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Airway Management Devices Market

Author: Debadatta Patel - Senior Consultant, Report ID - DS1801009, Published - November 2024

Segmented in Type (Laryngeal Mask Airways, Endotracheal Tubes, Supraglottic Airway Devices, Nasopharyngeal Airway Devices, Tracheostomy Tubes), Application (Anesthesia, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Routine Airway Management), End User and Regions - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2033

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Airway Management Devices Market Outlook

Airway devices play a role in the field of healthcare by ensuring the proper management and protection of patient airways during various medical procedures such as anesthesia administration and emergency responses. In 2023 the market for airway management devices was estimated to be around USD 1.9 billion and It is projected to increase to USD 2.6 billion by 2030. Potentially reach USD 3.4 billion by the year 2035 with an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. This growth trend is driven by an increase in illnesses a rise in surgical interventions and improvements, in emergency medical services infrastructure.


Airway management devices are recognized for their airway access capabilities and include a variety of products designed to meet specific requirements. From everyday management to critical life saving procedures.The market for airway management devices is expected to experience growth as healthcare standards worldwide advance and the need, for efficient airway solutions increases.


Market Size Forecast & Key Insights

2018
$1.9B2023
2028
$3B2033

Absolute Growth Opportunity = $1.2B

The Airway Management Devices market is projected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2023 to $3.0 billion in 2033. This represents a CAGR of 5.1%, reflecting rising demand across Anesthesia, Emergency Care and Critical Care.

The Airway Management Devices market is set to add $1.2 billion between 2023 and 2033, with manufacturer targeting Emergency Care & Critical Care Application projected to gain a larger market share.

With Increasing demand for effective respiratory care in emergency settings, and Advancements in device design and biocompatibility, Airway Management Devices market to expand 64% between 2023 and 2033.

Opportunities in the Airway Management Devices Market

Expansion in Emerging Healthcare Markets

Expanding healthcare facilities in developing areas open up possibilities, for the use of airway management devices.

Development of Antimicrobial and User-Friendly Designs and Increasing Focus on Portable and Emergency-Ready Devices

Enhancements, in materials and ergonomic designs help lower the chances of infections and enhance user friendliness across healthcare environments.

The increasing need for user friendly airway tools is driving expansion in particular for use, in emergencies and outside of medical facilities.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Asia-Pacific

Asia Pacific Outlook

In the Asia Pacific region in China and India, there is an increasing need for airway devices as a result of higher healthcare expenditures and respiratory ailments. Prominent suppliers, in this sector comprise Ambu A/S and Smith Medical.

North America Outlook

In North America, there is a need for airway management tools because of the regions well developed healthcare facilities and the large number of surgical and emergency procedures performed. Key companies, in this field include Teleflex and Medtronic.

North America Outlook

In North America, there is a need for airway management tools because of the regions well developed healthcare facilities and the large number of surgical and emergency procedures performed. Key companies, in this field include Teleflex and Medtronic.

Asia-Pacific Outlook

In the Asia Pacific region in China and India, there is an increasing need for airway devices as a result of higher healthcare expenditures and respiratory ailments. Prominent suppliers, in this sector comprise Ambu A/S and Smith Medical.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Asia-Pacific

Established and Emerging Market's Growth Trend 2024–2033

1

Major Markets : United States, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, China are expected to grow at 3.3% to 4.9% CAGR

2

Emerging Markets : India, Brazil, South Korea are expected to grow at 5.9% to 7.0% CAGR

Market Analysis Chart

The market for airway management devices is growing due to increased need in emergency and critical care environments; however challenges such as expenses and infection risks persist.. There are possibilities for growth, in developing regions materials, and portable emergency tools..

Recent Developments and Technological Advancement

October 2024

Ambu A/S recently launched a laryngeal mask airway coated with antimicrobial technology to enhance infection control during surgical procedures.

July 2024

Teleflex introduced a designed endotracheal tube with ergonomic enhancements to enhance comfort and facilitate easier placement.

April 2024

Smith Medical has broadened its range of airway management products, with devices designed specifically for emergency care situations.

Advancements in airway tools are now geared towards preventing infections and improving portability, in the field. Ambu A/S has introduced coatings while Teleflex is highlighting ergonomic endotracheal tubes and Smith Medical is backing emergency care with portable devices.

