Mobile Imaging Services Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Services (X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, CT, and Others), By Application (Oncology, Gynecology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, and Others), By End-User (Hospitals & ASCs, Specialty Clinics, Diagnostic Imaging Centers, Homecare Settings, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global mobile imaging services market size was valued at USD 1.85 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow from USD 1.94 billion in 2024 to USD 2.91 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. North America dominated the mobile imaging services market with a market share of 37.84% in 2023.

Mobile imaging services use portable imaging equipment to provide comprehensive X-ray, ultrasound, and EKG services to various healthcare settings, including hospitals, long-term care settings, and others. These services enable patients to have flexible access to imaging technology.

The growing prevalence of various chronic conditions, including cancer, cardiology diseases, and others, is resulting in a rising number of patient admissions in hospitals and private clinics. Furthermore, the growing number of patient admissions is contributing to the surge in demand for these services among the patient population.

• According to a 2023 article published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), it was estimated that about 1,958,310 cancer cases are expected to occur in the U.S.

Moreover, rising demand for the services is driving the focus of key players to launch innovative imaging services among patients, thus likely to support the growing adoption rate, further contributing to the global market growth.

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global market was negative due to reduced patient visits to healthcare settings globally. Also, a reduction in patient visits further led to limited demand for mobile imaging services in the market.

Mobile Imaging Services Market Trends

Increasing Preference Toward Mobile Imaging Services in Homecare Settings

There is a rising preference for diagnostic procedures at homecare settings owing to several benefits, such as improved diagnosis, reduced healthcare costs, less time consuming, and others. There is a growing focus of the prominent players operating in the market toward the expansion of the services portfolio for a wide range of applications among the patient population. One of the primary benefits of in-home mobile imaging services, including radiography, ultrasonography services, and others, is the elimination of the risks associated with patient transport, which further reduces the complications among the patient population.

Moreover, the key players are also focusing on inorganic growth strategies, such as acquisitions and mergers, to strengthen their presence in the market.

• For instance, in April 2021, DispatchHealth, a provider of in-home medical care, acquired the Professional Portable X-Ray (PPX), a mobile imaging provider. This acquisition helped the company to provide mobile imaging services to patient’s home. Further, it helped build one of the largest in-home care systems by expanding its available service lines to include mobile radiology.

The benefits associated with in-home mobile imaging services have caused the shift from mobile imaging services in hospital settings to homecare settings.

Mobile Imaging Services Market Growth Factors

Increasing Prevalence for Chronic Conditions to Drive Market Growth

There is an increasing prevalence of chronic conditions, including orthopedic conditions, cardiovascular diseases, neurological diseases, and others, resulting in a growing number of patient admissions for the diagnosis of these conditions in healthcare settings. The rising number of patient admissions in healthcare settings is further contributing to a growing demand for imaging procedures in these healthcare settings among the population.

• According to 2024 statistics published by John Hopkins Medicine, it was reported that an estimated 26% of Americans aged 18 and older have a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

The growing benefits of mobile imaging procedures among the patients, such as better patient care, improved communication, portability, enhanced image analysis, and others, are resulting in a rising preference for mobile imaging services.

Furthermore, the rising number of domestic and international players focusing on improving their mobile imaging services is likely to support the increasing adoption rate for these services in the market and thus, driving the global mobile imaging services market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

High Costs Associated with Mobile Imaging Devices to Hamper Market Growth

There is a growing demand for mobile imaging services owing to its benefits among the patient population. However, one of the major limitations of these services is the high costs associated with the installation and maintenance of mobile imaging devices. The installation and further maintenance of mobile imaging equipment often require advanced infrastructure and incur various associated investments, which may become challenging for the service providers.

The higher cost of portable equipment compared to fixed imaging equipment such as X-ray systems, CT scan equipment, and others is resulting in the rising service cost for mobile imaging among service providers, further expected to limit the adoption rate of these services.

• For instance, according to 2022 data published by Maven Imaging, it was reported that the cost of a digital portable X-ray united with flat panels is around USD 150,000.0

Thus, the high cost associated with these systems is enabling the service providers to purchase refurbished systems to cater to the growing demand among the patient population, especially in emerging countries, further hampering the adoption rate for these services in the market.

Mobile Imaging Services Market Segmentation Analysis

By Services Analysis

Increasing Demand for X-Ray Services Led to Dominance of Segment

Based on services, the market is segmented into X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT, and others.

