Airway Management Devices Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By Application, By End Use, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Airway Management Devices Market is anticipated to expand from USD 3.38 billion in 2025 to USD 5.18 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.37%. These vital medical tools are engineered to create and sustain an open airway, which is crucial for proper oxygenation and ventilation during emergencies, critical care, and surgeries. Growth in this sector is primarily fueled by a higher global incidence of chronic respiratory conditions, an increasing number of surgical operations that require anesthesia, and an aging worldwide population that frequently requires respiratory assistance.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 3.38 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 5.18 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	7.37%
Fastest Growing Segment	Supraglottic
Largest Market	North America

The market is additionally bolstered by a heightened emphasis on improving pre-hospital care and emergency medical services. However, the high expense of sophisticated airway management systems poses a notable barrier, potentially restricting their widespread use across varied healthcare environments. Highlighting a major driver for this demand, a June 2025 report from the European Respiratory Society and WHO/Europe noted that chronic respiratory ailments impact 81.7 million individuals within the WHO European Region.

Market Driver

The worldwide surge in chronic respiratory illnesses serves as a major catalyst for the Global Airway Management Devices Market. Such health conditions require reliable airway management to guarantee proper oxygenation and airflow for patients. To illustrate, the Global Burden of Disease 2023 study, featured in Nature Medicine in January 2026, revealed that almost 570 million individuals globally experienced a chronic respiratory illness in 2023. This massive patient demographic sustains a continuous need for various instruments, such as ventilators, laryngeal mask airways, and endotracheal tubes, which are critical for short-term and extended respiratory care.

At the same time, a growing number of surgical operations acts as a core driver for market growth, given that most operations demand strict airway regulation while administering anesthesia. A September 2025 report by Wits University referencing The Lancet revealed that the annual unmet demand for surgeries has climbed to 160 million, underscoring an enduring and vast need for operative care. This steady requirement for secure anesthesia administration directly boosts the global use of airway management tools in operating theaters. Further supporting this market trajectory, the February 2026 WFSA Annual Report highlighted that the group broadened its anesthesia education and capacity-building initiatives to clinicians in over 80 nations during 2025.

Market Challenge

High expenses tied to state-of-the-art airway management technologies act as a direct roadblock to the global market's expansion. The steep purchasing costs of these complex devices and their required supplies place a heavy burden on medical budgets, especially in areas with constrained finances or weaker healthcare systems. Consequently, medical facilities are frequently compelled to choose cheaper, possibly less efficient substitutes, or postpone transitioning to modern, superior equipment. This limited availability of essential instruments can negatively impact patient health outcomes and stall the market's reach into new areas.

Financial limitations worsen the difficulties of adopting even foundational medical gear. The American Hospital Association's 2026 Environmental Scan, released in December 2025, reported that 94% of hospital executives intended to put off equipment modernization because of economic pressures. This reflects a clear strain on purchasing choices for premium medical apparatuses, such as dedicated airway management instruments. These economic hurdles decelerate the adoption of new technologies and restrict sales numbers, as clinics are frequently forced to use outdated equipment longer or buy fewer devices than medically ideal, thereby restricting overall market growth.

Market Trends

A major shift currently reshaping the global airway management devices sector is the growing preference for minimally invasive and non-invasive alternatives. This movement is motivated by the need to lessen patient pain and injury, shorten recovery periods, and decrease the complication risks linked to standard invasive methods. Breakthroughs in materials and device architecture have led to tools that secure airways effectively while remaining less intrusive, including specialized bronchoscopes and advanced supraglottic airways. As an example, Investing.com highlighted in February 2026 that Ambu A/S saw an 8.3% organic revenue increase in its Respiratory division for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025/26, driven by its bronchoscopy offerings and the introduction of the SureSight(TM) Mobile video laryngoscope.

At the same time, the incorporation of advanced monitoring frameworks and digital solutions is profoundly altering the industry landscape. These technological strides empower medical staff with better visualization, real-time data collection, and superior clinical decision-making. Networked instruments deliver capabilities like artificial intelligence assistance, predictive analytics, and remote monitoring, all of which are crucial for handling intricate respiratory issues and maximizing equipment efficiency. This blending of technologies is establishing a foundation for highly customized and accurate airway care. Demonstrating this trend, HME News noted in February 2026 that Philips' Connected Care division, which includes Sleep and Respiratory Care, saw a 7% rise in comparable sales over the fourth quarter of 2025.

Key Market Players

Medtronic plc
Teleflex Incorporated
Ambu A/S
Smiths Group plc
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited
Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
Intersurgical Ltd.
Vyaire Medical, Inc.
SunMed, LLC

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Airway Management Devices Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Airway Management Devices Market, By Product

Supraglottic
Infraglottic
Resuscitators
Laryngoscopes
Others

Airway Management Devices Market, By Application

Anesthesia
Emergency Medicine
Others

Airway Management Devices Market, By End Use

Hospitals
Homecare
Others

Airway Management Devices Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Airway Management Devices Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Airway Management Devices Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Supraglottic, Infraglottic, Resuscitators, Laryngoscopes, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Others)
- 5.2.3. By End Use (Hospitals, Homecare, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Airway Management Devices Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By End Use
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End Use
- 6.3.2. Canada Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End Use
- 6.3.3. Mexico Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End Use

7. Europe Airway Management Devices Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By End Use
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End Use
- 7.3.2. France Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End Use
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End Use
- 7.3.4. Italy Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End Use
- 7.3.5. Spain Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End Use

8. Asia Pacific Airway Management Devices Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By End Use
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End Use
- 8.3.2. India Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End Use
- 8.3.3. Japan Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End Use
- 8.3.4. South Korea Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End Use
- 8.3.5. Australia Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End Use

9. Middle East & Africa Airway Management Devices Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By End Use
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End Use
- 9.3.2. UAE Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End Use
- 9.3.3. South Africa Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End Use

10. South America Airway Management Devices Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By End Use
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End Use
- 10.3.2. Colombia Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End Use
- 10.3.3. Argentina Airway Management Devices Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End Use

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Airway Management Devices Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Medtronic plc
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Teleflex Incorporated
15.3. Ambu A/S
15.4. Smiths Group plc
15.5. Koninklijke Philips N.V.
15.6. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited
15.7. Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
15.8. Intersurgical Ltd.
15.9. Vyaire Medical, Inc.
15.10. SunMed, LLC