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Redding, California - January 20, 2026

Europe Medical Image Management Market to be Worth $2.38 Billion by 2032

Europe Medical Image Management Market by Product [PACS (Departmental, Enterprise) Delivery (On-Premise, Cloud-based) VNA (Delivery, Procurement, Vendor) AICA (Vendor), Universal Viewer] End User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Imaging Centres) - Forecast to 2032

Meticulous Research®---a leading market research company, published a research report titled, "Europe Medical Image Management Market by Product [PACS (Departmental, Enterprise), Delivery (On-Premise, Cloud-based), VNA (Delivery, Procurement, Vendor), AICA (Vendor), Universal Viewer], End User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Imaging Centres)—Forecast to 2032".

According to a recent report from Meticulous Research®, the European medical image management market is expected to reach $2.38 billion by 2032, growing at a rate of 7.3% annually from 2025 to 2032. This growth is fueled by increased investments in medical imaging technology, growing use of healthcare IT and electronic health records (EHR), and a rising demand for medical image management solutions due to aging populations and a higher incidence of chronic diseases. Advancements in diagnostic imaging technology also contribute to this trend. However, high implementation costs for complete imaging IT systems, concerns over data security and privacy, and challenges with integrating legacy systems limit market growth.

Additionally, the rise of artificial intelligence in medical imaging, the expanding telehealth market in European countries, and the development of cross-border healthcare initiatives like the European Health Data Space (EHDS) present growth opportunities for market players. Challenges such as interoperability issues between different vendor platforms and the need for workforce training in advanced imaging IT systems could hinder market development.

Key Players

Key players in the European medical image management market include Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Netherlands), Siemens Healthineers AG (Germany), GE Healthcare Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (Japan), Agfa-Gevaert NV (Belgium), Sectra AB (Sweden), Hyland Software, Inc. (U.S.), INFINITT Healthcare Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Mach7 Technologies (Australia), Novarad Corporation (U.S.), BridgeHead Software Ltd. (U.K.), Change Healthcare Inc. (U.S.), and Merative (U.S.).

The market is divided by product, end user, and geography. The report also examines industry competitors and analyzes the market at the country level.

In 2025, the picture archive communication system (PACS) segment dominated the European medical image management market. This is due to the high usage of PACS in radiology departments where most imaging studies are conducted, managed, and stored. There is also increasing adoption of PACS in other areas like cardiology, ophthalmology, oncology, endoscopy, teleradiology, dermatology, pathology, neurology, and dentistry. Recent findings show that nine out of ten hospitals in Western Europe now have fully functional PACS, which reinforces the segment's leading position. The PACS segment is further categorized into departmental PACS and enterprise PACS, with departmental PACS holding a larger share; radiology PACS is the largest subsegment because of radiology's key role in diagnostic imaging workflows. The vendor neutral archive (VNA) segment, on the other hand, is growing rapidly. Factors driving the VNA segment's growth include a focus on enterprise imaging, collaboration, long-term data management, centralized storage of medical images and non-DICOM content, solutions for overcoming data silos and vendor lock-in, and increasing emphasis on cross-border healthcare and regional health information exchanges.

In the end user analysis, the hospitals segment dominated the European medical image management market in 2025. This growth is fueled by the rising number of hospital admissions, an increasing number of hospitals, and the usage of VNAs to solve issues related to PACS growth and data compatibility. The demand for enterprise-wide image data management in hospitals also contributes to the segment's strong position. As per Eurostat 2023, there are about 2.3 million hospital beds in the EU, averaging 511 beds for every 100,000 people, leading to significant demand for medical image management solutions. The hospitals segment is further divided into public and private hospitals, with public hospitals accounting for a larger share since they form the backbone of healthcare in many European countries with universal healthcare systems. This segment is also expected to have the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by ongoing digital transformation, PACS replacement cycles, and the integration of AI-driven imaging solutions.

Geographically, Germany dominated the European medical image management market in 2025. This is due to its well-established healthcare system, a large number of hospitals, and a high level of diagnostic imaging, with one of the highest rates of hospital beds, radiology departments, and imaging procedures per capita in Europe. This significantly increases the demand for PACS, VNA, and enterprise imaging solutions. Early adoption of digital health technologies, supported by reimbursement systems and significant investments in both public and private hospitals, as well as ongoing modernization efforts in hospital IT systems and PACS, are also contributing factors.

Turkey, however, is projected to see the highest growth rate during the forecast period. Key drivers include rapid development of healthcare infrastructure, advances in digitization, significant investments in large public hospital projects such as city hospitals with modern diagnostic and imaging capabilities, increased healthcare spending, and government initiatives to update hospital information systems that encourage first-time use of medical image management solutions. The growth of the private healthcare sector and medical tourism also play a role.

The European digital health sector is witnessing strong growth. Startups raised about €4.3 billion (around $4.8 billion) in 2024, marking a 27% increase from the previous year. From 2021 to 2027, the European Commission is allocating over €14 billion to digital health projects through notable programs like Horizon Europe, EU4Health (with a €5.3 billion budget), and the Digital Europe Programme (€7.6 billion). This funding is expected to enhance the use of improved medical imaging and data management solutions throughout Europe. A 2024 survey by the European Society of Radiology found that 48% of radiologists in Europe are using AI tools, up from 20% in 2018. An additional 25% plan to implement AI, driving the need for advanced image management systems that support AI-integrated workflows.

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Key questions answered in the report-

Which are the high-growth market segments in terms of product, end user, and geography?
What was the historical market for Europe medical image management?
What are the market forecasts and estimates for the period 2025–2032?
What are the major drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the Europe medical image management market?
Who are the major players operating in the Europe medical image management market?
What is the competitive landscape like, and who are the leaders in the Europe medical image management market?
What are the recent developments in the Europe medical image management market?
What are the different strategies adopted by the major players in the Europe medical image management market?
What are the geographical trends and high-growth countries in Europe?

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Redding, California - January 20, 2026

Europe Medical Image Management Market to be Worth $2.38 Billion by 2032

Europe Medical Image Management Market by Product [PACS (Departmental, Enterprise) Delivery (On-Premise, Cloud-based) VNA (Delivery, Procurement, Vendor) AICA (Vendor), Universal Viewer] End User (Hospitals, Diagnostic Imaging Centres) - Forecast to 2032

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