Medical imaging market seen growing to $63.14 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the global medical imaging market is on track to rise from $45.65 billion in 2025 to $63.14 billion by 2030, driven by chronic disease growth, AI adoption and broader access to diagnostic imaging. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest through 2030.

Why it matters: - The medical imaging market supports diagnosis, monitoring and treatment decisions across hospitals and outpatient settings. - Rising demand for imaging is tied to chronic disease prevalence, healthcare spending and the push for earlier detection. - The market’s projected growth signals continued investment in diagnostic infrastructure, software and portable imaging tools.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published a Medical Imaging Market Report 2026 covering market size, trends and a global forecast for 2026-2035. - The report pegs the market at $45.65 billion in 2025 and $48.63 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $63.14 billion by 2030. - The company released a free sample report and a full market report.

The details: - The report says the market is growing at a 6.5% CAGR from 2025 to 2026. - The forecast period calls for 6.7% CAGR growth through 2030. - Historical growth is linked to more chronic disease cases, expanded diagnostic infrastructure in hospitals, greater use of imaging in clinical decision-making, better imaging hardware and higher healthcare spending. - Future growth is tied to early disease detection, AI-driven diagnostic tools, outpatient imaging expansion, investment in advanced imaging technologies and personalized medicine. - Key trends include AI-assisted image interpretation, portable and point-of-care imaging devices, advanced imaging software platforms, high-resolution and multi-modality systems, and a stronger focus on preventive diagnostics. - Medical imaging technologies create images of body parts to detect, monitor or treat medical conditions. - The report says each imaging modality provides distinct information about illness, injury or treatment effectiveness. - In February 2024, the World Health Organization projected more than 35 million new cancer cases by 2050, a 77% increase from an estimated 20 million cases in 2022.

Between the lines: - Chronic disease growth is doing more than adding patient volume; it is making imaging a core part of long-term care management. - AI and software integration appear to be shifting imaging from a standalone device market toward a broader diagnostic workflow market. - North America’s lead and Asia-Pacific’s growth outlook suggest mature and emerging healthcare systems are driving demand for different reasons.

What's next: - The report expects North America to keep the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region through the forecast period. - Regional coverage in the report includes Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The company says its 2026 reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel-based forecasting dashboards and hotspot infographics. - The company invites readers to contact Saumya Sahay for more information.