By device type, the enteral feeding device market is segmented into enteral feeding pumps, nasogastric (ng) tubes, nasojejunal (nj) tubes, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) kits, others. The enteral feeding pumps segment dominated the market in 2024. These are developed to provide very specific, managed and ongoing nutritional support. There are various devices available in hospital settings and home care for use with critically ill and long-term patients and are essential for delivering precise dosages, creating a safer environment for the patient, and lowering the chance of complications, such as aspiration or being underfed.
By application, the market is segmented into oncology, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological conditions, critical care, and others. The critical care segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. There is a high number of ICU patients who can't eat normally, ICU staff must be closely monitored by a physician or Nurse Practitioner while they are receiving enteral nutrition for conditions such as serious injury, surgery recovery, brain diseases, and multi-organ failure.
By age group, the enteral feeding device market is bifurcated into adult and pediatric. The adult segment dominated the market in 2024. A significant number of adults and elderly people have chronic diseases, such as cancer, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), and gastrointestinal diseases. As the number of elderly people increases globally, there will be an increase in demand for enteral feeding products for long-term use.
By end user, the market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, home care settings, and others. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. There are several factors supporting this segment’s including an advanced infrastructure, a high volume of patients, and the number of trained healthcare professionals available to support the use of enteral feeding products. Most enteral feeding procedures, including PEG placements and critical care nutrition, occur in hospitals.