Digital Radiography Systems - Market Insights, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast - 2030

Digital Radiography Systems By Technology (Direct Digital Radiography And Computer Digital Radiography), By Portability (Fixed System And Portable System), By Application (Orthopedic, Cancer, Dental, Cardiovascular, And Others), By End-User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Centers, And Others) and by geography is expected to grow at a steady CAGR forecast till 2027 owing to the increasing diagnosis of various cancers and chronic disorders and the technological advancements pertaining to digital radiography or x-ray systems.

The global digital radiography or X-ray systems is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.53% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2027. The digital radiography systems market is witnessing positive growth owing to various factors such as rising cases of cancer, chronic disorders such as cardiovascular disorders, orthopedic, & other disorders, and the escalating burden of geriatric population. Additionally, technological advancements pertaining to the digital radiography systems such as high-quality image acquisition in short duration by digital detectors and reduced radiation exposure, among others will also aid in the growth of the digital radiography systems market. Therefore, the market for digital radiography systems is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period from 2022 to 2027.

Digital Radiography Systems Dynamics:

One of the main driver for the digital radiography systems market is the increasing figures of cancer across the globe due to the rising sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle, gene mutations, increasing exposure to smoking, alcohol, carcinogenic substances, among others.

For instance, according to the figures provided by the Globocan 2020, the incidence of breast cancer was reported to be 2,261,419 worldwide in the year 2020. As per the same source in 2020, the incidence of lung and colorectum cancer was reported to be 2,206,771 and 1,931,590 respectively, worldwide.

Further, as per the World Health Organization (WHO) 2022, cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths worldwide in 2020. Moreover, as per the source Globocan 2020, in Europe the incidence rate of breast, prostate, and colorectum cancer was reported to be 74.3%, 63.4%, and 30.4% respectively, in the year 2020. Thus, the increasing incidence of cancers will increase the need for diagnosis equipment such as digital radiography or X-ray systems, thereby increasing its demand in the market.

Furthermore, digital radiography finds application in dental, chest, orthopaedic, and other disorders, so the increasing prevalence of any of the above mentioned disorder will propel the demand of digital radiology systems in the forecast period.

For instance, as per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it was estimated that more than 32.5 million United States adults had osteoarthritis in 2020. Moreover, as per Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, 2021, nearly 62% of people with osteoarthritis are women. Osteoarthritis can be detected using digital radiography system where the system can spot joint space narrowing, formation of osteophytes (bone spurs), articular surface cortical irregularity and/or sclerosis, and formation of sub-cortical cysts (geodes); all of the signs of osteoarthritis. Thus, the increasing prevalence of osteoarthritis will increase the demand of digital radiography or X-ray systems.

Therefore, the factors stated above collectively will drive the overall digital radiography market during the forecast period from 2022-2027.

However, potential risks associated with the radiation exposure, lack of health infrastructure in developing and underdeveloped economies, and others, can hinder the global digital radiography systems growth.

The COVID-19 epidemic had considerably impacted the digital radiography systems market. The nationwide lockdown in almost every country-restricted people's movement & hospital visits, halted supply chains & logistics, hampered the manufacturing process, resulting in the product shortage in the market, and diagnosis of many disorders like cancer, orthopedic, and other disorders were impacted as patients preferred to stay at home to reduce the transmission of the infection. All of these factors had decreased the market of digital radiography systems. However, with the availability of portable and mobile equipment in the market the demand of digital x-ray system had slightly increased. Moreover, with the masses being vaccinated, relaxation in lockdown restrictions, resumption of supply chains, logistics, manufacturing units, and increase in number of diagnostic rate of chronic diseases and cancers, the demand of digital radiography systems increased and is expected to further grow during the forecast period.

Digital Radiography Systems Segment Analysis:

Digital Radiography Systems By Technology (Direct Digital Radiography and Computer Digital Radiography), Portability (Fixed System and Portable System), Application (Orthopedic, Cancer, Dental, Cardiovascular, and Others), End-User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Centers, And Others) and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World).

In the technology segment of the digital radiography systems, the direct digital radiography market is expected to have a significant revenue share in the year 2021. This was primarily owing to the increasing advantages offered by the segment.

The advantages of the devices such as image quality, decreased radiation exposure, increased efficiency, easy maintainance among others increases its acceptability. The digital radiology systems are safer for patients. They drastically reduce the amount of radiation exposure, thereby making it safe for patients. The digital radiography typically reduces radiation exposure by 75% or more which means that the patients will notice a higher level of care when a physician uses digital X-ray equipment.

Along with the above mentioned advantages direct digital radiology devices have other features such as, wireless functionality. The direct digital radiology devices are portable and wireless, which may help in increasing the demand of the device.

Moreover, the increasing product launches & approvals in respect to direct digital radiology devices will also increase the demand of the device in the market. For instance, in February, 2021, Aselsan's direct mobile digital X-Ray systems had obtained the CE Mark approval.

Also, in February 2022, Carestream Health, provider of medical imaging systems and IT solutions backed by a global service and support network, announced the launch of the DRX Compass in India, an accurate, convenient and configurable digital radiology solution designed to provide radiologists with a new level of efficiency.

Therefore, considering the advantages associated with direct digital radiography device and the increasing launches and approvals in the market, the category is expected to generate significant revenue share eventually contributing to the overall growth of the global digital radiography or X-Ray systems market in the forecast period.

North America is expected to dominate the overall Digital Radiography Systems:

Among all the regions, North America is expected to dominate the global digital radiography systems in the year 2021 and is expected to do the same during the forecasted period from 2022-2027. The rising incidence of cancer and other chronic diseases in the region will increase the demand for digital radiography systems market in North America, leading to a rise in the overall digital radiography systems market growth.

