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Biliary stents are small, tube-like devices inserted into the bile ducts to maintain their openness and ensure proper bile flow from the liver to the intestines. They are commonly used to relieve blockages caused by conditions such as tumors, gallstones, or inflammation. Biliary stents help prevent or reduce bile duct obstruction, alleviating symptoms like jaundice and minimizing the risk of liver damage.
The key types of biliary stents include metal, polymer, and plastic stents. Metal stents are tubular devices made from alloys such as stainless steel, nitinol (nickel-titanium), cobalt-chromium, and platinum-chromium. They are available in different designs, including single, double, and triple stents, and are used in procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography. These stents are applied in managing biliopancreatic leakages, pancreatic cancer, benign biliary strictures, gallstones, and other conditions, serving end users such as hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, specialty clinics, and others.
Tariffs have influenced the biliary stents market by increasing the cost of imported metals, polymers, and medical-grade plastics used in stent manufacturing. Segments such as metal stents and biodegradable polymer stents are most affected, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions like China and India, which are key manufacturing hubs. This has resulted in higher production costs and adjustments in supply chains. On the positive side, tariffs are encouraging domestic manufacturing, adoption of alternative materials, and investment in localized production capabilities.
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The biliary stents market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.5 billion in 2025 to $0.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to limited stent material variety, reliance on traditional plastic stents, increasing incidence of biliary obstructions, growing hospital-based procedures, lack of advanced endoscopic equipment.
The biliary stents market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of covered and partially covered metal stents, rising demand for biodegradable polymer stents, expansion of minimally invasive surgical procedures, increasing awareness of stent-related complications, integration of imaging and smart stent technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of self-expandable metal stents (sems), rising adoption of biodegradable polymer stents, growth in endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, expansion of biliary stent applications in pancreatic and gallstone treatments, enhanced focus on stent safety and patient outcomes.
The rising incidence of pancreatic cancer is expected to propel the growth of the biliary stents market going forward. Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the tissues of the pancreas, an organ crucial for digestion and blood sugar regulation. The incidence of pancreatic cancer is increasing due to an aging population and the growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and smoking. Biliary stents aid pancreatic cancer care by relieving bile duct obstructions, improving liver function, and reducing jaundice. They enhance patient comfort by promoting bile flow, supporting ongoing cancer treatment, and improving quality of life. For instance, in February 2025, according to Cancer Australia, an Australia-based government agency, there were 4,641 new pancreatic cancer cases in 2024, with 2,414 in males and 2,227 in females. Therefore, the rising incidence of pancreatic cancer is driving the growth of the biliary stents market.
Major companies operating in the biliary stents market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as drug-eluting stents, to improve patient outcomes, increase durability, and reduce complications like restenosis. Drug-eluting stents are specialized biliary stents coated with medication that is slowly released to prevent tissue overgrowth and blockages in the bile ducts. For instance, in July 2024, CGBIO, a South Korea-based medical device company, received Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) approval in Japan for biliary ARISTENT. This stent is designed to treat bile duct blockages and features a patented 'HOOK & CROSS' structure for enhanced flexibility and long-term patency. It adapts to the bile duct's anatomy, reducing migration risk and improving patient comfort, while its advanced drug-eluting coating minimizes inflammation and prolongs stent patency, offering an effective solution for biliary obstructions.
In January 2024, Olympus Corporation, a Japan-based medical technology company, acquired Taewoong Medical Co. Ltd. for \$370 million. Through this acquisition, Olympus aims to strengthen its global endoscopic device portfolio by incorporating Taewoong's metallic stents, including biliary stents, enhancing its capabilities in gastrointestinal treatments. Taewoong Medical Co. Ltd. is a South Korea-based company specializing in self-expandable metallic stents, including biliary stents.
Major companies operating in the biliary stents market are Cardinal Health Inc., Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic plc, Becton Dickinson & Company, Stryker Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Smith & Nephew Plc., W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., Nipro Corporation, Teleflex Incorporated, Cook Group, NuVasive Inc., Merit Medical Systems Inc., CONMED Corporation, Brainlab, Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc., Argon Medical Devices Inc., B Braun Melsungen AG, M.I Tech
North America was the largest region in the biliary stents market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biliary stents market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the biliary stents market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The biliary stents market consists of sales of biliary stent systems, single-use and reusable devices, bioabsorbable stents, and stent delivery systems. 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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