral feeding devices, largely due to the increasing preference for at-home management of chronic conditions and the aging population. These devices in the homecare setting must be intuitive, reliable, and easy to maintain by patients or their caregivers. Portable feeding pumps, lightweight feeding tubes, and user-friendly accessory interfaces facilitate an active and comfortable lifestyle while maintaining necessary nutritional intake. Hospitals are the primary end-users of enteral feeding devices and are essential in acute care and critical care units where patients often require short-term or prolonged nutritional support. The adoption of advanced technology ensures precise delivery of nutrients, multifunctional feeding pumps, and integrated systems compatible with electronic medical records. Hospitals demand robust devices that accommodate high-throughput use, various patient needs, and stringent sterility and safety standards.

Regional Insights

The enteral feeding devices market is rapidly advancing in the Americas, attributed to the sophisticated healthcare infrastructure, presence of key market players, and continuous technological innovations in enteral feeding devices. The increasing elderly population prone to chronic illnesses, high healthcare standards, supportive governmental healthcare policies, and a focus on research and development to develop enteral feeding devices that ensure safety and efficacy are encouraging the growth of the enteral feeding devices market in the EMEA region. The increasing number of hospitals and clinics and a growing preference for home-based enteral feeding solutions are accelerating the growth of the enteral feeding devices market in the Middle East and Africa region. The Asia Pacific region represents a growing landscape for enteral feeding devices due to a surging population base, escalating cases of premature births, and the expanding prevalence of chronic diseases, improved healthcare infrastructure, and increase in awareness of the benefits of enteral nutrition and government initiatives aimed at modernizing healthcare equipment.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Enteral Feeding Devices Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Enteral Feeding Devices Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Enteral Feeding Devices Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Abbott Laboratories, Actuated Medical, Inc., African Medical Supplies Platform, ALCOR Scientific Inc., All Trusted Medical Ltd., Amsino International Inc., Angiplast Private Limited, Applied Medical Technology, Inc., Avanos Medical, Inc., B. Braun Melsungen AG, Baxter International Inc., Becton ,Dickinson and Company, Boston Scientific Corporation, Bq Plus Medical Co., Ltd., Capitalmedicalsupply.Ca., Cardinal Health, Inc., Chinamedevice.Com, Conmed Corporation, Cook Group Incorporated, Danone S.A., Danumed Medizintechnik GmbH, Dealmed Medical Supplies LLC, Deviceinformed.com, Diversified Medical Equipment and Supplies Inc., Dynarex Corporation, Fidmi Medical, First Medical Company, Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, Fuji System Corporation, GulfRock Medical, Hart Medical Equipment, Hoist-Medical, Hunan Beyond Medical Technology Co., Ltd., ICU Medical, Inc., Kentec Medical, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Medela LLC, Medical Device Depot, Inc., Medline Industries, Inc., Moller, Moog, Inc. by Thales Group, Nestle SA, NewLeaf Home Medical, Omex Medical technology, Primuz Pte. Ltd., Romsons Group of Industries, Sterimed Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd., Vesco Medical LLC, Vital Care Products, Vitality Medical, and Vygon SAS.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Enteral Feeding Devices Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product
- Administration Sets
- Enteral Feeding Pumps
- Enteral Feeding Tubes
  - Enterostomy Feeding Tubes
  - Nasoenteric Feeding Tubes
  - Oroenteric Feeding Tubes

Enteral Syringes

Age Group
- Adult
- Pediatric

Application
- Diabetes
- Gastroenterology
- Hypermetabolism
- Neurology
- Oncology
  - Esophageal Cancer
  - Head & Neck Cancers
  - Liver Cancer
  - Pancreatic Cancer
  - Stomach & GI Cancers
End-User
- Ambulatory Care Settings
- Homecare Setting
- Hospital

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Enteral Feeding Devices Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Enteral Feeding Devices Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Enteral Feeding Devices Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Enteral Feeding Devices Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Enteral Feeding Devices Market?

Product Code: MRR-374DB5A06CCD

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Prevalence of chronic diseases and need for accurate nutrition intake and medication administration
  - 5.1.1.2. Expanding use of ambulatory enteral feeding pumps by healthcare institutions
  - 5.1.1.3. Rising need to monitor and provide enteral nutrition in homecare settings
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. Complications associated with enteral feeding devices
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Technological advancements in enteral feeding devices using sensor and AI-based technology
  - 5.1.3.2. Surging medical authority and regulatory approvals for enteral tube-administered drugs and devices
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Contamination challenges and safety issues associated with enteral feeding devices
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Product: Significant penetration of enteral feeding tubes
- 5.2.2. Age Group: Proliferating need for enteral feeding devices for adults
- 5.2.3. Application: Increasing use of enteral feeding devices in Gastroenterology
- 5.2.4. End-User: Escalated use of enteral feeding devices in hospitals
5.3. Market Disruption Analysis
5.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.4.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.5. Industry Rivalry
5.5. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.6. Pricing Analysis
5.7. Technology Analysis
5.8. Patent Analysis
5.9. Trade Analysis
5.10. Regulatory Framework Analysis

6. Enteral Feeding Devices Market, by Product

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Administration Sets
6.3. Enteral Feeding Pumps
6.4. Enteral Feeding Tubes
6.5. Enteral Syringes

7. Enteral Feeding Devices Market, by Age Group

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Adult
7.3. Pediatric

8. Enteral Feeding Devices Market, by Application

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Diabetes
8.3. Gastroenterology
8.4. Hypermetabolism
8.5. Neurology
8.6. Oncology

9. Enteral Feeding Devices Market, by End-User

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Ambulatory Care Settings
9.3. Homecare Setting
9.4. Hospital

10. Americas Enteral Feeding Devices Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States

11. Asia-Pacific Enteral Feeding Devices Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam

12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Enteral Feeding Devices Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 13.3.1. Cardinal Health Launches Kangaroo OMNI Enteral Feeding Pump
- 13.3.2. VIPC's Virginia Venture Partners Invests in Luminoah to Provide the First-Ever Portable, Data Driven, Feeding System
- 13.3.3. Rockfield Medical Devices Receives FDA Clearance for the Mobility+ Enteral Feeding System
13.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

14. Competitive Portfolio

14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.2. Key Product Portfolio