UK Contrast Media Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The contrast media market in UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 481.1 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 8.3% is expected of UK contrast media market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$255.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$481.1
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
8.3%
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UK contrast media market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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UK contrast media market highlights

  • The UK contrast media market generated a revenue of USD 255.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 481.1 million by 2033.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, x-ray/computed tomography was the largest revenue generating modality in 2025.
  • Ultrasound is the most lucrative modality segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Contrast media market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 255.7 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 481.1 million
Growth rate8.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentX-ray/computed tomography
Fastest growing segmentUltrasound
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationUltrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, X-ray/Computed Tomography
Key market players worldwideBayer AG, GE Aerospace, Guerbet, Bracco, Lantheus Holdings Inc, Imax Corp, Nano Therapeutics, Trivitron Healthcare


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 3.5% of the global contrast media market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Europe, Germany contrast media market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 768.2 million by 2033.

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Contrast Media Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Trivitron Healthcare View profile 5001-10000 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia http://www.trivitron.com
Nano Therapeutics View profile 51-100 Sachin, Gujarat, India, Asia https://www.nano-therapeutics.net
Lantheus Holdings Inc View profile 834 201 Burlington Road, South Building, Bedford, MA, United States, 01730 https://www.lantheus.com
Bracco View profile 1001-5000 Milan, Lombardia, Italy, Europe https://www.bracco.com
Guerbet View profile 501-1000 Villepinte, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe http://www.guerbet.com
Imax Corp View profile 697 2525 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada, L5K 1B1 https://www.imax.com
Bayer AG View profile 99723 Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51368 https://www.bayer.com
GE Aerospace View profile 125000 One Financial Center, Suite 3700, Boston, MA, United States, 02111 https://www.geaerospace.com

UK contrast media market outlook

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X-ray/computed tomography was the largest segment with a revenue share of 73.91% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK contrast media market based on ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, x-ray/computed tomography covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The UK has a strong record of contrast media manufacturing and innovation. Factors such as government support, dynamic supply & distribution channels, and value chains are contributing to the market growth.

The aging population, rising demand for contrast-enhanced imaging tests, and growing prevalence of chronic conditions are expected to accelerate R&D in the country. The companies operating in the UK contrast media industry specifically focus on formulation product launches, government approvals, and clinical trials.

The regulatory evaluation of Pixxoscan involved a decentralized procedure (DCP), resulting in marketing authorization already being granted in Austria. Pending further approval, it is anticipated that Pixxoscan will be launched in several European countries during the year 2023.

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