X-Ray Detectors Market Report 2025

This X-Ray Detectors report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The X-ray detectors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.06 billion in 2024 to $5.45 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased healthcare spending, aging population, regulatory compliance, demand for digital imaging, emerging markets.

The X-ray detectors market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.05 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in chronic diseases, increasing investments in research and development, rising awareness about early disease diagnosis, rise in healthcare spending, rise in disposable income. Major trends in the forecast period include ai integration, portable and wireless solutions, 3D and multimodal imaging, thinner and flexible detectors, customization and personalization.

The increasing incidence of cancer is a major factor driving the growth of the X-ray detectors market. Cancer is a condition characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of normal body cells, leading to the formation of tumors. X-ray detectors play a crucial role in detecting cancer in various parts of the body, including bones and organs like the stomach and kidneys. For example, in January 2022, the American Cancer Society, a US-based nonprofit organization focused on cancer awareness, projected that the US would see approximately 1.9 million new cancer cases and 609,360 cancer-related deaths, averaging around 1,670 deaths per day. Consequently, the rising number of cancer cases is anticipated to further propel the growth of the X-ray detectors market in the future.

The anticipated rise in chronic diseases is set to propel the X-ray detectors market's growth. Chronic diseases, lasting for three months or more and worsening over time, are diagnosed and monitored using X-ray detectors, providing detailed images for medical analysis. For instance, the National Library of Medicine reported that the number of individuals in the US aged 50 and older with at least one chronic condition is expected to increase by 99.5% to 142.66 million by 2050. Additionally, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted that 74% of all deaths globally are caused by noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) or chronic diseases annually. Hence, the escalating prevalence of chronic diseases contributes to the growth of the X-ray detectors market.

Major players in the X-ray detectors market are leveraging innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance their product offerings. The integration of AI in X-ray detectors improves image analysis, facilitating faster and more accurate medical condition diagnoses. For instance, Carestream Health introduced the DRX-Rise mobile X-ray system in May 2023, featuring a powerful Eclipse processing engine with AI capabilities to provide high-quality images while reducing errors. The system is designed for easy maneuverability in crowded and sensitive areas like intensive care units (ICUs) and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Strategic partnerships are a key approach adopted by major companies in the X-ray detectors market to enhance their capabilities. This involves companies collaborating to leverage each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits. In September 2023, Quantum Detectors, a UK-based company specializing in direct electron detectors, partnered with Amsterdam Scientific Instruments (ASI). Under this partnership, Quantum Detectors became the exclusive distributor of ASI’s Electron Microscopy and X-ray detectors. Amsterdam Scientific Instruments (ASI) is a Netherlands-based company focusing on advanced and customized detector solutions for researchers.

In July 2023, Detection Technology Plc, a Finland-based company specializing in X-ray detector solutions and services, acquired Haobo Imaging for EUR 12 million ($12.69 million). This acquisition is intended to enhance Detection Technology's capabilities in both static and dynamic TFT flat panel detectors for medical imaging, effectively doubling its market reach. The integration of Haobo Imaging’s platforms and expertise is expected to drive long-term growth and improve customer experiences. Haobo Imaging is a provider of X-ray flat panel detectors based in China.

Major companies operating in the X-ray detectors market include Varex Imaging Corporation, Thales Group, Canon Inc., Agfa-Gevaert Group, FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Analogic Corporation, Konica Minolta Inc., MOXTEK Inc., Teledyne Digital Imaging Inc., iRay Technology Co.Ltd., Vieworks Co. Ltd., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Siemens AG, Trixell SAS, DRTECH Corporation, Comet Holding AG, Carestream Health Inc., Rayence Co. Ltd., PerkinElmer Inc., Bruker Corporation, Amptek Inc., CareRay Medical Systems Co., Rayence Inc., Adaptix Inc., MediView XR, Kromek Group PLC.

North America was the largest region in the X-ray detectors market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the X-ray detectors market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the X-ray detectors industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the x-ray detectors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

X-ray detectors are devices that convert X-rays into visible light using an electric current. They play a crucial role in medical imaging for diagnostic procedures, including X-ray radiography, mammography, computed tomography (CT), and angiography. These detectors are employed to measure various properties of X-rays, such as spatial distribution, spectrum, and flux.

The primary components include cameras, frame grabbers, optics, lighting equipment, processors, software, and other related elements. Frame grabbers play a key role in image processing and the analysis of cell motion, aiding in the detection of faults through surface inspection. Surface types can be categorized as 2D and 3D, and these inspection systems are deployed in various configurations, including traditional systems and robotic cells. Surface inspection technologies find applications in sectors such as semiconductor, automotive, electrical and electronics, glass and metal, food and packaging, medical and pharmaceuticals, plastic and rubber, printing, and others.

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The X-ray detectors market consists of sales of charge-coupled device (CCD) detectors, flat panel detectors, computed radiography (CR) detectors, and other X-ray detectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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