South Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market Size

South Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market Analysis

The South Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market size is estimated at USD 160.51 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 222.63 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.76% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

South Africa's largest challenge, as a result of COVID-19, was that its population's health requirements outpaced available facilities and beds. Second, the vast majority of individuals are unaware of their health status, which delays treatment, and the system's funding reflects inequity. Doctor Saadiq Kariem, Chief of Operations for the Western Cape Department of Health, indicated in a news article published in October 2020 that Tygerberg Hospital had an estimated backlog of 3,500 surgeries. Similarly, during 20 weeks (between March and August), Groote Schuur Hospital had an estimated backlog of 4,142 procedures. In addition, Doctor Gavin Reagon, the Western Cape Department of Health's chief director of emergency and clinical support services, stated that 4,708 patients were on the waiting list for a hip or knee replacement. Hence, it is observed that COVID-19 had a significant impact on the market studied.

In addition, the same article detailed that as part of the COVID-19 response, the Gauteng department canceled elective procedures at the start of the countrywide lockdown on March 27, 2020. At Baragwanath Hospital, 7,541 elective procedures were postponed, which included 2,880 surgeries from the department of ophthalmology, 1,443 orthopedic treatments, and 1,200 pediatric surgery procedures. Such pandemic measures limited the adoption of elective surgeries in South Africa, thereby, impacting the uptake of digital X-ray imaging across various disease diagnoses. The decline in the number of surgical procedures also indicates the decline in diagnostic imaging that took place during the pandemic in South Africa which indicates the impact of COVID-19 on the market studied.

The major factors driving the growth of the market are the increasing prevalence of cancer, increasing technological advancements, and growing applications of digital x-ray imaging in the fields of orthopedic, dental, and cardiovascular disease diagnosis in South Africa. Moreover, the data published in 2021 by the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Pretoria states that the university is collaborating with several international organizations and institutes to promote diagnostic imaging tools. Moreover, digital X-ray devices have several applications in diagnosing many chronic disorders, which then fuel the overall market growth.

Therefore, looking at the all above-mentioned factors, it is believed that the digital X-ray market is expected to witness healthy growth in South Africa over the forecast period.