Enteral Feeding Devices Market By Product Type (Enteral Feeding Pumps, Enteral Feeding Tubes {Nasogastric Tubes [NGT], Gastrostomy Tubes [G-Tubes], Jejunostomy Tubes (J-Tubes), Oro-gastric Tubes [OGT]}, Administration Sets, and Other), By Application (Alzheimer’s, Nutrition Deficiency, Cancer Care, Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Diseases, GI disorders, and Others), By Age Group (Pediatrics, Adults, Geriatrics), By End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Care Services, Home Care Setting), Global Market Size, Segmental analysis, Regional Overview, Company share analysis, Leading Company Profiles And Market Forecast, 2025 – 2035

Industry Outlook

The Enteral Feeding Devices market accounted for USD 4.68 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.61 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of around 5.7% between 2025 and 2035.  Enteral feeding devices are medical instruments that supply nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract for patients who cannot take food through the mouth. This method enables people to obtain important nutrients, liquids, and drugs that they need. Feeding tubes like nasogastric (NG) tubes, gastrostomy (G) tubes, and jejunostomy (J) tubes are some of the equipment that are used in this market, going through the nose, stomach, and small intestine, respectively. Enteral feeding is frequently applied in situations of severe illness, neurologic disorders, or surgical recovery. It provides faster nutritional support than oral intake.

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Market Dynamics

Rising chronic diseases boost demand for enteral feeding solutions.

The prevalence of chronic diseases like cancer, neurological disorders, and gastrointestinal conditions is increasing the demand for enteral feeding devices. Enteral feeding systems are essential for people who cannot swallow food or who cannot meet their nutritional requirements through oral means. Technological advancements in enteral feeding devices, greater safety, and fewer complications associated with feeding and the device itself can improve overall compliance and coincide with improved patient outcomes.

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that 71% of fatalities globally are caused by chronic illnesses. Nutrition shortages have increased due to cancer and neurological illnesses, which has increased the need for enteral feeding solutions.

Regulatory challenges slow down new device approvals and introductions.

The enteral feeding devices market is facing immense restraints due to regulatory challenges, mainly because of prolonged approval procedures that put off product launches. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforces very stringent safety and effectiveness standards, which necessitate wide-ranging clinical trials and documentation. This leads to longer manufacturing timelines and higher expenses for the manufacturers. Each country has its own regulations, which makes it hard for manufacturers to enter the global market. Thus, compliance becomes an enormous undertaking. This complexity deters any form of investment in innovative technologies, hence hindering any progress toward improving medical care in the area.

Customized nutritional solutions meet diverse patient requirements effectively.

Customized nutrition solutions represent a significant opportunity for the enteral feeding device market to meet the different needs of patients with various diseases. The increasing demand for personalized nutrition interventions in healthcare is driven by personalized medicine. Customized solutions can target specific diets, food intolerances, and metabolic disorders, thus improving the quality of life and satisfaction of the patients.

Technological progress enables the creation of innovative delivery systems that may work together with individualized nutrition plans, resulting in increased market growth. In general, this move towards personalized treatment brings hope for development in the sector of enteral feeding appliances.

Industry Experts Opinion

“We are excited to integrate Corpak's innovative products into our market-leading enteral feeding portfolio enabling us to serve our doctors and their patients more broadly, Corpak's business aligns well with our existing Medical Devices segment with slightly higher sales growth and similar gross margins. This first acquisition is an important step in achieving our strategic vision of transforming Halyard into a leading medical devices company, and positioning our business for future growth.”

•  Robert Abernathy, Halyard chairman and CEO

"The potential for our navigation technology to both greatly reduce detrimental placements and cut down the time required to place tubes will help clinicians perform the task much more confidently and efficiently."