The X-ray segment dominated the market in 2023 due to rising demand for portable X-ray services among the patient population, resulting in an increasing number of service providers offering X-ray services in the market. The increasing advantages of these X-ray services, such as reduced hospital visits for these procedures, are some of the additional factors supporting the growth of the segment in the market.

• For instance, according to the 2023 statistics published by Science Direct, it was reported that mobile radiography services prevented the hospital admissions of approximately 81% of patients whose X-rays were normal. Thus, the growing benefits of these X-ray services among patients are likely to support the growing adoption rate for these services in the market.

The ultrasound segment is also expected to grow with the highest CAGR. The growth is due to rising demand for mobile imaging ultrasound services, which is resulting in the growing focus of the key players toward widening their service range in the market, thus supporting the segmental growth globally.

The MRI and CT segment is also expected to grow with considerable growth globally. The growth is due to the growing prevalence of chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular conditions and neurological conditions, coupled with the rising benefits of these services among the patient population.

• For instance, according to the 2024 statistics published by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was reported that over 1 in 3 people are affected by neurological conditions globally. Thus, the rising prevalence of these conditions is further supporting the increasing demand for mobile services globally.

By Application Analysis

Growing Number of Orthopedic Procedures Among Population Led to Dominance of Segment

Based on application, the market is segmented into oncology, gynecology, cardiology, orthopedics, and others.

The orthopedics segment dominated the market in 2023. The dominance of the segment can be attributed to distinct factors such as the growing prevalence of orthopedic injuries among the population, increasing imaging procedures, rapid advancement in mobile imaging equipment, and others.

• According to 2022 data published by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was reported that about 1.7 billion people have musculoskeletal conditions globally.

The oncology segment is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing demand for imaging services among patients suffering from oncology disorders is resulting in the rising focus of prominent players on launching innovative services in the market, thus contributing to the segmental growth.

The cardiology and gynecology segment is anticipated to grow at a considerable rate during the forecast period. The growth is due to the growing adoption rate for mobile imaging procedures such as X-ray, ultrasound, and others, which has resulted in an increasing number of key players offering novel services in the market.

By End-User Analysis

Increasing Number of Services Offered in Diagnostic Imaging Centers Globally Led to Dominance of Segment

Amongst end-user, the market is segmented into hospitals & ASCs, diagnostic imaging centers, specialty clinics, homecare settings, and others.

The diagnostic imaging centers segment dominated the market in 2023. The rising number of diagnostic imaging centers resulting in the growing number of procedures are some of the major factors contributing to the growth of the segment.

• For instance, according to the 2023 statistics published by Definitive Healthcare, it was reported that there are approximately 18,861 imaging centers across the U.S.

The hospital & ASCs segment is also expected to grow at a considerable rate during the forecast period. The growth is due to the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, resulting in rising patient admissions in the hospitals & ASCs. The increasing number of patient admissions is further supporting the growing demand for mobile imaging procedures owing to the benefits of these services among the population.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Based on geography, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America was valued at USD 0.70 billion in 2023 and dominated the mobile imaging services market share. The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions, including orthopedic disorders, cardiovascular disorders, and others, developed healthcare infrastructure, adoption of advanced systems, strong potential patient base, and others, are some of the major factors contributing to the growth of the market in the region.

• For instance, according to statistics published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, it was reported that healthcare spending increased by 4.1% in the U.S. in 2022.

Europe is expected to grow during the forecast period. The growing prevalence of chronic conditions, such as orthopedic disorders, neurological disorders, and others, coupled with the rising focus of key players toward the expansion of the application range for these services, is likely to support the growing adoption rate for these services in the market.

• According to the 2024 statistics published by Versus Arthritis, it was reported that over ten million people are suffering from musculoskeletal conditions in the U.K.

Asia Pacific is also expected to grow at a considerable growth rate during the forecast period. The growth is due to a rising focus on inorganic growth strategies, such as regulatory approvals, for mobile imaging equipment, further supporting the growing demand for mobile imaging procedures in the market.

• In December 2022, the Japanese government announced the development of a new approval system that shortens the examination period for artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic imaging software and other medical devices. This system will further enable the agile implementation of such state-of-the-art technologies in the region.