Impact of Industry Transitions on the Airway Management Devices Market

As a core segment of the Medical Device industry, the Airway Management Devices market develops in line with broader industry shifts. Over recent years, transitions such as Shift Toward Antimicrobial and Ergonomic Designs and Growing Role of Portable Airway Devices in Emergency Response have redefined priorities across the Medical Device sector, influencing how the Airway Management Devices market evolves in terms of demand, applications and competitive dynamics. These transitions highlight the structural changes shaping long-term growth opportunities.

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Shift Toward Antimicrobial and Ergonomic Designs:

In todays industry it is essential to focus on coatings and ergonomic designs to lower the chances of infections and enhance the comfort of patients.

2

Growing Role of Portable Airway Devices in Emergency Response:

Portable devices are essential, for ensuring airway management in pre hospital and emergency situations.

Global Events Shaping Future Growth

The chart below highlights how external events including emerging market developments, regulatory changes, and technological disruptions, have added another layer of complexity to the Medical Device industry. These events have disrupted supply networks, changed consumption behavior, and reshaped growth patterns. Together with structural industry transitions, they demonstrate how changes within the Medical Device industry cascade into the Airway Management Devices market, setting the stage for its future growth trajectory.

Market Dynamics and Supply Chain

Driver: Increasing Demand for Effective Respiratory Care in Emergency Settings, and Rising Prevalence of Respiratory Disorders and Surgeries

The increasing number of events and emergencies is also leading to a growing need, for dependable airway management tools.
The increasing occurrence of illnesses and surgeries requires the utilization of airway management tools to ensure safe and efficient patient treatment.
Advancements, in material and device innovation enhance the comfort and safety of patients using airway devices for effectiveness.

Restraint: Risk of Infection and Complications, and Availability of Non-Invasive Alternatives

Extended utilization of breathing apparatuses may result in infections. Present a challenge, in certain healthcare environments.
The increasing availability of invasive ventilation choices may lead to a decrease in the need, for specific types of invasive airway management tools.

Challenge: High Cost of Advanced Airway Devices

Some specific airway tools come with a price tag that affects the availability of healthcare resources, in certain facilities.

Supply Chain Landscape

Raw Material Supplier

Dow Corning

BASF

Manufacturer

Teleflex

Ambu A/S

Distributor
McKesson / Cardinal Health
End-User
Hospitals / Surgical Centers / Emergency Medical Services
Raw Material Supplier

Dow Corning

BASF

Manufacturer

Teleflex

Ambu A/S

Distributor

McKesson

Cardinal Health

End-User

Hospitals

Surgical Centers

Emergency Medical Services

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Leading Providers and Their Strategies

Application AreaIndustryLeading ProvidersProvider Strategies
Surgical Airway Management
Healthcare
Teleflex
Offering antimicrobial-coated airway devices for enhanced infection control in surgeries
Emergency Airway Access
Emergency Care
Ambu A/S
Providing portable and durable airway devices tailored for emergency response
Critical Care Ventilation
ICU
Becton Dickinson
Developing ergonomic airway devices for effective critical care ventilation
Home Respiratory Support
Home Healthcare
ConvaTec
Supplying easy-to-use airway devices for long-term respiratory support in home care settings

Elevate your strategic vision with in-depth analysis of key applications, leading market players, and their strategies. The report analyzes industry leaders' views and statements on the Airway Management Devices market's present and future growth.

Our research is created following strict editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy

Applications of Airway Management Devices in Anesthesia, Emergency Care and Critical Care

Anesthesia

Airway management tools help maintain airways and ensure patient safety during surgery while under anesthesia with Teleflex and Medtronic being top choices among providers, in the field.

Emergency Care

In times of crisis situations like emergencies' these tools offer swift airway access crucial for the survival of patients dealing with trauma scenarios. Leading providers, in this field are Ambu A/S and Smith Medical'.

Critical Care

In care units airway management tools play a crucial role in assisting patients who require extended respiratory assistance with companies such, as Becton Dickinson and Vyaire Medical providing specialized devices tailored for critical care settings.

