Laryngoscope Global Market Report 2025

A laryngoscope is a medical device utilized for the examination and visualization of the larynx and vocal cords within the throat. It plays a critical role during procedures like tracheal intubation, particularly for patients requiring ventilator support.

The primary types in the laryngoscope market are indirect laryngoscopes and direct laryngoscopes. Direct laryngoscopy is a procedure that enables the visualization of the larynx, commonly employed during general anesthesia and various surgical procedures. The products within this market include video laryngoscopes, standard laryngoscopes, and fiber-optic laryngoscopes. End-users of laryngoscopes encompass hospitals, clinics, and medical examination centers, where these devices are integral for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the medical equipment sector, especially for imported components used in imaging machines, surgical-grade stainless steel, and disposable plastics. With hospitals and clinics pushing back against price increases, manufacturers are facing margin pressure. The situation is further complicated by regulatory challenges, as switching suppliers due to tariffs often necessitates re-certification of medical devices, leading to delays in market entry. In response, companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing key components, ramping up domestic production of standardized items, and accelerating research into more cost-effective materials.

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The laryngoscope market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.3 billion in 2024 to $0.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to medical advancements, anesthesia and intubation, healthcare infrastructure development, training and education.

The laryngoscope market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to aging population, technological innovation, telemedicine and remote consultations, demand for minimally invasive techniques. Major trends in the forecast period include video laryngoscopy, rapid advancements in technology, portability and compact design, disposable laryngoscopes.

The forecast of 10.2% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for fiberoptic light sources and disposable blade handles, sourced from key regions such as China and Mexico, which could lead to reduced intubation capabilities and increased emergency medicine expenses.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising prevalence of laryngeal cancers, infections, and chronic respiratory diseases is a significant factor anticipated to drive the growth of the laryngoscope market. Laryngeal cancer, a type of head and neck cancer, occurs when abnormal (malignant) cells develop in the larynx. For example, in 2024, the American Cancer Society (ACS), a US-based health organization, reported that the estimated number of new laryngeal cancer cases in the United States rose to 12,650, compared to 12,380 in 2023. Consequently, the increasing incidence of laryngeal cancer has heightened the demand for laryngoscopes, thereby contributing to the expansion of the laryngoscope market.

Additionally, the growing prevalence of respiratory diseases is expected to further fuel the laryngoscope market's expansion. Respiratory diseases encompass both short-term and chronic ailments that affect the respiratory system. These diseases include acute respiratory conditions like bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic respiratory ailments such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Laryngoscopes are used not only to diagnose respiratory disorders like dysphonia, laryngitis, and laryngeal cancer but also to secure the airways of patients with respiratory conditions that require intubation, including tuberculosis, COVID-19, and Ebola. This intubation process reduces the release of aerosols and transmission of pathogens to healthcare professionals. For instance, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in June 2023, respiratory disorders accounted for 7.3% of the total disease burden in 2022, making them a significant health concern. These respiratory disorders were ranked as the eighth most dominant disease category, following cancer. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases is a driving force behind the laryngoscope market.

The laryngoscope market is witnessing a significant trend with the emergence of robot-assisted laryngoscopy. This innovation is driven by the increasing complexity and risks associated with advanced medical procedures. Robot-assisted laryngoscopy offers a reliable solution that enhances precision and geometric accuracy, reducing the workload on medical specialists and elevating patient care standards. Robotic systems facilitate faster skill development compared to manual procedures, ultimately leading to improved performance and safety. For example, Johns Hopkins University has developed a robotic laryngoscope that grants surgeons better access to the larynx or voice box, allowing for more precise and controlled procedures.

In the laryngoscope market, major companies are focused on introducing innovative products tailored to the needs of their existing clientele. An example of such innovation is the GlideScope Go 2 handheld video laryngoscope. This handheld device incorporates a camera and video screen, offering portability and enabling healthcare professionals to visualize the larynx and vocal cords without the need for precise alignment of the oral-pharyngeal and laryngeal axes. For instance, Verathon Inc., a US-based medical equipment manufacturing company, launched the GlideScope Go 2 in September 2023. This advanced portable video laryngoscope is designed for urgent and critical situations, providing reliability and performance in a compact form. The device features magnetic QuickConnect technology for effortless and secure connections, ensuring medical practitioners can focus more on patient care. GlideScope Go 2 is compatible with Spectrum QC and Video Baton QC Large with GVL Stats, offering enhanced capabilities for healthcare professionals.

Major companies operating in the laryngoscope market include Ambu A/S, Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG, Medtronic PLC, Olympus Corporation, HOYA Corporation, Roper Technologies Inc., Richard Wolf GmbH, Schoelly Fiberoptic GmbH, Welch Allyn Inc., Timesco Healthcare Ltd., GIMMI GmbH, Zhejiang Tiansong Medical Instrument Co.Ltd., XION GmbH, HEINE OPTOTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG, Truphatek International Ltd., Kangji Medical, Shenda Endoscope, Rudolf Riester GmbH, Baxter International Inc., Nihon Kohden, Teleflex Incorporated, BPL Group, Clarus Medical LLC, SunMed LLC, Vyaire Medical Inc., Flexicare Medical Ltd., IntuBrite LLC

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the laryngoscopes market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the laryngoscope market. The regions covered in the laryngoscope market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the laryngoscope market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The laryngoscopes market consists of sales of fiber optic laryngoscopes, video laryngoscopes, and standard/conventional laryngoscopes. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on laryngoscope market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Indirect Laryngoscope; Direct Laryngoscope
• 2) By Product: Video Laryngoscopes; Standard Laryngoscopes; Fiber-optic Laryngoscopes
• 3) By End-user: Hospitals; Clinics; Medical Examination Center
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Indirect Laryngoscope: Rigid Indirect Laryngoscope; Flexible Indirect Laryngoscope
• 2) By Direct Laryngoscope: Rigid Direct Laryngoscope; Video Direct Laryngoscope
• Companies Mentioned: Ambu A/S; Hill-Rom Holdings Inc.; KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG; Medtronic Plc; Olympus Corporation; HOYA Corporation; Roper Technologies Inc.; Richard Wolf GmbH; Schoelly Fiberoptic GmbH; Welch Allyn Inc.; Timesco Healthcare Ltd.; GIMMI GmbH; Zhejiang Tiansong Medical Instrument Co.Ltd.; XION GmbH; HEINE OPTOTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG; Truphatek International Ltd.; Kangji Medical; Shenda Endoscope; Rudolf Riester GmbH; Baxter International Inc.; Nihon Kohden; Teleflex Incorporated; BPL Group; Clarus Medical LLC; SunMed LLC; Vyaire Medical Inc.; Flexicare Medical Ltd.; IntuBrite LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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