The global forensic imaging market size is expected to reach USD 251.30 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Forensic Imaging Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (X-Ray, CT, MRI, and Ultrasound), Application, End Use, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Forensic imaging involves the application of advanced imaging technologies, including X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound, to support forensic investigations. It enables non-invasive examination of human remains, crime scene evidence, and biological samples for determining causes of death, identifying injuries, and analyzing forensic evidence. This technology plays a critical role in post-mortem examinations, virtual autopsies, and clinical forensic studies, assisting forensic pathologists, law enforcement agencies, and medical professionals in legal and investigative processes. The forensic imaging market is experiencing steady growth due to the increasing adoption of non-invasive forensic techniques, advancements in imaging technology, and the rising demand for high-precision forensic investigations.
Government initiatives supporting forensic research, the expansion of digital forensic applications, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in imaging systems are key drivers shaping the forensic imaging market. Additionally, growing awareness of virtual autopsies, improved healthcare infrastructure, and the need for efficient forensic analysis in criminal investigations present significant opportunities. Emerging trends include the development of portable forensic imaging devices and the use of AI-driven image processing for enhanced accuracy and efficiency.
Forensic Imaging Market Report Highlights
By product, CT held the largest forensic imaging market share in 2024 due to its ability to provide high-resolution, three-dimensional imaging for detailed post-mortem examinations.
The clinical studies segment is demonstrating the fastest growth in forensic imaging, driven by increasing adoption of imaging technologies for anatomical research and disease pathophysiology investigations.
In 2024, Europe held the largest market share, primarily due to the early adoption of advanced imaging technologies in forensic investigations.
The forensic imaging market in Asia Pacific is expanding rapidly, fueled by growing preference for virtual autopsy solutions over conventional postmortem examinations.
The forensic imaging market key players are Canon Medical Systems Corporation, FUJIFILM Corporation, GE Healthcare, Hitachi, Ltd., Hologic, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Medico Legal Hub, Shimadzu Corporation, Siemens Healthineers, and Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Polaris Market Research has segmented forensic imaging market report based on product, application, end use, and region:
By Product Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
X-Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
By Application Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
Death Investigations
Clinical Studies
By End Use Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
Forensic Institutes
Hospitals
Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue-USD Million, 2020–2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
Malaysia
Suth Korea
Indnesia
Australia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
Suth Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Mexic
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
- 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Highlights
- 3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
- 3.2. Data Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source
- 4. Global Forensic Imaging Market Insights
- 4.1. Forensic Imaging Market – Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Forensic Imaging Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Increasing Preference for Virtual Autopsies
- 4.2.1.2. Rising Global Crime Rates
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Limited adoption due to high equipment costs
- 4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Forensic Imaging Market Application Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 5. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Product
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 5.3. X-ray
- 5.3.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by X-ray, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 5.4. CT
- 5.4.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by CT, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 5.5. MRI
- 5.5.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by MRI, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Ultrasound
- 5.6.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Ultrasound, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 6. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Application
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Death Investigations
- 6.3.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Death Investigations, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Clinical Studies
- 6.4.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Clinical Studies, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 7. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 7.3. Forensic Institutes
- 7.3.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Forensic Institutes, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Hospitals
- 7.4.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Hospitals, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Others
- 7.5.1. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Others, by Region, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8. Global Forensic Imaging Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Forensic Imaging Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3. Forensic Imaging Market – North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. North America: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. North America: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. Forensic Imaging Market – U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5. Forensic Imaging Market – Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4. Forensic Imaging Market – Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4. Forensic Imaging Market – UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5. Forensic Imaging Market – France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5.2. France: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6. Forensic Imaging Market – Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.7. Forensic Imaging Market – Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.8. Forensic Imaging Market – Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.9. Forensic Imaging Market – Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.10. Forensic Imaging Market – Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.11. Forensic Imaging Market – Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5. Forensic Imaging Market – Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4. Forensic Imaging Market – China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4.2. China: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5. Forensic Imaging Market – India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5.2. India: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6. Forensic Imaging Market – Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7. Forensic Imaging Market – Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.8. Forensic Imaging Market – Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.9. Forensic Imaging Market – South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.10. Forensic Imaging Market – Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.11. Forensic Imaging Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6. Forensic Imaging Market – Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4. Forensic Imaging Market – Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5. Forensic Imaging Market – UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6. Forensic Imaging Market – Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7. Forensic Imaging Market – South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.8. Forensic Imaging Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7. Forensic Imaging Market – Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4. Forensic Imaging Market – Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5. Forensic Imaging Market – Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6. Forensic Imaging Market – Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.7. Forensic Imaging Market – Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Forensic Imaging Market, by Product, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Forensic Imaging Market, by Application, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Forensic Imaging Market, by End Use, 2020–2034 (USD Million)
- 9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
- 10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Canon Medical Systems Corporation
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. FUJIFILM Corporation
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. GE Healthcare
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Hitachi, Ltd.
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Hologic, Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Koninklijke Philips N.V.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. Medico Legal Hub
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Shimadzu Corporation
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Siemens Healthineers
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. Agilent Technologies, Inc.
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
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