Diagnostic Imaging Devices Market Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2025-2035

Diagnostic imaging devices market grows on scanner renewal

The global diagnostic imaging devices market was valued at USD 26.84 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase from USD 27.95 billion in 2026 to USD 40.25 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 4.13% during 2026–2035. Demand comes from aging populations, a rising cancer burden and the need to replace older scanner fleets in hospitals and outpatient centers. North America held the largest regional share, 38.0% in 2025, because high scan volumes and broad reimbursement support premium computed tomography and magnetic resonance systems. Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region at 5.19% a year, as China, India and Southeast Asia add hospital beds and county-level imaging capacity. The technology picture changed in 2025 and 2026, when U.S. regulators cleared several MRI scanners that need little or no helium refilling. As a result, buyers can now place MRI in smaller sites and lower the running cost of each scanner.

Which imaging systems and care settings does this analysis cover?

The analysis counts X-ray equipment, ultrasound imaging systems, nuclear imaging systems, magnetic resonance imaging systems, computed tomography scanners and other imaging hardware, valued at manufacturer selling prices. Hospitals buy most high-end systems through capital budgets and tenders, while clinics, ambulatory surgical centers and home care providers buy portable ultrasound and digital X-ray units.

Contrast agents, radiotracers, service contracts and image management software sold without hardware sit outside the scope of this analysis. The value chain runs from detector, magnet and transducer suppliers through system makers to distributors, group purchasing bodies and the radiologists who select equipment for each department.

CT scanners lead as ultrasound gains pace

Why do CT scanners lead product spending?

Based on product type, the market is categorized into X-ray equipment, ultrasound imaging systems, nuclear imaging systems, MRI, CT scanners and others. Computed Tomography (CT) Scanners led with a 24.0% share of 2025 value, because emergency, trauma, cancer and cardiac pathways all depend on fast cross-sectional scans. Ultrasound Imaging Systems grow fastest at 4.94% a year, as compact and handheld units spread to clinics, emergency rooms and home visits. X-ray keeps the largest installed base, but lower unit prices limit its value share.

Which care settings buy most imaging equipment?

Based on end user, the market is categorized into hospitals, home care settings, ambulatory surgical centers, research institutes and clinics. The Hospital segment led with a 58.0% share of 2025 value, because hospitals house the CT, MRI and nuclear medicine suites that complex diagnosis requires. The Home Care Setting segment grows fastest at 6.08% a year, as portable ultrasound and X-ray units let clinicians scan frail patients at home. Clinics also gain volume as payers move routine scans out of hospitals.

How fast are portable systems gaining share?

Based on modality, the market is categorized into portable and standalone systems. The Standalone segment led with a 76.0% share of 2025 value, because CT, MRI and nuclear imaging scanners are fixed installations with high unit prices. The Portable segment grows fastest at 5.47% a year, as battery-powered ultrasound and mobile X-ray units reach bedside, emergency and rural care. Portable systems also cost far less per unit, which helps smaller sites start imaging services.

Cancer burden and aging patients lift scan volumes

How does the rising cancer burden sustain imaging demand?

The growing cancer burden creates steady imaging demand, because diagnosis, staging and treatment follow-up all depend on scans. The World Health Organization estimated 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million cancer deaths in 2022, and it projects more than 35 million new cases by 2050, a 77% increase. Each new patient typically needs several CT, MRI or PET scans over the course of care. As a result, oncology programs drive steady purchases of cross-sectional and nuclear imaging systems.

Why do aging populations raise scan volumes?

Aging populations raise scan volumes, because older adults face more cancer, heart disease, stroke and joint problems that need imaging. World Bank data show that people aged 65 and older made up 29.8% of Japan's population and 24.6% of Italy's in 2024, compared with 17.9% in the United States. China reached 14.7% in the same year, which signals fast growth in demand ahead. In turn, health systems in aging countries add scanner capacity and replace older units more often.

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How does fleet replacement support steady equipment orders?

Replacement of aging scanner fleets supports steady orders, because older CT and MRI systems use more energy, need more service and lack current dose reduction tools. Scanner upgrades also bring new imaging protocols, which change how departments plan their use of contrast media for each exam. Hospitals in Europe and North America often keep scanners for a decade or longer before replacing them. New systems offer faster scans, lower radiation dose and AI-based image reconstruction. As a result, replacement demand forms a large and predictable share of annual equipment spending in mature markets.

Why does cardiac and cancer screening widen outpatient use?