• Doron Besser, ENvizion president and CEO

Segment Analysis

Based on the product type, the market of Enteral Feeding Devices has been classified into Enteral Feeding Pumps, Enteral Feeding Tubes, Administration Sets, and Others. Enteral feeding pumps are the most dominant category in the enteral feeding devices market. They are crucial for individuals who are unable to eat by mouth. The feeding pumps make sure that nutrients are given appropriately and accurately to the patient. Enteral feeding pumps have gained widespread acceptance in hospital and home healthcare settings because of their user-friendly designs, safety features, and ability to handle complex feeding formulas. Enteral feeding pumps are now often used in home healthcare settings as well as hospitals. The prevalence of chronic illnesses and an expanding demand for long-lasting care systems have also led to an increase in the use of enteral feeding pumps.

Based on the Application type, the market of Enteral Feeding Devices has been classified into Alzheimer’s, nutrition deficiency, cancer care, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, malabsorption/GI disorders, and others. Cancer care is the most dominant segment in the enteral feeding device market. Patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment experience poor digestion and appetite loss. As a result, individuals experience malnutrition and have difficulty swallowing nutritional foods. Essential nutrients that would help them regain their strength and improve treatment results are provided through enteral feeding. The reason for its leadership position in this market is due to rising incidences of cancer as well as personalized patient management.

Regional Analysis

The market for enteral feeding devices in North America is experiencing rapid growth due to the rising incidence of chronic illnesses, such as cancer and neurological disorders, that require enteral feeding nutrition. Technological advancements have stimulated advances in more effective, user-friendly devices that aid patient comfort and care. Hospitals and home care make up most of the primary users of the devices, and we can see a developing shift to home care solutions.

The market for enteral feeding systems in Asia-Pacific is expanding quickly because of rising healthcare awareness and growth in chronic illnesses, including cancer and neurological disorders, especially in industrialized Asian nations like China and Japan. The development of healthcare infrastructure across the region also contributed to the growth of the enteral feeding device market. Although economic growth and the ability to access healthcare services have increased demand for enteral feeding devices in emerging economies, government initiatives that promote healthcare quality and the continued shift toward home care for patient management will act to increase the further growth and development of this market.

Competitive Landscape

The enteral feeding devices market is a highly competitive landscape with key players like Abbott Laboratories, Fresenius Kabi, Cardinal Health, Nestlé Health Science, and B Braun Melsungen AG, which maintain comprehensive product portfolios within feeding tubes and pumps and carry accessories in the market. Competitors develop products through innovative design and various collaborative strategies and increase their geographical footprint. Fresenius Kabi launched ENFit-compatible devices to address the safety issue of feeding tubes. Nestlé Health Science has continued to add to its market strategy by acquiring other companies within the medical nutrition sector. Cardinal Health continues to introduce devices such as a compact, portable feeding pump associated with the growing trend in home care, intensifying competition in the enteral feeding landscape.

Enteral Feeding Devices Market, Company Shares Analysis, 2024

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Recent Developments:

• In September 2023, The Kangaroo OMNI enteral feeding pump was introduced by Cardinal Health to provide patients undergoing enteral feeding with additional alternatives to meet their specific needs throughout their enteral feeding journey.
• In August 2023, Cardinal Health introduced the next-generation NTrainerTM System 2.0, a medical device designed to help premature and newborn infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) transition to independent feeding more quickly by helping them develop the oral coordination skills required for that transition.

Report Coverage:

By Product Type

• Enteral Feeding Pumps
• Enteral Feeding Tubes
  • Nasogastric Tubes (NGT)
  • Gastrostomy Tubes (G-Tubes)
  • Jejunostomy Tubes (J-Tubes)
  • Oro-gastric Tubes (OGT)
• Administration Sets
• Other

By Application

• Alzheimer’s
• Nutrition Deficiency
• Cancer Care
• Diabetes
• Chronic Kidney Diseases
• Malabsorption/GI Disorder
• Others

By Age Group

• Pediatrics
• Adults
• Geriatrics

End User

• Hospitals
• Ambulatory Care Services
• Home Care setting

By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

List of Companies:

• Abbott Laboratories
• Cardinal Health
• Nestlé Health Science
• Fresenius Kabi
• B. Braun Melsungen AG
• Medtronic
• Halyard Health
• Amsino International
• Cook Medical
• C.R. Bard
• Graham-Field Health Products
• Kangaroo
• Cure Medical
• Raflon
• Vygon

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