Product Code: CMI7994
Global Imaging CRO Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.61 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 9.68 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage |
Report Details |
Base Year: |
2024 |
Market Size in 2025: |
USD 5.61 Bn |
Historical Data for: |
2020 To 2024 |
Forecast Period: |
2025 To 2032 |
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR: |
8.10% |
2032 Value Projection: |
USD 9.68 Bn |
The global imaging CRO market has emerged as a crucial sector within the healthcare industry, playing a pivotal role in the development and advancement of medical imaging technologies. Imaging Contract Research Organizations (CROs) specialize in providing a wide range of services, including imaging protocol design, image acquisition, analysis, and interpretation, to support clinical trials and research studies. These organizations leverage cutting-edge technologies and expertise to deliver high-quality imaging data, enabling pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to make informed decisions during the drug development process. The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, coupled with the growing demand for personalized medicine and the need for efficient and cost-effective drug development, has fueled the growth of the global imaging CRO market. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the role of imaging CROs is becoming increasingly important in accelerating the development of innovative therapies and improving patient outcomes.
Market Dynamics
The global imaging CRO market growth is driven by several key factors, including the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, rising demand for advanced imaging technologies, and the growing need for efficient and cost-effective drug development processes. The aging population and changing lifestyles have led to a higher incidence of chronic conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders, which require advanced imaging techniques for diagnosis and monitoring. Additionally, the advent of personalized medicine has necessitated the development of targeted therapies, which rely heavily on imaging biomarkers for patient selection and treatment response assessment. However, the market growth may be restrained by factors such as the high cost of imaging equipment, complex regulatory requirements, and the shortage of skilled professionals in the field.
Furthermore, the lack of standardization in imaging protocols and data management poses challenges for imaging CROs in ensuring the reliability and reproducibility of imaging data across different sites and studies. Despite these challenges, the market presents significant opportunities for growth, driven by technological advancements such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing, which are transforming the imaging landscape. These technologies enable faster and more accurate image analysis, streamline data management, and facilitate remote collaboration among stakeholders. Moreover, the increasing adoption of hybrid imaging modalities, such as PET/CT and PET/MRI, is expected to expand the scope of Imaging CROs in supporting multimodal imaging studies.
Key Features of the Study
- This report provides in-depth analysis of the global imaging CRO market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
- It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
- This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
- It profiles key players in the global Imaging CRO market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
- Key companies covered as a part of this study include Siemens Healthineers, GE Healthcare, Philips Healthcare, Canon Medical Systems, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Agfa-Gevaert Group, Hitachi Medical Corporation, Carestream Health, Hologic, Inc., Toshiba Medical Systems, Mindray Medical International Limited, Varian Medical Systems, Esaote S.p.A., Bracco Imaging S.p.A., and Leica Biosystems
- Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
- The global imaging CRO market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
- Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global imaging CRO market
Market Segmentation
- Service Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Clinical Trial Imaging
- Preclinical Imaging
- Medical Imaging Data Management
- Image Processing & Analysis Services
- Regulatory Consultancy
- Others (Quality Control, etc.)
- Imaging Modality Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Optical Imaging
- Therapeutic Area Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Cardiology
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Gastroenterology
- Endocrinology
- Others
- Clinical Trial Phase Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Phase I
- Phase II
- Phase III
- Phase IV
- End User Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Biotechnology Companies
- Medical Device Manufacturers
- Diagnostic Centers
- Contract Research Organizations
- Academic and Research Institutes
- Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
- Key Players Insights
- Siemens Healthineers
- GE Healthcare
- Philips Healthcare
- Canon Medical Systems
- Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
- Agfa-Gevaert Group
- Hitachi Medical Corporation
- Carestream Health
- Hologic, Inc.
- Toshiba Medical Systems
- Mindray Medical International Limited
- Varian Medical Systems
- Esaote S.p.A.
- Bracco Imaging S.p.A.
- Leica Biosystems
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
- Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
- Global Imaging CRO Market, By Service Type
- Global Imaging CRO Market, By Imaging Modality
- Global Imaging CRO Market, By Therapeutic Area
- Global Imaging CRO Market, By Clinical Trial Phase
- Global Imaging CRO Market, By End User
- Global Imaging CRO Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Driver
- Restraint
- Opportunity
- Impact Analysis
- Key Developments
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER's Analysis
- Merger and Acquisition Scenario
- Industry Trends
4. Global Imaging CRO Market, By Service Type, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
- Clinical Trial Imaging
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Preclinical Imaging
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Medical Imaging Data Management
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Image Processing & Analysis Services
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Regulatory Consultancy
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Others (Quality Control, etc.)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
5. Global Imaging CRO Market, By Imaging Modality, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Ultrasound
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- X-ray
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Optical Imaging
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
6. Global Imaging CRO Market, By Therapeutic Area, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
- Oncology
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Neurology
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Cardiology
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Gastroenterology
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Endocrinology
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
7. Global Imaging CRO Market, By Clinical Trial Phase, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
- Phase I
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Phase II
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Phase III
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Phase IV
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
8. Global Imaging CRO Market, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Biotechnology Companies
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Medical Device Manufacturers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Diagnostic Centers
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Contract Research Organizations
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Academic and Research Institutes
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
9. Global Imaging CRO Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Regional Trends
- North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Service Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Imaging Modality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Therapeutic Area, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Clinical Trial Phase, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Service Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Imaging Modality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Therapeutic Area, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Clinical Trial Phase, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Service Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Imaging Modality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Therapeutic Area, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Clinical Trial Phase, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Service Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Imaging Modality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Therapeutic Area, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Clinical Trial Phase, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Service Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Imaging Modality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Therapeutic Area, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Clinical Trial Phase, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Service Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Imaging Modality, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Therapeutic Area, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Clinical Trial Phase, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
10. Competitive Landscape
- Siemens Healthineers
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- GE Healthcare
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Philips Healthcare
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Canon Medical Systems
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Agfa-Gevaert Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Hitachi Medical Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Carestream Health
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Hologic, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Toshiba Medical Systems
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Mindray Medical International Limited
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Varian Medical Systems
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Esaote S.p.A.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Bracco Imaging S.p.A.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- Leica Biosystems
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
11. Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
12. References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
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