Veterinary Imaging Market Report 2026

The veterinary imaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.02 billion in 2025 to $2.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to limited availability of veterinary imaging instruments, rising awareness of animal diagnostics, adoption of x-ray and ultrasound machines, growth of companion animal healthcare, early integration of imaging software in clinics.

The veterinary imaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in mri and ct scanning technologies, increasing use of radiopharmaceuticals and contrast agents, growing integration of pacs and ris systems, rising demand for imaging in cardiology and neurology, expansion of veterinary imaging services in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced imaging instruments, rising demand for veterinary imaging software, growing use of imaging reagents in diagnostics, expansion of imaging applications in oncology and orthopedics, integration of imaging data with practice management systems.

Rising demand for meat and dairy products is expected to drive growth in the veterinary imaging market in the coming years. Meat and dairy products include animal-derived foods such as beef, pork, poultry, milk, cheese, and yogurt. The demand for these products is increasing due to a global shift toward protein-rich diets, which is fueling higher production and consumption. Veterinary imaging plays a critical role in maintaining the health and well-being of livestock used in 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 grew by 1.3% in 2024, with significant increases observed in developed regions such as the United States, the European Union, and Australia. Therefore, the rising demand for meat and dairy products is propelling the veterinary imaging market.

Leading players in the veterinary market are developing innovative technologies, such as zero-helium small animal 1.5T MRI systems, to improve disease diagnosis in animals. The zero-helium small animal 1.5T MRI uses a conduction-based cooling system within a strong vacuum, eliminating the need for helium, a quench pipe, oxygen monitors, conventional external chillers, or additional power. For example, in April 2023, Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging, a UK-based diagnostic imaging service provider, launched the zero-helium small animal 1.5T MRI. This system improves access to diagnostic care for small animal patients while reducing the financial, environmental, and supply chain risks associated with traditional helium-based MRI systems. It combines the proven efficiency of previous Hallmarq machines with a more sustainable cooling solution.

In May 2023, IMV Technologies, a France-based provider of reproductive and imaging solutions for animal health and veterinary markets, acquired Veterinary Solutions Limited for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, IMV Technologies expanded its companion animal diagnostic portfolio and strengthened its European veterinary imaging presence by integrating Veterinary Solutions’ digital radiography (DR X-ray) systems and veterinary patient archiving and communication (PACS) software into its offerings, enhancing technological capabilities and market reach. Veterinary Solutions Limited is a Belgium-based provider of veterinary imaging solutions, including digital radiography equipment and imaging software for veterinary practices.

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.

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. The countries covered in the veterinary imaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have affected the veterinary imaging market by increasing costs of imported imaging instruments, software solutions, and reagents, particularly impacting segments such as MRI machines, CT scanners, and contrast agents in north america and europe. While the tariffs raise procurement costs for veterinary clinics and hospitals, they also encourage domestic manufacturing, drive innovation in cost-efficient imaging solutions, and reduce reliance on foreign imports.

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Veterinary imaging serves as a diagnostic tool enabling veterinarians to capture detailed internal images of animals, aiding in the identification and diagnosis of various medical conditions.

The primary products in the field of veterinary imaging include veterinary imaging instruments, veterinary software, and veterinary imaging reagents. These imaging instruments are cost-effective and non-invasive, designed specifically for diagnosing animal diseases. They offer precise and detailed images of animals' internal organs and bones, enhancing the quality of animal care. Veterinary clinics, hospitals, and other institutions utilize these instruments for applications such as orthopedics, traumatology, oncology, cardiology, and neurology, catering to both small companion animals and large animals.

The veterinary imaging market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing imaging services such as ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and fluoroscopy. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The veterinary imaging market also includes sales of nuclear medicine, which are used in providing veterinary imaging services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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