Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Oncology PACS, Cardiology PACS, Dental PACS, Orthopedics PACS, and Others.

By Component;

Hardware, Software, and Services.

By Imaging Type;

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Imaging, X-Ray, and Ultrasound.

By Delivery Mode;

Cloud-Based (SAAS) Delivery Mode, Web Hosted (On-Demand) Delivery Mode, and On-Premise Mode.

By End User;

Hospitals & Clinics, Health Care Centers, Imaging Centers, Diagnostic Centers, Clinical Research Institutions, and Others.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn125981998 Published Date: January, 2025 Updated Date: February, 2025

Introduction

Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market was valued at USD 4,683.97 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 7,136.51 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) has revolutionized the way medical imaging is stored, retrieved, and distributed in healthcare facilities worldwide. This digital solution offers healthcare providers a centralized platform to efficiently manage, interpret, and share diagnostic images such as X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and ultrasound images. The global PACS market has witnessed remarkable growth, driven by advancements in medical imaging technologies, increasing demand for integrated healthcare IT solutions, and the growing need for streamlined workflows and improved patient care outcomes.

PACS solutions eliminate the need for traditional film-based radiology by digitizing medical images, allowing for instant access, viewing, and analysis from any location within the healthcare network. This seamless integration of imaging data not only enhances diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making but also improves operational efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances patient outcomes. With the adoption of PACS, healthcare providers can expedite diagnosis, treatment planning, and collaboration among multidisciplinary care teams, leading to faster and more effective patient care delivery.

The introduction of advanced features such as cloud-based PACS, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for image analysis, and interoperability with electronic health records (EHRs) has further propelled the evolution of the PACS market. Cloud-based PACS solutions offer scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, enabling healthcare organizations to securely store, access, and share large volumes of imaging data across disparate locations and devices. Additionally, AI-powered PACS platforms leverage machine learning algorithms to automate image interpretation, prioritize critical cases, and enhance diagnostic accuracy, thereby augmenting radiologists' efficiency and productivity.

The global PACS market is characterized by a growing emphasis on interoperability and data exchange standards, facilitating seamless integration with other healthcare IT systems and devices. Interoperable PACS solutions enable healthcare providers to access patient imaging data within the context of the comprehensive electronic health record, facilitating comprehensive care coordination, and clinical decision support. Moreover, the proliferation of mobile PACS applications allows clinicians to securely access imaging studies from smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, enabling remote diagnosis, consultation, and image sharing, particularly in telemedicine and teleradiology settings.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Component
    3. Market Snapshot, By Imaging Type
    4. Market Snapshot, By Delivery Mode
    5. Market Snapshot, By End User
    6. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market Trends
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Technological advancements
        2. Increasing demand for integrated healthcare IT solutions
        3. Growing need for streamlined workflows
        4. Improved patient care outcomes
      2. Restraints
        1. High implementation and maintenance costs
        2. Data security and privacy concerns
        3. Resistance to change among healthcare professionals
        4. Compatibility issues with legacy systems
      3. Opportunities
        1. Market expansion in emerging economies
        2. Integration with advanced imaging modalities
        3. Development of specialized PACS solutions for niche medical fields
        4. Adoption of hybrid and enterprise imaging solutions
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry

  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Oncology PACS
      2. Cardiology PACS
      3. Dental PACS
      4. Orthopedics PACS
      5. Others
    2. Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market, By Component, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hardware
      2. Software
      3. Services
    3. Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market, By Imaging Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
      2. Computed Tomography (CT)
      3. Nuclear Imaging
      4. X-Ray
      5. Ultrasound
    4. Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market, By Delivery Mode, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Cloud-Based (SAAS) Delivery Mode
      2. Web Hosted (On-Demand) Delivery Mode
      3. On-Premise Mode
    5. Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market, By End User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Hospitals & Clinics
      2. Health Care Centers
      3. Imaging Centers
      4. Diagnostic Centers
      5. Clinical Research Institutions
      6. Others
    6. Global Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia/New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Advanced Data Systems
      2. Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
      3. McKesson Corporation
      4. Avreo, Inc.
      5. Singular Medical Technologies
      6. Others
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market