Industry Outlook

The portable Imaging Devices market accounted for USD 14.8 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 57.3 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of around 13.1% between 2025 and 2035. The portable imaging devices market consists of small-sized and moveable technologies used for diagnosis. These devices encompass portable ultrasound machines, handheld X-ray systems, and mobile MRI units, which can be used in various places like emergency rooms, patient’s bedsides, or outside city limits. Their portability enables healthcare providers to perform imaging quickly and conveniently, thereby assisting with immediate and accurate diagnosis provision.

Report Scope:

Market Dynamics

The prevalence of chronic diseases requires frequent imaging assessments.

The prevalence of chronic diseases is a significant driver for the portable imaging device market. With an increase in long-term illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and cancers, there is a necessity for frequent imaging assessments to track illness progression, therapeutic effectiveness, and overall well-being. The increasing need for regular follow-up drives the demand for portable imaging devices that are easy to use and give accurate diagnostics.

According to an American Cancer Society report, about 1.9 million fresh cancer cases are predicted to be diagnosed in the United States by the year 2024. Portable imaging devices are crucial for the early detection and management of cancer. Therefore, these devices play an important role in the continuous follow-up of chronic diseases and have accurate diagnosis.

Compliance with regulatory standards may restrict design and functionality options.

The Portable imaging devices market has a significant restraint in compliance with regulatory standards, which is mostly about design and functionality limitations on imaging devices. For instance, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical imaging devices, there are strong guidelines set by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Performance, reliability, and risk management testing is an extensive process included in premarket approval for such devices. Although these regulations are essential for protecting patient health, they may also restrict flexibility in designing innovations. These rules make it harder to design innovations and slow down industry trends and technological progress in portable imaging.

Combining imaging capabilities with wearable tech for continuous monitoring

Merging imaging capabilities with wearable technology provides a huge chance for the portable imaging devices market. This integration enables consistent health checks, offering immediate information on essential signs, changes in physiology, and overall health status. These imaging devices can sense indications of medical conditions, leading to proactive management of significant chronic diseases and improved personalized healthcare. The research done by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that mapping such data in real-time through wearables can improve patients’ outcomes. Wearable sensors with imaging capabilities have the potential to revolutionize patient monitoring by providing continuous, high-resolution data that can lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management of chronic conditions.

Industry Experts Opinion

"Ordinarily you require an expert or a radiologist to interpret an X-ray image, but with artificial intelligence, the program will interpret the image."

• Dr. Deus Lukoye, TB expert, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Uganda

“Now that the dual-energy X-ray device and the standard for it are complete, we need to raise awareness about them,” “Doing this will drive better health care outcomes globally, and ultimately, save human lives.”

• Karim S. Karim, professor and associate vice-president, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship

Segment Analysis

Based on the technology the portable imaging device market has been classified into Ultrasound Devices (Handheld Ultrasound, Wireless Ultrasound Probes), X-ray devices (Portable X-ray machines, Digital Radiography Systems), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and CT Scanners and others. Ultrasound devices are the most prominent in the portable imaging device market. These devices are convenient, easy to use, and have immediate results. The portable imaging ultrasound market is increasingly dominated by handheld ultrasound devices, as they are not only compact and affordable but also fit with the growing trend in point-of-care diagnostics. Their capacity to deliver imaging in real time contributes to rapid treatments, making them dominant in this sector.

Based on the Application, the market of Portable Imaging Devices has been classified into Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Specialized Care Remote/Rural Care, Veterinary Medicine and others. The portable imaging device market is primarily dominated by emergency medicine. The main reason behind that is the need for instant and accurate diagnostic imaging in emergency cases. Portable imaging devices, like handheld ultrasound machines and mobile X-ray units, are necessary for healthcare professionals to access situations like trauma and emergency care. The ability of portable imaging devices to show quick images helps healthcare professionals to choose the right treatment.

Regional Analysis

The portable imaging devices market is thriving in North America due to a strong healthcare system and rapid technology adoption. In the US and Canada, the need for rapid and accurate diagnostic tools is increasing. Telenursing and home healthcare development also play a part in the process, besides increased investment in medical technology. Moreover, the regulatory policies help to drive the portable imaging device market growth.

The portable imaging devices market in the Asia Pacific region is seeing remarkable growth due to the increase in healthcare investments and technological advancements. China, India, and Japan are the leading countries in this expansion due to the rising demand for diagnostic imaging and a growing elderly population. The market is also powered by the increasing number of mobile healthcare applications.

Competitive Landscape

The portable imaging devices market includes key players like Philips Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthcare, and Canon Medical Systems. The main driving force of these companies is their capacity to be innovative so that they can meet the changing needs of the medical sector. For example, Philips Healthcare has recently made great strides in portable ultrasound technology by using innovative technology to improve diagnosis and mobility. GE Healthcare has also been enlarging its portfolio with new solutions for portable imaging that are specially designed for quick diagnosis in different clinical settings. Siemens Healthcare has introduced a new portable X-ray system that is very user-friendly.

On the other hand, Canon Medical Systems and Fujifilm Healthcare modernized their portable ultrasound devices with the latest imaging technologies and friendlier interfaces, helping them to meet quality and cost. Moreover, the entry of Samsung Medison and Mindray into the market with competitive and cost-effective solutions has further intensified the competition, supported innovation, and improved access to high-quality portable imaging devices globally.

Portable Imaging Devices Market, Company Shares Analysis, 2024

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Recent Developments:

• in January 2024 Canon Medical Systems Corporation and Olympus Corporation announced their collaboration to develop endoscopic ultrasound systems.
• In November 2023, with the release of two new scanners, Canon Medical Systems significantly upgraded its CT product line. Aquilion ONE/IINSIGHT Edition, a new premium model, and Aquilion Serve SP, an efficient model, are included in the introduction. Both models were introduced during the Radiological Society of North America Congress (RSNA) in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Report Coverage:

By Technology

• Ultrasound Devices                              
  • Handheld Ultrasound             
  • Wireless Ultrasound Probes              
• X-Ray Devices
  • Portable X-ray machines                    
  • Digital Radiography Systems             
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)                              
• CT Scanners                            
• Others                         

By Applications

• Emergency Medicine
• Primary Care
• Specialized Care
• Remote/Rural Care
• Veterinary Medicine
• Others

By Region

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• U.K.
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Singapore
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• GCC Countries
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

List of Companies

• Philips Healthcare
• GE Healthcare
• Siemens Healthineers
• Canon Medical Systems
• Fujifilm Healthcare
• Samsung Medison
• Mindray
• Hologic
• Carestream Health
• SonoSite
• Ziehm Imaging
• Bracco Diagnostics
• Hitachi Healthcareport
• Lodox Systems
• Konica Minolta Healthcare Bauerfeind

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