Medical Imaging Services Market– By Modality, By End Use – Global Forecast, 2025 to 2034

Medical Imaging Services Market Size

The global medical imaging services market size was valued at around USD 648.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at 5.2% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. The market deals profitably owing to the emerging burden of diseases and the highly increasing elderly population.
 

The growing disease burden and the increase of the elderly population around the world is a major factor contributing to the growth of the medical imaging services market. Age is a primary determinant for various chronic disorders, thereby increasing the need for medical imaging for its diagnosis and management. According to WHO, non-communicable diseases (NCD) like cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and diabetes are responsible for more than 70% of the deaths globally on a yearly basis. MRI, CT scans, and ultrasounds are vital for the detection and tracking of these diseases. They ascertain a better prognosis.
 

Medical Imaging Services Market Trends

Medical imaging technology has developed dramatically over the past few years. Now, image analysis runs smoothly through artificial intelligence (AI) as it allows for easy and accurate image analysis.
 

• Image interpretation, automated diagnosis, and anomaly detection are all major AI-assisted systems. With the enhancement of AI, the quality of images has improved, which reduced radiation exposure, boosted reconstruction techniques, and expanded the medical imaging service. The systems have been improving over the years.
   
• The changeover from two-dimensional imaging to three-dimensional (3D) and four-dimensional (4D) imaging has greatly sophisticated diagnosis. 3D imaging allows details of the anatomical structures to be viewed, which further improves visualization and assessment of abnormalities. These innovative techniques are anticipated to facilitate market expansion within a few years.
   

Medical Imaging Services Market Analysis

Based on modality, the market is segmented into X-ray imaging, MRI, ultrasound, computed tomography, nuclear imaging, and mammography. In 2024, the X-ray imaging segment led the market, generating revenue of USD 211.5 billion.
 

• X-rays are crucial for the first checkup and follow-up exam for several issues like fractures on bones, multiple dental checkups, and imaging of the chest for lung problems. Since x-ray technology is significantly less expensive, it can be utilized in nearly all forms of medical facilities, from large-scale hospitals to smaller local clinics and rural facilities, which enhances its popularity across the globe.
   
• X-ray imaging is crucial for diagnosis in emergency settings where speed is the number one priority.
   
• Digital X-ray systems enabled better image quality, less radiation exposure, and faster processing, which, when combined with the modality's availability and low cost, cements X-ray imaging's status as the largest segment in the market.
   

By end use, the medical imaging services market is divided into hospitals, diagnostic centers, clinics, and ambulatory surgical centers. The hospitals segment dominated the market in 2024 with a 45.7% market share.
 

• Hospitals have imaging apparatus such as X-ray, MRI, CT scan, and nuclear imaging machines for the diagnosis of medical conditions. Hospitals are the first choice when imaging is required since they have most of the critical and complex cases that require immediate imaging like emergency trauma, complex surgical procedures, and inpatient care.
   
• There are also efforts on the part of the government to help the establishments by providing them funding to help them acquire modern imaging tools and services, which enhances their service level and ensures correct diagnosis. The high patient volume together with the insurance reimbursement policy benefits in the hospital setting further consolidates their market dominance in medical imaging services.
   

In 2024, the U.S. led the North American medical imaging services market, generating revenue of USD 216.9 billion. This high revenue share is due to significant healthcare expenditure, supportive government initiatives, and rising disease awareness.
 

• There are some advantages to the newly regulatory authorities' policies and laws for the company's doing business in the market. During the forecast timeframe, the growing elder population and spending on medical imaging services will spur regional growth.
   
• The presence of well-established and potential participants of the market alongside the favorable regulatory environment allows the approvals and launching of products which facilitates expansion of the market in the U.S.
   

The UK is poised for substantial growth in the global medical imaging services market.
 

• To enhance the NHS outcomes, the national health services have prioritized diagnosing services so as to reduce waiting periods and improve patients' outcomes. There have been recent initiatives aimed at increasing the availability of CT and MRI scanners as there is an enormous level of demand.
   
• Furthermore, there is an increasing need for diagnostic services in relation to age-associated issues like arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, and several cancers.
   
• Additionally, the availability of imaging techniques provides accurate diagnosis that the geriatric population is relying on drives the growth in the imaging services market.
   

Between 2025 and 2034, the Asia Pacific medical imaging services market is set for significant growth.
 

• Development of the healthcare infrastructure within China and India opened opportunities for more advanced techniques of imaging. Because of increased government spending on diagnostic capabilities, there was high demand for imaging services. The region is expanding both urban and rural healthcare facilities to serve its large population.
   
• Moreover, with the increasing focus on chronic diseases in Asia Pacific, the former needs advanced imaging for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. This drives the adoption of primary and specialized imaging healthcare services.
   

Japan is set to experience notable growth in its medical imaging services market during the forecast period.
 

• Japan outdates other nations in the field of medical technology. It is a common practice for hospitals and clinics to own different sophisticated imaging devices. Providers are early adopters of high-definition MRI and CT scanners, which significantly enhances diagnostic ability and increases the market.
   
• The government of Japan enhances medical facilities to be at a higher standard with easy availability of diagnosis services. It is a matter of government policy that the healthcare system encourages enhanced diagnosis services for all patients, which increases the value of medical imaging greatly, more so for the elderly population who require preventive care services.
   

Medical Imaging Services Market Share

There is quite a bit of competition in the modern market because of the heightened need for accurate and responsible diagnosis. There is a lot of gaps in the market since established providers are not servicing many areas, and specialized imaging centers are able to grow because of enhanced trademark interoperability and niche diagnosis services in places like North America. AI image analysis and ML automated report systems become the competitive edge because they result in efficient and correct diagnosis.
 

Providers of imaging services, healthcare institutions, and technology companies are actively forming cohesive partnerships providing software and hardware components. Success in the marketplace hinges on efficiency in technological evolution and strictly following legal guidelines on how to cope with the diagnosis requirement and quality healthcare treatment of the patients.
 

Medical Imaging Services Market Companies

Prominent players operating in the medical imaging services industry include:

• Akumin
• Alliance Medical (Life Healthcare Group)
• Capitol Health
• Carlisle Health
• Circle Health Group
• HCA International
• I-MED Radiology Network
• Integral Diagnostics
• Medica Group
• Nuffield Health
• Qscan Group Holdings
• Qure.ai
• RadNet
• Ramsay Health Care
• RAYUS Radiology
• Sonic Healthcare
• Spire Healthcare Group
• The Royal Marsden
• Vista Health
   

USPs for the top market players:

• Cutting-edge technologies for imaging tools.
   
• Collaboration with academic institutions and research centers for new applications.
   
• Global presence across multiple geographies for local and global accessibility of products.
   

Medical Imaging Services Industry News:

• In August 2022, Life Healthcare acquired the non-clinical imaging operations of Eugene Marais Radiology at Life Eugene Marais Hospital in Pretoria, expanding its portfolio across Southern African operations.
   
• In September 2022, Carlisle Health Pty Ltd acquired Bundaberg Radiology Group (BR Radiology Group), which provides diagnostic and imaging services across multiple locations in Queensland. This acquisition marked Carlisle Health's entry into the Australian medical imaging market and strengthened its market position.
   

Medical imaging services market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million from 2021 – 2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By Modality  

• X-ray imaging
• MRI
• Ultrasound
• Computed tomography
• Nuclear imaging
• Mammography

Market, By End Use    

• Hospitals
• Diagnostic centers
• Clinics
• Ambulatory surgical centers

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Switzerland
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Denmark
  • Sweden
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • New Zealand
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Peru
• Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Israel
  • Iran