The global digital radiography detectors market is projected to expand steadily, reaching a valuation of USD 2.7 billion by 2026, up from USD 2.13 billion in 2022, with a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period. The market’s growth is driven by advancements in medical imaging technology and increasing demand for digital radiography detectors across healthcare settings.
Key industry players such as Varex Imaging Corporation and Trixell dominate the market, together accounting for approximately 47% of the total market share.
North America is expected to be the largest regional market for digital radiography detectors, with a CAGR of 6.6% through 2026. The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is anticipated to show modest growth during the same period.
One of the key drivers behind this growth is the rising number of radiography tests conducted globally each year. Furthermore, major players in the market have introduced new and advanced imaging equipment, which is spurring the demand for digital radiography detectors. Among these detectors, direct flat panel detectors are expected to witness significant adoption due to their distinct advantages over computed radiography (CR), charged couple detectors (CCD), and analog detectors (film-based).
Regionally, North America and Europe are poised to remain dominant in the digital radiography detectors market. This is attributed to the growing demand for X-ray detectors in North America and the strong geographical presence of major manufacturers in Europe. As the global demand for digital radiography detectors continues to surge, manufacturers are increasingly focusing on introducing their products in emerging markets. These markets exhibit an unmet demand for digital radiography detectors and a significant reliance on analog (film-based) detectors.
Digital Radiography Detectors Market: Key Players
- Varex Imaging Corporation
- Thales Group
- Agfa-Gevaert N.V
- Onex Corporation (Carestream Health)
- FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
- Analogic Corporation
- Canon Inc.
- DRTECH Corporation
- Hamamatsu Photonics k.k.
- KONICA MINOLTA INC.
- Rayence Co. Ltd.
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
The global market for digital radiography detectors is highly consolidated, with top players including Varex Imaging Corporation and Trixell holding close to 47% of the total market share. FMI expects key market players to focus on strategic acquisitions and collaboration and emphasis on cost effective product development, in addition to augmenting investments in product innovations and NPD.
A large number of players in the market are also investing in R&D and introduction of new products based on proprietary technologies, with focus on product differentiation. Moreover, shifting preference toward direct digital radiography (DDR) and a-Si detectors would present new market opportunities for emerging players working on innovative product offerings. Furthermore, imaging equipment manufacturers have an opportunity to improve their revenue stream by providing cloud storage services for medical imaging and information management, without scrapping of existing Picture Archiving and Communication (PACS).
Promising benefits of using indirect conversion technique of the digital radiography (DR) technology which involves use of amorphous silicon (a-Si) photodiodes and cesium iodide (CsI) scintillators for X-ray detection is projected to drive the adoption of digital radiography detectors. The benefits of Si X-ray detectors, mostly used in dental CBCT and orthopedic imaging includes lower patient radiation dose, reduced exam time, lower noise, and increased efficiency. More advanced applications in Mammography imaging and breast CT have pushed key players to expand their product offerings, with designs and technologies specific to aforementioned imaging.
However, high cost of C-arms compared to traditional X-Ray systems could inhibit the adoption of Fluoroscopy Imaging Systems, especially in low and middle income countries with lower rate of healthcare expenditure. Additionally, new technologies with improved benefits such as improved spatial image resolutions, better image quality owing to lower pixel imaging, and increased cost-benefit ratios are projected to restrict the growth of digital radiography detectors market.
The global digital radiography detectors market is segmented on the basis of product type into:
- Indirect Flat Panel Detectors
- Direct Flat Panel Detectors
- Computed radiography (CR) Detectors
The report analyses the digital radiography detectors market on the basis of panel size and presents the forecast in terms of value for the next 8 years. On the basis of the panel size, the global digital radiography detectors market is segmented into:
- Large Area Detectors
- Small Area Detectors
The report analyses the digital radiography detectors market on the basis of the modality and presents the forecast in terms of value for the next 8 years. On the basis of the modality, the global digital radiography detectors market is segmented into:
- Portable Detectors
- Fixed Detectors
The report analyses the digital radiography detectors market on the basis of the module type and presents the forecast in terms of value for the next 8 years. On the basis of the module type, the global digital radiography detectors market is segmented into:
- Digital X-ray Systems
- Retrofit X-ray Systems
Next, the report analyses the digital radiography detectors market on the basis of regions and presents the forecast in terms of value for the next 8 years. On the basis of regions, the global digital radiography detectors market is segmented into:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Western Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Spain
- Italy
- Benelux
- Nordic
- Rest of Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Russia
- Poland
- Rest of Eastern Europe
- Asia Pacific excluding China & Japan (APEJ)
- China
- India
- Australia & New Zealand
- ASEAN
- Rest of APAC
- Japan
- MEA
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of MEA
Author
Sabyasachi Ghosh (Associate Vice President at Future Industry Insights, Inc.) holds over 12 years of experience in the Healthcare, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceutical industries. His curious and analytical nature helped him shape his career as a researcher.
Identifying key challenges faced by clients and devising robust, hypothesis-based solutions to empower them with strategic decision-making capabilities come naturally to him. His primary expertise lies in areas such as Industry Entry and Expansion Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Competitive Intelligence, and Strategic Transformation.
Holding a degree in Microbiology, Sabyasachi has authored numerous publications and has been cited in journals, including The Journal of mHealth, ITN Online, and Spinal Surgery News.
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