Segments - Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Devices Market by Type (Diagnostic Devices [Hearing Screening Devices and Endoscopes], Surgical Devices [Ear Tubes, Powdered Surgical Instruments, and ENT Supplies], Hearing Aids, and Others), End-user (ENT Clinics, Hospitals & Ambulatory Settings, and Home Use), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global ear, nose, and throat (ENT) devices market size was USD 24 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 36 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.75% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of ENT-related disorders coupled with the increasing use of technological advancements in medical devices.
Growing adoption of advanced technology solutions such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in ENT devices are likely to boost the market. These technologies improve treatment planning, diagnostic accuracy, and patient management. ENT medical devices are also used for the automatic identification of auditory brainstem response.
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) devices are medical devices used to diagnose, treat, and manage disorders and conditions related to otolaryngology/ENT. ENT surgery procedures are performed to fix injuries or defects that cause problems such as pain, frequent infections, and breathing complications in the ear, nose, and throat region. Some common ENT disorders that may require ENT surgery include serious injuries to the ear, nose, throat, and other head & neck problems.
Worldwide, numerous individuals have severe otolaryngology problems such as breathing & sleeping issues, head & neck cancer, allergies, hearing & balance, skin disorders, and even facial injuries. In serious cases, these disorders require to be attended to by ENT specialists.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic hampered the ear, nose, and throat devices market, due to the closures of ENT clinics and termination of elective surgical procedures in hospitals. As COVID-19 spread rapidly, individuals around the world postponed non-essential visits to clinics, which slowed the market growth. However, with the large-scale vaccinations and decreasing COVID-19 cases, demand for ENT devices and treatment is back on the recovery track, which is expected to regain the market in the coming years.
Increasing prevalence of ENT disorders is a key driver of the market as these are some of the most common healthcare complications occurring among the worldwide populations. This, in turn, is driving the need to consult an otolaryngologist.
With the rising awareness about ENT disorders, individuals are actively seeking consultation and treatment from otolaryngologists. If an individual develops certain symptoms such as severe allergies, hearing loss, snoring, sleep apnea, cough, vertigo, and others, primary care physicians refer to an otolaryngologist.
Increasing surgical procedures for ENT due to supportive reimbursement policies is expected to drive the market. ENT care is reimbursed in most cases in developed countries. ENT surgical procedures covered under reimbursement policies in most countries are computer-assisted surgical navigation, balloon sinus dilation, tongue suspension, endoscopic sinus surgery, and inferior turbinoplasty procedures, which require the use of advanced ENT devices.
The concern about treatment costs is minimal owing to such compensation. However, ENT surgeries performed primarily for snoring, otoplasty, pillar procedure, laser ear surgery, cosmetic rhinoplasty, injection snoreplasty, and radiofrequency ablation devices are not covered in reimbursement policies.
Shortage of otolaryngology services and surgeons in developing regions, due to a lack of resources is expected to hamper the ear, nose, and throat devices market. Around 80% of the world’s population resides in developing nations and ENT resources are often limited & in some cases non-existent.
According to the survey published by the National Institutes of Health, there is a severe shortage of ENT surgeons and a scarcity of ENT training programs in 18 countries within the African continent. The number of ENT surgeons per 10,000 population in these countries was five times lower than in the UK.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are around 72 million hearing aids users internationally and estimated that 20% of hearing loss sufferers can benefit from the increased availability of hearing aids in developing countries.
High demand for cosmetic ENT treatments and increasing product development & launch activities are likely to create opportunities for the market players. The key players in the ENT devices market are developing and launching new products that improve comfort and convenience. In addition, the demand for cosmetic procedures and treatments is expanding with the innovation of minimally invasive surgery devices.
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The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details |
Report Title |
Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Devices Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Diagnostic Devices [Hearing Screening Devices and Endoscopes], Surgical Devices [Ear Tubes, Powdered Surgical Instruments, ENT Supplies], Hearing Aids, and Others) and End-user (ENT Clinics, Hospitals & Ambulatory Settings, and Home Use), |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Starkey Laboratories, Inc; Sonova; Rion Co Ltd; Richard Wolf GmbH; PENTAX Medical; Olympus Corporation; Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.; Medical Device Business Services, Inc.; GN Store Nord A/S; Demant A/S; Audina Hearing Instruments, Inc.; and Ambu Inc. |
Based on type, the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) devices market is divided into diagnostic devices, surgical devices, hearing aids, and others. The diagnostics devices segment is further classified as hearing screening devices and endoscopes. The surgical devices segment is again divided into ear tubes, powdered surgical instruments, and ENT supplies.
The surgical devices segment is expected to expand at a significant pace during the projection period, due to the increasing demand for minimally invasive surgeries and the rising prevalence of ENT disorders. ENT surgeons use several specialized instruments during surgical procedures, including suction devices, ontological drill burs, microscopes, drills, lasers, and nasal packing devices.
The hearing aids segment is anticipated to hold a key market share in the coming years, due to the increasing adoption of hearing implants and increasing awareness about cochlear implants as non-invasive procedures. Several key players in the ENT devices space are focusing on launching new products that improve comfort and convenience.
On the basis of end-user, the market is segregated into ENT clinics, hospitals & ambulatory settings, and home use. The hospitals & ambulatory settings segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, due to the increasing disposable income and rising affordability of ENT treatment.
The segment growth is further attributed to the increasing prevalence of hearing loss and the rapidly growing elderly population. Due to rising awareness about ENT disorders and their treatment options, individuals with such complications are actively seeking consultation and treatment from hospitals.
In terms of region, the global ear, nose, and throat (ENT) devices market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, due to the high prevalence of ENT-related disorders and increasing demand for hearing care products in the region.
The market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace in the coming years, due to the increasing prevalence of ENT-related disorders and increasing investments in the development of better healthcare infrastructure. The market growth in the region is further attributed to the expansion of healthcare facilities and growing awareness about early diagnosis. Supportive policies by regulatory bodies for the advancement of ENT devices are expected to boost the market in the region.
The global ear, nose, and throat (ENT) devices market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global ear, nose, and throat (ENT) devices market are Starkey Laboratories, Inc; Sonova; Rion Co Ltd; Richard Wolf GmbH; PENTAX Medical; Olympus Corporation; Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.; Medical Device Business Services, Inc.; GN Store Nord A/S; Demant A/S; Audina Hearing Instruments, Inc.; and Ambu Inc.
These key players adopt various strategies including mergers, acquisitions, collaboration, partnerships, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base globally.
In January 2023, Sonova launched Sennheiser conservation clear plus earbuds, a speech enhanced hearable, which helps individuals to expand their comprehension in noisy environments. It is a significant milestone for Sonova’s business for establishing a new category of hearing solutions for consumers.
In September 2021, Acclarent, Inc., a part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices company, launched its first-ever ENT navigation technology powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This new software contains TruSeg and TruPath for use with the TruDi navigation system and leverages a machine-learning (ML) algorithm.