Key segments of the global radiation dose monitoring market

Radiation dose monitoring is the system of collecting, analyzing, processing and controlling the dose of medication given to patients post medical imaging checkups. It provides real-time monitoring of patients’ examination based on diagnostic reference levels and automatic email notifications. Increase in the adoption of electronic health record (EHR) systems, rising use of imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scan, implementation of health information exchanges (HIEs), and governmental regulations that make radiation monitoring of dosages compulsory has boosted the global market for radiation dose monitoring.

The global radiation dose monitoring market is categorized on the basis of product, modality, end user, and region. On the basis of products and services, the market is segmented into services and solutions. The solutions segment has seen major growth due to the seamless integration of radiation dose monitoring, tracking and analyzing systems with other systems such as EHR, picture archiving and communication system (PACS), and RIS to monitor patient dosage and ensure patient safety. Based on modality, the global radiation dose monitoring market is divided into CT, fluoroscopy and interventional imaging, radiography and mammography, and nuclear medicine. Users of this market include hospitals, ambulatory care settings, research institutions, and academic medical centers, out of which hospitals hold the largest market share due to the high demand for efficient medical services.

Geographically, the market is segmented into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. The same research implies that North America dominated the market with a market share of 45% in 2017. However in the coming years Asia-Pacific and Latin America is expected to see growth owing to the rising patient population and government initiatives.

Key segments of the global umbrella market

According to a research conducted by Netscribes, the global umbrella market is expected to reach USD 7,122.91 Mn and expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.72% by 2023. Exposure to heavy sunlight for a long period of time can take a toll on one’s skin and result in pigmentation, dark spots and tanning. Therefore, people prefer to carry umbrellas with them when they are outdoors.

The global umbrella market is classified into four segments - product, gender, distribution channel and region. Based on product, the market is divided into two fold, three fold, walking stick umbrella, and garden umbrella, among others. Three fold umbrellas are dominating the market due to the ease of use and portability. However, in North America, garden umbrellas are the most popular variant, and its use is extended to commercial spaces as well. Based on gender, the market is segmented into men and women. The global umbrella market gets its maximum revenue from women umbrellas. 

They hold 51% of the global market share. Based on distribution channels, the market is segmented into offline and online channels, where the offline distribution channel held 91.5% of the market share in North America. 

Geographically, Mainland China held a global market share of 87.7% in 2017. While China is the largest exporter of umbrellas, North America and Europe are the largest importers of umbrellas.

The Ready-to-Eat Market in India’s role in making urban life easy

You’ve seen these types of food items before, they’re also often termed as convenience or instant foods. These aren’t instant noodles or chips but actual dishes that are typically made in Indian homes. Ready to eat foods or meals are those items that are ready for consumption straight off the shelves, or may require a minute or two to prepare. In fact, this market is so successful here, that many Indian brands are now exporting their offerings to global consumer

So what has made the Ready-to-Eat Market in India as big as it is today? It’s the consumer; particularly working professionals that have to pack meals for office, the kids but don’t have the time to do it. The other alternatives they had were to order restaurant food or junk food, neither of which were very healthy – and that’s how ready-made foods entered the market and why it was such a hit.

The value or the USPs of these products also contributed to that success. Buyers could choose from a variety of restaurant style flavours from different cuisines. Then, the meals were offered in hygienic packaging, using real masalas, pastes, meat, vegetables and not the dehydrated variants. The biggest advantage was in the preparation, where the food could be made simply by heating it; either in microwave which is a very common household appliance. The same could be done just by immersing the packet in hot water.

It offered so much convenience to people. The market does offer them different types of readymade foods like instant mixes, like soups, noodles, where one only has to add in hot water. While curries, vegetable side dishes are the favourite, their category also include soups, rice, chutneys, pickles, sauces and desserts.

Manufacturers of these instant or ready foods classify their customers into three segments – busy office goers, people who can’t or don’t cook and homemakers.