Ultrasound equipment market seen reaching $14.62 billion by 2030

The ultrasound systems devices and equipment market is projected to grow from $12.42 billion in 2026 to $14.62 billion by 2030, driven by early disease detection, handheld devices and tele-ultrasound. Western Europe led the market in 2025, while AI-assisted imaging and portable systems are emerging as major trends.

Why it matters: - Ultrasound systems are central to medical diagnostics, therapy and point-of-care care because they provide real-time imaging without invasive procedures. - The market’s projected 4.2% CAGR through 2030 signals continued demand for imaging tools as healthcare providers expand screening, monitoring and treatment capabilities.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released a 2026 market report on ultrasound systems devices and equipment. - The market is expected to rise from $11.96 billion in 2025 to $12.42 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $14.62 billion by 2030. - Western Europe held the largest regional share in 2025, followed by North America.

The details: - Ultrasound systems use high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of internal body structures. - The devices are used to evaluate organ function, detect abnormalities, assist in biopsies and monitor tumor progression. - Growth in the near term is linked to rising chronic disease rates, wider acceptance of diagnostic imaging, stronger hospital infrastructure, better ultrasound training and demand for non-invasive procedures. - Longer-term growth is tied to early disease detection, handheld ultrasound adoption, tele-ultrasound expansion, investment in smart diagnostics and the growing use of ultrasound in therapy. - Emerging trends include AI-assisted image analysis, portable and point-of-care systems, advanced Doppler and 4D imaging, cloud-connected platforms and workflow automation. - The report says government support and private investment are helping fund research and development across ultrasound manufacturers. - Chinese manufacturers Sonoscape, Mindray and SIUI have benefited from government initiatives supporting local firms. - Private equity firm KKR invested $35 million in Australia’s Signostics Ltd. - Sports-related injuries are also supporting demand because ultrasound is used in diagnosis, treatment and recovery monitoring in sports medicine. - Cary Orthopaedica said about 3.5 million sports injuries occur each year among children and teenagers in the US.

Between the lines: - The market’s growth story is shifting from hospital-based imaging toward more portable, connected and automated systems. - Investment in handheld and cloud-enabled ultrasound suggests vendors are targeting faster workflows and broader access outside traditional radiology settings. - Regional leadership in Western Europe and North America indicates mature healthcare systems continue to anchor demand, even as emerging markets expand.

What’s next: - The market is expected to keep expanding through 2030 as providers adopt AI tools, portable devices and tele-ultrasound services. - The Business Research Company’s report package includes market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, forecasting dashboards, hotspot infographics and updated trend graphics. - More information is available in the company’s announcement and the free sample report.

The bottom line: - Ultrasound remains a growing imaging market, with the strongest upside coming from portable devices, AI-enabled analysis and expanding clinical use cases.