Middle East and Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Middle East and Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

The digital X-ray market was valued at USD 436.65 million in 2021 and is projected to register a CAGR of 6.58% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the market studied. However, the utilization of the digital x-ray 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, titled 'Chest radiography evaluation in patients admitted with confirmed COVID-19 infection, in a resource-limited South African isolation hospital,' the chest x-ray played a crucial role in detecting the coronavirus across 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 is observed that the utilization of digital x-ray during the COVID-19 period was high which impacted the market studied positively across the region.

Some of the 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 are propelling the overall market growth in GCC countries. Furthermore, several companies are continuously launching products associated with digital radiography. For example, in January 2020, Trivitron Healthcare launched Digital C-arm, Color Doppler, Breast Imaging, and a full portfolio of Critical Care Solutions at Arab Health 2020, Dubai.Another company, Agfa, launched DR 100s (digital radiography) in the Middle East in February 2020.

Such developments by the companies in Middle East and Africa region are indicating the high adoption of digital x-rays across the major countries which is fueling the growth of the market studied.

Key Market TrendsCancer is Expected to Witness Strong Growth Over the Forecast Period

The major factors attributing to the growth of this segment in South Africa include the high number of geriatric population which results in the high risk of cancer cases and greater applications of digital x-rays in diagnosing many types of cancers.

South Africa has one of the highest incidence rates of cancer in the sub-Saharan region. For instance, according to the Globocan 2020 report, the total number of cancer cases in South Africa in the year 2020 was 108,168. Additionally, according to the same source, the number of cancer cases is expected to increase up to 175,000 by the year 2040. The high burden of cancer disorders is expected to boost the market growth for digital x-ray devices for diagnosis. Since digital x-ray imaging can be used for the diagnosis of different types of cancer, there is likely to be a demand for this application in the forecast period.

Similarly, Globocan report 2020 suggests that there were around 27,885 new cases of cancer in Saudi Arabia whereas, 4,807 new cases were found in the United Arab Emirates in the year 2020. Looking at the demographics of these countries, the incidence of cancer is high which has become a point of concern across the healthcare industries of such countries. As a result, there is a growing demand for better diagnosis of cancer in its early stages which is enabling the utilization of digital x-rays and ultimately contributing to the market growth across the region.

South Africa is Believed to Witness Significant Share in the Market

South Africa is one of the most significant developing economies across the globe. With the presence of key companies in the country, the availability of advanced devices is high in the country. Additionally, the increased burden of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular conditions is propelling the demand for diagnostic imaging in the country.

Additionally, there has been an increasing involvement of various organizations in the field of digital radiography. For instance, in October 2021, the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University of Pretoria collaborated with several international organizations and institutes to promote diagnostic imaging tools. Digital X-ray devices have several applications in diagnosing many chronic disorders, which then fuel the overall market growth. Some of the international collaborations by institutes include the University of Ghent, Belgium, the European Commission DG Joint Research Centre, and the University Medical Centre Groningen, Holland. Thus, the growing disease burden and the collaborations of several organizations to create awareness about the diseases may fuel the market.

As per the South Africa's first National Tuberculosis (TB), Prevalence Survey in 2020 around 234 people found to have TB, around 58% had abnormal chest x-rays without experiencing any TB symptoms. To improve chest x-ray imaging for TB, in March 2021, Western Cape MEC for Health Nomafrench Mbombo unveiled a mobile x-ray clinic at the Brooklyn Chest Hospital. Such initiatives in the country are expected to propel the growth of digital x-ray devices market in South Africa.

Competitive Landscape

The digital X-ray devices market in the Middle East and Africa is nearly consolidated and moderately competitive as per the competitive analysis owing to the few companies that are currently dominating the market. These companies include GE Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips NV, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Siemens Healthineers, and Canon Medical System Corporation (Toshiba Corporation) among others. The competition in the market is majorly based on technological advances and the pricing of digital X-ray equipment. Additionally, the key players have been involved in various strategic alliances such as acquisitions, and collaborations along with the launch of advanced products to secure their position in the market.

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