Refurbished MRI market seen topping $1.34 billion by 2030

The refurbished MRI systems market is projected to rise from $0.93 billion in 2026 to $1.34 billion by 2030 as hospitals and imaging centers look for lower-cost diagnostic equipment. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest through the forecast period.

Why it matters: - Refurbished MRI systems give healthcare providers a lower-cost way to expand diagnostic imaging capacity. - The market’s growth signals continued demand for affordable alternatives as healthcare spending, chronic disease care and imaging needs rise. - The market is also moving toward wider use of high-field systems and broader adoption in emerging markets.

What happened: - The refurbished MRI systems market is projected to grow from $0.85 billion in 2025 to $0.93 billion in 2026. - The market is forecast to reach $1.34 billion by 2030. - The Business Research Company released a report on the market’s size, trends and global forecast for 2026-2035. - The report says North America held the largest share of the market in 2025. - The report says Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. - Download a free sample of the report. - View the full report.

The details: - The market’s 2025 to 2026 growth rate is 10.4%. - The forecast period growth rate through 2030 is 9.4%. - Drivers in the historical period include rising diagnostic imaging demand, budget limits on new MRI purchases, more certified refurbished units, expansion of hospital imaging departments and wider acceptance of refurbished diagnostic equipment. - Future growth is supported by investment in cost-efficient imaging infrastructure, demand for advanced diagnostic features, growth in ambulatory imaging centers, technology improvements in refurbished MRI platforms and a greater focus on healthcare access. - Key trends include demand for affordable high-field MRI systems, more open and closed refurbished MRI platforms, expanded imaging capacity, more refurbishments in emerging markets and stronger attention to reliability and performance. - Refurbished MRI systems are pre-owned machines that have been serviced, upgraded and tested to operate at optimal performance levels. - The report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The report adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trend analysis, plus updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The growth outlook suggests hospitals and imaging centers are still under pressure to balance access, quality and capital spending. - Higher healthcare spending matters because it can support more imaging demand, which in turn can increase demand for refurbished systems. - The emphasis on reliability and performance points to a market where buyers want lower prices without giving up clinical capability.

What's next: - Asia-Pacific is expected to keep outpacing other regions as healthcare investment and imaging center expansion continue. - Refurbished MRI demand is likely to benefit from more cost-conscious buying by providers facing budget constraints. - The market should keep shifting toward advanced, affordable systems that can expand access without requiring new-equipment spending.