Industrial X-Ray Market Report 2026

The industrial x-ray market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.17 billion in 2025 to $3.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial quality assurance needs, safety certification requirements, growth of manufacturing output, reliance on film-based radiography, defense inspection demand.

The industrial x-ray market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation of inspection processes, ai-driven defect analysis, infrastructure safety investments, growth of advanced manufacturing, digital imaging adoption. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of digital radiography systems, growth of non-destructive testing applications, integration of ai-based defect detection, expansion in aerospace and automotive inspection, demand for high-resolution imaging.

The increasing food and beverage sector is expected to drive the growth of the industrial X-ray market going forward. The food and beverage industry involves the production, processing, distribution, and sale of edible goods and non-alcoholic drinks. Its expansion is fueled by changing consumer preferences, population growth, globalization, and technological advancements. Industrial X-rays are used in this sector for quality control, detecting foreign objects, and ensuring product safety without damaging the items. For example, in March 2024, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australia-based national statistical agency, supermarkets, grocery outlets, and convenience retailers collectively recorded an estimated 15.3 million tonnes in food and non-alcoholic beverage sales during the 2023-24 period. Hence, the growing food and beverage sector is supporting the industrial X-ray market.

Major companies in the industrial X-ray market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as bendable digital X-ray detectors - detectors that conform to curved surfaces (e.g., pipes or weld seams), enabling more comprehensive and efficient radiographic inspections. For instance, in October 2024, Waygate Technologies, a Germany-based nondestructive-testing solutions company, introduced the DXR Flex 1025/1043 bendable detector. This detector features a flexible design for double-sided exposures on curved surfaces, supports both wired and wireless communication, has a rugged protective housing for field durability, and operates on battery power for mobile use. This innovation enhances inspection flexibility and efficiency, reduces handling complexity, and broadens applicability across pipelines, pressure vessels, and weld inspections, though the flexible form factor may present durability challenges in harsh industrial environments.

In February 2024, Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions LLC., a US-based provider of imaging equipment services, completed the acquisition of Willick Engineering Co. Inc. This strategic move aims to strengthen their capacity and presence on the West Coast by leveraging Willick's strong customer service reputation and diverse customer base. Willick Engineering Co. Inc., also based in the US, specializes in providing non-destructive testing (NDT) X-ray equipment and related services to industries such as military, aerospace, and medical devices.

Major companies operating in the industrial x-ray market are Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, Mettler-Toledo International Inc., Varian Medical Systems Inc., PerkinElmer Inc., Bruker Corporation, Agfa-Gevaert Group, ZEISS Group, Carestream Health, Varex Imaging, Comet Group, Rigaku Corporation, CANON MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION, Gulmay, Metrix NDT, Krystalvision Image Systems Pvt. Ltd., Vision Medicaid Equipment Private Limited, X-Innovations Technologies Ltd., Lucky Healthcare Co. Ltd., PROTEC GmbH & Co. KG.

North America was the largest region in the industrial X-ray market in 2025. The regions covered in the industrial x-ray market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial x-ray market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial X-ray market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as computed tomography scanners, X-ray inspection and testing services, calibration and maintenance of X-ray equipment, rental and leasing of X-ray equipment, and imaging plates and films. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial X-ray market also includes sales of industrial X-ray machines, digital radiography systems, and portable X-ray devices. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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