This report summarizes domestic procurement candidates for PET scanners and supply structures in the Japanese market. Domestic manufacturers include Toshiba, which moved into the Fujifilm group following the integration of Hitachi Medical, Shimadzu Corporation and Fujifilm, while overseas manufacturers are also entering the Japanese market.
Companies that may be considered domestic procurement candidates include Toshiba, Shimadzu Corporation, Hitachi Medical, now integrated as a division of Fujifilm, and Fujifilm itself. Overseas brands such as GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers and Koninklijke Philips N.V. have also entered the Japanese market. In Japan, equipment is supplied to medical institutions through these companies.
Major overseas companies are entering the Japanese market and selling equipment and providing after-sales services through domestic distribution networks. Emerging Chinese manufacturers are also seeking to enter the market, but obtaining certification that meets Japanese regulations and quality standards remains a challenge.
Points to confirm when procuring equipment include lead times, certification compliance, the quality of technical support provided by domestic facilities, the stability of replacement parts supplies, business continuity plans and supply chain stability. These factors are directly linked to equipment operating plans.
By application, hospitals prioritize high-precision diagnostics, high throughput and short examination times, while diagnostic centers place greater importance on footprint, operating costs and shorter appointment wait times. Research institutions prioritize high sensitivity and resolution, along with temporal resolution.