Market Overview
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
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| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 346.04 Million |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 500.73 Million |
| Growth Rate (2025 - 2030) | 7.67% CAGR |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players
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Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market size is estimated at USD 346.04 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 500.73 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.67% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
COVID-19 had a significant effect on the portable X-ray device market in the Middle East. Due to the lockdown, many radiological exams and services were delayed, and some x-ray services expanded to support the search for COVID-19. For example, according to an article published in Radiography journal in May 2021, the workload changed in two ways: it went up by 38% because of pressure on general x-rays and CT scans as the initial and follow-up tests for COVID-19 patients, and it went down by 23% because of national and international advice to do less non-urgent work in the Middle East, North Africa, and India. Although PPE was readily available, staff in the radiology department remained concerned about contracting COVID-19. The study found that 42.9% of respondents began experiencing work-related stress after the COVID-19 pandemic started, and 57.1% believed they might need professional help in managing stress during the pandemic. However, now that the rules are less stringent, the portable X-ray devices market in the Middle East is expected to grow in the coming years.
Market growth is being driven by factors such as the increasing number of older individuals with mobility issues in the area. Most of the time, getting older means you are more likely to develop chronic diseases and that your bones and muscles become weaker. Due to the rapid growth of the elderly population, the number of age-related disorders has gone up, and a big part of this group has trouble moving around. This has led to the market's growth. For instance, as per the IEMED Mediterranean Yearbook 2022, the number of people aged 70 and older is estimated to be 61,788 by 2060 in the Middle East region.
Additionally, the number of product launches and product shows is expected to increase demand for portable X-ray products in the studied area. For example, at the Arab Health 2021 conference in Dubai in June 2021, Micro-X showed off its Micro-X Rover mobile X-ray unit. At a booth set up by Micro-X's new distributor for the EMEA region, the Rover mobile X-ray machine was shown off. Micro-X's technical sales staff demonstrated to the healthcare community how the Rover's imaging, design, ease of use, and maneuverability are all state-of-the-art.
The Middle East portable X-ray devices market is expected to grow significantly over the next few years, driven by an increasing elderly population and the introduction of new products in the studied region. However, the high risk of radiation exposure is likely to slow market growth during the study period.
Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market Trends and Insights
Digital X-ray is Expected to Hold a Significant Share of the Market During the Forecasted Period
Digital X-ray, also known as direct digital radiography, utilizes X-ray-sensitive plates that collect data directly from the patient during the examination and transmit it to a computer system in a matter of seconds. This differs from computed radiography (CR), which utilizes a cassette positioned between the patient and the X-ray machine. The digital x-ray segment is expected to experience growth in the coming years due to the increasing prevalence of orthopedic diseases and cancers, the rising number of severe injuries, the advantages of digital x-ray systems over conventional x-rays, technological advancements, and product development.
Moreover, the geriatric population is more susceptible to chronic diseases, and an increase in this population is likely to drive the market's growth. The United Nations Population Fund's Arab States Regional Office stated in October 2021 that Egypt is undergoing a demographic shift, with the number of people aged 60 and above predicted to more than quadruple between 2020 and 2050, from 8.4 million (8% of the total population) to 22 million (14%). Such a high prevalence indicates the rising demand for medical imaging, which is likely to increase the availability of digital X-ray services in the region.
Additionally, product launches and demonstrations of X-ray devices in the region studied are expected to drive market growth over the next few years. For instance, in June 2021, L introduced its latest digital X-ray detector (DXD) with artificial intelligence (AI) solutions at Arab Health 2021, the largest medical equipment expo in the Middle East.
Thus, due to the increase in the geriatric population and the rise in product launches in the studied region, the digital X-ray segment is likely to witness significant growth in the Middle East portable X-ray devices market over the forecast period.
