Market Trends of United Kingdom Digital X-ray Devices Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the UK Digital X-Ray Devices Market according to our research experts:
Cancer Segment is Expected to Witness Growth Over the Forecast Period
The United Kingdom digital X-ray devices market is expected to be driven by the growing number of different types of cancer and the growing awareness of advanced diagnostic and imaging solutions for early and accurate cancer diagnosis. These are the main factors that are increasing the demand for digital X-ray devices in the cancer segment.
Furthermore, the new technological advancements in digital X-ray help in the fast and accurate diagnosis of cancer, which is expected to drive the market. For instance, Brunel University London stated in November 2022 that research is employed in a project examining X-rays using artificial intelligence that spans all of England. The trial attempts to shorten the time a patient must wait between the initial chest X-ray and a cancer diagnosis by utilizing AI to assess questionable chest X-rays. Chest X-rays can miss certain lung cancer cases because some lung nodules are challenging to detect. Using AI with X-rays and medical professionals, on the other hand, could help find cases earlier, which is expected to drive the market in this segment.
Owing to the growing demand for digital X-ray devices, market players are focusing on new product launches, and the government is focused on opening new diagnostic centers to use the technology in disease diagnosis and management. In England, for example, 40 community diagnostic centers opened in October 2021. They are expected to offer a variety of diagnostic services, such as X-rays for early detection of chronic diseases like cancer, and are expected to boost the market in this segment.
Portable Systems Under the Portability Segment is Expected to Gain Highest CAGR in the Market Over the Forecast Period
A portable X-ray device is a wireless digital X-ray imaging device for mobile health providers, such as doctors and first-aid workers, in field situations, during home care, in nursing homes, and for medically oriented aid organizations, etc. Various advantages of portable X-ray devices, an increasing number of injuries, traumas, and road accidents, and the rising burden of chronic diseases are some of the major driving factors in the growth of the market in this segment.
For instance, as per the Reported Road Casualties Great Britain annual report, in 2021, 55% of casualties were car occupants, 13% were pedestrians, 12% were motorcyclists, and 13% were pedal cyclists, and the biggest percentage change compared to the previous year was for motorcyclists, which showed a 16% increase. Because of their advantages in establishing any internal trauma or fractures, portable X-ray devices are in high demand and will drive the market during the study period.
Furthermore, new product approvals and launches aid in the widespread use of devices across the country, thereby boosting market growth. For instance, in July 2022, Fujifilm launched a portable x-ray device, the FDR Cross, in Europe and the United Kingdom. FDR Cross is a flexible, hybrid C-arm, and portable x-ray machine designed to offer high-quality fluoroscopic and static x-ray images during surgery and other medical procedures. Hence, the latest product launches with new applications increase the usage of the devices in healthcare facilities and drive the market through this segment.