Airway Management Devices vs. Substitutes:
Performance and Positioning Analysis

While alternatives like bag-valve-mask and nasal cannulas exist, airway management devices provide secure and controlled airway support essential in critical and emergency care. Despite competition, the market for airway management devices is anticipated to grow due to the rising demand for secure airway solutions

Airway Management Devices
  • Bag Valve Mask Devices /
  • Non Invasive Ventilation Masks
    Versatile in Airway Security and Ventilation
    Risk of Complications and Infection in Prolonged Use
    Cost-Effective and Non-Invasive
    Limited Effectiveness in Severe Airway Management Cases

Airway Management Devices vs. Substitutes:
Performance and Positioning Analysis

Airway Management Devices

  • Versatile in Airway Security and Ventilation
  • Risk of Complications and Infection in Prolonged Use

Bag Valve Mask Devices / Non Invasive Ventilation Masks / High Flow Nasal Cannulas

  • Cost-Effective and Non-Invasive
  • Limited Effectiveness in Severe Airway Management Cases

While alternatives like bag-valve-mask and nasal cannulas exist, airway management devices provide secure and controlled airway support essential in critical and emergency care. Despite competition, the market for airway management devices is anticipated to grow due to the rising demand for secure airway solutions

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Research Methodology

This market research methodology defines the Airway Management Devices market scope, gathers reliable data, and validates findings using integrated primary and secondary research. Our systematic framework ensures precise market sizing, growth trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking.


Secondary Research Approach


We begin secondary research by defining the targeted market at Country and Regional levels. As part of the Medical Device ecosystem, we analyze Airway Management Devices across Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, and Emergency Medical Services Applications. Our team gathers data systematically from country level ministerial sources, industry associations & federations, trade databases, company annual & quarterly reports and other credential sources, enabling us to map global and regional market size, pricing trends, regulatory standards, and technology advancements.


Key Sources Referenced:


We benchmark competitors such as Teleflex, Ambu A/S, and Medtronic by reviewing company financial statements, and regulatory filings. Our secondary insights identify key market drivers and constraints, forming the analytical foundation for primary research.


Primary Research Methods


We conduct structured interviews and surveys with industry stakeholders, including Raw Material Supplier, Manufacturer, and Distributor. Our geographic coverage spans Americas (40%), Europe (30%), Asia-Pacific (25%) and Middle East & Africa (5%). Our online surveys generally achieve a response rate of above 65%, and telephone interviews yield 60%, resulting in above 92% confidence level with a ±7% margin of error.


Through targeted questionnaires and in-depth interviews, we capture purchase intent, adoption barriers, brand perception across Segment Type. We use interview guides to ensure consistency and anonymous survey options to mitigate response bias. These primary insights validate secondary findings and align market sizing with real-world conditions.


Market Engineering & Data Analysis Framework


Our data analysis framework integrates Top-Down, Bottom-Up, and Company Market Share approaches to estimate and project market size with precision.


Top-down & Bottom-Up Process


In Top-down approach, we disaggregate global Medical Device revenues to estimate the Airway Management Devices segment, using historical growth patterns to set baseline trends. Simultaneously, in Bottom-up approach, we aggregate Country-Level Demand Data to derive regional and global forecasts, which provide granular consumption insights. By reconciling both approaches, we ensure statistical precision and cross-validation accuracy.


We evaluate the supply chain, spanning Raw Material Supplier (Dow Corning, BASF), Manufacturer (Teleflex, Ambu A/S), and Distributor. Our parallel substitute analysis examines Bag Valve Mask Devices, Non Invasive Ventilation Masks, and High Flow Nasal Cannulas, highlighting diversification opportunities and competitive risks.


Company Market Share & Benchmarking


We benchmark leading companies such as Teleflex, Ambu A/S, and Medtronic, analyzing their capabilities in pricing, product features, technology adoption, and distribution reach. By assessing company-level revenues and product portfolios, we derive market share comparisons, clarifying competitive positioning and growth trajectories across the ecosystem.


Our integration of data triangulation, supply chain evaluation, and company benchmarking, supported by our proprietary Directional Superposition methodology enables us to deliver precise forecasts and actionable strategic insights into the Airway Management Devices market.


Quality Assurance and Compliance


We cross-reference secondary data with primary inputs and external expert reviews to confirm consistency. Further, we use stratified sampling, anonymous surveys, third-party interviews, and time-based sampling to reduce bias and strengthen our results.


