Africa Endoscopy Devices Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Africa Endoscopy Device Market Analysis

The Africa Endoscopy Devices Market size is estimated at USD 0.78 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.10 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.20% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted healthcare services in Africa and Africa's endoscopy devices market. For instance, an article published in the journal WJGE in November 2021 reported that a survey conducted in Africa reported a 13% reduction in endoscopic procedures during the beginning of the pandemic. However, the decline in COVID-19 cases and the resumption of services are expected to boost market growth, and the studied market is expected to recover in the coming years fully.

The factors driving the growth of the African endoscopy market include technological developments leading to enhanced endoscopy applications in different medical conditions such as cancerous and noncancerous tumors, esophagitis, gastritis, duodenitis, celiac disease, and Crohn's disease. For instance, in September 2022, Olympus Corporation launched VISERA ELITE III, its newest surgical visualization platform that addresses the needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) for endoscopic procedures across multiple medical disciplines. VISERA ELITE III is available in Africa including several other regions.

Also, the rising prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases such as gallstones, stomach ulcers, and gastritis where endoscopic procedures are commonly done to identify the cause of the disease, is increasing the usage of endoscopic procedures. An article published in the journal JGH, in June 2022, reported a high incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the African region. Endoscopy plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease; thus increasing IBD is driving the demand for endoscopic surgical devices in Africa.

Furthermore, the increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) like coronary artery diseases in African countries is also increasing the demand for endoscopic devices. For instance, an article published by the journal EMHJ, in June 2022, reported that high-normal blood pressure (HNBP) has become associated with a two to three fold increase in the risk of developing hypertension, which gives rise to coronary artery diseases. The study published in the above-mentioned article stated that out of 13,983 adults aged between 18-59 years in Egypt 15.31% were associated with HNBP and 21.0% with hypertension, respectively. HNBP is an alarming risk factor among Egyptian adults because it is strongly associated with CVD risk, which may increase the demand for endoscopic devices for diagnosis and detection, thereby driving the growth of the studied market in Africa.

However, infections caused by few endoscopes, and the high cost of endoscopy procedures and equipment may slow down the market growth over the forecast period.

Africa Endoscopy Device Industry Segmentation

Endoscope devices are minimally invasive and can be inserted into the body to observe an internal organ or a tissue in detail. Endoscopic surgeries are performed for imaging procedures and minor surgeries. The African Endoscopy Devices Market is segmented by Endoscopy Devices (Endoscopes (Flexible Endoscopes, Rigid Endoscopes, Capsule Endoscopes, and Robot-assisted Endoscopes), Endoscopic Operative Devices (Irrigation/Suction Systems, Access Devices, Wound Protector, Insufflation Devices, Operative Manual Instruments, and Other Endoscopic Operative Devices) and Visualization Systems (Endoscopic Camera, SD Visualization System, and HD Visualization System)), Applications (Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Urology, Neurology, Gynecology, and Other Applications) and Geography (South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Rest of Africa). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.