Disposable Bronchoscope Global Market Report 2026

A disposable bronchoscope is a single-use, flexible medical device utilized for visual examination and treatment of the airways in the lungs. Inserted through the nose or mouth, it enables healthcare providers to visualize the bronchi and bronchioles, collect samples, and conduct procedures such as biopsies or foreign object removal. Designed for one-time use, disposable bronchoscopes aim to minimize the risk of cross-contamination and transmission of infections.

The primary product categories of disposable bronchoscopes include large, regular, slim, ultra-slim, and extra-large variants. Large disposable bronchoscopes feature a wider diameter, typically around 5.0mm or larger, and are employed for procedures requiring a larger working channel, such as foreign object removal or the collection of substantial tissue samples. They find applications in bedside procedures, emergency rooms, bronchoscopy suites, and intensive care units (ICUs), aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of various indications including lung cancer, pulmonary infections, interstitial lung disease, tuberculosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. These devices are utilized by hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), specialty clinics, and diagnostic centers.

Tariffs are impacting the disposable bronchoscope market by increasing the cost of imported imaging components, optical fibers, and medical-grade polymers used in single-use device manufacturing. These impacts are most evident across ultra-slim and regular bronchoscope segments, particularly in regions reliant on cross-border medical device supply chains such as Asia-Pacific and Europe. Higher tariffs have moderately increased procurement costs for hospitals and diagnostic centers. At the same time, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing, supplier diversification, and regional production investments, supporting long-term supply chain resilience.

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The disposable bronchoscope market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.08 billion in 2025 to $1.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in pulmonary diagnostic procedures, increasing incidence of respiratory infections, expansion of critical care units, rising hospital-acquired infection concerns, improved access to bronchoscopy services.

The disposable bronchoscope market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing prevalence of lung cancer and COPD, increasing demand for rapid airway diagnostics, expansion of intensive care infrastructure, rising focus on infection prevention protocols, increasing healthcare expenditure on respiratory care. Major trends in the forecast period include rising preference for single-use bronchoscopes, growing focus on infection control and patient safety, increasing adoption in ICU and emergency settings, shift toward portable and bedside bronchoscopy, rising demand for cost-effective airway visualization.

The increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases is poised to drive the expansion of the disposable bronchoscope market in the foreseeable future. Respiratory diseases encompass various medical conditions affecting breathing organs and tissues such as the airways, lungs, and respiratory muscles. This rise in prevalence is attributed to factors such as smoking, air pollution, aging populations, environmental elements, and respiratory infections. Disposable bronchoscopes offer a significant advantage over reusable ones as they mitigate the risk of infection transmission, particularly crucial in preventing cross-contamination among patients with infectious respiratory diseases. For example, in December 2023, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, a US-based government agency, the number of COPD cases was projected to increase by 112 million, reaching 592 million by 2050, representing 9.5% of the eligible population. Consequently, the escalating prevalence of respiratory diseases is stimulating the growth of the disposable bronchoscope market.

The growth of minimally invasive procedures is expected to drive the expansion of the disposable bronchoscope market in the coming years. Minimally invasive procedures are medical or surgical techniques performed through small incisions or natural body openings, aiming to reduce tissue damage, pain, and recovery time compared to traditional surgery. These procedures are increasing in popularity because they enable faster patient recovery, shorter hospital stays, and reduced post-operative discomfort. Disposable bronchoscopes support minimally invasive procedures by providing a sterile, single-use, flexible device for airway visualization and intervention, lowering infection risk, eliminating the need for reprocessing, and enabling faster and safer diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. For example, in September 2023, according to the National Library of Medicine, a US-based federal agency, 7,733 robotic surgical systems were installed worldwide, and over 10 million robotic surgeries had been performed. Consequently, the rise in minimally invasive procedures is fueling the growth of the disposable bronchoscope market.

Major companies operating in the disposable bronchoscope market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as single-use bronchoscopes with enhanced functionality to improve procedural efficiency, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. Single-use bronchoscopes are sterile, pre-assembled devices designed for one-time use, reducing cross-contamination risks and eliminating the need for reprocessing. For example, in April 2023, Verathon Inc., a US-based medical device company, launched the BFlex 2, which offers improved maneuverability, high-quality imaging, and an intuitive design to support complex airway procedures while ensuring patient safety and operational efficiency. The BFlex 2 also provides cost-effective usage, lowers infection risk, and streamlines workflow in clinical settings.

Major companies operating in the disposable bronchoscope market are Medtronic plc, Boston Scientific Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Teleflex Incorporated, Cook Medical, Karl Storz SE, MicroPort Scientific, Ambu A/S, Richard Wolf GmbH, PENTAX Medical, SonoScape Medical Corp., Clarus Medical LLC, Flexicare (Group) Limited, Endotherapeutics Pty Ltd., VBM Medizintechnik GmbH, Novatech SA, EMOS Technology GmbH, Shenzhen HugeMed Medical Technical Development Co. Ltd., NeoScope Inc., ACE Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd., The Surgical Company, Zhuhai Seesheen Medical Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the disposable bronchoscope market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the disposable bronchoscope market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The disposable bronchoscope market consists of sales of diagnostic bronchoscopes, therapeutic bronchoscopes, single-use sheaths, biopsy forceps, brushes and needles. 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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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Large; Regular; Slim; Ultra-slim; Extra-large
• 2) By Usage: Bedside Procedures; Emergency Rooms; Bronchoscopy Suites; Intensive Care Units (ICU)
• 3) By Indication: Lung Cancer; Pulmonary Infections; Interstitial Lung Disease; Tuberculosis; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Cystic Fibrosis
• 4) By End User: Hospitals; Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs); Specialty Clinics; Diagnostic Centers
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Large: Adult Large Bronchoscopes; Pediatric Large Bronchoscopes
• 2) By Regular: Adult Regular Bronchoscopes; Pediatric Regular Bronchoscopes
• 3) By Slim: Adult Slim Bronchoscopes; Pediatric Slim Bronchoscopes
• 4) By Ultra-Slim: Adult Ultra-Slim Bronchoscopes; Pediatric Ultra-Slim Bronchoscopes
• 5) By Extra-Large: Adult Extra-Large Bronchoscopes; Pediatric Extra-Large Bronchoscopes
• Companies Mentioned: Medtronic plc; Boston Scientific Corporation; Olympus Corporation; Teleflex Incorporated; Cook Medical; Karl Storz SE; MicroPort Scientific; Ambu A/S; Richard Wolf GmbH; PENTAX Medical; SonoScape Medical Corp.; Clarus Medical LLC; Flexicare (Group) Limited; Endotherapeutics Pty Ltd.; VBM Medizintechnik GmbH; Novatech SA; EMOS Technology GmbH; Shenzhen HugeMed Medical Technical Development Co. Ltd.; NeoScope Inc.; ACE Medical Devices Pvt. Ltd.; The Surgical Company; Zhuhai Seesheen Medical Technology Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; 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,
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