Global Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Rigid Laryngoscopes and Flexible Laryngoscopes), By End Use (Hospitals, Specialty Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market Size Was Estimated at USD 0.98 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.5% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 2.66 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Laryngoscopes Blades And Handles Market Size was worth around USD 0.98 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 2.66 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% from 2025 to 2035. The worldwide market for laryngoscopes blades and handles is increasing owing to an increasing number of respiratory and laryngeal diseases, an upsurge in the number of surgeries requiring intubations, and advancements in technologies, for example, in video laryngoscopes.

Market Overview

The international laryngoscopes blades and handles market refers to medical equipment for viewing larynges and performing tracheal intubation. Laryngoscopes are made up of a handle that contains a power source and a blade that can be standard, curved, straight, or a special video-assisted laryngoscope. The usage of laryngoscopes has wide applications in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and in prehospital environments in cases of emergencies. The main factors that boost this market are the growing incidence of respiratory diseases, increased surgical procedures, and advancements in technologies such as video laryngoscopes and fibre-optic laryngoscopes that provide enhanced precision and patient care.

In March 2025, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command initiated a licensing scheme that called upon would-be entrepreneurs for the commercialisation of airways developed for battlefield use. Such innovations include JESSI suction stylet and fenestrated suction retractor for improving laryngoscope function, offering improved visualization and patient care through improved outputs in tracheal intubation. There exist markets within developing nations where advancements in healthcare infrastructure and awareness of enhanced airway management technologies and innovations are on a steady upsurge. Major companies in this industry include Medtronic, Teleflex Corporation, Ambu A/S, Smiths Medical, and Karl Storz, all of whom are pursuing an innovative strategy that benefits product extension and partnerships for enhanced global coverage in relation to increased demands for efficient and effective laryngoscopes.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the laryngoscopes blades and handles market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the laryngoscopes blades and handles market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the laryngoscopes blades and handles market. 

Driving Factors

The worldwide laryngoscope blades & handles market is propelled by factors such as the growing incidence of respiratory disorders, the rising number of surgeries, as well as a rising need for sophisticated airway management devices. Technological innovations like fibre-optic, video, & disposable laryngoscopes improve effectiveness & safety, thereby driving their adoption. The growing awareness among medical professionals about difficult airway management, as well as a rising investment in developing healthcare & critical care infrastructure worldwide, further adds to this effect. In addition, the trend of minimally invasive procedures, as well as safety requirements in anaesthesia, leads to a steady demand for effective & reliable laryngoscope blades & handles.

Restraining Factors

The world market for laryngoscope blades and handles is challenged by high costs of the devices, a shortage of modern designs in emerging markets, and the specialized training required to use complex devices. Further, these devices are challenged by strict approval procedures of the regulatory framework, as well as the concerns of contaminating or incorrectly sterilizing the devices.

Market Segmentation

The laryngoscopes blades and handles market share is classified into type and application.  

• The rigid laryngoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 57% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the laryngoscopes blades and handles market is divided into rigid laryngoscopes and flexible laryngoscopes. Among these, the rigid laryngoscopes segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Rigid laryngoscopes are known to be clinically efficient. They are commonly used in regular as well as emergency patient procedures. The sturdier design of the instrument makes it applicable in a hospital setting. The innovations developed in the area of laryngoscopes include LED technology, ergonomic handles, lightweight materials, and video technology.

• The hospitals segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024, approximately 60% and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the laryngoscopes blades and handles market is divided into hospitals, specialty clinics, ambulatory surgery centers, and others. Among these, the hospitals segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Hospitals are very important for the treatment of patients who have complications that require the use of sophisticated airway equipment. They deal with serious cases of respiratory diseases, cancers of the airway, as well as traumas that require emergency intubations or surgery. Laryngoscopes, utilized for normal and emergency care, have important uses in patient protection under anesthesia or airway obstruction.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the laryngoscopes blades and handles market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the laryngoscopes blades and handles market over the predicted timeframe. North America is anticipated to have a 40% market share for laryngoscopes blades and handles due to superior healthcare infrastructure and high acceptance and usage of medical devices. The major contributor to this market growth in North America is the U.S., due to growing respiratory diseases and increased hospital spending, in addition to strong safety standards. Canada is the other contributor to this market growth, owing to advancements in healthcare services and airway management practices. October 2025 news reveals that the American Hospital Association urged the Senate HELP Committee to increase domestic production of medical devices, such as laryngoscopes and halt tariffs to improve supply chain resiliency.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the laryngoscopes blades and handles market during the forecast period. The Asia-Pacific market is expected to have a 27% market share of the laryngoscopes blade and handle market, owing to the increasing investments in health care infrastructure, advanced surgical procedures, and the rising awareness about the latest methods of airway management. China fuels the market's progress, led by the developments taking place in the country's healthcare sector and the increasing acceptance of advanced technology, and the contributions by the country of India to the market, through developing the country's healthcare facilities, government efforts, and employee safety measures. The market in the year 2025 has had developments in the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme by the country of India.

The European region is growing at a steady pace in the laryngoscopes blades and handles market. This is attributed to strict health regulations, a sophisticated medical setup, and increased surgical procedures. Germany is leading, followed by a strong hospital setup with massive use of devices, while the UK and French governments are focusing on emergency and critical care. In 2024, the European Medicines Agency launched the Medical Device Regulation, ensuring strict safety and performance requirements of medical devices, such as laryngoscopes.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the laryngoscopes blades and handles market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Medtronic plc
• Ambu A/S
• Teleflex Corporation
• Smiths Medical
• KARL STORZ GmbH & Co. KG
• Stryker Corporation
• Medline Industries, LP
• Olympus Corporation
• Intersurgical Ltd.
• Hartwell Medical LLC
• HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG
• Penlon Ltd.
• Flexicare Group Ltd.
• American Diagnostic Corporation
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In October 2025, Ambu expanded its Recircle Program, extending recycling from endoscopes to blades of its single-use SureSight Connect video laryngoscope. Part of Ambu’s Respiratory offering, it supports clinicians in routine and complex intubation and upper airway procedures, advancing sustainability and circular innovation in healthcare.

• In April 2025, KARL STORZ launched the Slimline C-MAC S, a single-use video laryngoscope with a slimmer, durable design. It ensures clear visibility and confident intubation in surgeries, emergencies, ICUs, and pediatrics, enhancing airway management while maintaining high-quality performance in challenging conditions.

• In September 2023, Penlon launched the Diamond Video Laryngoscope range, offering high-definition imaging via a distal blade camera. Its 3.5-inch color touchscreen provides a clear, detailed larynx view, with standard anti-fogging, enhancing visibility and precision for clinicians compared to traditional direct laryngoscopy.

• In September 2019, Olympus launched two slim, lightweight video rhino-laryngoscopes, ENF-VH2/V4, designed for laryngological examinations. They reduce strain for ENT specialists and assist speech-language pathologists in evaluating swallowing physiology, enhancing precision, comfort, and performance during diagnostic procedures.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the laryngoscopes blades and handles market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market, By Type

• Rigid Laryngoscopes
• Flexible Laryngoscopes

Global Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market, By End Use

• Hospitals
• Specialty Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgery Centers
• Others

Global Laryngoscopes Blades and Handles Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa