Report Highlights
The global market for biological and medical imaging reagents is estimated to grow from $26.6 billion in 2025 and forecast to reach $40.1 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% from 2025 to 2030.
Report Includes
- 109 data tables and 68 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for biological and medical imaging reagents
- Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2022-2024, estimates for 2025, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2030
- Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to the biologic and medical imaging reagents, accompanied by a market share analysis by product type, modality, technology, application, end use, and region
- A look at classifications, comparisons, advantages, and disadvantages of these types of diagnostic methods, and analysis of current and future demand in the global biologic and medical imaging reagents industry, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive environment, market regulations and reimbursement practices
- A relevant patent analysis with emphasis on emerging technologies and new developments
- A discussion on ESG challenges and practices of the industry
- Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances, and other key market strategies
- Company profiles of the leading market players, including GE HealthCare, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Siemens Healthineers AG, Bayer AG and Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD)
Report Scope
The report provides an overview of the global biological and medical imaging reagent market and analyzes market trends. It includes global revenue ($ millions) using 2024 as the base year, and the forecast from 2025 through 2030. The market is segmented based on type, modality, technology, application end user, and region. The regions covered in this study include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America, focusing on major countries in these regions.
The report focuses on the significant driving trends and emerging technologies that influence the market and vendor landscape. It analyzes environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) developments and discusses patents and emerging technologies related to the market.
The report concludes with an analysis of the competitive landscape, providing the ranking/share of key global biological and medical imaging reagent companies. It also has a dedicated section of company profiles covering the profiles of leading companies in the market.
Report Synopsis
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| Base year considered | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2025-2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $24.6 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $40.1 Billion | ||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 8.6% from 2025 to 2030 | ||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | By Product Type, Modality, Technology, Application, End Use, and Region | ||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) | ||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- The market is segmented based on type, modality, technology, application, end-use, and region. The biologic and medical imaging reagents market is segmented across multiple categories. By type, it includes contrast reagents, radioactive reagents, and optical reagents. In terms of imaging modality, the market is divided into optical imaging reagents, X-ray/CT imaging reagents, nuclear imaging reagents, MRI imaging reagents, multimodal imaging reagents, and ultrasound imaging reagents. Based on technology, key segments include quantum dots, radiopharmaceuticals, fluorescent proteins, fluorescent dyes and probes, and nanoparticles.
- The market is also categorized by application into in vivo and in vitro uses. Lastly, by end-use, the reagents are utilized in diagnostics and research and development, supporting both clinical and scientific advancements. The regions covered in this study include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World, focusing on major countries in these regions. The North American region comprises countries such as the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Europe includes Germany, the U.K., Italy, France, Spain, and the Rest of Europe; Asia-Pacific includes China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific includes global revenue ($ Million) for the base year 2024 and estimated data for the forecast period 2025 through 2030.
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Report Highlights
The global market for biological imaging reagents was valued at $13.2 billion in 2016. This market will grow from $14.4 billion in 2017 to nearly $23.9 billion by 2022 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% for the period of 2017-2022.
Report Includes
- 32 data tables and 76 additional tables
- An overview of the global markets for biologic and medical imaging reagents
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016, 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022
- A comprehensive analysis of imaging techniques as an important tool in medical diagnostic procedures
- Coverage of current and future strategies within the medical imaging technology market
- A look at classifications, comparisons, advantages, and disadvantages of these types of diagnostic methods
- A detailed analysis of the industry structure
- Profiles of major players in the industry
Report Highlights
The global medical imaging market was valued at $25.4 billion in 2011 and should reach $26.7 billion in 2012. Total market value is expected to reach nearly $34.1 billion in 2017 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.
Report Highlights
- Global revenue of the imaging market was worth approximately $21.8 billion in 2008, a figure that further increased to $22.6 billion in 2009. This is projected to reach $29 billion in 2014, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2009 and 2014.
- The largest segment X-ray and computed tomography was nearly $9.2 billion in 2008; this further increased to $9.3 billion in 2009, this is projected to reach $11.3 billion in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 3.9%.
- The Second largest segment ultrasound was nearly $5 billion in 2008; this further increased to $5.1 billion in 2009, this is projected to reach $6.1 billion in 2014, for a 5-year CAGR of 3.4%.
Report Highlights
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The U.S. market for medical imaging reagents and analysis tools is valued at a little more than $4.9 billion in 2006 and is expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of 11.9% to reach over $8.4 billion in 2011.
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Imaging reagents currently comprise the largest segment with a value of $2.97 billion in 2006. Medical imaging reagents are expected to increase at an average annual rate of 10.5% to reach $4.9 billion in 2011. The market for imaging reagents is currently led by radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine imaging. The market for these reagents was over $1 billion in 2006 and is expected to grow with an average annual rate of 11.8% to surpass $1.7 billion in 2011. Ultrasound imaging reagents are expected to experience the most significant growth with an average annual rate of 36% to reach $252.8 million in 2011.
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Within the image analysis market, tools for the analysis of ultrasound images were $190.5 million in 2006 and are expected to grow at an average annual rate of 13.6% to reach $360.6 in 2011.
Report Highlights
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The total U.S. market for imaging reagents was $2.8 billion in 2003 and is expected to grow to $ 3.9 billion by 2008 at an AAGR (average annual growth rate) of 6.9%.
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While currently the largest market, the x-ray segment appears stagnant, increasing at a very low rate, while the ultrasound market is rising rapidly with many new developments.
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The MRI reagent market is the prime market for today since a good number of products are available and many more are in the pipeline.
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Sales of reagents for cardiovascular applications were $770 million in 2003 and are expected to rise at an AAGR of 7.0%.
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Reagents used in oncology and GIT are rising at AAGRs of 7.0% and 5.1%, respectively.
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