Global Medical Imaging Equipment Market, By Product Type (Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Imaging, Ultrasound, X-ray and Others (Fluoroscopy, Radiography and among Others)), By Modality (Standalone and Portable), By Application (Orthopedic, Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Gynecology and Others (Orthodontics and among Others)) By End User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Centers, Specialty Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Others(Academic and Research Institutes and among Others)) and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) is estimated to be valued at US$ 45.0 billion in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period (2023-2030), as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Increasing organic growth strategies such as product launches by key market players to expand their product portfolio is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2021, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, announced the launch of Persona RF PREMIUM in the U.S. Persona RF PREMIUM is an innovative radiography and fluoroscopy system designed for hospitals and medical centers of all sizes, providing real-time imaging for skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems and specific organs including the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
Digital imaging provides improved image quality, dynamic range, and contrast resolution, and thus, allowing for better visualization of anatomical structures and procedures. Digital systems also offer advanced image processing capabilities, enabling enhancements such as noise reduction, edge enhancement, and image stitching. Thus, inceasing technology advancements by the key market players for development of medical imaging equipments is expected to drive the growth of market over the forecast period. For instance, in June 2021, FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and medical informatics solutions, announced the launch of the Persona RF PREMIUM in the U.S. The Persona RF PREMIUM is an innovative radiography and fluoroscopy system that is designed for hospitals and medical centers.
Similarly, in July 2022, Ziehm Imaging, a manufacturer of mobile C-arms presented IGZO1 flat-panel technology at this year's ECR congress held at Vienna, Austria. With its versatile Ziehm Vision Solo FD and Ziehm Vision FD, a Germany-based manufacturer launched a new IGZO1 flat-panel detector for intraoperative imaging. This indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO)1 technology provides excellent image quality while keeping dose levels to a minimum.
Global Medical Imaging Equipment Market– Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the illness caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which first appeared in Wuhan (province of Hubei, China) in the last months of 2019 as "coronavirus disease 2019" or COVID-19. This virus spread quickly and had a serious negative impact on the economies, social behaviors, and healthcare of every country in the world.
COVID-19 affected the economy in three main ways: by directly affecting production and demand, by creating disruptions in distribution channels, and through its financial impact on firms and financial markets. Due to the lockdown, several countries, such as India, China, Brazil, and others faced problems with regard to the transportation of drugs from one place to another.
COVID-19 had a positive impact on the global medical imaging equipment market, as C-arm fluoroscopes were used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. For instance, according to the data provided by the National Library of Medicine in July 2020, C-arm fluoroscopes were used for the treatment of COVID-19 patients to deliver a kilovoltage radiotherapy.
Moreover, according to the same source above, the cost of treating COVID-19 patients with radiation could be cheaper and potentially more effective than with well-publicized experimental drugs. In the U.S., the cost was over US$ 3,000 per treatment course for infected patients to be treated with Remdesevir, even though the drug was shown to slightly reduce recovery time but not mortality. A dedicated c-arm could treat multiple patients per day at minimal cost, which would improve treatment options for underinsured patients or those in low-income and developing countries, such as India, GCC Countries, etc.
Global Medical Imaging Equipment Market: Key Developments
Increasing research and development activities by research institutes for MRI system development is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period. For instance, on February 7, 2022, researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), announced that they have successfully developed a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology for diagnosing brain injuries and strokes. The ultralow field (ULF) 0.055 Tesla brain MRI can operate from a standard AC (Appropriateness Criteria) wall power outlet and do not require any radiofrequency nor magnetic shielding room.