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Preclinical Imaging Market Summary
The global preclinical imaging market size was valued at USD 1.05 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1.63 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2026 to 2033. This growth is driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing investments in drug development, and growing demand for non-invasive imaging techniques.
The adoption of advanced imaging modalities for early-stage research, coupled with the expansion of translational research initiatives, further accelerates market expansion.
Government initiatives, including grants and funding from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and similar agencies in Europe and Asia, are significantly enhancing preclinical research and bolstering the preclinical imaging market. For example, in September 2022, the NIH and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) called for applications for milestone-driven preclinical vaccine development targeting Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), Salmonella Paratyphi A, and Shigella species.
The program supported vaccine optimization, scale-up, safety, and efficacy testing, offering up to USD 750,000 annually over five years to help candidates reach clinical readiness. Eligible applicants included academic institutions, nonprofits, governments, and businesses. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) planned to award USD 5.2 million across 4-6 projects to advance candidates toward FDA IND submission. This influx of funding allows researchers to invest in advanced platforms, develop new probes, and expand longitudinal studies, increasing demand in the preclinical in-vivo imaging market and supporting growth in segments like optical preclinical imaging.
Global Preclinical Imaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global preclinical imaging market based on type, application, end use and region:
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Modality
- Optical Imaging (BLI & F)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Ultrasound Imaging (US)
- Photoacoustic Imaging (PAI)
- Hybrid Imaging Systems
- Bi-Modal
- SPECT-CT
- PET-CT
- SPECT-PET
- PET-MRI
- Optical-CT
- Others
- Tri-Modal
- PET-SPECT-CT
- PET-SPECT-MRI
- PET-CT-Optical
- Others
- Others
- Reagent
- Service
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Drug Discovery & Development
- Toxicology & Pharmacokinetics Studies
- Basic & Translational Research
- Disease Mechanism & Pathophysiology Studies
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology & Inflammation
- Others
- Biomarker & Imaging Agent Validation
- Others
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Pharma and Biotech Companies
- Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
- Academic and Research Institutes
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Norway
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- Thailand
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Kuwait
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Segment Definitions
- 1.2.1. Type
- 1.2.2. Application
- 1.2.3. End Use
- 1.2.4. Regional scope
- 1.2.5. Estimates and forecasts timeline
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Information Procurement
- 1.4.1. Purchased database
- 1.4.2. GVR's internal database
- 1.4.3. Secondary sources
- 1.4.4. Primary research
- 1.4.5. Details of primary research
- 1.4.5.1. Data for primary interviews in North America
- 1.4.5.2. Data for primary interviews in Europe
- 1.4.5.3. Data for primary interviews in Asia Pacific
- 1.4.5.4. Data for primary interviews in Latin America
- 1.4.5.5. Data for Primary interviews in MEA
- 1.5. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.5.1. Data analysis models
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Model Details
- 1.7.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.7.2. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
- 1.7.3. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
- 1.7.4. Approach 2: Volume price analysis
- 1.8. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.9. List of Primary Sources
- 1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.2.1. Type Outlook
- 2.2.2. Application Outlook
- 2.2.3. End Use Outlook
- 2.2.4. Regional Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Preclinical Imaging Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent market outlook
- 3.1.2. Related/ancillary market outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market driver analysis
- 3.2.2. Market restraint analysis
- 3.3. Preclinical Imaging Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Supplier power
- 3.3.1.2. Buyer power
- 3.3.1.3. Substitution threat
- 3.3.1.4. Threat of new entrant
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Technological landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Economic landscape
- 3.3.2.4. Social landscape
- 3.3.2.5. Environmental landscape
- 3.3.2.6. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Preclinical Imaging Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Global Preclinical Imaging Type Market Movement Analysis
- 4.3. Global Preclinical Imaging Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Type, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Modality
- 4.4.1. Modality market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.2. Optical Imaging (BLI & F)
- 4.4.2.1. Optical Imaging (BLI & F) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- 4.4.3.1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.4. Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- 4.4.4.1. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.5. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
- 4.4.5.1. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.6. Computed Tomography (CT)
- 4.4.6.1. Computed Tomography (CT) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.7. Ultrasound Imaging (US)
- 4.4.7.1. Ultrasound Imaging (US) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.8. Photoacoustic Imaging (PAI)
- 4.4.8.1. Photoacoustic Imaging (PAI) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9. Hybrid Imaging Systems
- 4.4.9.1. Hybrid Imaging Systems market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.2. Bi-Modal
- 4.4.9.2.1. Bi-Modal market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.2.2. SPECT-CT
- 4.4.9.2.2.1. SPECT-CT market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.2.3. PET-CT
- 4.4.9.2.3.1. PET-CT market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.2.4. SPECT-PET
- 4.4.9.2.4.1. SPECT-PET market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.2.5. PET-MRI
- 4.4.9.2.5.1. PET-MRI market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.2.6. Optical-CT
- 4.4.9.2.6.1. Optical-CT market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.2.7. Others
- 4.4.9.2.7.1. Others market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.3. Tri-Modal
- 4.4.9.3.1. Tri-Modal market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.3.2. PET-SPECT-CT
- 4.4.9.3.2.1. PET-SPECT-CT market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.3.3. PET-SPECT-MRI
- 4.4.9.3.3.1. PET-SPECT-MRI market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.3.4. PET-CT-Optical
- 4.4.9.3.4.1. PET-CT-Optical market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.9.3.5. Others
- 4.4.9.3.5.1. Others market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4.10. Others
- 4.4.10.1. Others market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.5. Reagent
- 4.5.1. Reagent market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Service
- 4.6.1. Service market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Preclinical Imaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Global Preclinical Imaging Application Market Movement Analysis
- 5.3. Global Preclinical Imaging Market Size & Trend Analysis, by Application, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Drug Discovery & Development
- 5.4.1. Drug Discovery & Development market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Toxicology & Pharmacokinetics Studies
- 5.5.1. Toxicology & Pharmacokinetics Studies market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Basic & Translational Research
- 5.6.1. Basic & Translational Research market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Disease Mechanism & Pathophysiology Studies
- 5.7.1. Disease Mechanism & Pathophysiology Studies market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7.2. Oncology
- 5.7.2.1. Oncology market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7.3. Cardiology
- 5.7.3.1. Cardiology market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7.4. Neurology
- 5.7.4.1. Neurology market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7.5. Infectious Diseases
- 5.7.5.1. Infectious Diseases market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7.6. Immunology & Inflammation
- 5.7.6.1. Immunology & Inflammation market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.7.7. Others
- 5.7.7.1. Others market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.8. Biomarker & Imaging Agent Validation
- 5.8.1. Biomarker & Imaging Agent Validation market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.9. Others
- 5.9.1. Others market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Preclinical Imaging Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Global Preclinical Imaging End Use Market Movement Analysis
