Aging population, especially in North America and Europe, coupled with the cost benefits of home enteral nutrition compared to hospitalization is expected to fuel the demand for enteral feeding devices for the next five years. The global enteral feeding devices market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2011 to 2018. The market is dominated by enteral feeding pumps, which are generally the most expensive items of the setup, accounting for 61% of the total market revenues in 2011. 

Enteral feeding pumps are also the fastest growing device type and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2011 to 2018. The demand for low profile gastrostomy and nasogastric tube is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% and 5.4% respectively for the same time period.

In terms of geography, North America and Europe dominate the market, accounting for 67% of total market revenues in 2012, although, in terms of growth, Asia Pacific is the fastest growing market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2011 to 2018.

The market is dominated by large corporations, some of which are also backward integrated and supply nutrition formulations along with feeding devices. Key participants include Abbott Nutrition, Danone, Fresenius-Kabi and so on.

The enteral feeding market remained resistant to the economic downturn and experienced significant growth in the past few years. This trend is expected to continue because of the rise in the ageing population and the increased number of premature infants in critical care. Small bore connectors are expected to have the maximum impact on the enteral feeding devices industry.

Enteral feeding devices were traditionally used for end-of-life applications; however, there is a growing market for these devices in pediatric indications. Technological advances and design innovations are some others reasons contributing to the growth of the enteral feeding devices market. 

• Giving sets
• Low-profile gastrostomy devices (balloons and buttons)
• Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy kits
• G-tubes
• Nasogastric tubes
• Enteral feeding pumps (units distributed and installed base)

This research report analyzes the enteral feeding devices depending on its market segments and major geographies. The report is a comprehensive study of the market trends, industry growth drivers, restraints, industry structure, and market projections for the coming years. It includes an analysis of the current developments, Porter’s five force analysis, and detailed company profiles of the top market players. It also includes a review of the micro and macro factors significant for the existing market players and new entrants along with detailed value chain analysis.  

The major geographies analyzed under this research study are North America, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Rest of the World. 

The major players in the field of enteral feeding devices are Abbott Nutrition, American HomePatient Inc., Covidien Plc, Fresenius Kabi AG, Moog Inc., Nestlé HealthCare Nutrition, Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition, Amsino, Applied Medical Technology, CORPAK MedSystems, C. R. Bard, Groupe DANONE, Kimberly Clark, Moog, Vygon, and others.