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Contrast Media Market Report by Type (Iodinated Contrast Media, Gadolinium-based Contrast Media, Microbubble Contrast Media, Barium-based Contrast Media), Modality (X-ray/Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound), Application

Publisher IMARC Services Pvt. Ltd.
Published Apr 01, 2025
Length 144 Pages
SKU # IMRC19910560

Description

The global contrast media market size reached USD 4.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.7 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.55% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for diagnostic imaging procedures, owing to the growing prevalence of neurological, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases, is one of the key factors stimulating the market growth.

Contrast media, also known as contrast agents, is a group of chemical agents that aid in the characterization of pathology by improving the contrast resolution of an imaging modality. It is administered through injectors via oral, intravascular, and rectal routes. It helps enhance the visibility of the targeted body organs, tissues, and blood vessels during an ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. It also allows radiologists to determine the difference between aberrant and normal tissues of the body in images. As a result, contrast media finds extensive applications in the healthcare industry, especially in radiology, interventional cardiology, diagnostic imaging centers, and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) around the world.

Contrast Media Market Trends:

The growing global geriatric population, which is highly susceptible to various chronic medical disorders, represents one of the key factors positively influencing the market. The rising prevalence of cancer, neurological, and cardiovascular diseases are also significantly increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging procedures and contrast media. In line with this, the growing preferences for minimally invasive (MI) medical procedures and surgeries, as they require smaller incisions and cause less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery, are offering lucrative growth opportunities to manufacturers. Apart from this, due to a significant rise in medical tourism, the demand for radiopharmaceuticals is increasing across the globe. Furthermore, the advent of digital solutions for precise and effective management of contrast media is driving the demand for contrast media. This, along with the rising focus of several companies on launching innovative products to minimize waste generation during contrast media manufacturing, is strengthening the market growth. Moreover, increasing investments by several leading market players in extensive research and development (R&D) activities are anticipated to propel market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with the contrast media market forecast at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on the type, modality, application, route of administration, and end user.

Breakup by Type:
  • Iodinated Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium-based Contrast Media
  • Microbubble Contrast Media
  • Barium-based Contrast Media
Breakup by Modality:
  • X-ray/Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound
Breakup by Application:
  • Radiology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
Breakup by Route of Administration:
  • Intravenous/Intrarterial
  • Oral Route
  • Rectal Route
  • Others
Breakup by End User:
  • Hospital, Clinics and Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  • Diagnostic Imaging Centers
Breakup by Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Bayer AG, Beijing Beilu Pharmaceuticals Company Limited, Bracco S.p.A., General Electric Company, Guerbet, iMAX Diagnostic Imaging Limited, J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd., Lantheus, Nano Therapeutics Pvt Ltd, SANOCHEMIA Pharmazeutika GmbH, TAEJOON PHARM Co. Ltd. and Trivitron Healthcare.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.What was the size of the global contrast media market in 2024?

2.What is the expected growth rate of the global contrast media market during 2025-2033?

3.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global contrast media market?

4.What are the key factors driving the global contrast media market?

5.What is the breakup of the global contrast media market based on the type?

6.What is the breakup of the global contrast media market based on the modality?

7.What is the breakup of the global contrast media market based on the application?

8.What is the breakup of the global contrast media market based on the route of administration?

9.What are the key regions in the global contrast media market?

10.Who are the key players/companies in the global contrast media market?

Table of Contents

144 Pages
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Contrast Media Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Iodinated Contrast Media
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Gadolinium-based Contrast Media
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Microbubble Contrast Media
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Barium-based Contrast Media
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Modality
7.1 X-ray/Computed Tomography (CT)
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Ultrasound
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
8.1 Radiology
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Interventional Radiology
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Interventional Cardiology
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Route of Administration
9.1 Intravenous/Intrarterial
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Oral Route
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Rectal Route
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Others
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by End User
10.1 Hospital, Clinics and Ambulatory Surgery Centers
10.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Diagnostic Imaging Centers
10.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2 Market Forecast
11 Market Breakup by Region
11.1 North America
11.1.1 United States
11.1.1.1 Market Trends
11.1.1.2 Market Forecast
11.1.2 Canada
11.1.2.1 Market Trends
11.1.2.2 Market Forecast
11.2 Asia-Pacific
11.2.1 China
11.2.1.1 Market Trends
11.2.1.2 Market Forecast
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.2.1 Market Trends
11.2.2.2 Market Forecast
11.2.3 India
11.2.3.1 Market Trends
11.2.3.2 Market Forecast
11.2.4 South Korea
11.2.4.1 Market Trends
11.2.4.2 Market Forecast
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.5.1 Market Trends
11.2.5.2 Market Forecast
11.2.6 Indonesia
11.2.6.1 Market Trends
11.2.6.2 Market Forecast
11.2.7 Others
11.2.7.1 Market Trends
11.2.7.2 Market Forecast
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.1.1 Market Trends
11.3.1.2 Market Forecast
11.3.2 France
11.3.2.1 Market Trends
11.3.2.2 Market Forecast
11.3.3 United Kingdom
11.3.3.1 Market Trends
11.3.3.2 Market Forecast
11.3.4 Italy
11.3.4.1 Market Trends
11.3.4.2 Market Forecast
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.5.1 Market Trends
11.3.5.2 Market Forecast
11.3.6 Russia
11.3.6.1 Market Trends
11.3.6.2 Market Forecast
11.3.7 Others
11.3.7.1 Market Trends
11.3.7.2 Market Forecast
11.4 Latin America
11.4.1 Brazil
11.4.1.1 Market Trends
11.4.1.2 Market Forecast
11.4.2 Mexico
11.4.2.1 Market Trends
11.4.2.2 Market Forecast
11.4.3 Others
11.4.3.1 Market Trends
11.4.3.2 Market Forecast
11.5 Middle East and Africa
11.5.1 Market Trends
11.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
11.5.3 Market Forecast
12 SWOT Analysis
12.1 Overview
12.2 Strengths
12.3 Weaknesses
12.4 Opportunities
12.5 Threats
13 Value Chain Analysis
14 Porters Five Forces Analysis
14.1 Overview
14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
14.4 Degree of Competition
14.5 Threat of New Entrants
14.6 Threat of Substitutes
15 Price Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Key Players
16.3 Profiles of Key Players
16.3.1 Bayer AG
16.3.1.1 Company Overview
16.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.1.3 Financials
16.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
16.3.2 Beijing Beilu Pharmaceuticals Company Limited
16.3.2.1 Company Overview
16.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.2.3 Financials
16.3.3 Bracco S.p.A.
16.3.3.1 Company Overview
16.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.3.3 SWOT Analysis
16.3.4 General Electric Company
16.3.4.1 Company Overview
16.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.4.3 Financials
16.3.4.4 SWOT Analysis
16.3.5 Guerbet
16.3.5.1 Company Overview
16.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.5.3 Financials
16.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
16.3.6 iMAX Diagnostic Imaging Limited
16.3.6.1 Company Overview
16.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.7 J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited
16.3.7.1 Company Overview
16.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.7.3 Financials
16.3.8 Jodas Expoim Pvt. Ltd.
16.3.8.1 Company Overview
16.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.9 Lantheus
16.3.9.1 Company Overview
16.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.9.3 Financials
16.3.10 Nano Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
16.3.10.1 Company Overview
16.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.11 SANOCHEMIA Pharmazeutika GmbH
16.3.11.1 Company Overview
16.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.12 TAEJOON PHARM Co. Ltd.
16.3.12.1 Company Overview
16.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
16.3.13 Trivitron Healthcare
16.3.13.1 Company Overview
16.3.13.2 Product Portfolio

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