Wider screening widens outpatient imaging, because coronary CT angiography, lung cancer screening and breast imaging are increasingly performed outside hospitals. In September 2025, GE HealthCare announced FDA clearance of its Revolution Vibe CT system, which is designed for coronary CT angiography and can capture the full heart in a single beat. Screening programs that use mammography also add steady volumes across hospitals and imaging centers. In turn, clinics and imaging centers become a growing buyer group.

Helium-free MRI and AI workflows reshape purchasing

How is helium-free MRI shifting scanner purchases?

Helium-free MRI is shifting scanner purchases, because conventional magnets need large volumes of a scarce and costly gas. In June 2025, Siemens Healthineers announced FDA clearance of Magnetom Flow.Ace, which needs only 0.7 liters of liquid helium compared with more than 1,000 liters for typical scanners. Price swings in helium supply make this design attractive for hospitals. As a result, low-helium magnets are becoming a standard request in MRI tenders.

Why is AI-driven workflow rising in importance?

AI-driven workflow is rising in importance, because imaging departments face staff shortages and growing exam backlogs. In February 2026, GE HealthCare announced FDA clearance of SIGNA Sprint, SIGNA Bolt and the SIGNA One workflow ecosystem, which uses an automated camera for patient positioning. Vendors now combine deep learning reconstruction with automated protocols to shorten scan times. In turn, buyers judge scanners on throughput and ease of use as well as image quality.

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Can sealed 3.0T magnets open a premium MRI opportunity?

MRI makers have a clear opening in high-field systems with sealed magnets, because 3.0T scanners still rely on large helium volumes. In November 2025, Philips unveiled BlueSeal Horizon, a 3.0T platform with 7 liters of helium permanently enclosed, although it remains a work in progress and is not yet for sale. Philips reports more than 2,000 BlueSeal 1.5T systems installed worldwide. As a result, premium MRI could move into sites without helium infrastructure.

Where can imaging makers win share in emerging markets?

Imaging makers have room to grow in Asia, Latin America and Africa, where many district hospitals still lack CT or MRI. Patients in these regions often travel long distances for basic scans, which delays diagnosis of cancer and stroke. Companies that pair affordable systems with training, financing and remote service can build loyalty early. As a result, mid-range CT, digital X-ray and portable ultrasound have strong prospects in these regions over the next decade.

Capital costs, staff shortages and tenders slow uptake

Why do high capital costs limit scanner adoption?

High capital costs limit scanner adoption, because a CT or MRI installation requires a major hospital budget along with shielding and room construction. Smaller hospitals and clinics in low- and middle-income countries often cannot finance such purchases without public support. Even in wealthy countries, budget cycles can delay replacement for several years. As a result, suppliers increasingly offer leasing, refurbished systems and pay-per-use contracts to win orders.

How do radiology staff shortages slow capacity growth?

Shortages of radiologists and technologists slow capacity growth, because every scan needs trained staff to acquire and report images. Many regions outside large cities have few radiologists, which leads to long reporting delays even where scanners exist. Departments add radiology information systems to manage worklists, but these tools cannot replace reporting staff. Training programs take years to expand, and burnout raises turnover in busy departments. In turn, installed systems in some markets run below capacity, which slows repeat purchases.

Why does tender-based pricing pressure margins?

Tender-based purchasing pressures margins, because public hospitals in Europe, China and other markets buy imaging systems through competitive bids. Domestic makers in China compete strongly on price for CT, MRI and X-ray systems, which pushes global suppliers to cut prices. Buyers also expect long warranties and bundled service at no added cost. As a result, unit volumes can rise faster than market value, especially for mid-range systems.

How do radiation safety and cybersecurity rules add cost?

Radiation safety and cybersecurity rules add cost, because imaging systems must meet dose limits and protect connected patient data. Regulators require dose tracking, software validation and security documentation before clearance in major markets. Hospitals must also run quality checks and staff training for every X-ray and CT unit. In turn, compliance favors large suppliers and slows the entry of smaller device makers.

North America leads as Asia Pacific adds scanners

Why does North America hold the largest regional share?

North America held a 38.0% share of 2025 value and grows at 3.69% a year through 2035. The United States drives this position, because hospitals and imaging centers perform high volumes of CT, MRI and ultrasound exams. People aged 65 and older made up 17.9% of the U.S. population in 2024, according to World Bank data, which keeps scan demand rising. U.S. regulators cleared several new CT and MRI systems between 2024 and 2026, which keeps premium technologies reaching this region first.

