United States was the largest outside supplier.
What this market covers
X-ray, ultrasound, CT and MRI systems built or sold for animal diagnosis. Vet clinics, animal hospitals and universities buy them.
Typical segments
- Digital x-ray
- Ultrasound
- CT and MRI
- Imaging software
Source: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value rose 29% 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.
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €579.6 million of products under CN code 902214 (Apparatus based on the use of X-rays, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses) from outside the EU in 2025. | 579.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 902214 were up 29% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€448.4 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | +29 % since 2020 | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 902214 to countries outside the EU were worth €2.62 billion in 2025. | 2.62 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 902214 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €817.0 million in 2025. | 817.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| United States was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 902214 to the EU in 2025, with €210.8 million, or 36% of extra-EU imports. | 210.8 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 902214 to the United States were €964.9 million in 2025. | 964.9 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 902214 was €99.96 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 99.96 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Netherlands was the largest EU exporter of CN 902214 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €1.15 billion. | 1.15 EUR billion | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 1,791 enterprises in NACE class C2660 (Manufacture of irradiation, electromedical and electrotherapeutic equipment) in 2023. | 1,791 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C2660 had net turnover of €30.54 billion in 2023. | 30.54 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C2660 employed 74,126 people across the EU in 2021. | 74,126 persons employed | 2021 | Eurostat |
| The US had 298 private establishments in NAICS 334517 (Irradiation apparatus manufacturing) in 2025. | 298 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 334517 employed an average of 12,771 people in US private industry in 2025. | 12,771 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 334517 changed by -9% between 2020 (13,969 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -9 % since 2020 | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 334517 was $135,443 in 2025. | 135,443 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| The FDA has recorded 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "veterinary x-ray". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Quality X-Ray Manufacturing, Inc. holds 1 510(k) clearances for devices named "veterinary x-ray". | 1 510(k) clearances | 2026 | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| PubMed indexed 8 papers mentioning "veterinary imaging" in the title or abstract in 2025. | 8 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 902214, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 579631220
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DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 902214, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 448387052; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 579631220
- Figure 3
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 902214, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 2619314354
- Figure 4
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 902214, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 816982865
- Figure 5
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 902214, partner US, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 210753953
- Figure 6
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 902214, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 964882441
- Figure 7
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 902214, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 579631220, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 57984
- Figure 1
- 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 NL, product 902214, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 1152153207
- 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 C2660, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 1791
- Figure 10
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 30540
- Figure 11
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C2660, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2021, 74126
- Figure 9
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 334517, 2025 (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 12
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334517, annual_avg_estabs 298
- Figure 13
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334517, annual_avg_emplvl 12771
- Figure 14
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 13969; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 12771
- Figure 15
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 334517, avg_annual_pay 135443
- Figure 12
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances, device_name "veterinary x-ray" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 16
openFDA device/510k device_name:"veterinary x-ray", sum of counts by decision_date = 1
- Figure 16
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: openFDA 510(k) clearances by applicant, device_name "veterinary x-ray" (2026-11-04)
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- Figure 17
applicant.exact "Quality X-Ray Manufacturing, Inc." count 1
- Figure 17
- U.S. National Library of Medicine: PubMed search "veterinary imaging"[tiab] AND 2025[dp] (2026-11-04)
Quoted lines
- Figure 18
esearch count 8
- Figure 18
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Veterinary clinics
- Animal hospitals
- Universities
Large non-EU suppliers to the EU
Companies to watch
Quality X-Ray Manufacturing, Inc.
1 FDA 510(k) clearances for devices named "veterinary x-ray".
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU veterinary imaging market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €579.6 million of goods under CN 902214 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €2.62 billion.
Where does the EU import veterinary imaging from?
United States was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. Other large suppliers included United Kingdom, China, Countries and territories not specified within the framework of intra-Union trade.
What is the average import price of veterinary imaging in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €99.96 per kilogram for CN 902214 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most veterinary imaging?
Netherlands led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Germany, France.
How many veterinary imaging devices are cleared by the FDA?
openFDA lists 1 510(k) clearances for devices named veterinary x-ray.
Which companies hold the most FDA clearances for veterinary imaging?
By 510(k) count: Quality X-Ray Manufacturing, Inc..
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