PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1811755
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1811755
The global endoscope reprocessing market is projected to reach USD 4.24 billion by 2030 from USD 2.71 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 9.4% during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2024-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD billion) |
Segments | Product, type of endoscope, end user |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa |
The global endoscope reprocessing market growth is mainly driven by the increasing number of endoscopic procedures, supported by the rising prevalence of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urological conditions, as well as the growing geriatric population worldwide. Additionally, increased awareness of infection risks linked to contaminated or improperly disinfected endoscopes has led healthcare facilities to implement stricter reprocessing protocols, further increasing the demand for advanced reprocessing solutions.
Furthermore, regulatory pressures and updated guidelines from global health authorities such as the FDA, CDC, and SGNA are encouraging safer and more standardized reprocessing practices. The rising adoption of automated reprocessing systems, higher investments in healthcare infrastructure, and the worldwide effort to improve patient safety are also fueling market growth. However, challenges like high capital costs and the complexity of reprocessing workflows may limit market expansion, especially in resource-limited regions.
The flexible endoscopes segment accounted for the largest market share in the endoscope reprocessing market in 2024.
The endoscope reprocessing market, by type of endoscope, is divided into flexible endoscopes and rigid endoscopes. In 2024, the flexible endoscopes segment led the market due to their widespread use in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures across gastroenterology, pulmonology, and urology. These scopes are favored because of their ability to access difficult-to-reach anatomical areas and provide greater patient comfort. The rising number of routine and advanced procedures, such as colonoscopies and bronchoscopies, which mainly use flexible scopes, has further increased the demand for effective reprocessing solutions to ensure safety and prevent cross-contamination. Additionally, regulatory focus on strict cleaning standards for complex devices like duodenoscopes is strengthening the adoption of reprocessing systems designed for flexible endoscopes.
The hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers segment commanded the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to witness the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
By end user, the endoscope reprocessing market is segmented into hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers, specialty clinics, and other end users. The hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers segment holds the largest share of the endoscope reprocessing market in 2024 and is expected to grow faster during the forecast period, driven by the high volume of endoscopy procedures in these settings. Its growth is supported by factors such as the availability of advanced infrastructure, increased funding for infection prevention, and the adoption of automated reprocessing equipment to meet regulatory and accreditation standards. Furthermore, as hospitals seek to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and comply with updated reprocessing protocols, the need for compliant and efficient systems is rapidly increasing. ASCs, offering cost savings and shorter patient turnaround times, are also experiencing a rise in endoscopic procedures, boosting the demand for high-throughput reprocessing solutions.
Europe accounted for the second-largest share of the endoscope reprocessing market by region in 2024.
The global endoscope reprocessing market is divided into five main regions: North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2024, Europe's endoscope reprocessing market is the second-largest regional market. This strong position is supported by robust healthcare infrastructure, regulatory enforcement on infection control, and the increasing burden of chronic diseases that require frequent endoscopic procedures and examinations. Among the European countries, Germany has the largest share, driven by its growing elderly population and increasing surgical procedures. According to the United Nations Population Division, Germany's population aged 65 and older is expected to increase by 41%, reaching roughly 24 million by 2050, which will be about 30% of the total population. Additionally, the Financial Times reports that by 2050, more than half of Germany's population will be aged 48 and older, with nearly a third exceeding 60 years. This demographic change is leading to a rise in age-related gastrointestinal, orthopedic, and cardiovascular conditions, resulting in greater demand for endoscopic procedures and boosting the need for advanced and reliable endoscope reprocessing systems to ensure infection control and safety standards.
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The major players operating in the endoscope reprocessing market are STERIS (Ireland), ASP (US), Olympus Corporation (Japan), Ecolab (US), Getinge AB (Sweden), HOYA Corporation (Japan), Conmed Corporation (US), Miele (Germany), Endo-Technik W. Griesat GmbH (UK), Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (Japan), BES Healthcare Ltd (UK), ARC Healthcare Solutions (Canada), and Metrex Research, LLC. (Canada), Borer Chemie AG (Switzerland), Tuttnauer (Netherlands), Medonica Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Shinva Medical Instrument Co., Ltd. (China), Micro-Scientific, LLC (US), Medalkan (Greece), Medical Devices Group Srl (Italy), SBSystem (Italy), Olive Health Care (India), MMM Group (Germany), Amity International (UK), and MIXTA MEDIKAL (Turkey), among others.
Research Coverage
This report examines the endoscope reprocessing market by products, type of endoscope, end user, and region. The report also explores factors such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges that influence market growth and provides details of the competitive landscape for market leaders. Additionally, it analyzes micro markets based on their individual growth trends. The report forecasts the revenue of market segments across five major regions and the respective countries within those regions.
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This report provides insights on the following points: analysis of key drivers (rising demand for endoscopy to diagnose and treat target diseases, elevated risk of endoscope-associated infections, expanding aging population, increasing emphasis on improving reprocessing guidelines by healthcare authorities, and rising adoption of minimally invasive surgeries), restraints (persistent concerns regarding safety and effectiveness of reprocessed endoscopic devices, potential health hazards associated with exposure to high-level chemical disinfectants, and high operational costs of endoscopic procedures coupled with limited reimbursement frameworks in emerging economies), opportunities (expanding medical devices industry in emerging economies and increased funding and investments for better healthcare infrastructure and endoscopy-related research), and challenges (rising demand for single-use endoscopes, increasing product failures and recalls, lack of adequately trained personnel, limited awareness among healthcare workers regarding standardized and effective reprocessing practices, and increasing FDA recommended measures to reduce infection transmission)