PET-CT Scanner Market Demand, Sales and Consumption Status and Growth Opportunities
The global positron emission tomography (PET)-computed tomography (CT) scanner market is expected to grow notably during the forecast period, because of the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and growing preference of people for minimally invasive procedures. On the basis of product, the market is categorized into stationary and portable/mobile scanners. Between the two, stationary PET-CT scanners are estimated to hold a larger share in the PET-CT scanner market in 2017, owing to the increasing adoption of these scanners in hospitals and other healthcare facilities for an effective workflow. During the forecast period, North America is expected to hold the largest share in the PET-CT scanner market, followed by Europe, owing to the presence of a strong distribution channel for PET-CT scanners in the region. The demand for PET-CT scanners is expected to witness fastest growth in Asia-Pacific, owing to the increasing patient pool, infrastructural developments in develop...