Small Animal Imaging (In-Vivo)

Small Animal Imaging (In-Vivo)

Global Small Animal Imaging (In-Vivo) Market to Reach US$4.8 Billion by 2030

The global market for Small Animal Imaging (In-Vivo) estimated at US$2.9 Billion in the year 2023, is expected to reach US$4.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Micro-Magnetic Resonance Imaging, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.9% CAGR and reach US$1.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Optical Imaging segment is estimated at 7.2% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$793.7 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 7.0% CAGR

The Small Animal Imaging (In-Vivo) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$793.7 Million in the year 2023. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$735.2 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 7.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% and 6.2% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 6.1% CAGR.

Global Small Animal Imaging (In-Vivo) Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Is Small Animal Imaging Essential for Preclinical Studies?
Small animal imaging (in-vivo) is crucial for preclinical studies as it provides non-invasive, high-resolution imaging solutions for monitoring biological processes in live animals. This technology is extensively used in drug development, cancer research, cardiovascular studies, and neuroscience to assess disease progression, therapeutic efficacy, and pharmacokinetics. Small animal imaging techniques, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Computed Tomography (CT), offer real-time, longitudinal, and quantitative data, enhancing the reliability and translational value of preclinical research. The increasing focus on personalized medicine, targeted therapies, and molecular imaging is driving the adoption of small animal imaging systems across research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and academic laboratories.

How Are Technological Advancements Enhancing Small Animal Imaging?
Technological advancements are enhancing small animal imaging by integrating multi-modal, hybrid, and AI-driven imaging systems that provide comprehensive insights into biological processes. The development of multi-modal imaging systems combining MRI, PET, SPECT, and CT modalities is enabling researchers to capture multiple data points simultaneously, improving the accuracy and depth of preclinical studies. Innovations in AI-based image analysis, deep learning algorithms, and data management systems are facilitating automated, high-throughput, and quantitative analysis of imaging data, reducing the time and complexity of preclinical workflows. Furthermore, the emergence of portable, compact, and user-friendly imaging systems is expanding the accessibility of advanced imaging technologies to small and mid-sized research labs, enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Which Market Segments Are Leading the Adoption of Small Animal Imaging?
Imaging modalities include micro-MRI, PET, SPECT, CT, optical imaging (bioluminescence and fluorescence), and ultrasound, with optical imaging and PET leading the market due to their high sensitivity, specificity, and real-time imaging capabilities. Use case encompass oncology, neurology, cardiology, infectious diseases, and immunology, with oncology being the largest segment due to the high prevalence of cancer research and drug development studies. End-users include academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and contract research organizations (CROs), with academic and research institutions being the primary adopters due to their focus on basic research and translational studies. Geographically, North America and Europe are the largest markets for small animal imaging due to advanced research infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific is emerging as a high-growth region driven by increasing investments in life sciences, expanding R&D activities, and growing focus on precision medicine.

What Are the Key Drivers of Growth in the Small Animal Imaging Market?
The growth in the small animal imaging market is driven by several factors, including the rising demand for preclinical research and drug development, increasing adoption of multi-modal, hybrid, and AI-driven imaging systems, and advancements in non-invasive, high-resolution imaging technologies. The development of compact, portable, and user-friendly imaging systems is driving market adoption among academic and research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and CROs. The growing demand for high-sensitivity, high-specificity, and real-time imaging modalities is expanding the market reach among diverse preclinical research applications. The increasing use of small animal imaging in oncology, neurology, cardiology, and immunology research, coupled with the demand for longitudinal, quantitative, and translational imaging solutions, is creating new opportunities for market growth. Additionally, the rising collaborations between research institutes, pharmaceutical companies, and imaging solution providers and the increasing investments in R&D for innovative imaging technologies are further supporting market expansion.

Select Competitors (Total 42 Featured) -

• Aspect Imaging Ltd.
• Berthold Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
• Bruker Corp.
• LI-COR Biosciences, Inc.
• Mediso Ltd.
• MILabs B.V.
• Miltenyi Biotec GmbH
• New England Biolabs, Inc.
• Northridge Tri-Modality Imaging, Inc.
• PerkinElmer, Inc.
• Scanco Medical AG
• Sofie Biosciences, Inc.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Uvp. LLC

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