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Veterinary Imaging Market Size, Value And Growth Trajectory Through 2030
The veterinary imaging market has demonstrated robust growth in recent years. Looking ahead, the market is projected to expand from $2.02 billion in 2025 to $2.17 billion in 2026, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. Historically, this growth has been driven by several factors such as the limited availability of veterinary imaging instruments, a heightened awareness of animal diagnostics, the uptake of x-ray and ultrasound machines, the expanding companion animal healthcare sector, and the early adoption of imaging software in clinical settings.
The veterinary imaging market is projected to experience substantial expansion over the upcoming years. This market is forecast to reach a value of $2.99 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The anticipated growth during this period is driven by progress in MRI and CT scanning technologies, the wider application of radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents, the expanding integration of PACS and RIS systems, an increased need for imaging in cardiology and neurology, and the extension of veterinary imaging services into nascent markets. Key trends for the forecast duration involve the increased uptake of sophisticated imaging devices, a growing requirement for veterinary imaging software, the broader utilization of imaging reagents in diagnostic procedures, the broadening of imaging uses in oncology and orthopedics, and the merging of imaging data with practice management systems.
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Veterinary Imaging Market Growth Factors: What’s Supporting Expansion?
The rising demand for meat and dairy products is projected to propel the expansion of the veterinary imaging market moving forward. These products refer to food items derived from animals, such as beef, pork, poultry, milk, cheese, and yogurt, among others. The increase in meat and dairy products is attributed to growing consumer preferences worldwide for protein-rich diets, which is driving higher production and consumption. Veterinary imaging plays a critical role in ensuring the health and welfare of livestock animals, which are utilized for meat and dairy production. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, a France-based intergovernmental organization, global meat production saw a 1.3% increase in 2024, with notable growth in developed countries like the United States, European Union, and Australia. Therefore, the heightened demand for meat and dairy products is a primary force driving the veterinary imaging market.
Veterinary Imaging Market Breakdown By Product Type And Application
The veterinary imaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Veterinary Imaging Instruments, Veterinary Software, Veterinary Imaging Reagents
2) By Animal Type: Small Companion Animals, Large Animals
3) By Application: Orthopedics And Traumatology, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology
4) By End-Use: Veterinary Clinics And Hospitals, Other End-Uses
Subsegments:
1) By Veterinary Imaging Instruments: X-Ray Machines, Ultrasound Machines, MRI Machines, CT Scanners, Endoscopes
2) By Veterinary Software: Imaging Software, Practice Management Software, Radiology Information Systems (RIS), Picture Archiving And Communication Systems (PACS)
3) By Veterinary Imaging Reagents: Contrast Agents, Radiopharmaceuticals, Ultrasound Contrast Agents
Veterinary Imaging Market Industry Trends: What’s Reshaping Demand?
Leading companies within the veterinary market are developing advanced products, such as the zero-helium small animal 1.5T MRI, to enhance disease diagnosis in animals. This innovative zero-helium small animal 1.5T MRI system operates with a conduction-based cooling system in a robust vacuum, thereby removing the requirement for helium, a quench pipe, an oxygen monitor, a conventional external chiller, or any supplementary power. For instance, in April 2023, Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, a UK-based diagnostic imaging service provider, introduced its Zero-helium small animal 1.5T MRI. The machine is designed to improve access to diagnostic care for small animal patients while lessening the financial, environmental, and supply chain risks linked to traditional helium-based MRI systems. It marks an evolutionary progression from Hallmarq’s prior systems, integrating the proven efficiency of their earlier machines with a more sustainable cooling mechanism.
Veterinary Imaging Market Industry Leaders And Competitive Landscape
Major companies operating in the veterinary imaging market are Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Canon Inc., Carestream Health, Draminski S.A., E.I. Medical Imaging, Esaote S.P.A., Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, GE Healthcare, Heska Corporation, IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Konica Minolta Inc., MinXray Inc., Clarius Mobile Health, Shenzhen Ricso Technology Co. Ltd., ClearVet Digital Radiography Systems, Mindray Medical International Limited, Siemens Healthineers, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., IMV imaging, Epica Animal Health, Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, Hitachi Ltd., NeuroLogica Corp., Oncovision, PerkinElmer Inc., Planmed Oy, Sedecal Veterinary, Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments Co. Ltd., Shimadzu Corporation, Sonoscape Medical Corp., Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Trixell, Varex Imaging Corporation, Vetel Diagnostics, VetRocket LLC, Vieworks Co. Ltd., Xoran Technologies LLC, Ziehm Imaging GmbH.
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Veterinary Imaging Market Regional Analysis And Leading Geography
North America was the largest region in the veterinary imaging market in 2025. The regions covered in the veterinary imaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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