European Computed Tomography (CT) Systems Markets

Published by: Frost & Sullivan

Published: Aug. 8, 2007 - 88 Pages

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

1. Summary of Findings

1. Summary of the European CT Systems Market

2. Total European CT Systems Market

1. Overview

1. Total Market Overview

2. Overview of the European Large Bore CT Systems Market

3. Overview of the European Cone Beam CT Systems Market

4. Overview of the 128 Slice and 256 Slice CT Systems Market

5. Market Segmentation

6. Research Methodology

2. Market Dynamics

1. Market Engineering Measurements

2. Industry Challenges

3. Market Drivers

a. Increasing Potential of Cardiac CT Capabilities is Stimulating the Market

b. Countries Across Europe Exhibit Different Stages of Replacement Cycles Ensuring Steady Sales

c. Current Application Potential and Scope for Innovation will Sustain Growth

d. Introduction of Higher Slices Fulfills Need for Faster Scans

4. Market Restraints

a. Lack of Differentiation in Reimbursement Discourages Investment in High-end CT Systems

b. Technology Improvements do not Justify Price Leaps from Customers’ Point of View

c. Competition from MRI Hampering Sales

d. Speed of Innovation Cycle Encourages ‘Wait and Watch’ Approach Deterring Sales

3. Total Market Revenue Forecasts

1. Revenue Forecasts

4. Technology Trends

1. End-user Study: Clinical Application Trends

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

1. Competitive Structure

2. Market Share Analysis

3. Product Analysis

3. European Market for Less Than 16 Slice CT Systems

1. Analysis of the Less than 16 Slice CT Systems Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Measurements

3. Revenue Forecasts

4. European Market for 16 Slice CT Systems

1. Analysis of the 16 Slice CT Systems Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Measurements

3. Revenue Forecasts

5. European Market for 32/40 Slice CT Systems

1. Analysis of the 32/40 Slice CT Systems Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Measurements

3. Revenue Forecasts

6. European Market for 64 Slice CT Systems

1. Analysis of the 64 Slice CT Systems Market

1. Market Overview

2. Market Engineering Measurements

3. Revenue Forecasts

7. Geographic Trends and Analysis of the European CT Systems Market

1. Germany

1. Market Overview

2. Revenue Forecasts

2. France

1. Market Overview

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Italy

1. Market Overview

2. Revenue Forecasts

4. United Kingdom

1. Market Overview

2. Revenue Forecasts

5. Spain

1. Market Overview

2. Revenue Forecasts

6. Scandinavia

1. Market Overview

2. Revenue Forecasts

7. Benelux

1. Market Overview

2. Revenue Forecasts

8. Market Engineering Strategy

1. Strategic Recommendations for European CT Market

1. Strategic Recommendations

9. Database of Key Industry Participants

1. Key Participants in the Market

1. Key Industry Participants

10. Decision Support Database

1. Number of Hospitals

1. Number of Hospitals

2. Number of Hospital Beds

2. Healthcare Expenditure

1. Total Healthcare Expenditure

2. Healthcare Expenditure as a Per cent of GDP

3. Demographics

1. Total Population

List of Figures

Chapter 2

Large Bore CT Systems Market: Product Analysis (Europe), 2006

Cone Beam CT Systems Market: Market Size (Europe), 2006

Total CT Systems Market: Impact of Top Three Industry Challenges (Europe), 2007-2013

Total CT Systems Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013

Total CT Systems Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (Europe), 2007-2013

Total CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013

Total CT Systems Market: Competitive Structure (Europe), 2006

Total CT Systems Market: Market Share Analysis (Europe), 2006

Total CT Systems Market: Product Analysis (Europe), 2006

Chapter 3

Less Than 16 Slice CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013

Chapter 4

16 Slice CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013

Chapter 5

32/40 Slice CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013

Chapter 6

64 Slice CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 2003-2013

Chapter 7

CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Germany), 2003-2013

CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (France), 2003-2013

CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Italy), 2003-2013

CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (United Kingdom), 2003-2013

CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Spain), 2003-2013

CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Scandinavia), 2003-2013

CT Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (Benelux), 2003-2013

Chapter 10

Decision Support Database: Number of Hospitals (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Number of Hospital Beds in '000 (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Total Healthcare Expenditure in Billion USD (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Per cent Healthcare Expenditure in GDP (World), 2002-2012

Decision Support Database: Total Population in Million (World), 2002-2012

Abstract

Research Overview

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European CT Systems Markets provides detailed analysis of different segments and their market in Europe It also deals with the challenges faced by the CT systems industry in Europe, the drivers and restraints as well as the geographic trends that are influencing the CT systems market in Europe. The final part provides a detailed analysis and strategic recommendations to market participants. In this research, Frost & Sullivan’s expert analyst thoroughly examine the markets for 16 slice, 32/40 slice and 64 slice scanners.

Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

• 16 slice scanners
• 32/40 slice scanners
• 64 slice scanners

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

• Medical imaging
• CT systems
• Cardiac imaging
• Virtual colonoscopy
• Pulmonology

Market Overview

Increasing Potential of Cardiac Imaging and Rise of New Clinical Applications Instrumental to the Growth of European CT Markets

The European computer tomography (CT) systems market is primarily being driven by the growing potential of cardiac imaging applications, the scope for innovation in various new clinical applications and the constant improvement in the speed of scans. However, clinical application potential for CT has not yet been fully explored since the technology advanced so fast that clinical research is yet to catch up with it. At present, cardiac imaging and virtual colonoscopy are the most promising applications driving sales in the market. The future drivers may be in the field of pulmonology and imaging of the liver.

"Cardiac imaging was responsible for revival of the CT market with the introduction of 16 slice scanners and the 64 slice scanner further consolidated its impact," cites the analyst of this research service. "With the introduction of higher slice scanners, the market is set to move towards ‘single heartbeat’ cardiac imaging."

Market Participants Must Work around Heavy Pricing Pressure and Mounting Concern over Radiation Dose to Expand their Revenues

As various countries in the European Union are in different stages of the replacement cycle, constant replacement sales will ensure growth in revenues for market participants. However, the European CT systems market faces multiple challenges including pricing pressures and reimbursement issues. Market competition is currently price-based as every industry participant has a scanner in each of the segments and can differentiate only on the basis of software for the systems. Additionally, the price difference between a 16 slice and a 64 slice scanner is quite considerable. "As a 16 slice scanner is adequate for most conventional radiology applications, the adoption rate of 64 slice scanners is being hampered," notes the analyst. "Industry participants should concentrate on introduction of new software applications to stem price erosion and as an additional source of revenues."

Though higher slice CT scanners enable faster scans, they also result in greater radiation dose with every higher slice count scanner. Vendors are trying to mitigate this challenge by working towards dose reduction, through software and hardware innovation. Apart from this, participants need to keep a watchful eye on competition from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, MRI not only competes with CT, but also paradoxically acts as a driver to the market to stay abreast with clinical application research.

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