Enteral Feeding Devices Market Expected to Reach $9.8 Billion by 2035

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Enteral Feeding Devices Market," The enteral feeding devices market size was valued at $4.5 billion in 2023, and is estimated to reach $9.8 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2035. Enteral feeding devices are medical instruments used to deliver nutrition directly into a patient's gastrointestinal tract when they are unable to consume food orally. These devices include tubes and pumps designed to provide essential nutrients safely and efficiently, supporting the nutritional needs of individuals with various medical conditions.

The enteral feeding devices market growth is driven by rise in prevalence of chronic diseases, surge in adoption of enteral feeding, and rise in preterm birth. In addition, rise in awareness among healthcare professionals and patients about the benefits of enteral nutrition is expected to drive the market growth. Educational initiatives and clinical guidelines emphasize the importance of early nutritional intervention in improving patient outcomes. This increased awareness is leading to earlier and more frequent use of enteral feeding devices in clinical practice. For instance, in February 2022, Nestlé Health Science supported Feeding Tube Awareness Week (February 7-11, 2022) to promote the positive benefits of feeding tubes as life-saving medical interventions. The company works closely with healthcare professionals to develop specialized tube feed formulas for patients with various conditions, offering products that need to be used under medical supervision. Thus, the increase in awareness among the patients and healthcare professionals is expected to drive the growth of the enteral feeding devices industry.

Furthermore, rise in technological advancements in enteral feeding devices are significantly enhancing their efficiency, safety, and ease of use, which contributes toward the enteral feeding devices market growth. Innovations such as portable feeding pumps, more comfortable and biocompatible materials, and advanced tube placement techniques are making enteral feeding more accessible and less invasive. For instance, in November 2023, Applied Medical Technology, Inc. announced that the micro-G-JET is licensed in Canada. The micro-G-JET was designed to meet the enteral nutrition needs of pediatric patients and is the only low profile gastric-jejunal (GJ) feeding device with an 8F jejunal segment. Thus, technological advancement is expected to drive the growth of enteral feeding devices market size.

The enteral feeding devices industry is segmented into product, age group, application, end user, and region. By product, the market is segregated into enteral feeding pumps, enteral feeding tubes, enteral syringes, giving set, and others. The enteral feeding tubes segment is further classified into enterostomy feeding tube, nasoenteric feeding tube, and oroenteric feeding tube. The enterostomy feeding tube segment is further categorized into gastrostomy feeding tube, percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ) tube, and percutaneous radiological gastrostomy and jejunostomy tube. The gastrostomy feeding tube segment is sub-segmented into percutaneous endoscopic gastronomy feeding tube (PEG), balloon gastrostomy tube, and low-profile balloon gastrostomy (buttons). 

The enteral feeding pumps segment dominated enteral feeding devices market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period owing to their precision in nutrient delivery and ease of use. These pumps allow for controlled, continuous feeding, which is crucial for patients with complex nutritional needs. In addition, technological advancements, such as portable and user-friendly designs, have enhanced patient compliance and convenience, both in hospital and home care settings, which further support the segment growth.

By age group, the market is bifurcated into adult and pediatrics. The adult segment dominated the market share in 2023. This is attributed to rise in prevalence of chronic diseases among the adult population, such as cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, and neurological conditions, which often require enteral feeding for adequate nutritional support and increase in the number of adults who need long-term enteral nutrition due to age-related health issues and decreased ability to ingest food orally. However, according to enteral feeding devices market forecast analysis the pediatric segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to the increase in prevalence of chronic conditions such as gastrointestinal disorders, and neurological impairments in children. Advances in neonatal care led to higher survival rates among premature infants, who often require long-term enteral nutrition which further supports the segment growth.

On the basis of application, the market is categorized into gastrointestinal disease, cancer, malnutrition, neurological disorders, and other applications. The cancer segment is further segmented into head & neck cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, esophageal cancer, and others. The neurological disorders segment dominated the market share in 2023, owing to rise in prevalence of neurological disorders, driven by an aging population and increase in incidence rates, which has substantially increased the demand for enteral feeding solutions. In addition, advancements in medical technology led to the development of more sophisticated and patient-friendly enteral feeding devices, which are particularly beneficial for individuals with neurological impairments, which further supports the segment growth. However, according to enteral feeding devices market trends analysis the cancer segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to high incidence of cancer-related malnutrition and difficulty in oral intake among patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. In addition, the need for maintaining adequate nutritional status to improve treatment efficacy and patient recovery rates has driven the increased use of enteral feeding devices in cancer care.

On the basis of end user, the hospitals segment dominated the enteral feeding devices market share in 2023. This is attributed to rise in number of critically ill patients requiring intensive nutritional support, which is more effectively managed in a hospital setting. In addition, availability of skilled healthcare professionals, advanced medical infrastructure, and specialized care for complex conditions in hospitals also contributed to this dominance. However, the home care segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to rising preference for home-based healthcare due to its cost-effectiveness and convenience, allowing patients to receive necessary medical care in the comfort of their own homes. In addition, advances in enteral feeding device technology have made these devices more user-friendly and suitable for home use, which has significantly contributed to their increased adoption.

Region-wise, Europe dominated the market share in 2023. This is attributed to rise in prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders, which often necessitate enteral feeding for nutritional support. In addition, advanced healthcare infrastructure, including well-equipped hospitals, specialized care facilities, and skilled healthcare professionals trained in enteral nutrition management drive the market growth in this region. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to improvement in healthcare infrastructure and rise in healthcare expenditure facilitating better access to medical care, including enteral nutrition services. In addition, increase in the elderly population in many Asian countries is fueling the demand for enteral feeding devices, as aging individuals often require long-term nutritional support, thereby driving the market growth.