Makers worldwide hold 709 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
What this market covers
Complete laser platforms with source, delivery and controls for clinical treatment. Buyers are hospitals, specialty clinics and aesthetic practices.
Typical segments
- Surgical laser systems
- Eye laser systems
- Aesthetic laser systems
- Therapy laser systems
Why this market is moving now
- World trade shrank 4% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- China is gaining ground: its exports rose 72% 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 lasers (HS 901320), the trade category that includes medical laser system, were worth $7.07 billion in 2024. | 7.07 USD billion | 2024 | |
| World exports were 4% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($7.40 billion), calculated from the annual totals. | -4 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Germany was the largest exporter in 2024, with 28% of world exports ($2.01 billion). | 28 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Germany, the United States and Japan, shipped 60% of world exports in 2024. | 60 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| China was the largest importer in 2024, buying $1.17 billion, or 17% of world imports. | 17 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 47 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 47 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $496.30 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 496.30 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 14.3 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 14.3 thousand tonnes | 2024 | |
| Among the ten largest exporters, China grew fastest, with exports up 72% from 2019 to 2024. | +72 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Makers worldwide hold 709 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices. | 709 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| 65 of those clearances were issued from 2021 to 2025. | 65 510(k) clearances | 2025 | |
| Lutronic holds 20 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices. | 20 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Fotona D.D. holds 19 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices. | 19 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Laserscope holds 19 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices. | 19 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Surgical Laser Technologies holds 19 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices. | 19 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Candela holds 18 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices. | 18 510(k) clearances | 2026 | |
| Trimedyne holds 16 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices. | 16 510(k) clearances | 2026 |
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
- Specialty clinics
- Aesthetic practices
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
Companies to watch
Lutronic
20 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
Fotona D.D.
19 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
Laserscope
19 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
Surgical Laser Technologies
19 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
Candela
18 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
Trimedyne
16 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
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- 01Executive summary
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
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global medical laser system market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 901320 reached $7.07 billion in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most medical laser system?
Germany led world exports in 2024 with 28% of the total, followed by the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom.
Which countries import the most medical laser system?
China was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the Netherlands, the United States and Germany.
Is world trade in medical laser system growing?
World exports were 4% lower in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of medical laser system?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $496.30 per kilogram in 2024.
How many medical laser system devices are cleared by the FDA?
Makers worldwide hold 709 FDA 510(k) clearances for medical laser system devices.
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