- 6.3. Global Preclinical Imaging Market Size & Trend Analysis, by End Use, 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Pharma and Biotech Companies
- 6.4.1. Pharma and biotech companies market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
- 6.5.1. Contract Research Organizations (CROs) market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Academic and Research Institutes
- 6.6.1. Academic and Research Institutes market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Others market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Preclinical Imaging Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis By Type, Application, End Use
- 7.1. Regional Market Share Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- 7.2. Regional Market Dashboard
- 7.3. Global Regional Market Snapshot
- 7.4. Market Size, & Forecasts Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2033:
- 7.5. North America
- 7.5.1. U.S.
- 7.5.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.5.1.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.5.1.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.5.1.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.5.1.5. U.S. market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Canada
- 7.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.5.2.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.5.2.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.5.2.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.5.2.5. Canada market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Mexico
- 7.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.5.3.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.5.3.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.5.3.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.5.3.5. Canada market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Europe
- 7.6.1. UK
- 7.6.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.1.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.1.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.1.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.1.5. UK market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Germany
- 7.6.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.2.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.2.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.2.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.2.5. Germany market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. France
- 7.6.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.3.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.3.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.3.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.3.5. France market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Italy
- 7.6.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.4.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.4.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.4.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.4.5. Italy market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Spain
- 7.6.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.5.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.5.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.5.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.5.5. Spain market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. Norway
- 7.6.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.6.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.6.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.6.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.6.5. Norway market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7. Sweden
- 7.6.7.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.7.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.7.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.7.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.7.5. Sweden market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.6.8. Denmark
- 7.6.8.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.6.8.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.6.8.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.6.8.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.6.8.5. Denmark market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7. Asia Pacific
- 7.7.1. Japan
- 7.7.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.7.1.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.7.1.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.7.1.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.7.1.5. Japan market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. China
- 7.7.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.7.2.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.7.2.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.7.2.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.7.2.5. China market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. India
- 7.7.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.7.3.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.7.3.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.7.3.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.7.3.5. India market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7.4. Australia
- 7.7.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.7.4.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.7.4.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.7.4.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.7.4.5. Australia market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7.5. South Korea
- 7.7.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.7.5.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.7.5.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.7.5.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.7.5.5. South Korea market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.7.6. Thailand
- 7.7.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.7.6.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.7.6.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.7.6.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.7.6.5. Thailand market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8. Latin America
- 7.8.1. Brazil
- 7.8.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.8.1.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.8.1.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.8.1.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.8.1.5. Brazil market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.8.2. Argentina
- 7.8.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.8.2.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.8.2.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.8.2.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.8.2.5. Argentina market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.9. MEA
- 7.9.1. South Africa
- 7.9.1.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.9.1.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.9.1.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.9.1.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.9.1.5. South Africa market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.9.2. Saudi Arabia
- 7.9.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.9.2.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.9.2.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.9.2.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.9.2.5. Saudi Arabia market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.9.3. UAE
- 7.9.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.9.3.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.9.3.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.9.3.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.9.3.5. UAE market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
- 7.9.4. Kuwait
- 7.9.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 7.9.4.2. Competitive scenario
- 7.9.4.3. Regulatory framework
- 7.9.4.4. Reimbursement structure
- 7.9.4.5. Kuwait market estimates and forecasts 2021 to 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Company/Competition Categorization
- 8.3. Key company market share analysis, 2025
- 8.4. Company Position Analysis
- 8.5. Company Categorization (Emerging Players, Innovators and Leaders)
- 8.6. Company Profiles
- 8.6.1. Cubresa Inc.
- 8.6.1.1. Company overview
- 8.6.1.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.2. Bruker Corporation
- 8.6.2.1. Company overview
- 8.6.2.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.3. Revvity (PerkinElmer, Inc)
- 8.6.3.1. Company overview
- 8.6.3.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.4. FUJIFILM VisualSonics
- 8.6.4.1. Company overview
- 8.6.4.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.5. Mediso Ltd.
- 8.6.5.1. Company overview
- 8.6.5.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.6. Rigaku (MILabs B.V.)
- 8.6.6.1. Company overview
- 8.6.6.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.7. MR Solutions
- 8.6.7.1. Company overview
- 8.6.7.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.8. Aspect Imaging
- 8.6.8.1. Company overview
- 8.6.8.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.9. TriFoil Imaging
- 8.6.9.1. Company overview
- 8.6.9.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.6.10. Siemens Healthineers
- 8.6.10.1. Company overview
- 8.6.10.2. Financial performance
- 8.6.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.6.10.4. Strategic initiatives