Market Trends of Middle East And Africa Digital X-Ray Devices Industry
Cancer is Expected to Witness Strong Growth Over the Forecast Period
The major factors contributing to the growth of this segment in South Africa include the high geriatric population, which results in a high risk of cancer cases, and greater applications of digital X-rays in diagnosing many types of cancer.
South Africa has one of the highest cancer incidence rates in the sub-Saharan region. For instance, according to the study published in Breast Cancer Treatment and Therapy in September 2022, with 15.4 per 100,000 women, the eastern region of Saudi Arabia had the highest CIR for female breast cancer, followed by Makkah with 12.7 per 100,000 women and Riyadh with 12.0 per 100,000 women. As a result, there is a growing demand for better cancer diagnosis in its early stages, enabling the utilization of digital X-rays and ultimately contributing to market growth across the region.
Several major players implement strategic initiatives, thereby contributing to market growth. For instance, in February 2022, Pfizer renewed its partnerships with United Arab Emirates-based cancer patient societies Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) and Emirates Oncology Society to mark World Cancer Day. The pharmaceutical company has reinforced its commitment to advance oncology care, encourage early detection, and support cancer treatment in the country.
Thus, all factors above, such as the rising burden of cancer and the growing application of X-rays in cancer diagnosis, are expected to boost the segment's growth over the forecast period.
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 a high sense of key companies in the country, the availability of advanced devices is high. Additionally, the increased burden of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular conditions propels 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 chronic disorders, fueling market growth. Thus, the growing disease burden and the collaborations of several organizations to create awareness about the diseases may fuel the market.
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 the digital X-ray device market in South Africa.
Thus, all the factors above are expected to boost the market over the forecast period.
