United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA), Picture Archiving & Communication System (PACS)), By Mode of Delivery (On-Premise, Cloud-Based, and Hybrid), and United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market Size Was Estimated at USD 181.36 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.03% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 424.34 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market is anticipated to reach USD 424.34 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.03% from 2025 to 2035. The increasing requirements for centralized data storage, enhanced interoperability across healthcare systems, growing use of digital imaging, and government programs encouraging an integrated and effective healthcare infrastructure.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS market refers to the industry focused on the administration, archiving, and retrieval of medical imaging data.  While PACS enables effective picture access, sharing, and analysis, VNA solutions allow standardized, centralized storage across several systems.  By facilitating secure but efficient access to patient imaging data across institutions, they collectively promote smooth interoperability, better clinical workflows, and improved healthcare delivery.  The rapid digitization of healthcare administration.  The process of medical picture storage, access, and sharing more efficient, the NHS and private providers are progressively using VNA and PACS. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques improve diagnostic precision through automated picture processing, while integration with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) guarantees thorough patient data management. Furthermore, increasing demand for cloud-based solutions that are scalable lowers infrastructure costs and increases accessibility. In addition to promoting interoperability, supportive regulatory standards such as DICOM and HL7 have improved the UK's healthcare ecosystem's connectivity, effectiveness, and patient-centeredness. cloud-native platforms, AI-powered picture analysis, and improved EHR system compatibility. Simplifying diagnostic processes, enhancing clinical decision-making, and facilitating quicker, safer access to medical imaging across healthcare networks are all made possible by advanced data compression, real-time collaboration tools, and mobile device integration.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS 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 vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS 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 vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS market.

Driving Factors

The requirements for smooth data interchange across healthcare facilities, the trend toward digital imaging, and the growing demand for effective data management in the industry. Adoption is being accelerated further by government measures supporting healthcare digitization and the increase in chronic conditions that necessitate long-term imaging follow-up. Furthermore, the shift to cloud-based storage solutions and increasing investments in AI integration for diagnostic imaging provide scalable, secure, and readily available imaging workflows. Interoperability across many healthcare systems and expedited picture retrieval are priorities for hospitals and diagnostic facilities.

Restraining Factors

The high upfront deployment costs, intricate connection with current medical systems, and worries about patient privacy and data security. Furthermore, the absence of uniform standards among healthcare facilities impedes smooth interoperability and delays the widespread utilization of these technologies.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS market share is classified into type and mode of delivery.

• The picture archiving & communication system (PACS) segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS market is segmented by type into vendor neutral archive (VNA), picture archiving & communication system (PACS). Among these, the picture archiving & communication system (PACS) segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is driven by its extensive application in radiology, the growing need for effective image retrieval and storage, the increase in diagnostic imaging procedures, and the requirement for optimized workflows to facilitate rapid clinical decision-making and better patient care.

• The on-premise segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  

The United Kingdom vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS market is segmented by mode of delivery into on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid. Among these, the on-premise segment accounted for the largest revenue in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because of increasing digital transformation, the need for cost-effective and scalable solutions, improved disaster recovery, increased remote accessibility, and the growing integration of AI are all drivers accelerating acceptance within healthcare providers.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS 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

• Siemens Healthineers
• Philips Healthcare
• Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
• Agfa-Gevaert Group
• Sectra AB
• Canon Medical Systems
• Dedalus Healthcare
• Esaote SpA
• PaxeraHealth
• Medavis GmbH
• Others.

Recent Developments:

• In August 2021, GE Healthcare launched Edison True PACS, a next-generation, cloud-based Picture Archiving and Communication System. This subscription-based diagnostic imaging solution encompasses diagnostic reading, exam workflow, AI applications, 3D post-processing, enterprise visualization, and archiving in a single platform.

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 UK, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom vendor neutral archives (VNA) and PACS market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market, By Type

• Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA)
• Picture Archiving & Communication System (PACS)

United Kingdom Vendor Neutral Archives (VNA) and PACS Market, By Mode of Delivery

• On-Premise
• Cloud-Based
• Hybrid