PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1829932
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1829932
Breathing circuits are medical devices designed to deliver and regulate airflow to patients during respiratory support, ensuring the proper administration of gases such as oxygen or anesthetic agents. They are utilized in various applications, including mechanical ventilation, anesthesia, and emergency care, to support respiratory function in patients who cannot breathe independently.
The primary types of breathing circuits include open breathing circuits, semi-open breathing circuits, semi-closed breathing circuits, and closed breathing circuits. An open breathing circuit is a system where the patient's airway remains fully exposed to the atmosphere, without recycling exhaled gases or using a reservoir bag. Breathing circuits are available in different usability options, including disposable and reusable variants. They are applied in anesthesia, respiratory support, and other medical procedures and are used by various end users, such as hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities.
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 breathing circuits market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.13 billion in 2024 to $2.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases, growing surgical procedures, rising geriatric population, advancements in anesthesia delivery systems, and rising adoption of minimally invasive surgeries.
The breathing circuits market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.02 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in disposable medical devices, increasing focus on infection control, rising adoption of home healthcare solutions, growing demand for portable ventilators, and expanding healthcare infrastructure in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include the integration of smart sensors, the development of eco-friendly materials, advancements in 3D printing, the adoption of wireless monitoring systems, and enhanced compatibility with AI-driven ventilators.
The forecast of 7.2% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.3% 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 tariffs on medical-grade PVC tubing and bacterial or viral filters, sourced from key regions such as Mexico and Ireland, which could lead to higher ventilator operation costs and potential intensive care unit (ICU) supply shortages.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 increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases is expected to drive the expansion of the breathing circuits market. Respiratory diseases encompass a group of conditions that affect the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system, impairing normal breathing. The rise in respiratory diseases is largely attributed to increasing air pollution, smoking, indoor air contaminants, and occupational hazards. Breathing circuits play a crucial role in managing these conditions by ensuring a controlled flow of air or oxygen to patients, supporting adequate respiration, and delivering essential treatments such as ventilation or anesthesia for those with impaired lung function. For example, in April 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a US-based governmental organization, reported that the percentage of adults suffering from current asthma increased from 8.0% in 2021 to 8.9% in 2023. Consequently, the growing prevalence of respiratory diseases is fueling the demand for breathing circuits.
Leading companies in the market are focusing on the development of advanced technologies, such as heated breathing circuit technology, to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes. Heated breathing circuit technology is designed to warm and humidify the air or gas delivered to patients, preventing airway dryness and improving comfort during mechanical ventilation or oxygen therapy. For instance, in January 2022, Armstrong Medical Industries Inc., a UK-based manufacturer of innovative medical devices and equipment, introduced AquaVENT VT, a new heated breathing circuit technology aimed at optimizing humidity levels throughout the ventilator circuit. This system incorporates a heated, vapor-permeable expiratory limb, BioCote antimicrobial protection, a heated inspiratory limb, and an autofill, heated, humidified chamber. These features collectively enhance respiratory support, minimize infection risks, and enable healthcare providers to focus more on patient care.
In January 2022, ICU Medical Inc., a US-based medical technology company, acquired Smiths Medical from Smiths Group plc for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand ICU Medical's product portfolio, strengthen its global presence, and enhance its capabilities in the medical device market, particularly in infusion therapy and respiratory solutions. Smiths Medical Inc., a US-based company, specializes in a range of respiratory products, including breathing circuits.
Major players in the breathing circuits market are Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited, GaleMed Corporation, Inspiration Healthcare Group plc, Zhejiang Haisheng Medical Device Co. Ltd., Angiplast Pvt. Ltd., GBUK Group, GCMedica Enterprise Ltd., Fritz Stephan GmbH, Forca Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Hunan Beyond Medical Technology Co. Ltd., Besmed Health Business Corporation, Bio-Med Devices Inc., Flexicare Medical Ltd., Intersurgical Ltd., 3B Medical Inc., Hangzhou Jinlin Medical Appliances Co. Ltd., Airon Corporation, D.C. Medical Systems Pvt. Ltd., GINEVRI srl, Integral Medical Products Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the breathing circuits market in 2024. The regions covered in breathing circuits report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the breathing circuits market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The breathing circuits market consists of sales of adult breathing circuits, pediatric breathing circuits, anesthesia breathing circuits, ventilator breathing circuits, and humidified breathing circuits. 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.
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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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