Global Breathing Circuits Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Product Type;

Closed Breathing Circuits, Open Breathing Circuits, Semi-Open Breathing Circuits, and Semi-Closed Breathing Circuits

By Usability;

Disposable and Reusable

By Application;

Anesthesia, Respiratory Dysfunction, and Others

By End User;

Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Clinics, Hospitals, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn124220963 Published Date: June, 2025 Updated Date: July, 2025

Breathing Circuits Market Overview

Breathing Circuits Market (USD Million)

Breathing Circuits Market was valued at USD 1,158.73 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 1,494.29 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.7%.


Global Breathing Circuits Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 3.7 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)3.7 %
Market Size (2024)USD 1,158.73 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 1,494.29 Million
Market ConcentrationHigh
Report Pages302
1,158.73
2024
1,494.29
2031

Major Players

  • Ambu A/S
  • Altera Corp.
  • Armstrong Medical Industries, Inc.
  • Becton, Dickinson, and Company
  • Beijing Aeonmed
  • Bio-Med Devices
  • CR Bard Inc
  • Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
  • Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited
  • Flexicare Medical Ltd.
  • General Electric Company
  • Smith's Group plc
  • Teleflex Incorporated

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Breathing Circuits Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The Breathing Circuits Market is experiencing strong growth, fueled by a rising need for respiratory support across critical care and surgical settings. Nearly 60% of ICU patients depend on mechanical ventilation, prompting a surge in demand for advanced breathing circuits. Disposable systems are gaining traction as hospitals prioritize infection control and operational efficiency.

Innovation Enhancing Patient Outcomes
Modern breathing circuits feature advanced technologies such as heated-wire systems and humidification control, improving respiratory comfort. More than 45% of current systems now integrate these features, reflecting a growing focus on precision medicine. These innovations are setting new standards in patient care and reducing system-related complications.

Demand Driven by Rising Surgeries
The increasing number of surgeries requiring anesthesia is a key growth driver. With 70% of operating rooms now deploying patient-specific breathing circuits, hospitals are shifting toward tailored solutions. These new-generation systems support better gas exchange, lower resistance, and improved compliance during procedures.

Growth in Non-Hospital Settings
The rise of homecare ventilators and emergency transport units is broadening the market landscape. Over 50% of portable systems in these segments utilize compact breathing circuits that ensure reliable performance in non-clinical environments. This trend highlights the growing demand for lightweight, adaptable respiratory interfaces.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Product Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Usability
    3. Market Snapshot, By Application
    4. Market Snapshot, By End User
    5. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Breathing Circuits Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Increasing Surgical Procedures
        2. Growing Prevalence of Respiratory
        3. Rising Demand for Surgeries
      2. Restraints
        1. Risk of Contamination
        2. Regulatory Challenges
        3. Limited Access to Healthcare
      3. Opportunities
        1. Growing Focus on Patient Safety
        2. Increasing Adoption of Disposable
        3. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Breathing Circuits Market, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Closed Breathing Circuits
      2. Open Breathing Circuits
      3. Semi-Open Breathing Circuits
      4. Semi-Closed Breathing Circuits
    2. Breathing Circuits Market, By Usability, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Disposable
      2. Reusable
    3. Breathing Circuits Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Anesthesia
      2. Respiratory Dysfunction
      3. Others
    4. Breathing Circuits Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
      2. Clinics
      3. Hospitals
      4. Others
    5. Breathing Circuits Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Ambu A/S
      2. Altera Corp.
      3. Armstrong Medical Industries, Inc.
      4. Becton, Dickinson, and Company
      5. Beijing Aeonmed
      6. Bio-Med Devices
      7. CR Bard Inc
      8. Dragerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
      9. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited
      10. Flexicare Medical Ltd.
      11. General Electric Company
      12. Smith's Group plc
      13. Teleflex Incorporated
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market