What this market covers
AI software that analyses scans for findings, measurements and workflow priority. Hospitals, imaging centers and scanner makers use it to support radiologists.
Typical segments
- Radiology triage
- Image reconstruction
- Quantification
- Cardiac imaging
- Pathology and eye imaging
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +29% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted -1% since 2020.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €579.6 million of products under CN code 90221400 (Apparatus based on the use of X-rays, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses) from outside the EU in 2025. | 579.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 90221400 were up 29% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€448.4 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +29 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 90221400 to countries outside the EU were worth €2.62 billion in 2025. | 2.62 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 90221400 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €817.0 million in 2025. | 817.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United States was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 90221400 to the EU in 2025, with €210.8 million, or 36% of extra-EU imports. | 210.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 90221400 to the United States were €964.9 million in 2025. | 964.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 90221400 was €99.96 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 99.96 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 90221400 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €1.15 billion. | 1.15 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,791 enterprises in NACE class C2660 (Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment) in 2023. | 1,791 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2660 had net turnover of €30.54 billion in 2023. | 30.54 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2660 employed 74,126 people across the EU in 2021. | 74,126 persons employed | 2021 | Eurostat |
| The US had 2,220 private establishments in NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing) in 2025. | 2,220 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334510 employed an average of 72,575 people in US private industry in 2025. | 72,575 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334510 changed by -1% between 2020 (73,147 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -1 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334510 was $140,429 in 2025. | 140,429 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 1
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90221400, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 579627634
- Figure 2
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90221400, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 448387052; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 579627634
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90221400, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2619314354
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90221400, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 816982865
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90221400, partner US, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 210753868
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90221400, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 964882441
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90221400, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 579627634, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 57983
- Figure 1
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 8
DS-045409, reporter NL, product 90221400, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1152153207
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1791
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 30540
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 74126
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334510, 2025 (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, annual_avg_estabs 2220
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, annual_avg_emplvl 72575
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 73147; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 72575
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334510, avg_annual_pay 140429
- Figure 12
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Imaging centers
- Scanner manufacturers
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the European Union market - 03Market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 05Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 06Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 07Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 08Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 09Opportunities and risks
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU aI in medical imaging market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €579.6 million of goods under CN 90221400 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €2.62 billion.
Where does the EU import aI in medical imaging from?
United States was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United Kingdom, China, Countries and territories not specified within the framework of intra-Union trade.
What is the average import price of aI in medical imaging in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €99.96 per kilogram for CN 90221400 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most aI in medical imaging?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, France.
How many US companies are in the aI in medical imaging industry?
BLS counts 2,220 private establishments in NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the aI in medical imaging industry?
Eurostat counts 1,791 enterprises in NACE class C2660 (Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment).
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