South America MRI Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South America MRI Market report segments the industry into By Architecture (Closed MRI Systems, Open MRI Systems), By Field Strength (Low Field MRI Systems, High Field MRI Systems, Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems), By Application (Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Other Applications), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America).

South America MRI Market Size

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South America MRI Market Analysis

The South America MRI Market size is estimated at USD 650.80 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 862.32 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.79% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the market due to the reduction in surgical and diagnostic procedures across the region. However, currently, the pandemic situation is normalized throughout South America, and diagnostic imaging procedures such as MRI are increasing at a steady pace. Various research is also undergoing to find the benefits of MRI for several other diseases. For instance, as per a research article published in SciELO in June 2022 by a group of researchers from Brazil, in the preoperative assessment of femoral and acetabular versions in cases of dysplastic hips (DDH), MRI plays an important role. MRI can preclude the need for routine femoral de-rotation in surgical management. Such research indicated that the pandemic had a significant impact on the market studied. However, currently, the market has reached its pre-pandemic nature in terms of demand for MRI and is expected to witness healthy growth in coming years.

Factors such as increased awareness of healthcare, early diagnosis, technological developments, and the increasing burden of chronic diseases in South America are anticipated to contribute to the market growth during the forecast period.

According to an article published in BMC Urology in June 2022, prostate cancer (PCa) cases were increasing in Brazil, and nearly 65,000 new cases were reported in 2020. This burden of PCa increases the demand for MRI for cancer diagnosis. Additionally, the same data reported that in Brazil, 9.2% of urologists have access to an MRI of the pelvis without a specific prostate protocol (multiparametric MRI (mpMR), while 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla mpMRI is available for 40.9% and 34.2% of urologists, respectively. Thus, while the burden of cancer is driving awareness about early diagnosis, the availability of technically advanced devices is fuelling the demand for MRI scanners in the region. This is further expected to contribute to the overall market growth.

Therefore, the market studied is expected to grow significantly over the analysis period due to the above-mentioned factors. However, the high cost associated with MRI systems and decreasing helium availability are expected to restrain the market growth.

South America MRI Industry Overview

The South American MRI market is moderately competitive and consists of several major players. Some of the market players in the studied market include Siemens Healthineers AG, Koninklijke Philips NV, GE Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers AG, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, FUJIFILM Corporation, and ESAOTE SPA.

South America MRI Market Leaders

  1. GE Healthcare

  2. Koninklijke Philips N.V.

  3. Siemens Healthineers AG

  4. Canon Inc.

  5. FUJIFILM Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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South America MRI Market News

  • Oct 2022: SyntheticMR's SyMRI MSK software for knee and spine imaging received regulatory approval in Brazil. SyMRI MSK for the spine and knee offers a solution to obtain more anatomical information from a single MRI sequence.
  • Jul 2022: Canon Medical unveiled the Vantage Fortian MRI at ECR 2022. The new MRI system features innovative workflow solutions, image enhancement, and accelerated scan technology, which together contribute to reducing the time required for MRI procedures. The MRI machine will be available in the global markets.

South America MRI Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increased Awareness of Healthcare and Early Diagnosis and Technological Developments
    • 4.2.2 Increasing Burden of Chronic Diseases
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 High Cost of MRI Systems and Decreasing Helium Availabilty
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size by Value - USD million)

  • 5.1 By Architecture
    • 5.1.1 Closed MRI Systems
    • 5.1.2 Open MRI Systems
  • 5.2 By Field Strength
    • 5.2.1 Low Field MRI Systems
    • 5.2.2 High Field MRI Systems
    • 5.2.3 Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems
  • 5.3 By Application
    • 5.3.1 Oncology
    • 5.3.2 Neurology
    • 5.3.3 Cardiology
    • 5.3.4 Gastroenterology
    • 5.3.5 Other Applications
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Siemens Healthineers AG
    • 6.1.2 Koninklijke Philips NV
    • 6.1.3 GE Healthcare
    • 6.1.4 Bracco Diagnostic Inc.
    • 6.1.5 Canon Inc.
    • 6.1.6 Hologic Inc.
    • 6.1.7 FUJIFILM Corporation
    • 6.1.8 ESAOTE SPA
    • 6.1.9 Abbott Laboratories
    • 6.1.10 Alliar
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America MRI Industry Segmentation

As per the scope of the report, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to produce pictures of the anatomy and the body's physiological processes. These pictures are further used to diagnose and detect the presence of abnormalities in the body. The South American MRI Market is Segmented by Architecture (Closed MRI Systems and Open MRI Systems), Field Strength (Low Field MRI Systems, High Field MRI Systems, and Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems), Application (Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Other Applications), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The report offers the value (in USD million) for the above segments.

By Architecture Closed MRI Systems
Open MRI Systems
By Field Strength Low Field MRI Systems
High Field MRI Systems
Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems
By Application Oncology
Neurology
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
Other Applications
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
By Architecture
Closed MRI Systems
Open MRI Systems
By Field Strength
Low Field MRI Systems
High Field MRI Systems
Very High Field MRI Systems and Ultra-high MRI Systems
By Application
Oncology
Neurology
Cardiology
Gastroenterology
Other Applications
Geography
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America MRI Market Research FAQs

How big is the South America MRI Market?

The South America MRI Market size is expected to reach USD 650.80 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.79% to reach USD 862.32 million by 2030.

What is the current South America MRI Market size?

In 2025, the South America MRI Market size is expected to reach USD 650.80 million.

Who are the key players in South America MRI Market?

GE Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Siemens Healthineers AG, Canon Inc. and FUJIFILM Corporation are the major companies operating in the South America MRI Market.

What years does this South America MRI Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South America MRI Market size was estimated at USD 613.12 million. The report covers the South America MRI Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America MRI Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: February 12, 2025

South America MRI Industry Report

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