Global Contrast Agent Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Iodinated, Barium-Based, Microbubble, Gadolinium-Based), By Modality (X-Ray/CT, MRI, Ultrasound), By Route Of Administration (Intravascular, Oral, Rectal, Others), By Indication (Oncology, Cardiovascular Disease, Neurological Disorders, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Nephrological Disorders, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Contrast Agent Market Size:

The global contrast agent market is expected to grow from US$7.038 billion in 2025 to US$9.907 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 7.08%.

Owing to the rising prevalence of complicated comorbidities and long-term disorders which has increased the scope of medical imaging procedures such as ultrasonography, X-rays, MRI and CT scans.

Moreover, Image-guided procedures (IGS) are becoming popular over time. Numerous ailments can be identified and treated using these techniques.

Contrast Agent Market Drivers:

• Higher Prevalence of Chronic Conditions

According to the National Health Council, 81 million Americans had several chronic ailments in 2020 signifying a high prevalence of chronic conditions. Additionally, as per the American Cancer Society, the estimated number of cancer cases increased from 983,160 in 2022 to 1,010,310 in 2023 in males whereas it increased from 934,870 to 948,000 in females. A thorough understanding of the imaging process and its therapeutic applications, as well as new methods of data gathering, processing, and display, are all necessary to meet the growing need for improved imaging during surgeries. The image-guided procedures meet all such requirements owing to which their demand for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes has increased which has contributed to the expansion of the market.

• Increasing Demand for Diagnostic Imaging

The prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing which is leading to unprecedented demand for diagnostic imaging. The rising public demand for diagnostic imaging services and the growing accessibility of various diagnostic imaging modalities has provided a positive outlook for contrast agents market growth. Additionally, firms operating in the contrast media industry are introducing cutting-edge innovations in product design and technology. For instance, the FDA granted 510(k) approval to NeuroLogica Corporation in March 2022 for their single-source photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner. The ability of OmniTom Elite with PCD to provide spectral CT images at different energy levels is another feature that is projected to accelerate market expansion shortly.

• Rising R&D Inititaitves

Rising R&D for the creation of newer contrast agent applications provides market participants with tremendous prospects. Businesses, research institutions, and academic institutions are collaborating to broaden the use of contrast agents. For instance, in June 2020, the UMass Technology Development Fund granted initial funding of USD 25,000 for the study of a new biogenic class of MRI contrast agents with fewer adverse effects.

Contrast Agent Market Geographical Outlook:

• North America is Expected to Grow Considerably

North America is expected to hold a significant share of the global contrast agent market during the forecast period. The well-established healthcare sector coupled with new product launches and collaboration is driving the regional market growth. The increasing number of diseases coupled with the rising investment in the healthcare industry in the United States is providing an edge to the market growth of contrast agents in the country. For instance, in 2022, the American Cancer Society recorded that there were 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed and 6,09,360 cancer deaths in the United States. The number of cancer patients is expected to increase in the coming year and the need for these devices is expected to grow in the projected period. Companies are intending to launch various products in the country and trying to get them approved by the USDA. For instance, Fresenius Kabi launched a generic iodixanol contract agent in the market in the United States. The iodixanol introduced by the company is the first U.S. FDA- approved generic iso-osmolar dimeric iodinated contrast media agent.

Segmentation:

• By Type
  • Iodinated
  • Barium-based
  • Microbubble
  • Gadolinium-based
• By Modality
  • X-ray/CT
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound
• By Route of Administration
  • Intravascular
  • Oral
  • Rectal
  • Others
• By Indication
  • Oncology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Nephrological Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • United Kingdom
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Others

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK 

5. GLOBAL CONTRAST AGENT MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Iodinated

5.3. Barium-based

5.4. Microbubble

5.5. Gadolinium-based

6. GLOBAL CONTRAST AGENT MARKET BY MODALITY

6.1. Introduction

6.2. X-ray/CT

6.3. MRI

6.4. Ultrasound

7. GLOBAL CONTRAST AGENT MARKET BY ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Intravascular

7.3. Oral

7.4. Rectal

7.5. Others

8. GLOBAL CONTRAST AGENT MARKET BY INDICATION 

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Oncology

8.3. Cardiovascular Disease

8.4. Neurological Disorders

8.5. Gastrointestinal Disorders

8.6. Nephrological Disorders

8.7. Musculoskeletal Disorders

8.8. Others

9. GLOBAL CONTRAST AGENT MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. USA

9.2.2. Canada

9.2.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. Brazil 

9.3.2. Argentina

9.3.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. United Kingdom

9.4.2. Germany

9.4.3. France

9.4.4. Spain

9.4.5. Others

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Saudi Arabia

9.5.2. UAE

9.5.3. Israel

9.5.4. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. Japan

9.6.2. China

9.6.3. India

9.6.4. South Korea

9.6.5. Indonesia 

9.6.6. Thailand

9.6.7. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. Guerbet Group

11.2. Bayer AG

11.3. Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.

11.4. Bracco Diagnostic, Inc.

11.5. GE 

11.6. Curadel, LLC

11.7. Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited

11.8. Magnus Health

11.9. Spago Nanomedical AB

11.10. J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

12. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Guerbet Group

Bayer AG

Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc.

Bracco Diagnostic, Inc.

GE 

Curadel, LLC

Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited

Magnus Health

Spago Nanomedical AB

J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd