X-Ray Films, Chemicals And Processors Market To Reach 5.9 Billion Dollars By 2010, According To New Report By Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Main Category: Medical Devices
Also Included In: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine;  MRI / PET / Ultrasound
Article Date: 22 Apr 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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X-ray films represent an integral part of medical products industry. The segment is fast becoming archaic in several medical applications due to the adoption of newer technologies. Improvements in computer technology, particularly in image and data display, networking, processing and storage capacity are other factors influencing the market. Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS) is one such technology that shows potential to offer vast benefits to both clinicians and patients. In course of time, digital mammography might even replace the conventional X-ray film for women. However, the transition from traditional film to digital is constrained by cost factor.

United States, Europe, and Japan account for more than 3/4th of the global X-Ray Films, Chemicals and Processors market , as stated by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific, one of the fastest growing X-Rays, Chemicals and Processors markets, is expected to register a CAGR of 3.7% over the period 2000-2010. Laser Imager Films market in the region is estimated at $185 million for 2008.

Sales of x-ray films have become a major issue for contract portfolios, particularly for crucial group purchasing organizations in the United States. The market is influenced by several factors, primarily, centralization of healthcare business. United States represents the largest market for X-Rays, Chemicals and Processors. Medical X-Ray films market in the region is projected to decline by 2010 from an estimated $1.3 billion for 2008.

The European x-ray equipment markets are exploring healthier and sophisticated diagnostic methods, to reduce patient exposure to high levels of dosage radiations. Germany represents the single largest market for X-Ray Films, Chemicals and Processors in Europe accounting for an estimated 23% share of the total market for 2008. X-Ray Film Processors market in the country is projected to reach $18 million by 2010.

Key industry participants profiled in the study include Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Carestream Health Inc, Dentsply International, FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA Inc., Hologic Inc, and Konica Minolta Holdings. The report enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities related to major industry players.

The report titled "X-Ray Films, Chemicals and Processors: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. analyzes the market over the 2000-2015 period. Product segments analyzed in the report include Medical X-Ray Films, Medical X-Ray Chemicals, Dental X-Ray Films, Dental X-Ray Chemicals, X-Ray Film Processors and Laser Imager Films. Geographical markets analyzed in the report include United States, Japan, Europe Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America.

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