Computed Tomography (CT) Market Size

Computed Tomography Market Analysis

The Computed Tomography Market size is estimated at USD 8.64 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 11.62 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.12% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The increasing number of COVID-19 cases has increased demand for CT scanners, which is expected to impact the market positively. For instance, in June 2020, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) launched a 16-slice mobile CT scanner in the UAE for diagnosing pneumonia in COVID-19 patients, indicating that developing countries are using CT scanners for the detection of COVID-19. The CT examination played an important auxiliary role in the diagnosis and subsequent management of COVID-19 patients. CT scans can reduce the chance of false-negative results in the RT-PCR assay. These findings led to an increased demand for CT scans in the country during COVID-19. Governments worldwide are adopting policy measures to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, which is further decreasing the demand for imaging independent of COVID-19. Measures taken by hospitals to expand crisis capacity are further reducing the amount of appropriate medical imaging that can be safely performed.

CT scans are considered the most critical diagnostic tool, especially for lung cancer and traumatic brain injuries. The prevalence of these diseases is boosting the market's growth. Other market drivers are the rising geriatric population, increasing chronic diseases, shifting medical care toward image-guided interventions, and technological advancements. As per the data published by the American College of Chest Physicians in July 2020, lung cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers. It accounts for 11.6% of the total cancer cases globally. Worldwide lung cancer incidents are estimated to increase by 38%, to 2.89 million, by 2030. A CT scan provides 3D images of bones and helps in better diagnosis and surgeries for orthopedics. Thus, with the rising burden of orthopedic disorders, the demand for CT scanners is also expected to grow.

Major companies in the market are coming up with new CT devices, which are driving the growth of the market studied. For instance, in July 2022, Siemens Healthineers presented its newly launched CT imaging device at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2022 held in Vienna. By presenting the new CT devices, the company has promoted its imaging portfolio across European countries. Hence, with the new launches coming from global companies, the market studied is expected to grow significantly during the coming years.

However, a lack of adequate reimbursement and a stringent regulatory framework are expected to hinder the market's growth.