Diagnostic Imaging Systems | Japan | 2015 | Market Analysis
The diagnostic imaging system market in Japan is relatively mature and has a saturated installed base of large imaging systems—namely MRI and CT systems. However, due to an increasingly elderly population, increased physician training, and a preference for new technology, the markets for general radiography and ultrasound systems will expand through 2023.
This Medtech 360 Report provides comprehensive data and analysis on the current state of the market for diagnostic imaging systems in Japan across a 10-year period.
The diagnostic imaging system market in Japan is mature and, therefore, relatively saturated
Which particular segments of the market will still undergo expansion through 2023?
What shifts in technology are occurring in the country and how fast are these technologies being adopted?
How will preferences of Japanese physicians impact the ways in which companies choose to add value to the sale of their equipment?
Japanese medical device regulations underwent changes in late 2014
What elements of the diagnostic imaging system market will be most affected by these changes?
How can competitors best respond to these changes such that their devices remain compliant with the country’s requirements?
There is an overall preference for domestic brands in Japan
How is the market divided between local and foreign vendors?
To what extent does this divide vary within each market segment and what are the reasons behind the differences?
What strategies can new companies—local or foreign—looking to enter the substantial Japanese diagnostic imaging system market adopt to most effectively compete going forward?
Which market segments have the lowest barriers to entry for new competitors looking to enter the market?
