Market Trends of Global Medical Imaging Workstation Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Medical Imaging Workstation Market according to our research experts:
Ultrasound is Expected to Hold the Major Market Share in the Medical Imaging Workstation Market
Ultrasound, also known as sonography, is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the different structures inside the body. They are being utilized for the assessment of various conditions in the kidney, liver, and other abdominal conditions. They are also majorly used in chronic diseases, which include health conditions such as heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes. Therefore, these devices are being utilized as both diagnostic imaging and therapeutic modality and have a wide range of applications in the medical field.
Rising technological advancements and increasing incidences of chronic diseases are the major factors propelling the growth of the ultrasound devices market. The Globocan 2020 report published by Global Cancer Observatory estimated the incidence and mortality of 36 cancer in 185 countries. Globally, there were an estimated 19,292,789 new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2020, and about 9,958,133 people died due to cancer all over the world. Further, as per the same source, the number of new cancer cases is expected to reach 24,044,406 by 2030, which shows an increasing prevalence of cancer around the globe. As a result, along with age-related diseases, the rising number of chronic diseases such as cancer is expected to increase the demand for preventive, diagnostic tools.
Furthermore, technological advances in the product by the key market players rise in demand for the diagnosis of the diseases anticipated to boost the segment growth. For Instance, in March 2022, Royal Philips launched of Ultrasound Workspace at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC 2022). Philips Ultrasound Workspace is an industry-leading vendor-neutral echocardiography image analysis and reporting solution that can be accessed remotely via a browser. Such technological advancement in ultrasound workstations is anticipated to bolster the market over the forecast period.
Due to the above-mentioned factors, the segment is expected to drive swiftly in the forecast period.
North America Expected to have Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
The North American region is anticipated to have a significant market share owing to its well-established healthcare infrastructure, aging population, and quality healthcare accessibility. The factors such as the presence of a large number of diagnostic centers, growing prevalence of targeted diseases, rising healthcare expenditure, and adoption of technologically advanced imaging systems are expected to fuel the regional growth.
According to the PETERSON-KFF Health System Tracker data published in February 2022, the United States health care spending increased 9.7% to reach USD 4.1 trillion in 2020, a much faster rate than the 4.3% increase seen in 2019. The acceleration in 2020 was due to a 36.0% increase in federal expenditures for health care that occurred largely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest shares of total health spending were sponsored by the federal government (36.3%) and the households (26.1%). The private business share of health spending accounted for 16.7% of total health care spending, state and local governments accounted for 14.3%, and other private revenues accounted for 6.5%.
Similarly growing prevalence of chronic diseases in the region bolster the market growth. According to the American Cancer Society data, in 2020, an estimated 1,806,590 new cancer cases have been diagnosed in the United States, and around 606,520 people died from this disease. Rising in the prevalence of cancer is expected to boost the demand for its diagnostic anticipated to boost the market.
The rising technological advancements, supported by the novel launches of products by the key players, are also expected to take the market to new heights. For instance, in August 2021, An acute shortage of radiologists and growing demand for imaging scans has put radiology departments under increased strain, and GE Healthcare has developed a next-generation, cloud-based Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) called Edison True PACS, designed to overcome those barriers.
Due to the above-mentioned factors, the market is expected to drive swiftly in the forecast period in North America.
