North America Digital X-ray Market Size

North America Digital X-Ray Market Analysis

The North America Digital X-ray Market size is estimated at USD 6.05 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 9 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.26% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The outbreak of the pandemic impacted the market. Digital X-ray devices were widely used during the pandemic to evaluate symptomatic patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 disease in North America. For instance, according to a research study published in November 2020, accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 with chest X-rays ranged from 57.0% to 89.0%. X-ray devices played an essential role in detecting such visual responses associated with the COVID-19 infection. As a result of the efficiency of digital X-ray devices in detecting COVID infection, they were quickly adopted in the diagnosis of lungs during the pandemic.However, a decrease in imaging volumes during the pandemic imposed a slight short-term negative impact on the market. Thus, during the initial days of the pandemic, the market witnessed moderate growth. However, the upliftments of lockdowns, declining Corona cases, and increasing in-clinic patient visits during the later times of the pandemic helped the market gain momentum and are expected to continue the upward trend over the forecast period.

The increasing occurrence of orthopedic diseases and cancers, technological advancements in digital X-ray technology, and advantages over conventional X-rays are the major factors propelling market growth. For instance, as per the report published by the American Cancer Society in January 2022, around 19,880 women were expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2022. It was also reported that ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. In addition, it also reported a woman's risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 78, and her lifetime chance of dying from ovarian cancer is about 1 in 108. The same source also stated that cancer mainly develops in older women. Around half of the women who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 63 years of age or older. It is more common in white women than in African-American women. Thus, the increasing prevalence of cancer is expected to propel the demand for digital X-rays, and considerable market growth is expected over the forecast period.

Major players in the market are also using new technologies as a way to keep their positions in the market.The companies are also investing in R&D activities for technologically advanced products. For instance, in September 2021, GE Healthcare launched AMX Navigate, a new portable, digital X-ray system equipped with a power-assisted free motion telescoping column that aims to reduce lift force by up to 70.0% and decrease technologist injury. The new device is also equipped with Zero Click Exam, which increases efficiency by automating workflow and reducing user interface interactions. Therefore, owing to such instances, considerable market growth is anticipated over the forecast period in the North American region.

However, the high initial cost of installation may hinder the market's growth over the forecast period.