Market Trends of Global Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Equipment Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Equipment Market according to our research experts:
2D/3D Combination Mammography Systems Segment is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period
2D/3D combination mammography systems segment is expected to drive market growth as 3D mammography combined with 2D mammography or synthetic 2D mammography can detect more cases of breast cancer as compared to 2D mammography alone. 2D/3D mammography systems require less follow-up imaging, detect more cancers than standard mammography alone, and improve breast cancer detection in dense breast tissues. The high detection rate, rising awareness among people about 2D/3D combination mammography systems, and increasing prevalence of breast cancer are the key factors driving this segment. For instance, in April 2022, an article published in the Journal of Oncology and Radiology reported that 2D-3D mammograms had better sensitivity for non-palpable malignancies than 2D mammograms alone.
An article published in the Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine in January 2022, reported that the combination of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) with digital mammography(DM) led to higher diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, and positive predictive value (PPV). The same source also reported that a total of 313 masses were picked up on 2D mammography alone while 2D and 3D mammography combined picked up 361 lesions thus showing that the combination of 2D/3D mammography improves lesion visualization. Such higher efficiency of the 2D/3D mammography systems in the diagnosis of breast cancer is expected to drive the growth of the studied segment.
Additionally, the launch of technologically advanced products is also expected to drive the growth of the segment. For instance, in April 2021, Fujifilm launched the "Harmony" version of its AMULET immorality mammography system. This offers a synthetic 2D image that combines 3D power and 2D reading speed, ultimately offering advanced tomosynthesis of breast mammography.
Thus, the high efficacy of these systems and increasing innovative product launches are expected to drive the growth of the studied segment in the forecast period.
North America is Expected to Witness a Significant Growth Over the Forecast Period.
North America is expected to hold a major market share in the global digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) equipment market due to the high demand for advanced diagnostic products, and increasing demand for early and effective diagnosis. The growing prevalence of breast cancer, significant R&D in breast cancer therapies, and advancements in breast imaging modalities are the primary drivers of the market in this region. For instance, in January 2022, the American Cancer Society reported that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, with about 1 in every 3 women being diagnosed with breast cancer. American Cancer Society has also estimated about 2,87,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer to be reported in women in the United States in 2022. Additionally, the Canadian Cancer Society data published in May 2022, reported that an estimated 28,600 Canadian women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Such a high burden of breast cancer in North American Countries is also expected to drive the demand for digital breast tomosynthesis equipment, thereby boosting the growth of the market.
Furthermore, technological advancements, research and development, and new product launches by key market players, in the region are projected to boost the market region. For instance, in May 2022, iCAD, Inc. launched its new research supporting ProFound AI for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), the company will be showcasing its complete suite of deep-learning breast cancer detection, density assessment, and risk evaluation solutions at the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI/ACR) Breast Imaging Symposium.
Thus, due to the aforesaid mentioned factors such as rising breast cancer cases, and rising product launches, the market is expected to show significant growth over the forecast period in the region.
