France Digital X-Ray Devices Market Size

France Digital X-Ray Devices Market Analysis

The France Digital X-Ray Devices Market size is estimated at USD 673.84 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 949.97 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.11% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The healthcare sector in France has suffered as a result of decreased demand during the first wave of COVID-19, to keep hospitals and clinics free for COVID-19 patients as well as the risk of spreading the infection, and as a result, all non-essential treatments and surgeries were postponed by healthcare institutions. To combat the outbreak, the National Cancer Institute delayed and canceled all cancer screenings throughout the lockdown in France. Several patients with cancer signs avoided attending a dedicated diagnostic center or their oncologist's office once the lockdown ended, even though normal tests had resumed. Researchers discovered a 31% decrease in new referrals for colorectal cancer in 2020 (March to May) compared to the average of the previous two years, according to the article 'Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer care in France' published in May 2021. The pandemic, on the other hand, has shifted the focus away from cancer care. This resulted in a lesser number of screenings within the country, thereby, impacting the total of digital x-ray scans performed across the country.

However, COVID-19 has opened up newer opportunities for digital X-ray manufacturers and healthcare providers. When laboratory testing (RT-PCR) is not available, or results are delayed or initially negative, chest imaging has been investigated as an alternative option for people with suspected or probable COVID-19. As a result, the demand for digital x-ray imaging is expected to bolster in the post-pandemic phase within the country.

The advantages of digital x-ray imaging devices over traditional x-ray systems are likely to boost the market growth in France. Furthermore, the growth of the market is further augmented by the increasing use of digital x-ray imaging in the diagnosis of cancers, orthopedic and cardiovascular diseases. Increasing funding and government initiatives toward digital health also play important role in driving the growth of the market studied in France. For instance, in November 2021, French health minister Olivier Véran announced an investment plan of EUR 650 million to accelerate the country's digital health strategy. Other funding areas include digital training for healthcare professionals, scientific innovation, and large-scale deployment of digital health in France and internationally. Furthermore, according to the United Nations Population Fund's World Population Dashboard's Statistics 2021, about 21.1 percent of individuals in France are 65 or older. Since chronic diseases are more common among the elderly, the need for monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment devices is predicted to rise over the forecast period.