PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1797312
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1797312
Global Healthcare Equipment Leasing Market to Reach US$80.6 Billion by 2030
The global market for Healthcare Equipment Leasing estimated at US$55.9 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$80.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Medical Imaging Equipment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.0% CAGR and reach US$25.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Surgical & Therapeutic Equipment segment is estimated at 7.6% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$15.2 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.6% CAGR
The Healthcare Equipment Leasing market in the U.S. is estimated at US$15.2 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$16.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 9.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% and 6.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.1% CAGR.
Global Healthcare Equipment Leasing Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Are Healthcare Providers Turning to Equipment Leasing Over Direct Ownership?
Healthcare equipment leasing involves acquiring medical devices, diagnostic tools, and hospital infrastructure under fixed-term lease agreements rather than outright purchase. Leasing allows hospitals, clinics, and specialty centers to access up-to-date equipment without incurring large capital expenditure. This model supports operational flexibility, especially for small and mid-sized healthcare providers managing constrained budgets or shifting service demands.
Leasing is gaining popularity across imaging, surgical, diagnostic, and monitoring equipment categories where technology becomes outdated quickly or usage is variable. Providers are using leases to expand services, upgrade legacy systems, or pilot new technologies without long-term financial lock-in. This model enables faster deployment of advanced equipment in both private and public sector healthcare institutions.
How Are Leasing Models Evolving to Support Lifecycle Management and Compliance?
Modern leasing contracts often include service maintenance, periodic upgrades, installation support, and equipment replacement clauses. Operating leases allow lessees to treat equipment as off-balance-sheet assets, improving financial ratios and planning flexibility. Vendors are offering bundled services such as warranty extensions, technician support, and usage analytics to increase the value of lease agreements.
Flexible lease structures, including deferred payments, short-term leases, and lease-to-own models, are gaining adoption to meet diverse financial and operational needs. Digital asset tracking and maintenance platforms are being integrated into lease agreements to monitor usage, optimize service schedules, and support regulatory compliance. These developments are reducing administrative burden and improving transparency in equipment management across healthcare facilities.
Where Is Demand for Leasing Highest and Which Segments Are Leading Adoption?
Leasing demand is strongest in diagnostic imaging, where equipment such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound machines carry high acquisition costs and frequent technology upgrades. Surgical centers lease specialized operating room systems and robotic equipment to maintain competitiveness without large capital commitments. Small hospitals, outpatient centers, and rural clinics are key users of leasing models to expand service capacity without infrastructure investment.
Private healthcare networks, diagnostic labs, and dental practices are also leasing equipment to manage cash flow while accessing modern technology. In emerging economies, government-supported leasing programs are enabling access to medical devices in under-resourced healthcare zones. Vendors and financial institutions are creating customized lease packages for low-risk sectors such as primary care, diagnostics, and maternal health facilities.
What Is Driving Growth in the Healthcare Equipment Leasing Market?
Growth in the healthcare equipment leasing market is driven by several factors related to capital efficiency, technology lifecycle, and healthcare service expansion. Increased demand for high-cost imaging and surgical devices is encouraging providers to seek lease-based access. Advancements in lease structuring, bundled service offerings, and digital asset tracking are improving usability and cost control. Growth is also supported by expansion of private healthcare centers, operational flexibility needs in multispecialty clinics, and the financial advantage of off-balance-sheet asset models. As healthcare facilities balance patient care with financial sustainability, equipment leasing is emerging as a scalable and responsive acquisition strategy.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Healthcare Equipment Leasing market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Equipment (Medical Imaging Equipment, Surgical & Therapeutic Equipment, Patient Monitoring Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Durable Medical & Storage / Transport Equipment); Lease (New Equipment, Used / Refurbished Equipment); End-Use (Hospitals, Radiology / Imaging Centers End-Use, Clinics & Physician Offices End-Use, Clinical & Research Laboratories End-Use, Other End-Uses)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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