Digital Radiography Market Report 2025

The digital radiography market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.83 billion in 2024 to $8.46 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to improvements in image quality, reduction in radiation exposure, efficiency in workflow, enhanced diagnostic capabilities, rise in chronic diseases, cost-effective long-term solution, increase in geriatric population.

The digital radiography market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in portable DR systems, point-of-care imaging growth, hybrid imaging solutions, focus on pediatric imaging, expansion of veterinary imaging, personalized medicine trends, efforts for dose optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include transition from analog to digital imaging, advancements in detector technologies, rise of wireless and portable digital radiography systems, integration of artificial intelligence (AI), standardization and interoperability, rise of mobile x-ray units.

The rising trend of digitization in the healthcare sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the digital radiography market in the future. Digitization involves the process of converting information into a digital format, enabling various advantages such as access to real-time health information, collaborative studies and research, smooth coordination between doctors and patients, and automated administrative tasks. As a result, increased digitization leads to a higher demand for digital radiography solutions. For instance, in June 2022, the Government of the UK reported that the NHS.uk website now attracts an average of 80 million views per month, making it the largest source of health information in Europe. The NHS App, which facilitates easy access to services, has over 28 million sign-ups and is utilized approximately 2.7 million times a week. It is expected to become the primary portal for accessing health and care services in the UK. Therefore, the growing digitization in healthcare is fueling the expansion of the digital radiography market.

The digital radiography market is poised for growth due to the increasing incidence of chronic diseases globally. Chronic diseases, characterized by long-term health conditions, necessitate effective diagnostic tools for management. Digital radiography emerges as a valuable solution, providing non-invasive, real-time visualization of anatomical structures, facilitating early detection, disease progression monitoring, and fracture assessment. According to the World Health Organization, approximately 74% of the 41 million annual deaths worldwide are attributed to non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes. The role of digital radiography in managing chronic diseases propels its market growth.

Technological advancements stand out as a prominent trend shaping the digital radiography market. Leading companies are dedicating efforts to develop innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and diagnostic capabilities. Carestream, a key player in the digital radiography market, launched DRX Compass in February 2022. This advanced digital radiology solution emphasizes accuracy, convenience, and customization, offering radiologists enhanced efficiency and phenomenal diagnostic quality. The solution focuses on minimizing patient dosage while ensuring ease of operation for technicians, contributing to improved diagnostic capabilities and overall facility productivity.

Major companies in the digital radiography market are creating innovative products that utilize AI technologies to improve patient care and safety. In the context of digital radiography, artificial intelligence refers to the use of machine learning algorithms to enhance image interpretation, automate diagnostics, and optimize workflow efficiency in medical imaging processes. For example, in February 2022, Mireye Imaging Inc., a Canada-based medical imaging device company, introduced AI-powered software for X-ray patient positioning. This advanced AI technology automates the patient positioning process for X-ray examinations, eliminating the need for manual measurements and body part alignment, which can be time-consuming for technologists and may lead to repeat exposures if performed incorrectly. Additionally, it provides real-time image analysis, accurate patient positioning, automated positioning guides, user-friendly features, and seamless integration with existing X-ray systems.

In March 2022, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, a Japan-based medical systems company, successfully acquired Nordisk Røntgen Teknik (NRT) for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is intended to enhance Canon Medical Systems Corporation's motorized, automatic digital radiographic imaging solution by incorporating NRT's unique technology. Nordisk Røntgen Teknik (NRT), the acquired company, is based in Denmark and operates in the digital radiography market. The acquisition aligns with Canon Medical Systems Corporation's commitment to advancing its medical imaging solutions and incorporating innovative technologies to provide state-of-the-art healthcare solutions.

Major companies operating in the digital radiography market are Agfa-Gevaert Group, Carestream Health Inc., Canon Inc., Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, GE Healthcare, Hitachi Ltd., Konica Minolta Inc., Varian Medical Systems Inc., North Star Imaging Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Bosello High Technology SRL, Detection Technology Oyj, COMET Group, Hologic Inc., Samsung Medison Co. Ltd., Esaote SpA, Mindray Medical International Limited, Analogic Corporation, Varex Imaging Corporation, Ziehm Imaging GmbH, Planmeca Oy, Dentsply Sirona Inc., Villa Sistemi Medicali S.p.A.

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

Digital radiography is an x-ray inspection method that generates a digital radiographic image on a computer instantly. This technique involves capturing data during object examination using x-ray sensitive plates, which are then promptly transferred to a computer without the need for an intermediate cassette.

The main product types of digital radiography are computed radiography (CR) and direct radiography. Computed radiography is the digital replacement for conventional X-ray film radiography, offering significant advantages for inspection tasks. Various equipment involved in digital radiography includes detectors, sensors, photoconductors, retrofit radiography systems, scintillators, phosphor imaging plates (IP), and other portable, fixed, and mobile equipment. Digital radiography is used in diverse medical applications such as dentistry, orthopedics, oncology, general surgery, mammography, pulmonary imaging, cardiology, gynecology, and others. It serves different end-users, including hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, medical research institutes, and various industries.

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The digital radiography market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing digital radiography technologies such as X-ray computed radiography and digital detector array radiography. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The digital radiography market also includes sales of charged couple devices and flat panel detectors which are used in digital radiography imaging. 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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