How fast is Asia Pacific adding imaging capacity?

Asia Pacific held a 26.0% share of 2025 value and is the fastest-growing region at 5.19% a year. China and India are adding hospital and county-level imaging capacity, which brings CT and MRI to patients who previously traveled for scans. Japan contributes high-value replacement demand from an aging population, where people aged 65 and older made up 29.8% of residents in 2024. United Imaging and Neusoft compete strongly in China, while Samsung Medison and Canon Medical Systems lead in ultrasound and CT.

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What shapes demand across Europe?

Europe held a 27.0% share of 2025 value and grows at 3.49% a year, the slowest pace of the five regions. Germany, France, Italy and the United Kingdom account for most spending, and people aged 65 and older made up 24.6% of Italy's population and 23.2% of Germany's in 2024. Tender-based purchasing and tight hospital budgets hold back price growth. However, energy and helium costs push hospitals to replace older MRI and CT systems with more efficient models.

Where is Latin America adding demand?

Latin America held a 5.0% share of 2025 value and grows at 4.59% a year through 2035. Brazil and Mexico lead regional demand, and people aged 65 and older made up 11.0% of Brazil's population in 2024. Private hospital groups invest in CT and MRI, while public systems buy X-ray and ultrasound through tenders.

What limits growth in the Middle East and Africa?

The Middle East and Africa held a 4.0% share of 2025 value and grows at 4.79% a year through 2035. Gulf states add higher-value demand from new hospitals that buy advanced CT and MRI systems. Access in sub-Saharan Africa remains limited, because many countries have few scanners outside capital cities.

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FDA clearances and deals in imaging since 2024

Sealed magnets, photon detectors and AI lead innovation

• Sealed low-helium magnets cut helium use to a few liters, which removes quench pipes and lowers the cost of installing MRI in smaller sites.
• Ultra-high-field MRI such as the United Imaging uMR Jupiter 5T system, cleared by the FDA in May 2024, offers finer detail for whole-body imaging.
• Deep learning reconstruction reduces image noise and scan time, which lets departments run more exams with the same staff.
• AI-assisted ultrasound such as the Sonio software that Samsung Medison acquired in August 2024, recognizes fetal views and checks image quality in real time.

Global imaging leaders face fast-rising Chinese makers

Competition is led by large global imaging companies that sell across several modalities, from X-ray to MRI. GE HealthCare, Siemens Healthineers and Philips compete in CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear imaging, and all three now market MRI systems with low helium use. Canon Medical Systems is strong in CT and ultrasound, while Hitachi and Shimadzu are long-standing Japanese participants, with Shimadzu focused on X-ray, fluoroscopy and angiography systems. Hologic specializes in breast imaging and skeletal health, and Samsung Medison and Esaote compete in ultrasound and compact MRI. United Imaging and Neusoft have grown quickly from their home market in China and now sell CT and MRI systems abroad. Allengers serves price-sensitive hospitals in India, and AMICO supplies X-ray equipment in Russia and nearby markets. As a result, buyers weigh image quality, service reach, financing and price when choosing suppliers.

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Ultrasound and low-helium MRI set the growth pace

Credence Research's view is that ultrasound and low-helium MRI will set the pace of growth through 2035, because both widen the number of sites that can offer imaging. The overall market grows at 4.13% a year, supported by aging populations and hospital building in Asia Pacific. CT keeps the largest value share, but tender pricing limits its growth in mature markets. Companies that combine efficient scanners with AI workflow, service and financing will win the most new orders, while single-modality suppliers face pressure from bundled contracts.

How Credence Research sized imaging equipment spending

The report uses 2025 as the base year and 2026 to 2035 as the forecast period. Market values come from the Credence Research model, which builds spending by product type, end user, modality and region. Regional and segment splits are Credence Research estimates informed by World Health Organization and World Bank statistics, U.S. regulator decisions and company press releases and filings. No primary interviews or surveys were used in preparing this edition of the report.

Imaging equipment spending outlook to 2035

By 2035, the diagnostic imaging devices market is projected to reach USD 40.25 billion, with growth led by ultrasound, low-helium MRI and outpatient CT. Computed tomography will remain the largest product area, although price pressure will keep its value growth moderate. North America keeps the highest spending per patient, while Asia Pacific adds the most new scanners. Portable systems will take a larger share of routine exams in clinics and homes. As a result, advantage will depend on efficiency, AI workflow and service reach.

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