Flexible Endoscopes Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report: By Product (Bronchoscopes, Laparoscopes, Laryngoscopes, Otoscopes, Ureteroscopes, Cystoscopes, Nasopharyngoscopes), By End Use, By Region

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The flexible endoscopes market size is expected to reach USD 22.21 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Flexible Endoscopes Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report: By Product (Bronchoscopes, Laparoscopes, Laryngoscopes, Otoscopes, Ureteroscopes, Cystoscopes, Nasopharyngoscopes), By End Use, By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Flexible endoscopes are thin, bendable medical instruments equipped with a light and a camera. The device is used to visually examine the inside of the body's hollow organs and cavities.

Emerging markets in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East are witnessing growth in healthcare infrastructure and rising income levels. More hospitals and clinics are being equipped with advanced medical devices such as flexible endoscopes to improve healthcare quality. Additionally, greater health awareness and government investments in healthcare services are increasing the demand for diagnostic tools in these regions. Flexible endoscope adoption in emerging markets significantly drives the global market growth as flexible endoscopes become more accessible and affordable.

Awareness campaigns and government-supported screening programs for diseases such as colorectal cancer have increased the number of people undergoing regular endoscopic exams. Flexible endoscopes are essential tools in these screenings as they allow early detection of abnormalities. The demand for flexible endoscopy procedures rises as more people participate in preventive health checks. This increased demand, supported by public health initiatives, directly boosts the flexible endoscope market as healthcare providers equip themselves to handle more screening tests efficiently.

Flexible Endoscopes Market Report Highlights

By product, in 2024, the gastrointestinal endoscopes segment held the largest share, as they are widely used to diagnose and treat digestive tract conditions such as ulcers, polyps, and cancers.

The outpatient facilities segment, based on end use, is expected to witness significant growth as more endoscopic procedures shift to these settings for cost-efficiency and convenience.

In 2024, the North America flexible endoscopes market dominated with the largest share, due to advanced healthcare infrastructure, high healthcare spending, and widespread adoption of innovative medical technologies.

The Asia Pacific flexible endoscopes market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing healthcare investments, growing populations, and rising prevalence of chronic diseases.

A few global key market players are Ambu A/S; Boston Scientific Corporation; Ethicon Endo-surgery, LLC; FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation; Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG.; Machida Endoscope Co., Ltd.; Medtronic Plc; Olympus Corporation; PENTAX Medical; Richard Wolf GmbH; Smith & Nephew Inc.; and Stryker Corporation.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the flexible endoscopes market report on the basis of product, end use, and region:

By Product (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Bronchoscopes

Laparoscopes

Laryngoscopes

Otoscopes

Ureteroscopes

Cystoscopes

Nasopharyngoscopes

Rhinoscopes

Arthroscopes

Neuroendoscopes

Hysteroscopes

Gynecology Endoscopes

Gastrointestinal Endoscopes

Colonoscope

Gastroscope (Upper GI Endoscope)

Duodenoscope

Enteroscope

Sigmoidoscope

By End Use (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Hospitals

Outpatient Facilities

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM5731

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market Insights

4.1. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Flexible Endoscopes Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Rising Prevalence of Chronic Disease
  - 4.2.1.2. Ageing Population
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Cost of Manufacturing
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market End Use Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Bronchoscopes
- 5.3.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Bronchoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Laparoscopes
- 5.4.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Laparoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Laryngoscopes
- 5.5.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Laryngoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Otoscopes
- 5.6.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Otoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Ureteroscopes
- 5.7.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Ureteroscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.8. Cystoscopes
- 5.8.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Cystoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.9. Nasopharyngoscopes
- 5.9.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Nasopharyngoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.10. Rhinoscopes
- 5.10.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Rhinoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.11. Arthroscopes
- 5.11.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Arthroscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.12. Neuroendoscopes
- 5.12.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Neuroendoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.13. Hysteroscopes
- 5.13.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Hysteroscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.14. Gynecology Endoscopes
- 5.14.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Gynecology Endoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.15. Gastrointestinal Endoscopes
- 5.15.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Gastrointestinal Endoscopes, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.15.2. Colonoscope
  - 5.15.2.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Colonoscope, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.15.3. Gastroscope (Upper GI Endoscope)
  - 5.15.3.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Gastroscope (Upper GI Endoscope), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.15.4. Duodenoscope
  - 5.15.4.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Duodenoscope, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.15.5. Enteroscope
  - 5.15.5.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Enteroscope, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.15.6. Sigmoidoscope
  - 5.15.6.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Sigmoidoscope, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Hospitals
- 6.3.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Hospitals, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Outpatient Facilities
- 6.4.1. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Outpatient Facilities, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Geography

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Flexible Endoscopes Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Flexible Endoscopes Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.2. North America: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.3. Flexible Endoscopes Market - U.S.
  - 7.3.3.1. U.S.: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.3.2. U.S.: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.4. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Canada
  - 7.3.4.1. Canada: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.4.2. Canada: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Mexico
  - 7.3.5.1. Mexico: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.3.5.2. Mexico: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.3. Flexible Endoscopes Market - UK
  - 7.4.3.1. UK: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.3.2. UK: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.4. Flexible Endoscopes Market - France
  - 7.4.4.1. France: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.4.2. France: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Germany
  - 7.4.5.1. Germany: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.5.2. Germany: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.6. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Italy
  - 7.4.6.1. Italy: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.6.2. Italy: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.7. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Spain
  - 7.4.7.1. Spain: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.7.2. Spain: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.8. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Netherlands
  - 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.9. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Russia
  - 7.4.9.1. Russia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.9.2. Russia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.10. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Rest of Europe
  - 7.4.10.1. Rest of Europe: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.4.10.2. Rest of Europe: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.3. Flexible Endoscopes Market - China
  - 7.5.3.1. China: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.3.2. China: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.4. Flexible Endoscopes Market - India
  - 7.5.4.1. India: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.4.2. India: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Malaysia
  - 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.6. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Japan
  - 7.5.6.1. Japan: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.6.2. Japan: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.7. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Indonesia
  - 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.8. Flexible Endoscopes Market - South Korea
  - 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.9. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Australia
  - 7.5.9.1. Australia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.9.2. Australia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5.10. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 7.5.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.5.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.3. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.4. Flexible Endoscopes Market - UAE
  - 7.6.4.1. UAE: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.4.2. UAE: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Israel
  - 7.6.5.1. Israel: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.5.2. Israel: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.6. Flexible Endoscopes Market - South Africa
  - 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.6.7. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.7. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.3. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Brazil
  - 7.7.3.1. Brazil: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.7.3.2. Brazil: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.4. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Argentina
  - 7.7.4.1. Argentina: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.7.4.2. Argentina: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.7.5. Flexible Endoscopes Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 7.7.5.1. Rest of Latin America: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 7.7.5.2. Rest of Latin America: Flexible Endoscopes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Ambu A/S
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. Boston Scientific Corporation
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. Ethicon Endo-surgery, LLC
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG.
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. Machida Endoscope Co., Ltd.
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Medtronic Plc
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. Olympus Corporation
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. PENTAX Medical
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
9.10. Richard Wolf GmbH
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development
9.11. Smith & Nephew Inc.
- 9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.11.4. Recent Development
9.12. Stryker Corporation
- 9.12.1. Company Overview
- 9.12.2. Financial Performance
- 9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.12.4. Recent Development