| Product Code: ETC13365930 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 190 | No. of Figures: 80 | No. of Tables: 40 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Small Animal Imaging Market was valued at USD 1.52 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.37 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.10% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
The Global Small Animal Imaging Market is experiencing significant growth driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing R&D investments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, and advancements in imaging technologies. This market encompasses various imaging modalities such as micro-PET, micro-SPECT, micro-MRI, and optical imaging systems used for preclinical research in areas such as oncology, neurology, cardiology, and inflammation. Key players in the market are focusing on developing innovative imaging systems with higher resolution and sensitivity to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment monitoring in small animal models. North America holds a significant share in the market due to the presence of major pharmaceutical companies and research institutions. The market is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by ongoing technological advancements and increasing applications in drug development and personalized medicine.
The Global Small Animal Imaging Market is experiencing significant growth due to the rising demand for preclinical research in drug development, oncology, and neurological studies. Technological advancements in imaging modalities such as micro-CT, micro-MRI, micro-PET, and optical imaging are driving market expansion. Additionally, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and the growing adoption of personalized medicine are creating opportunities for small animal imaging solutions. The market is also benefiting from collaborations between research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and imaging equipment manufacturers to develop innovative imaging techniques. With a focus on improving imaging resolution, sensitivity, and speed, the small animal imaging market is poised for further growth and innovation in the coming years.
The Global Small Animal Imaging Market faces several challenges, including high costs associated with imaging equipment and maintenance, limited availability of skilled professionals to operate these specialized devices, and ethical concerns related to the use of animals for research purposes. Additionally, the lack of standardization in imaging techniques and data analysis poses a challenge in ensuring reliable and reproducible results across different studies and research facilities. Furthermore, regulatory hurdles and stringent guidelines for animal research add complexity to the development and commercialization of small animal imaging technologies. Addressing these challenges will require collaboration between industry stakeholders, academic institutions, and regulatory bodies to drive innovation, improve accessibility, and establish best practices in small animal imaging research.
The Global Small Animal Imaging Market is primarily driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases in small animals, growing adoption of small animal imaging techniques in preclinical research, and technological advancements in imaging modalities. The rise in research and development activities in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for drug discovery and development also contributes to the market`s growth. Additionally, the growing demand for personalized medicine and the increasing focus on early disease diagnosis in small animals further propel the market expansion. Moreover, favorable government initiatives and funding for small animal imaging research, along with the rising number of veterinary clinics and diagnostic centers, are expected to drive the market in the coming years.
Government policies related to the Global Small Animal Imaging Market vary by country, but generally focus on regulating the use of imaging technologies in research involving animals. Regulatory bodies such as the FDA in the United States and the European Medicines Agency in Europe set guidelines for the ethical use of imaging techniques in animal research, ensuring the safety and welfare of the animals involved. These policies may include requirements for obtaining ethical approvals, proper training for researchers, and compliance with animal welfare standards. Additionally, government funding and grants may be available to support research efforts in small animal imaging, particularly in areas such as drug development, disease modeling, and biomedical research. Compliance with these policies is crucial for companies operating in the small animal imaging market to ensure ethical and legal practices.
The Global Small Animal Imaging Market is anticipated to experience significant growth in the coming years due to the increasing adoption of preclinical imaging techniques in research and drug development activities. Factors such as the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, technological advancements in imaging modalities, and the growing focus on personalized medicine are expected to drive market expansion. Additionally, the demand for non-invasive imaging techniques, coupled with the rising investments in healthcare infrastructure, will further propel market growth. Emerging trends like molecular imaging and the development of novel imaging agents are poised to create lucrative opportunities for market players. Overall, the Global Small Animal Imaging Market is forecasted to witness robust growth in the foreseeable future.
In the Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Asia is expected to witness significant growth due to increasing research activities and investments in preclinical imaging technologies. North America is anticipated to dominate the market, driven by a strong presence of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies investing in advanced imaging modalities. Europe is also a key market player with a growing focus on personalized medicine and drug development. The Middle East and Africa region is projected to show steady growth as healthcare infrastructure improves. Latin America is expected to experience moderate growth due to rising awareness about the benefits of small animal imaging technologies in research and disease diagnosis. Overall, the global small animal imaging market is poised for expansion across all regions, driven by technological advancements and increasing applications in biomedical research.
Global Small Animal Imaging Market |
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Overview |
3.1 Global Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regions, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Imaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Research Field, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Data Processing, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 & 2031F |
3.10 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Trends |
6 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Optical Imaging, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ultrasound Imaging, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fluorescence Imaging, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Field, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Drug Development, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Genetic Research, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Disease Pathology, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Processing, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.3.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By AI-Based Image Analysis, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Cloud Storage Options, 2021 - 2031 |
6.3.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Computational Imaging, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.4.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Deep Learning Models, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Automated Quantification, 2021 - 2031 |
6.4.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Virtual Microscopy Tools, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.5.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By FDA & CE Mark Certifications, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Good Laboratory Practices, 2021 - 2031 |
6.5.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Ethical Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Overview & Analysis |
7.1 North America Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2 North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 |
7.4 North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Field, 2021 - 2031 |
7.5 North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Processing, 2021 - 2031 |
7.6 North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 - 2031 |
7.7 North America Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
8 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market, Overview & Analysis |
8.1 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.1 Brazil Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.2 Mexico Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.3 Argentina Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.2.4 Rest of LATAM Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
8.3 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 |
8.4 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Field, 2021 - 2031 |
8.5 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Processing, 2021 - 2031 |
8.6 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 - 2031 |
8.7 Latin America (LATAM) Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
9 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Overview & Analysis |
9.1 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.1 India Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.2 China Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.3 Japan Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.2.4 Rest of Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
9.3 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 |
9.4 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Field, 2021 - 2031 |
9.5 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Processing, 2021 - 2031 |
9.6 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 - 2031 |
9.7 Asia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
10 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Overview & Analysis |
10.1 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.1 South Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.2 Egypt Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.3 Nigeria Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.2.4 Rest of Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
10.3 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 |
10.4 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Field, 2021 - 2031 |
10.5 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Processing, 2021 - 2031 |
10.6 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 - 2031 |
10.7 Africa Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
11 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Overview & Analysis |
11.1 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.1 United Kingdom Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.2 Germany Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.3 France Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.2.4 Rest of Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
11.3 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 |
11.4 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Field, 2021 - 2031 |
11.5 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Processing, 2021 - 2031 |
11.6 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 - 2031 |
11.7 Europe Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
12 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market, Overview & Analysis |
12.1 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.1 Saudi Arabia Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.2 UAE Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.2.3 Turkey Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, 2021 - 2031 |
12.3 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 |
12.4 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Research Field, 2021 - 2031 |
12.5 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Data Processing, 2021 - 2031 |
12.6 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 - 2031 |
12.7 Middle East Small Animal Imaging Market, Revenues & Volume, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 - 2031 |
13 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Key Performance Indicators |
14 Global Small Animal Imaging Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
15 Global Small Animal Imaging Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
15.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Imaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
15.3 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Research Field, 2021 & 2031F |
15.4 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Data Processing, 2021 & 2031F |
15.5 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Machine Learning Integration, 2021 & 2031F |
15.6 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By Regulatory Compliance, 2021 & 2031F |
16 Global Small Animal Imaging Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
16.2 Global Small Animal Imaging Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Top 10 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |