North America Hospital Mobile X-ray Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Technology; Configuration; Ward, Central X-Ray Departments, Emergency Departments, Premature Birth Wards, and Others

Computed Radiography Segment has the Largest Share of Technology in the North America Hospital Mobile X-ray Market during 2020-2027

According to this research study titled “North America Hospital Mobile X-ray Market to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis and Forecast by Technology, Configuration, and Ward,” the market is expected to reach US$ 1,559.6 million by 2027 from US$ 708.1 million in 2019. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2020 to 2027. The report provides trends prevailing in the North America Hospital mobile x-ray market along with the drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth. The growth of this market is estimated to grow owing to key driving factors such as the increasing awareness about early diagnosis and increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and better patient experience are the key factors driving the market growth. However, the market is expected experiencing slow growth during the forecast period owing to the poor reimbursement for diagnostic equipment.

The number of infections of COVID-19 has killed thousands and is rising exponentially. The businesses in the region are hampered due to disruption in supply chain and lowering of demand. The outbreak is expected to leverage the technology adoption and its usability in order to streamline the process of COVID-19 diagnosis. For instance, in March 2020, American College of Radiology gave approval for the utilization of artificial intelligence with the help of CT scanners and X-rays to detect COVID-19 patient. Additionally, government and healthcare authorities are also focusing on utilization modern technology. For instance, in April 2020, FDA issued new guidelines to expand the availability and capability of medical diagnostic systems such as X-ray, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging systems for the detection of COVID-19. These factors are expected to offer positive curve for the market during the pandemic.

The market for hospital mobile x-ray market is segmented into technology, configuration, and ward. Based on technology, the hospital mobile X-ray market is segmented into computed radiography and direct radiography. In 2019, the computed radiography systems segment accounted for the highest share of the market. Growth of this segment is attributed to increasing adoption rate of these advanced devices for medical examinations and rising number of advanced diagnostic imaging facilities. However, direct radiography segment is anticipated to register higher CAGR by 2027.

Agfa-Gevaert Group, SEDECAL, IDETEC MEDICAL IMAGING, Koninklijke Philips N.V., DMS Imaging, Carestream Health Inc., INTERMEDICAL S.r.l. IMD Group, DELFT IMAGING, and OR Technology are among the leading companies in the North America hospital mobile x-ray market. The companies are focused on adopting organic growth strategies such as product launches and expansions to sustain their position in the dynamic market. For instance, in April 2020, Carestream Health Inc. had increased its production of mobile imaging systems during the COVID19 pandemic to complete mobile X-ray systems' increasing dement.

The report segments the North America Hospital Mobile X-ray market as follows:

By Technology

• Computed Radiography
• Direct Radiography

By Configuration

• Fixed Arm
• Rotating Arm

By Ward

• Operating Theatres
• Emergency Departments
• ICU and Neonatal ICU (Intensive Care Units)
• Central X-Ray Departments
• Premature Birth Wards
• Others

By Country

• North America - US
• Canada
• Mexico