Saudi Arabia is Anticipated to Hold a Significant Growth in the Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market Over the Forecast Period
The GCC comprises six Arabian countries: Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the GCC, the regional disease burden, rising geriatric population, increasing lifestyle diseases, and expansion of market players are contributing to market growth. For instance, according to the United Nations Population Fund's World Population Dashboard Statistics 2021, in Kuwait, a large proportion of the living population is aged between 15 and 64 years, accounting for 75.5%. 3.4% of the population is aged 65 and above. As the elderly population is more susceptible to chronic diseases, this is expected to drive market growth.
Market growth is also expected to be driven by the introduction of new products and strategic partnerships between major players. For example, in September 2022, the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence signed an agreement with Lean, a provider of healthcare management solutions, to explore how AI could be utilized to enhance the Saudi healthcare system. Under the terms of the agreement, SCAI is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund and will collaborate with Lean to advance AI-driven technologies, delivering innovative healthcare solutions. Therefore, the Middle East portable X-ray devices market is expected to experience significant growth over the next few years, particularly in the GCC. This is because there are more older people, more new products, and more strategic partnerships.
Competitive Landscape
The market studied is consolidated in nature, with several key players focusing on expanding their portable X-ray device portfolios through acquisitions and collaborations with other companies. The market is expected to open up several opportunities for both new players and currently established market leaders. The key players in the market include Canon Medical Systems, General Electric Company (GE Healthcare), Koninklijke Philips NV, and Shimadzu Corporation, among others.
Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Industry Leaders
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Koninklijke Philips NV
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Canon Medical Systems
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Fujifilm Corporation
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General Electric Company (GE Healthcare)
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Siemens Healthineers
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments
- January 2023: LG demonstrated its new medical monitors and digital x-ray detectors, offering improved diagnostic accuracy and transforming patient care at Arab Health 2023.
- September 2022: the UNICEF Venture Fund invested in nine new startups developing Open Source, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning technology platforms for accelerating learning outcomes, generating data to forecast health and healthcare needs and providing access to online tools at lower costs and in low connectivity settings. Neural Labs was one of them opened in Kenya which was developing a computer vision and image recognition algorithm to detect diseases through chest X-rays.
Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market Report Scope
A portable X-ray device is a wireless digital X-ray imaging device designed for mobile health providers, such as doctors and first-aid workers, in field situations, during home care, and in nursing homes, as well as for medically oriented aid organizations, ships, and offshore platforms, according to the scope of the report. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation with high energy and a very short wavelength that can pass through materials and solid objects, including the human body. The Middle East Portable X-Ray Devices Market is Segmented by Technology (Analog X-ray and Digital X-ray), Application (Dental X-ray, Mammography, Chest X-ray, Abdomen X-ray), Modality (Handheld X-ray Devices, Mobile X-ray Devices), and Geography (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, Rest of Middle East). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.
By Technology
| Analog X-ray |
| Digital X-ray |
By Application
| Dental X-ray |
| Mammography |
| Chest X-ray |
| Abdomen X-ray |
By Modality
| Handheld X-ray Devices |
| Mobile X-ray Devices |
Geography
| Saudi Arabia |
| United Arab Emirates |
| Egypt |
| Iran |
| Rest of Middle East |
| By Technology | Analog X-ray |
| Digital X-ray | |
| By Application | Dental X-ray |
| Mammography | |
| Chest X-ray | |
| Abdomen X-ray | |
| By Modality | Handheld X-ray Devices |
| Mobile X-ray Devices | |
| Geography | Saudi Arabia |
| United Arab Emirates | |
| Egypt | |
| Iran | |
| Rest of Middle East |
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
How big is the Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market?
The Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market size is expected to reach USD 346.04 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.67% to reach USD 500.73 million by 2030.
What is the current Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market size?
In 2025, the Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market size is expected to reach USD 346.04 million.
Who are the key players in Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market?
Koninklijke Philips NV, Canon Medical Systems, Fujifilm Corporation, General Electric Company (GE Healthcare) and Siemens Healthineers are the major companies operating in the Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market.
What years does this Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market size was estimated at USD 319.50 million. The report covers the Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle East Portable X Ray Devices Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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