The global spinal imaging market was valued at USD 1.87 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period. Factors driving the growth of the spinal imaging market include rising incidence of spinal injuries, growing risk of spinal cancers, and advancements in spinal image guidance systems.
The global spinal imaging market is segmented based on product and application. On the basis of product, the market is segmented into X-ray, CT, MRI and Ultrasound. The MRI was the largest market of the spinal imaging market in 2019. By application, the market is segmented into spinal infection, vertebral fractures, spinal cancer and spinal cord & nerve compressions. The spinal cord & nerve compressions segment accounted for the largest share of the global spinal imaging market and is projected to sustain its dominance over the forecast period.
Regionally, North America accounted for the largest market share of the global spinal imaging market attributable to rising cases of spinal surgeries. Leading players of the global spinal imaging market include GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Canon Medical Systems Corp, Mediso Ltd., Bruker, Shimadzu Corp., Hitachi, Ltd., FUJIFILM, Toshiba Medical Systems, Inc. among others.
Key segments of the global spinal imaging market
Product Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
- X-ray
- CT
- MRI
- Ultrasound
Application Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
- Spinal Infection
- Vertebral Fractures
- Spinal Cancer
- Spinal Cord & Nerve Compressions
Regional Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Billion)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
Reasons for the study
- Rising cases of spinal surgeries
- Efficient reimbursement policies
- Improving healthcare facilities, and favorable government initiatives, especially in developing markets
What does the report include?
- The study on the global spinal imaging market includes qualitative factors such as drivers, restraints and opportunities
- The study covers qualitative and quantitative analysis of the market segmented on the basis of product and application. Moreover, the study provides similar information for the key geographies.
- Actual market sizes and forecasts have been provided for all the above-mentioned segments
- The study includes the profiles of key players in the market with a significant global and/or regional presence
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- The report on the global spinal imaging market is suitable for all the players across the value chain including product manufacturing companies, suppliers/distributors, R&D labs, CROs, healthcare organizations, medical reimbursement and insurance providers
- Venture capitalists and investors looking for more information on the future outlook of the global spinal imaging market
Consultants, analysts, researchers, and academicians looking for insights shaping the global spinal imaging market
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