Germany was the largest exporter with 29% of the world total, and the United States was the largest buyer. Makers worldwide hold 18 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
What this market covers
Equipment such as functional MRI, EEG and near infrared systems that show brain activity. Hospitals, neuroscience labs and clinics buy them for diagnosis and research.
Typical segments
- Functional MRI
- Magnetoencephalography
- EEG based systems
- Functional near infrared systems
Why this market is moving now
- World trade grew 16% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- The United Kingdom is gaining ground: its exports rose 64% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of magnetic resonance imaging apparatus (HS 901813), the trade category that includes functional brain imaging system, were worth $5.95 billion in 2024. | 5.95 USD billion | 2024 | |
| World exports were 16% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($5.15 billion), calculated from the annual totals. | +16 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Germany was the largest exporter in 2024, with 29% of world exports ($1.71 billion). | 29 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Germany, China and the United States, shipped 62% of world exports in 2024. | 62 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The United States was the largest importer in 2024, buying $832.2 million, or 14% of world imports. | 14 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 44 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 44 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $75.73 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 75.73 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 78.6 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 78.6 thousand tonnes | 2024 | |
| Among the ten largest exporters, the United Kingdom grew fastest, with exports up 64% from 2019 to 2024. | +64 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Makers worldwide hold 18 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices. | 18 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| 3 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 3 510(k) clearances | 2025 | |
| Shimadzu Medical Systems holds 4 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices. | 4 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Hitachi Medical Systems America holds 2 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices. | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Mri Division,Beijing Wandong Medical Technology Co. holds 2 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices. | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Resonex holds 2 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices. | 2 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Eyas Medical Imaging holds 1 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices. | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| General Electric holds 1 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices. | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Researchers worldwide published 305 papers on functional neuroimaging in 2025. | 305 papers | 2025 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Hospitals
- University research labs
- Neurology clinics
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
Companies to watch
Shimadzu Medical Systems
4 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
Hitachi Medical Systems America
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
Mri Division,Beijing Wandong Medical Technology Co.
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
Resonex
2 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
Eyas Medical Imaging
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
General Electric
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
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The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global functional brain imaging system market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 901813 reached $5.95 billion in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most functional brain imaging system?
Germany led world exports in 2024 with 29% of the total, followed by China, the United States and the Netherlands.
Which countries import the most functional brain imaging system?
The United States was the largest importer in 2024, followed by Germany, the Netherlands and China.
Is world trade in functional brain imaging system growing?
World exports were 16% higher in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of functional brain imaging system?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $75.73 per kilogram in 2024.
How many functional brain imaging system devices are cleared by the FDA?
Makers worldwide hold 18 FDA 510(k) clearances for functional brain imaging system devices.
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