United Kingdom Digital X-ray Devices Market Size (2024 - 2029)

United Kingdom Digital X-ray Devices Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Digital X-ray Devices Market size is estimated at USD 583.63 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 837.49 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.49% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on diagnostic imaging, particularly on digital X-ray devices. Digital imaging plays a vital role in the diagnosis of COVID-19, as it aids in the clear detection of infected parts of a patient's lungs. For instance, in January 2022, the research team at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) found that COVID-19 could be accurately detected by artificial intelligence (AI) utilizing X-ray equipment in a couple of minutes. This fast and accurate X-ray method for diagnosing COVID-19 could replace other diagnostic tests, which were expected to have significant growth in the market over the coming years.

The increasing burden of chronic diseases such as orthopedic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers, the increasing number of serious injuries, traumas, and road accidents, and the advantages of digital x-ray systems over conventional x-rays are actively driving the growth of the studied market. For instance, according to the British Heart Foundation's United Kingdom August 2022 Factsheet, over 7.6 million people in the United Kingdom were predicted to have cardiovascular diseases in 2021, of whom an estimated 6.4 million people in England and 700,000 people in Scotland will have cardiovascular diseases in 2021. The rise in cardiovascular diseases is expected to help the market grow, since chest X-rays are used to check for cardiovascular disease in the first place.

Additionally, according to the article published by the State of Musculoskeletal Health 2021, in the United Kingdom in 2021, 20.3 million people (32% of the population) had a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition such as arthritis or back pain. The high burden of musculoskeletal disease in the country is projected to increase the demand for digital X-ray devices to diagnose the underlying conditions of the bones, thereby positively influencing the regional market's growth. However, the high installation cost and new sales affected by the increasing use of refurbished devices are likely to impede market growth.

United Kingdom Digital X-ray Devices 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 advantages of time efficiency and the ability to transfer images digitally, as well as enhance them for better visibility. This method bypasses the chemical processing of photographic films. Digital X-ray imaging is in high demand as it requires less radiation exposure compared to traditional X-rays. The United Kingdom The digital x-ray devices market is segmented by application (orthopedic, cancer, dental, cardiovascular, and other applications), technology (computerized radiography and direct radiography), portability (fixed systems and portable systems), and end-user (hospitals, diagnostic centers, and other end users). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.