Our methodology is developed in alignment with ISO 20252 standards and ICC/ESOMAR guidelines for research ethics. The study methodology follows globally recognized frameworks such as ISO 20252 and ICC codes of practice.

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Airway Management Devices Market Data: Size, Segmentation & Growth Forecast

Report AttributeDetails
Market Value in 2024USD 1.9 billion
Revenue Forecast in 2033USD 3.0 billion
Growth RateCAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2033
Base Year for Estimation2023
Industry Revenue 20231.9 billion
Growth OpportunityUSD 1.2 billion
Historical Data2018 - 2022
Growth Projection / Forecast Period2024 - 2033
Market Size UnitsMarket Revenue in USD billion and Industry Statistics
Market Size 20231.9 billion USD
Market Size 20262.1 billion USD
Market Size 20282.4 billion USD
Market Size 20302.6 billion USD
Market Size 20333.0 billion USD
Market Size 20353.4 billion USD
Report CoverageMarket revenue for past 5 years and forecast for future 10 years, Competitive Analysis & Company Market Share, Strategic Insights & trends
Segments CoveredType, Application, End User
Regional scopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa
Country scopeU.S., Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Africa
Companies ProfiledTeleflex, Ambu A/S, Medtronic, Smiths Medical, Becton Dickinson, ConvaTec, Vyaire Medical, Cardinal Health, SunMed, Cook Medical, Mercury Medical and Parker Medical
CustomizationFree customization at segment, region or country scope and direct contact with report analyst team for 10 to 20 working hours for any additional niche requirement which is almost equivalent to 10% of report value

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Table of Contents

Industry Insights Report - Table Of Contents

Chapter 1

Executive Summary

Major Markets & Their Performance - Statistical Snapshots

Chapter 2

Research Methodology

2.1Axioms & Postulates
2.2Market Introduction & Research MethodologyEstimation & Forecast Parameters / Major Databases & Sources
Chapter 3

Market Dynamics

3.1Market OverviewDrivers / Restraints / Opportunities / M4 Factors
3.2Market Trends
3.2.1Introduction & Narratives
3.2.2Market Trends - Impact Analysis(Short, Medium & Long Term Impacts)
3.3Supply Chain Analysis
3.4Porter's Five ForcesSuppliers & Buyers' Bargaining Power, Threat of Substitution & New Market Entrants, Competitive Rivalry
Chapter 4

Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Type

4.1Laryngeal Mask Airways
4.2Endotracheal Tubes
4.3Supraglottic Airway Devices
4.4Nasopharyngeal Airway Devices
4.5Tracheostomy Tubes
Chapter 5

Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Application

5.1Anesthesia
5.2Emergency Care
5.3Critical Care
5.4Routine Airway Management
Chapter 6

Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by End User

6.1Hospitals
6.2Ambulatory Surgical Centers
6.3Emergency Medical Services
6.4Home Healthcare
Chapter 7

Airway Management Devices Market, by Region

7.1North America Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.1.1U.S.
7.1.2Canada
7.2Europe Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.2.1Germany
7.2.2France
7.2.3UK
7.2.4Italy
7.2.5The Netherlands
7.2.6Rest of EU
7.3Asia Pacific Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.3.1China
7.3.2Japan
7.3.3South Korea
7.3.4India
7.3.5Australia
7.3.6Thailand
7.3.7Rest of APAC
7.4Middle East & Africa Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.4.1Saudi Arabia
7.4.2United Arab Emirates
7.4.3South Africa
7.4.4Rest of MEA
7.5Latin America Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.5.1Brazil
7.5.2Mexico
7.5.3Rest of LA
7.6CIS Airway Management Devices Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
7.6.1Russia
7.6.2Rest of CIS
Chapter 8

Competitive Landscape

8.1Competitive Dashboard & Market Share Analysis
8.2Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, Developments, SWOT)
8.2.1Teleflex
8.2.2Ambu A/S
8.2.3Medtronic
8.2.4Smiths Medical
8.2.5Becton Dickinson
8.2.6ConvaTec
8.2.7Vyaire Medical
8.2.8Cardinal Health
8.2.9SunMed
8.2.10Cook Medical
8.2.11Mercury Medical
8.2.12Parker Medical