Moreover, an increasing geriatric and obese people in the region, rising physician and patient awareness about newly introduced treatment procedures and technologies, rising government initiatives, and increased product launches are expected to aid in the growth of the North America's digital radiography or X-Ray systems market.

In addition to the above mentioned points, the increasing prevalence of cancer will also drive the market of digital radiology devices. According to the American Cancer Society (2021), in 2021, there were an estimated 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 608,570 cancer deaths in the United States. Thus, the increasing prevalence of cancers will increase the number of diagnostic tests of cancer using digital radiology systems, thus increasing the demand of the system in the market.

Further, the increase in the number of product launches & approvals in the region will increase the demand of the digital radiology systems in the market. For instance, in March 2021, Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, announced that the company has received the FDA 510(k) clearance for CombiDiagnost R90, a remote-controlled fluoroscopy system in combination with high-end digital radiography system.

Also, in July 2022, FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, today announced the U.S. launch of the FDR Cross, an innovative hybrid c-arm and portable x-ray solution built for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASC). The dual-function c-arm is the first of its kind to offer portable fluoroscopic and radiographic imaging on a single platform, reducing the need to bring in additional imaging equipment for essential image guided procedures.

Therefore, owing to an increase in the prevalence of cancers & chronic disorders and with the increasing number of device approvals, the market of digital radiography system will spur in the North America, leading to an overall increase in the digital radiology system market growth during the forecasting period of 2022-2027.

Digital Radiography Systems Key Players:

Some of the key market players operating in the digital radiography systems include Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd (Samsung Healthcare), Carestream Health, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, General Electric Company (GE Healthcare), Hitachi, Ltd., Hologic, Inc, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Shimadzu Corporation, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Toshiba Corporation)., Agfa-Gevaert Group., KA Imaging, Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Varex Imaging Corporation, MinXray, Inc., Villa Sistemi Medicali, Recorders & Medicare Systems Pvt Ltd (RMS), Narang Medical Limited., DMS Imaging, Shenzhen Angell Technology Co., Ltd., and others.

Recent Developmental Activities in the Digital Radiography Systems:

• In April 2022, Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung digital radiography and ultrasound systems, introduces the GM85 Fit, a new configuration of the premium AccE GM85; a digital radiography device featuring a user-centric design that aids in efficient and effective patient care.
• In September 2021, GE Healthcare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics and digital solutions innovator introduced the AMX Navigate, a new portable, digital X-ray system designed with a first-of-its-kind power-assisted Free Motion telescoping column that aims to reduce lift force by up to 70 percent and decrease technologist injury.
• In April 2019, Direct Conversion, manufacturer of cadmium telluride (CdTe) detectors was acquired by The Varex Imaging Corporation, a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of X-ray imaging components, which include X-ray tubes, digital detectors and other image processing solutions that are key components of X-ray imaging systems combining the expertise of both companies, and the experience Varex has in volume manufacturing and X-ray.

Key Takeaways from the Digital Radiography Systems Report Study

• Market size analysis for current digital radiography systems (2021), and market forecast for 5 years (2022-2027)
• The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on this market is significant. To capture and analyze suitable indicators, our experts are closely watching the digital radiography systems
• Top key product/services/technology developments, mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures happened over the last 3 years
• Key companies dominating the global digital radiography systems
• Various opportunities are available for the other competitor in the digital radiography systems space.
• What are the top-performing segments in 2021? How these segments will perform in 2027.
• Which are the top-performing regions and countries in the current digital radiography systems scenario?
• Which are the regions and countries where companies should have concentrated on opportunities for digital radiography systems growth in the coming future?

Target Audience who can be benefited from this Digital Radiography Systems Report Study

• Digital radiography systems providers
• Research organizations and consulting companies
• Digital radiography systems -related organizations, associations, forums, and other alliances
• Government and corporate offices
• Start-up companies, venture capitalists, and private equity firms
• Distributors and traders dealing in digital radiography systems
• Various end-users who want to know more about the digital radiography systems and the latest technological developments in the digital radiography systems

Frequently Asked Questions for Digital Radiography Systems:

1. What are Digital Radiography Systems?

Digital radiography (DR) or X-ray system is an advanced form of x-ray inspection that produces a digital radiographic image on a computer instantly. This technique collects information during object examination using x-ray sensitive plates, which is then immediately transferred to a computer without the use of an intermediate cassette.

2. What is the market for Global Digital Radiography Systems?

The global digital radiography or X-ray systems is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.53% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2027.

3. What are the drivers for the Global Digital Radiography Systems?

The digital radiography systems is witnessing a positive market growth owing to the factors such as rising prevalence of different types of cancers, growing prevalence of various chronic disorders such as cardiovascular, orthopaedic, and other disorders, technological advancements in the x-ray arena, and the rise in the regulatory approvals for digital radiography systems.

4. Who are the key players operating in the digital radiography systems?

Some of the key market players operating in the digital radiography systems include Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd (Samsung Healthcare), Carestream Health, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, General Electric Company (GE Healthcare), Hitachi, Ltd., Hologic, Inc, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Shimadzu Corporation, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Canon Medical Systems Corporation (Toshiba Corporation)., Agfa-Gevaert Group., KA Imaging, Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Varex Imaging Corporation, MinXray, Inc., Villa Sistemi Medicali, Recorders & Medicare Systems Pvt Ltd (RMS), Narang Medical Limited., DMS Imaging, Shenzhen Angell Technology Co., Ltd., and others.

5. Which region has the highest share in digital radiography systems?

North America is expected to dominate the global digital radiography systems. Factors contributing to the growth are the increasing prevalence of cancers and chronic disorders, and the rise in the regulatory approvals for digital radiography systems related devices, which are contributing to the growth of the digital radiography systems in the North America region.


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