Digital Radiography Market Analysis

Based on product, the market is segmented into fixed door digital radiography systems, and portable digital radiography systems. The fixed door digital radiography systems segment is further bifurcated into Ceiling-mounted systems, and floor-to-ceiling mounted systems. Similarly, the portable digital radiography systems segment is further bifurcated into mobile systems and handheld systems. Fixed door digital radiography systems segment dominates the market with a share of 58.4% in 2024.

• The growing use of fixed-door digital radiography systems in large hospitals, imaging centers, and trauma care units is boosting revenue in this segment. These systems are designed to manage high patient volumes efficiently, enabling quick image acquisition and processing. This capability is crucial for facilities with heavy diagnostic workloads, such as emergency rooms and outpatient departments.
  
• Furthermore, fixed digital radiography systems, equipped with larger and advanced components like flat-panel detectors (FPDs) and powerful X-ray generators, generally provide superior imaging resolution compared to their portable counterparts.
  

Based on type, the digital radiography market is segmented into new digital systems and retrofit digital systems. The new digital systems segment held a dominating share of 55.9% in the market in 2024.

• Increasing availability of latest cutting-edge technology and features in the new digital systems such as advanced flat-panel detectors, AI-powered image analysis tools, and seamless integration with PACS and hospital management systems is driving the revenue growth in the segment.
  
• Moreover, availability of subsidies on new capital equipment manufacturing is further leading to an availability of advanced radiography systems at lower cost. For instance, in August 2024, Government of India announced to offer 20% capital subsidy to boost the domestic production of digital x-ray, CT- scanners, and MRI’s.
  

Based on application, the digital radiography market is segmented into chest imaging, cardiovascular imaging, orthopedic imaging, pediatric imaging, and other applications. The chest imaging segment held a dominating share of 38.1% in the market in 2024.

• The growing number of respiratory diseases like pneumonia, COPD, tuberculosis, and lung cancer is driving the global demand for chest imaging. For instance, a December 2023 study by the National Centers for Biotechnology Information predicts that global COPD cases will reach nearly 600 million by 2050, a 23% increase from 2020. As COPD cases rise, the need for chest imaging also increases.
  
• Additionally, significant use of chest imaging across occupational health screenings to detect conditions like silicosis, asbestosis, and other work-related respiratory diseases is also driving the demand for digital radiography systems for chest imaging. Industries such as mining, construction, and manufacturing rely on chest X-rays for worker health evaluations.
  

Based on end user, the digital radiography market is segmented into hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, orthopedic clinics, and other end users. The hospitals segment dominated the market with a share of about 48.7% in the year 2024.

• Hospitals handle a large number of patients daily, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and surgical cases. This generates a consistent and high demand for digital radiography services, driving the revenue growth in the segment.
  
• Further, hospitals are the primary providers of emergency and trauma care, where quick and accurate imaging is essential for diagnosing injuries, internal bleeding, or acute conditions like pulmonary embolism. Portable digital radiography systems are often used in emergency and ICU settings to meet urgent diagnostic needs, driving revenue growth in this segment.
  

In 2024, the U.S. led the North American digital radiography market, generating a revenue of about USD 601.8 million.

• In the U.S., significant investments from both government and private sectors in healthcare are driving the adoption of digital radiography systems. For example, Statista reported that venture funding in the U.S. digital health sector increased from USD 14.3 billion in 2020 to USD 29.2 billion in 2021. Additionally, policies like the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have promoted improvements in diagnostic imaging, supporting the integration of health IT and boosting market growth.
  
• Moreover, the U.S. has a highly developed healthcare system with advanced hospitals, diagnostic centers, and medical facilities that quickly adopt new technologies like digital radiography systems. The growing need for high-quality diagnostic imaging and a broad healthcare network drives the growth of the market in the country.
  

The UK is set to see a robust expansion in its digital radiography market from 2025 to 2034.

• Increasing availability of funding for digital transformation of healthcare facilities by Government of UK is driving the adoption of digital health solutions such as digital radiography in the UK. According to the Government Digital Service, Government of UK allocated a funding of USD 2.5 billion to implement electronic patient records across all NHS trusts, enabling over 500,000 individuals to utilize digital tools for managing their long-term health conditions from home.
  
• Additionally, top universities and research institutions in the UK are leading advancements in medical imaging technology. Collaborations among the NHS, academic institutions, and vendors are driving innovation in digital radiography, further driving the adoption. For instance, in October 2024, AI Centre for Value Based Healthcare and deepc announced a partnership with Six NHS trusts to deploy deepc’s AI radiology platform. The partnership seeks to speed up and improve the NHS's use of radiology AI, aiming to enhance diagnosis and care for conditions like dementia, heart failure, and cancer.
  

Japan's digital radiography market is set for lucrative growth from 2025 to 2034.

• Growing incidence of chronic disease coupled with aging population is increasing the burden across diagnostic settings, that are opting for digital radiography solutions to effectively manage the complex imaging data of patient through using digital radiography products in Japan. According to the World Bank Group, about 30% of the population in Japan was aged 65 and above in 2023.
• Moreover, Japan has one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, focusing on high-quality medical care. The country has many hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and clinics with modern radiography systems. The government's push to equip healthcare facilities with the latest diagnostic tools is increasing the demand for advanced digital radiography systems.
  

Saudi Arabia's digital radiography market is expected to witness substantial growth during the forecast period.

• In Saudi Arabia, public-private collaborations and significant government investments are driving the adoption of digital radiography systems. For instance, in 2023, the World Economic Forum reported that Saudi Arabia invested over USD 50 billion in various initiatives, including digital health, to improve healthcare efficiency, accessibility, and transparency.
  
• Additionally, the increasing need to digitize patient data and medical records for faster information exchange is boosting the use of digital radiography systems. In 2022, Government of Saudi Arabia partnered with Orion Health to create the world's largest health information exchange, integrating data from 5,000 government and private health institutions and covering 32 million people, according to the World Economic Forum.