What this market covers
Imaging, biopsy and molecular tests used to find and classify brain tumors. They guide surgery and treatment choices for gliomas and other brain cancers.
Typical segments
- MRI and PET imaging
- Biopsy and pathology
- Molecular profiling
- Liquid biopsy tests
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved +37% 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 +20% since 2020.
- Clinical research is active, with studies recruiting now.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €1.19 billion of products under CN code 90181300 (Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus) from outside the EU in 2025. | 1.19 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 90181300 were up 37% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€865.9 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +37 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 90181300 to countries outside the EU were worth €1.98 billion in 2025. | 1.98 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 90181300 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €881.4 million in 2025. | 881.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 90181300 to the EU in 2025, with €397.4 million, or 34% of extra-EU imports. | 397.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 90181300 to the United States were €703.7 million in 2025. | 703.7 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 90181300 was €65.17 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 65.17 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 90181300 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €1.25 billion. | 1.25 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 400,000 enterprises in NACE class Q8622 (Specialist medical practice activities) in 2023. | 400,000 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class Q8622 had net turnover of €130.00 billion in 2023. | 130.00 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class Q8622 employed 1,200,000 people across the EU in 2023. | 1,200,000 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 7,791 private establishments in NAICS 621512 (Diagnostic imaging centers) in 2025. | 7,791 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 621512 employed an average of 88,996 people in US private industry in 2025. | 88,996 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 621512 changed by +20% between 2020 (74,040 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | +20 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 621512 was $87,215 in 2025. | 87,215 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| ClinicalTrials.gov lists 2,281 registered studies for the condition "glioblastoma". | 2,281 registered studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
| 323 of those studies were recruiting participants when checked in November 2026. | 323 recruiting studies | 2026 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
| PubMed indexed 74 papers mentioning "brain tumor diagnosis" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 74 papers | 2025 | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90181300, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1185519534
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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90181300, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 865945471; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 1185519534
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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90181300, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1981871569
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90181300, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 881412746
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90181300, partner GB, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 397448616
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90181300, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 703740993
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 90181300, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1185519534, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 181905
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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 8
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 90181300, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1254265202
- Figure 8
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 9
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 Q8622, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 400000
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sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 Q8622, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 130000
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 Q8622, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 1200000
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 621512, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 621512, annual_avg_estabs 7791
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 621512, annual_avg_emplvl 88996
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 74040; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 88996
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 621512, avg_annual_pay 87215
- Figure 12
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "glioblastoma" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 16
query.cond=glioblastoma totalCount 2281
- Figure 16
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2, condition "glioblastoma", status recruiting (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 17
filter.overallStatus=RECRUITING totalCount 323
- Figure 17
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "brain tumor diagnosis"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 18
esearch count 74
- Figure 18
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- Neurosurgery centers
- Diagnostic laboratories
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
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 10Method and sources
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU brain cancer diagnostics market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €1.19 billion of goods under CN 90181300 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €1.98 billion.
Where does the EU import brain cancer diagnostics from?
United Kingdom was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United States, China, Japan.
What is the average import price of brain cancer diagnostics in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €65.17 per kilogram for CN 90181300 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most brain cancer diagnostics?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Netherlands, France.
How many clinical trials study glioblastoma?
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 2,281 registered studies.
How many US companies are in the brain cancer diagnostics industry?
BLS counts 7,791 private establishments in NAICS 621512 (Diagnostic imaging centers), the closest official industry.
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