The medical imaging market in France

In recent years, the field of diagnostic imaging has experienced exponential growth, becoming a key pillar in health care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), technological advancement in this field has radically transformed methodologies for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, providing healthcare professionals

The French medical gases market is valued at over €1.5 billion. The global medical gases market is valued at between $14 and $15 billion. The French medical gases market is experiencing significant growth. These gases, essential in healthcare for the treatment and relief of pain, are part of the wider industrial gases sector. Growing demand is mainly due to an ageing population, an increase in chronic diseases and improved access to healthcare. The unforeseen increase in demand triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic played a major role in this Spending on treatments such as continuous positive airway pressure and oxygen therapy rose from 400 million euros to over 800 million euros. Medical gases for surgery and home healthcare show solid growth. Growth patterns are linked to an ageing population. Medical gases are diverse and vital, ranging from inhaled gases such as oxygen and nitrous oxide to other gases used in various medical applications, such as laparoscopy and laser therapy. A few i

In France, the homecare market is valued at 4.8 billion euros. The global homecare market is valued at over $360 billion, and is growing at an average annual rate of 8%. This expansion is driven by an ageing population, an increase in chronic illnesses, and public authorities' demand for cost-effective homecare solutions. Homecare in France is booming, mainly due to the aging of the population and the increase in chronic illnesses. The medical homecare sector has almost doubled in size in just a few years. The elderly population represents around 9% of the French population. Market players include public and private entities, as well as non-profit organizations and the private sector. Demand for home medical assistance is fuelled by societal trends and political measures that encourage home care rather than institutionalization. The number of people benefiting from the Allocation personnalisée d'autonomie (APA), an aid for dependent people, has more than doubled since the early 2020s.