Portable Imaging Solutions Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Product (X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT) Scanners, Ultrasound Systems, Others), By End-user (Hospitals & Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Speciality clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Others) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Medical imaging is an important tool in modern medicines for the apt diagnosis of diseases. Medical imaging allows for more detailed insights into the health of tissue and organs. This has led to the establishment of many clinical imaging centers across the world with the advanced and latest technology offering a variety of imaging services. However, a lot of imaging centers nowadays prefer portable imaging systems as they are more convenient to use. Many mobile X-ray systems and CT scanners are now introduced, which can be easily moved from one place to another based on the patient’s requirements. Thus, the rapid adoption of mobile imaging systems is one of the major reasons for the surge in the portable imaging solutions industry.

Global portable imaging solutions market growth is being driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing preference for portable and handheld imaging systems, and technological advancements in the imaging systems. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the total number of cancer cases in the world in 2018 is approximately 18.1 million and the number is estimated to reach 29.5 million by 2040. This coupled with an increase in the number of mobile imaging service providers are anticipated to favor the market during the forecast period.

However, the lack of trained professionals and adverse and unknown effects on the human body due to exposure to radiation are the major factors that can hamper the growth of the portable imaging solutions market.

Key Players Covered:

The major companies covered in the global portable imaging solutions market report include Siemens, Shimadzu Corporation, GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Carestream Health, MinXray Inc., Hitachi, Ltd., NeuroLogica Corp, and other players.

As per the current portable imaging solutions market trends, the ultrasound systems segment among the product types is anticipated to register a higher market share in the market owing to high volume usage of ultrasound for the detection of diseases, new product launches, and rising prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases. In June 2018, Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. announced the launch of SONIMAGE MX1, a portable ultrasound system for musculoskeletal diseases. This is expected to augment the ultrasound systems segment during the forecast period.

Key Insights:

• Prevalence of key chronic diseases for key countries


• The regulatory scenario for key countries


• Reimbursement scenario for key countries


• New product launches


• Key mergers and acquisitions

Regional Analysis:

The global portable imaging solutions market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is projected to dominate the market throughout the forecast period owing to the increase in the number of standalone imaging centers, favorable health reimbursement, and rapid adoption of advanced diagnostic tools. In Europe, the market is likely to propel due to the rising prevalence of diseases and increasing preference for handheld imaging systems.

The portable imaging solutions market is anticipated to witness remarkable growth in Asia Pacific owing to the increase in the patient population and active government efforts to equip the government hospitals and diagnostic centers. In the Middle East and Africa and Latin America, the market is expected to expand mainly due to the increase in the number of hospitals, improving healthcare infrastructure, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, and aging population.

Segmentation

Portable Imaging Solutions Industry Developments

• In September 2019, Stryker announced the acquisition of Mobius Imaging, LLC, a prominent company in point-of- care imaging systems. The acquisition provide Stryker with the opportunity to enter into the intra-operative imaging segment


• In June 2018, Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. announced the launch of SONIMAGE MX1, a portable ultrasound system for musculoskeletal diseases.


• In July 2017, Samsung NeuroLogica launched BodyTom Elite, a full-body portable Computed Tomography (CT) scanner which can be used for multiple specialities.