Japan Digital X-Ray Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Japan Digital X-Ray Market Analysis

The Japan Digital X-Ray Market size is estimated at USD 560.84 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 885.08 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.54% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID pandemic has significantly impacted the digital X-ray market since chest X-rays were widely taken for detecting the complications in the lungs that mostly occurred during the pandemic. For instance, as per the article published in December 2022 in Springer, the researchers from Japan demonstrated that, since COVID-19 cases presented radiological findings of pneumonia, radiologic examinations can be useful for fast detection. Chest radiography was, therefore, used to quickly screen for COVID-19 during patient triage, helping overburdened hospitals in a pandemic situation by identifying priority in patient care. Due to this, the pandemic had a significant impact on the market studied. 

In the current scenario, the majority of diagnostic and screening facilities have returned to regular operations and are rescheduling screening appointments for patients who missed diagnostic scans owing to the emergency in Japan. As a result, substantial future growth is anticipated for the digital X-ray devices market.

The market for digital X-ray devices is expanding in Japan due to factors such as the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, technological advancements in the field of imaging, etc. Investments from various organizations are also contributing to the growth of the studied market. For instance, according to the Cancer Statistics in Japan 2022, 127,400 cases of lung cancer were diagnosed in 2021 in Japan. Thus, a high prevalence of lung cancer is expected to bolster the demand for digital X-rays in Japan over the forecast period. 

Furthermore, numerous advancements are happening in the market for digital X-rays, including new launches and approvals, partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions, which are expected to bolster the market growth in Japan. For instance, in August 2021, a mobile X-ray system, "MobileArt Evolution MX8 Version," was introduced to the Japanese and international markets by Shimadzu Corporation. The MobileArt Evolution MX8 Version makes radiography possible for patients who have difficulty moving to an X-ray room by bringing the system to the patient's bedside. Patients with heart conditions benefit more from these gadgets. Hence, the above developments are further expected to improve the market growth in the forecast period.

Thus, owing to the increase in cancer cases and the rise in strategic product launches with advanced technologies, the studied market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. However, the high cost of the equipment is expected to restrain the market growth over the forecast period.

Japan Digital X-Ray Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of this report, digital X-ray or digital radiography is a form of X-ray imaging where 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. This method bypasses the chemical processing of photographic films. Digital X-ray imaging has high demand, as it requires less radiation exposure compared to traditional X-rays. Japan's digital X-ray market is segmented by application, technology, portability and end user. By application market is segmented into orthopedic, cancer, dental, cardiovascular, and other applications. By technology market is segmented into computed radiography and direct radiography. By portability the market is segmented into fixed systems and portable systems. By end-user market is segmented into hospitals, diagnostic centers, and other end-users. The report offers the value (in USD) for all the above segments.