Middle East And Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market Size

Middle East And Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market Analysis

The Middle East And Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market size is estimated at USD 5.23 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 7.20 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.58% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the market studied. However, the utilization of digital X-rays was increased during the pandemic as it helped to diagnose the presence of coronavirus in the lungs. For instance, as per the article published in the South Africa Journal of Radiology in January 2022, the chest X-ray played a crucial role in detecting the coronavirus across the general population in South Africa. 

Additionally, the study has underlined the significance of portable X-ray devices for easy access to diagnostics during the pandemic. Hence, it was observed that the utilization of digital X-rays during the COVID-19 period was high, which impacted the market positively across the region. However, the market is currently growing at a stable pace owing to the resumption of diagnostic procedures, and it is expected to witness a similar trend over the coming years.

Some factors, such as the increasing prevalence of orthopedic diseases and cancers, an increasing spectrum of applications associated with digital X-rays, and the rising adoption of advanced technologies, propel the overall market growth in GCC countries. For instance, according to the study published in the MDPI Journal in March 2023, knee OA increases with age, reaching up to 60.6% in persons aged 66-75 years compared to 30.8% in those aged 46-55 in Saudi Arabia in 2021. 39.75% of the population, including 53.3% of men and 60.9% of females

Furthermore, several companies are continuously launching products associated with digital radiography. For example, in March 2021, the Philips Foundation successfully implemented artificial intelligence (AI) software developed by Delft Imaging in 11 South African hospitals to help triage and monitor COVID-19 patients via X-ray imaging. Additionally, in May 2021, Agfa launched the SmartXR artificial intelligence portfolio at Arab Health 2021. The trailblazing SmartXR portfolio uses artificial intelligence to increase direct radiography (DR) solutions' operational efficiency and clinical performance in the X-ray room or at the point of care. Such developments by the companies in the Middle East and Africa region indicate the high adoption of digital X-rays across the major countries, fueling the growth of the market studied.

Thus, all the factors above, such as the rising prevalence of orthopedic diseases and product launches by market players, are expected to boost the market over the forecast period. However, high initial costs of installation and high device costs may restrain the market over the forecast period.