Additionally, the market in Latin America and Middle East & Africa is estimated to register a considerable CAGR over the forecast period. The growth is due to a rising focus on inorganic growth strategies among the key players to strengthen their service portfolio for mobile imaging procedures. This, along with growing awareness and the advent of technological advancements in mobile imaging equipment is likely to support the growth of the market in the region.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Strong Focus of Prominent Players to Strengthen their Service Portfolio to Boost Market Growth

The global market is fragmented with many prominent players operating in the market with a wide service portfolio. Akumin Inc., Cobalt Health, and DMS Health are the prominent players operating in the market, focusing on inorganic growth strategies such as acquisitions and mergers among the other players to strengthen their presence in the market. This, along with a growing focus on recognition awards, are some of the other factors contributing to the growth of the company in the market.

• For instance, in March 2023, DMS Health acquired Advanced Imaging Management, a key provider focusing on mobile imaging procedures such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), and others, with an aim to strengthen its brand presence in the market globally.

Also, the rising focus on the research and development activities to launch innovative services among key players, such as Atlantic Mobile Imaging, Accurate Imaging Diagnostics, The HCS Group, TRIDENT CARE, and others, are likely to support the growing share of these players in the market.

List of Top Mobile Imaging Services Companies:

• Cobalt Health (U.K.)


• Akumin Inc. (U.S.)


• Consulting Radiologists Ltd. (U.S.)


• DMS Health (U.S.)


• Accurate Imaging Diagnostics (Canada)


• Atlantic Mobile Imaging (U.S.)


• TRIDENT CARE (U.S.)


• The HCS Group (U.S.)


• Front Range Mobile Imaging, Inc. (U.S.)


• Alliance Medical Limited (U.K.)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS:

• April 2024 – CDL Nuclear Technologies, a player in advanced diagnostic solutions, launched the mobile dedicated cardiac PET/CT trailer. This solution is designed to provide state-of-the-art cardiac PET/CT imaging services to medical facilities on their schedule. This initiative helped the company to increase its brand presence.


• August 2023 – HSE announced a mobile X-ray service for older patients, with an aim of avoiding emergency department visits among these patients. This helped the company increase its brand presence.


• September 2022 – Sidney Health Center partnered with Shared Medical Services with an aim to launch a digital scanning PET/CT service in Montana. This helped the company to strengthen its service portfolio.


• July 2022 – Shimadzu Corporation announced the addition of the new MobileDaRt Evolution MX8 Version v type digital mobile X-ray system for markets outside of Japan. This helped the company offer mobile X-Ray services in the market.          


• March 2021 – FUJIFILM Healthcare acquired Hitachi Diagnostic Imaging with an aim to maximize its services and products for CT, MRI, X-Ray, and others, in Europe.

REPORT COVERAGE

The global mobile imaging services market report provides a detailed market analysis. It focuses on key aspects, such as market size & market forecast, market segmentation based on services, application, and end user, and competitive landscape. It also gives an overview of the prevalence of chronic conditions in key countries/regions, new service launches, acquisitions and mergers among the prominent players, and others.

Besides, the report offers insights into the latest market trends, market statistics, and key industry developments. In addition to the factors mentioned above, the report encompasses several factors that have contributed to the market's growth in recent years.

Report Scope & Segmentation

ATTRIBUTE	DETAILS
Study Period	2019-2032
Base Year	2023
Estimated Year	2024
Forecast Period	2024-2032
Historical Period	2019-2022
Growth Rate	CAGR of 5.2% from 2024-2032
Unit	Value (USD billion)
Segmentation	By  Services X-ray Ultrasound MRI CT Others
By Application Oncology Gynecology Cardiology Orthopedics Others
By End-User Hospitals & ASCs Specialty Clinics Diagnostic Imaging Centers Homecare Settings Others
By Geography North America (By Services, By Application, By End-User, and By Country) U.S. Canada Europe (By Services, By Application, By End-User, and By Country/Sub-region) U.K. Germany France Italy Spain Scandinavia Rest of Europe Asia Pacific (By Services, By Application, By End-User, and By Country/Sub-region) China Japan India Australia Southeast Asia Rest of Asia Pacific Latin America (By Services, By Application, By End-User, and By Country/Sub-region) Brazil Mexico Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa (By Services, By Application, By End-User, and By Country/Sub-region) GCC South Africa Rest of Middle East & Africa