South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 1.31 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 1.63 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.45 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market Analysis
The South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market size is estimated at USD 1.31 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 1.63 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.45% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
COVID-19 impacted the magnetic resonance imaging market in South Africa. Thus, the pandemic had an adverse effect on the studied market's growth. As per the article published in May 2021 in Gauteng, South Africa, by the National Institute of Health, radiographers use chest computed tomography (CT), lung ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and chest radiographs to aid in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of COVID-19. This contributed largely to the growth of the MRI device market in South Africa. However, the market has reached its pre-pandemic nature in terms of demand for MRI and is expected to witness healthy growth in the coming years.
Factors such as the increasing prevalence of diseases and research studies are expected to increase market growth. According to the study published in the BMJ Open Journal in February 2022, hypertension contributes to 6,100 new cases of chronic renal disease, 14,000 cases of ischemic heart disease, and 13,300 strokes annually. MRI is a safe and effective screening method for secondary causes of hypertension, which will increase the demand for MRI over the forecast period.
Additionally, according to a research study published in PLOS in February 2021, osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in South Africa. The same source also reported that the disease had a prevalence rate of 55.1% in urban settings and between 29.5% and 82.7% in adults over 65 in rural settings. Similarly, according to the PLOS research article published in January 2021, the remaining lifetime risk of hip fracture at 50 in men and women was 1.4% and 1.1%, respectively.
The rising incidence of hip fractures suggested that the estimated number nationwide of people over 50 in 2021 was 103. This number is predicted to increase by more than threefold, to 372, in 2050. Therefore, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases among the geriatric population and increasing orthopedic disorders may propel the demand for MRI, driving market growth over the forecast period.
Thus, all the factors above, such as the high burden of chronic diseases, are expected to propel the market's growth over the forecast period. However, it is anticipated that market expansion in South Africa will be constrained by inadequate reimbursement and the high equipment cost.
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market Trends
High Field MRI System Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
An MRI scanner's field strength is expressed in Tesla, or "T." "Very high-field" or "ultra-high-field" MRI is used when the field strength of the scanner is 7T or greater. A key advantage of ultra-high-field MRI is its capacity to improve the spatial resolution of data acquisition while maintaining image quality. Factors such as the increasing prevalence of diseases and research studies are expected to increase market growth.
The demand for MRI scanners to detect and diagnose cancer and tumor cases is anticipated to rise in response to the nation's rising cancer prevalence, which is anticipated to fuel the market's expansion. For instance, according to the University of Cape Town data published in August 2022, it is anticipated that the incidence of breast, cervical, prostate, lung, hematological, and pediatric cancers will continue to climb in South Africa. South Africa will see 121,000 new cases of cancer by the year 2030.
Additionally, according to a study published in Frontiers in Neurology in March 2021, the annual incidence of clinically diagnosed dementia in Sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to be 2%, with a prevalence of 5%. The most significant modifiable factor in the current study was low educational attainment, while older age was the most significant risk factor for dementia. As a result, market growth is anticipated to be further fueled by the increasing frequency of dementia with a clinical diagnosis, as the research calls for ultra-high-field MRI scanners. Hence, the above developments in MRI systems are expected to drive market growth.
Neurology Segment is Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
The neurology segment is expected to hold a major share of the studied market over the forecast period owing to factors such as the increasing prevalence of diseases and the increasing product launches by key players.
The demand for MRI scanners for detecting and diagnosing neurological cases is anticipated to rise with the country's rising prevalence of neurological diseases. According to the Alzheimer Association Report published in September 2022, in South Africa, dementia prevalence ranges from 2.3% to 20.0%, and incidence rates are 13.3 per 1000 person-years with rising mortality. Thus, the growing burden of neurological diseases is expected to increase demand for MRI devices over the forecast period.
According to the article published by the South African Health Review in October 2021, South Africa's population is estimated to be 57.3 million in 2021. 8.3% of whom are aged over 60 years, and the number of older adults in South Africa will increase to 15.4% of the total population by 2050. The geriatric population is more prone to neurological diseases, and the growth of this population in the country is likely to support the segment's growth over the forecast period.
The launch of MRI systems in the country is expected to boost market growth over the forecast period. For instance, in November 2021, Siemens Healthineers unveiled the Magnetom FreeStar whole-body MRI scanner, intending to expand access to magnetic resonance imaging globally, particularly in Africa.
Thus, all the factors above are expected to boost segment growth over the forecast period.
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Industry Overview
South Africa's magnetic resonance imaging market is moderately competitive and consists of several major players. However, with technological advancements and product innovations, mid-size to small companies are increasing their market presence by introducing new devices at lower prices. Some of the companies that are currently dominating the market are GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers AG, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Esaote SpA, and Koninklijke Philips NV among others.
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market Leaders
Siemens Healthineers AG
Koninklijke Philips NV
Canon Medical Systems Corporation
GE Healthcare
Esaote SpA
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market News
- February 2023: At Arab Health 2023, United Imaging announced multiple agreements in the Middle East and Africa, including South Africa, for the uAiFI-powered 1.5T Wide Bore MRI System and PET/MR uPMR 790.
- July 2022: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) entered into a partnership with GE Healthcare to train professionals from Africa in medical imaging that was to focus on PET-CT and PET-MRI imaging techniques that provided a more accurate diagnosis of diseases such as cancer under the training program named- Rays of Hope. Thus, such partnerships were expected to provide better MRI services in the region.
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Increasing Prevalence of Chronic Diseases
4.2.2 Growing Technological Advancements
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Lack of Proper Reimbursement and Stringent Regulatory Approval Procedures
4.3.2 High Cost of Equipment
4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD)
5.1 By Architecture
5.1.1 Closed MRI Systems
5.1.2 Open MRI Systems
5.2 By Field Strength
5.2.1 Low Field MRI Systems
5.2.2 High Field MRI Systems
5.2.3 Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems
5.3 By Application
5.3.1 Oncology
5.3.2 Neurology
5.3.3 Cardiology
5.3.4 Gastroenterology
5.3.5 Musculoskeletal
5.3.6 Other Applications
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Company Profiles
6.1.1 Canon Medical Systems Corporation
6.1.2 Esaote SpA
6.1.3 GE Healthcare
6.1.4 Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
6.1.5 Koninklijke Philips NV
6.1.6 Bruker
6.1.7 Siemens Healthineers AG
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, magnetic resonance imaging is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to produce pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. These pictures are further used to diagnose and detect the presence of abnormalities in the body. South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market is segmented by Architecture (Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems), Field Strength (Low Field MRI Systems, High Field MRI Systems, and Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems), Application (Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Musculoskeletal, and Other Applications). The report offers the value (in USD) for the above segments.
| By Architecture | |
| Closed MRI Systems | |
| Open MRI Systems |
| By Field Strength | |
| Low Field MRI Systems | |
| High Field MRI Systems | |
| Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems |
| By Application | |
| Oncology | |
| Neurology | |
| Cardiology | |
| Gastroenterology | |
| Musculoskeletal | |
| Other Applications |
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market Research FAQs
How big is the South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market?
The South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market size is expected to reach USD 1.31 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.45% to reach USD 1.63 billion by 2029.
What is the current South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market size?
In 2024, the South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market size is expected to reach USD 1.31 billion.
Who are the key players in South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market?
Siemens Healthineers AG, Koninklijke Philips NV, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, GE Healthcare and Esaote SpA are the major companies operating in the South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market.
What years does this South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market size was estimated at USD 1.25 billion. The report covers the South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
South Africa Magnetic Resonance Imaging Industry Report
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