Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market Size
Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market Analysis
The Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market size is estimated at USD 419.69 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 650.20 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.15% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The idea of digital pathology has been around for decades, although it has only become popular recently as advances in technology have allowed it to begin to reach its full potential. This evolution is not just about enhancing laboratory workflows; it's set to redefine how pathologists, researchers, and other stakeholders engage with pathology data.
Rising disease burden, need for efficient diagnostics, technological advancement in digital pathology are some factors that drive the market of digital pathology image analysis market.
For instance, a whitepaper published by Friends of Cancer Research, in August 2023, highlighted the rising significance of digital pathology in oncology drug development and clinical care. This technology enables the development of whole-slide images for efficient storage, viewing, analysis, and interpretation. Pathologists employ these digitized images directly for tasks like biomarker interpretation, cellular annotation, and diagnosis. Moreover, these images are instrumental in propelling the evolution of computational pathology platforms, further enhancing the digital pathology image software market’s expansion.
Moreover, rising adoption of digital pathology also driving the market growth. For instance, data published by the Digital Pathology Association in June 2023 highlighted a robust surge in digital pathology adoption globally, with growth rates of 37.3%, 31.4%, and 27.3% in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Such momentum emphasizes the growing acknowledgment of digital pathology's role in refining diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, which in turn also boost the digital pathology image analysis market.
However, stringent regulatory concerns in digital pathology present substantial challenges for primary diagnosis. Adhering to the rigorous standards set by health authorities is essential, yet it hampers market growth.
Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market Trends
Image Management System Software Segment is Expected to Dominate the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market during the Forecast Period
An image management system in digital pathology is a software platform that helps pathologists and healthcare providers efficiently manage, store, and analyze digital images of pathology slides. These systems enable seamless integration of digital pathology workflows by allowing the capture, annotation, sharing, and retrieval of high-resolution images.
The image management system segment continues to grow due to factors such as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the rapid evolution of imaging technologies, including high-resolution scanning and AI-powered image management systems, and the increasing adoption of IMS solutions, which is expected to grow in the upcoming years.
Digital pathology is expanding, and ensuring that image management system solutions are scalable, interoperable, and easy to use will be essential for maintaining efficient diagnostic workflows. For instance, according to a study published in the Pathology - Research and Practice in January 2024, in a large multisite institution, six network hospitals evaluated several image management systems (IMS), focusing on factors like ease of use, system capacity, and integration with existing laboratory information systems. Sectra AB was identified as the most developed IMS of the three systems evaluated (Leica GT450, Olympus VS200, 3DHISTECH Pannoramic), offering a user-friendly interface and robust capacity for handling large volumes of data. It demonstrated superior interoperability with synoptic reporting systems and pathology software, streamlining diagnostic workflows across the institution.
Thus, selecting an appropriate image management system is a crucial step in the transition to digital pathology, which will drive the adoption of the image management system software segment in the digital pathology market.
Furthermore, there is growing adoption of advanced IMS platforms, which is becoming essential for ensuring timely and accurate diagnostics. For instance, in September 2024, GoldPath, an independent pathology service provider based in Duarte, California, implemented PathAI’s AISight Image Management System. Thus, the image management system segment of the digital pathology market is experiencing robust growth, driven by future innovations in digital pathology, growing adoption of IMS solutions, and enhancements in solution offerings, which continue to rise.
North America is Expected to Dominate the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market during the Forecast Period
In North America, the United States dominated the market owing to the recent developments that highlights the ongoing efforts of players and organizations to enhance their platforms, provide more personalized products, contributing to the overall growth of the market. Moreover, growing burden of chronic diseases, rising adoption of digital pathology in chronic disease diagnosis, increasing investments, rising product launches, and initiatives taken by the key market players.
For instance, as per 2024 statistics published by the Alzheimer’s Association, about 7 million people were living with Alzheimer's in the United States in 2023, and this number is projected to reach 13 million by 2050. The mounting burden of Alzheimer's disease in the United States emphasizes the critical role of digital pathology image analysis software in enhancing diagnostic capabilities, advancing research, enabling precision medicine, and optimizing workflow efficiency which in turn drive the market growth in the country.
Furthermore, the increasing company focus on adopting various vital strategies such as collaborations, partnerships, agreements, and product launches is expected to increase the demand and the adoption of digital pathology devices and software in the market, which boost the digital pathology image analysis market. Such as in March 2022, Digital Diagnostics signed a long-term strategic partnership with Baxter International Inc. to deliver high-quality care and improve care outcomes by providing Digital Diagnostics IDx-DR autonomous AI software as a diagnostic service in combination with the Welch Allyn RetinaVue 700 Imager. This combination can give providers a clear view of valuable diagnostic information for a treatment plan. Therefore, such strategic partnerships are projected to expand the availability of digital pathology offerings, thereby fueling market growth.
Digital Pathology Image Analysis Industry Overview
The digital pathology image analysis market is moderately competitive and consists of a few major players. Companies, like Koninklijke Philips N.V., Danaher Corporation, PathAI, Inc.,Visiopharm A/S, Paige AI Inc., and Proscia, Inc. among others hold substantial market shares in the digital pathology image analysis market. New product developments, acquisitions, collaborations, and regional expansions are some of the key strategic initiatives undertaken by major players to maintain stability in the market.
Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market Leaders
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Danaher Corporation
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Koninklijke Philips NV
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PathAI, Inc.
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Visiopharm A/S
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Paige AI, Inc.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market News
- June 2024: Quest Diagnostics signed an agreement to acquire lab assets from Select PathAI Diagnostics, accelerating the adoption of AI and digital pathology to expedite cancer diagnoses.
- September 2024: Proscia signed partnered with Fimlab Laboratories to advance its digital pathology journey. Fimlab will utilize Proscia’s software platform to enable its pathologists to achieve more accurate results through artificial intelligence (AI).
Digital Pathology Image Analysis Industry Segmentation
As per the scope of the report, digital pathology image analysis refers to the process of utilizing computer-based algorithms and software tools to analyze and interpret digital images of tissue samples obtained from pathology slides.
The digital pathology image analysis is segmented by software, and the software market is segmented into imaging management system software, image analysis software, and others. In terms of application, the market is segmented into disease diagnosis, drug discovery, and others. By end user the market is segmented into pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, hospital and reference laboratories, and others. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World). The report offers the value (in USD) for the above segments.
By Software | Imaging Management System Software | ||
Image Analysis Software | |||
Others | |||
By Application | Disease Diagnosis | ||
Drug Discovery | |||
Education and Training | |||
By Distrubution Channels | Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies | ||
Hospital and Reference Laboratories | |||
Others | |||
Geography | North America | United States | |
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Europe | Germany | ||
United Kingdom | |||
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Asia-Pacific | China | ||
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Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market Research FAQs
How big is the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market?
The Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market size is expected to reach USD 419.69 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.15% to reach USD 650.20 million by 2030.
What is the current Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market size?
In 2025, the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market size is expected to reach USD 419.69 million.
Who are the key players in Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market?
Danaher Corporation, Koninklijke Philips NV, PathAI, Inc., Visiopharm A/S and Paige AI, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market?
In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market.
What years does this Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market size was estimated at USD 381.29 million. The report covers the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Digital Pathology Image Analysis Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Digital Pathology Image Analysis Industry Report
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