Global Portable Computerized Tomography Scanners Market 2017-2021

Portable computerized tomography (CT) scanners market forecast

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global portable computerized tomography (CT) scanners market to grow steadily at a CAGR of around 8% by 2021. The key driver responsible for the growth of this market is the rise in the incidences of neurological disorders and trauma cases. Portable CT scanners are high in demand due to the rise in neurological cases and accidents. This is due to the ability of portable CT scanners in minimizing the movement of critically ill patients, and consequently reducing transportation-related morbidity.

Also, the use of portable CT scanners has been efficient and effective in reducing patient death during departmental transfer for scanning and assessment. With portable CT scanners, medical imaging of patients during emergencies has become easier, these critical advantages of the portable CT scanners will induce growth in the global portable CT scanners market during the forecast period.

Portable computerized tomography scanners market based on geography

In terms of geography, the Americas accounted for the maximum market share during 2016 and will continue to dominate the market for the next few years. This dominance of the global portable CT scanner market can be attributed to the frequent changes in the hospital infrastructure and healthcare policies. Also, the use of cloud computing in the healthcare sector will further propel the global market of the portable CT scanners market in the coming years.

Portable computerized tomography scanners market growth: Competitive landscape and key vendors

The portable CT scanner is one of the upcoming diagnostic imaging medical devices in the market. Presently, the global market is highly consolidated due to the presence of a few market player. Further, the presence of software providers will intensify the competition in the market in the next four years.

Leading vendors in the portable computerized tomography scanners market

• Philips Healthcare
• NeuroLogica

Portable computerized tomography scanners market segmentation by application

• Neurology
• Cardiology
• Orthopedics

During 2016, the neurology segment dominated the CT scanners market and accounted for a major part of the overall market share. The rise in the prevalence of degenerative dementia and other conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease in the older adult population is the key contributor to the growth of this segment in the global market.

Portable computerized tomography scanners market segmentation by end-users

• Hospitals and clinics
• Diagnostic centers

In this market study, analysts have estimated the hospitals to dominate the portable CT scanners market during the forecast period. Factors such as the presence of numerous inpatient and outpatient services and the procurement of consumables in bulk are contributing to the market dominance of this segment. 

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global portable CT scanners market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global portable CT scanners market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global portable CT scanners market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the portable CT scanners market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global portable CT scanners market?

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