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The Chinese disposable endoscope manufacturers are quite formidable players, let’s have a look!
On the landscape of China’s medical device industry in 2026, medical endoscopy stands out as the most remarkable growth driver. For single‑use endoscopes in particular, the global market expanded from USD 700 million in 2020 to USD 2.5 billion in 2024, and is projected to exceed USD 6.4 billi...Read more -
From 1.4 Billion to 2.3 Billion: An Analysis of SonoScape Medical’s Annual Reports – What Has It Experienced Over the Years?
This article analyzes SonoScape Medical’s annual reports from 2021 to 2026, including its 2026 semi-annual report. SonoScape released its semi-annual report on August 21st. I believe that reviewing the data over a longer period provides a more comprehensive and objective picture, allow...Read more -
Aohua Endoscopy H1 Report: Behind Revenue Growth, Widening Losses with Explanations
Key Takeaway Upfront: Revenue rose by 7.37%, yet losses more than doubled compared with the same period last year. This seemingly contradictory set of figures becomes clear upon breakdown — the core business remains sound, while three major headwinds weighed on performance simultaneously, as e...Read more -
Analysis of China’s Endoscope Import and Export Trade in H1 2026 — A Turning Point Year
Accelerating Domestic Import Substitution, Expanding Export Footprint and Ongoing Industrial Upgrading Key Conclusions Hello everyone. In the first half of 2026, China’s endoscope industry achieved a historic leap from trade deficit to trade surplus. 1.2025 vs H1 2026: From a trade defici...Read more -
2026 China Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Market: Can Fujifilm Surpass Olympus?
This question likely lingers in many people’s minds. In 2026, the “Japanese duopoly” in the Chinese gastrointestinal endoscopy market is undergoing subtle changes. On one hand, Olympus maintains its leading position thanks to its deep technological accumulation and first-mover ...Read more -
Half-Year Report of AGS: The Transformation Progress of an Endoscopic Consumables Enterprise
A few days ago, Hangzhou AGS released its 2026 Semi-Annual Report. Against the backdrop of booming gastroscopy & colonoscopy businesses and the centralized volume-based procurement (VBP) for digestive interventional medical consumables, let’s analyze the transformations taking place at t...Read more -
Another single-use endoscope company files for IPO — and there’s a lot to unpack.
Zhuhai-based PUSEN Medical, founded on May 20, 2014, is a company deeply rooted in the single-use endoscope sector. This article provides a synthesized overview based on PUSEN’s June 2026 prospectus. Conclusion: PUSEN is a significant player. Having made an early move in the single-use...Read more -
Chinese Listed/Publicly Traded Endoscopy Companies: A Comparative Analysis — Niche and Profitable vs. Broad and Comprehensive?
It’s been nearly a year since I started updating the medical endoscope section of this public account. This year, I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know many colleagues in the field, and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all my readers for their support. Apart fr...Read more -
Precision Game in Endoscopy: Two Details That Determine the Success of Snare Resection
In endoscopic resection procedures, we often pin our hopes on advanced equipment, yet frequently overlook the nuances of basic maneuvers. Why is it that even when the lesion appears perfectly captured, it slips out the moment we tighten the snare? Today, drawing insights from the book The Oho M...Read more -
Chinese Endoscope Registration Status in April 2026 and Trends from January to April
Analysis Dimensions Disposable endoscopes (including imaging catheters) / Reusable endoscopes, Host Light Sources, Endoscope Software Purpose: To help industry practitioners understand market status and predict development directions through mutual verification of registration data and industry...Read more -
The Rules of the Game are Changing in Flexible Endoscopy: Shifting from Import Replacement to a Full-Stack Clinical Ecosystem.
On the surface, the flexible endoscopy industry might seem to be business as usual: gastroscopes, colonoscopes, bronchoscopes, biopsy forceps, hemostatic clips, snares, and disposable cholangoscopes… However, a comparative analysis of the 2025 annual reports and Q1 2026 interim reports of M...Read more -
Overview of China’s Endoscope Import and Export Data in 2025
In 2025, China’s trade in endoscopes [Category 9018 (complete units), parts and accessories] still faced a massive deficit, though it is shrinking at a visible pace: In 2025, the trade deficit for endoscopes stood at 1.2842 billion RMB. Imports dropped to 5.7549 billion RMB, represen...Read more