Asia-Pacific Digital X-ray Devices Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Asia-Pacific Digital X-ray Devices Market Analysis

The Asia-Pacific Digital X-ray Devices Market size is estimated at USD 2.61 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 3.92 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.85% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The market's growth is primarily driven by rising cases of orthopedic diseases and cancers, a surge in serious injuries, the superior benefits of digital X-ray systems compared to traditional ones, ongoing technological advancements, and robust product development initiatives.

The major advantages of digital imaging are affordable and easy accessibility. Hospitals can control their spending by lowering the cost of films, thereby requiring less storage space and employing less staff to manage the services and archives. For instance, as per a December 2022 article in the Research (Wash D.C.) Journal, the development of computed radiography has sparked a technological advancement for digital X-ray imaging with more accurate and immediate information. Compared to traditional X-rays, digital X-rays expose patients to about 70% to 80% less radiation. Digital X-rays are expected to drive the market's growth during the forecast period due to their numerous advantages, which may significantly improve the long-term health of patients, particularly pregnant women and those with existing medical conditions, consequently enhancing safety.

Due to the increase in the number of dental disorders, cardiac disorders, and cancers, especially breast cancer, there is an increased demand for digital ray devices globally. For instance, according to the June 2024 updates from the Australian Institutes of Health and Welfare report, in 2023, Australians lost an estimated 666,000 years of healthy life (DALY) due to all forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD), equivalent to 25.1 per 1,000 people. Thus, the high burden of cardiovascular diseases is expected to increase the demand for X-ray devices for effective diagnosis, thereby boosting market growth.

Key players are forming partnerships and collaborations and receiving increasing product approvals and technology advancements, all of which contribute to the growth of the market. For instance, in February 2023, Carestream Health India unveiled its latest innovation, the 'Carestream Motion Mobile X-ray system,' during the Indian Radiology and Imaging Association (IRIA) meeting in Amritsar. This cutting-edge system is tailored for a comprehensive range of general radiography examinations. Notably, its portability shines, allowing seamless navigation even in confined areas. Boasting an articulating arm and tube head, the system prioritizes visibility and user-friendliness. Such a launch of highly effective portable devices for imaging applications is anticipated to increase the demand for digital X-ray devices and drive market growth.

Thus, the aforementioned factors, such as the technological advancements in digital X-ray products and the high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, are augmenting the growth of the digital X-ray devices market. However, the high installation and device costs, along with the rise in the use of refurbished devices, are expected to restrain market growth.

Asia-Pacific Digital X-ray Devices Industry Segmentation

Digital X-ray or digital radiography is a form of X-ray imaging in which digital X-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic films. This has the added advantage of time efficiency and the ability to transfer images digitally and enhance them for better visibility.

Digital x-ray imaging has high demand, as it requires less radiation exposure than traditional X-rays. The digital x-ray devices market is segmented by portability, application, end user, and geography. By portability, the market is segmented into fixed systems and portable systems. By application, the market is segmented as orthopedic, chest imaging, dental, and other applications. By end user, the market is segmented as hospitals, diagnostic centers, and other end users. By geography, the market is segmented into China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific.

The report offers the value (USD) for the above segments.