United Kingdom PET Scanners Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Modality (PET-CT, PET-MRI), By End Use (Hospitals, Diagnostic Imaging Centers, and Academic & Research Institutes), and United Kingdom PET Scanners Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom PET Scanners Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom PET Scanners Market Size was estimated at USD 87.61 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.22% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom PET Scanners Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 170.21 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom PET Scanners Market is anticipated to reach USD 170.21 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.22% from 2025 to 2035. Key factors include the development of PET imaging technology for oncology and advanced diagnostic applications, the increasing need for PET analysis in radiopharmaceuticals, and the noticeable trend toward image-guided therapies.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom PET scanners market refers to the industry focused on the production, marketing, and application of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners. These cutting-edge imaging technologies provide vital diagnostic information and are mostly used to identify physiological processes and metabolic activity in the body. The UK market includes producers of medical devices, suppliers of radiopharmaceuticals, service providers, and the public (NHS) and private sectors. The market for PET scanners in the UK is becoming more and more integrated with hybrid imaging technologies (such as PET/CT and PET/MRI). National health policies, NHS procurement strategies, clinical demand, and advancements in molecular imaging technology all influence this industry. For instance, the first national Total-Body PET Imaging Platform (NPIP) in the UK has been formally inaugurated, marking a significant advancement in disease detection and drug discovery. A £32 million project supported by the UKRI Infrastructure Fund, the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP) aims to revolutionize clinical research by establishing total-body PET scanners around the nation.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom PET scanners market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom PET scanners market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom PET scanners market.

Driving Factors

The market for the United Kingdom PET scanners is driven by the need for PET imaging, which is excellent at early diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring in aging populations. Further, market growth is driven by the growing burden of chronic and age-related diseases, particularly cancer, cardiovascular, and neurological problems. The expansion of healthcare spending in both the NHS and private healthcare makes it possible to purchase expensive imaging equipment and facilitates the wider use of PET/CT capabilities. The market is gaining speed due to technological advancements such as AI-enhanced reconstruction, hybrid PET/CT and PET/MRI systems, and next-generation radiotracers (such as fluorine-18 and gallium-68 agents) that extend diagnostic applications.

Restraining Factors

The market expansion could be hampered by the adoption of PET/CT systems by smaller hospitals and clinics is hampered by high capital and operating expenses, acquisition and maintenance, financial restrictions under the National Health Service (NHS), and eligibility requirements.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom PET scanners market share is classified into modality, and end use

• The PET-MRI segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom PET scanners market is segmented by modality into PET-CT, and PET-MRI. Among these, the PET-MRI segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid pace over the forecast period. The widespread usage of the growing need for hybrid imaging systems that combine the anatomical clarity of MRI with the metabolic insights of PET. This combination greatly increases the accuracy of diagnosis in disciplines where knowledge of structure and function is crucial, such as cardiology, neurology, and oncology.

• The hospitals segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom PET scanners market is divided by end use into hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and academic & research institutes. Among these, the hospitals segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of their relatively high patient traffic and access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools that other healthcare institutions do not have, such as sophisticated PET scanners, hospitals are able to offer complete medical care. In addition, hospitals have developed networks of referrals with insurance companies.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom PET scanners market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• MR Solutions Ltd
• Alliance Medical Ltd
• InHealth Group Ltd
• Cobalt Health
• GenesisCare UK
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2025, Scotland officially joined the UK’s cutting-edge diagnostic frontier with the launch of its first Total-Body PET scanner at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. It captures detailed images of the entire body in a single scan, revolutionizing how diseases like cancer, stroke, dementia, and heart disease are detected and treated.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom PET scanners market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom PET Scanners Market, By Modality

• PET-CT
• PET-MRI

United Kingdom PET Scanners Market, By End Use

• Hospitals
• Diagnostic Imaging Centers
• Academic & Research Institutes