Breast Ultrasound Global Market Report 2026

Breast ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging method that employs high-frequency sound waves to generate real-time images of the breast's internal structures. It is frequently used to assess abnormalities detected during a physical exam or mammogram, helping to differentiate between solid lumps and fluid-filled cysts.

The main types of breast ultrasound include conventional breast ultrasound (CBUS) and automated breast ultrasound (ABUS). Conventional breast ultrasound (CBUS) is an affordable, operator-dependent technique that uses a handheld transducer to identify lumps or cysts, particularly in women with dense breast tissue. It incorporates various technologies such as two-dimensional (2D), three-dimensional (3D), four-dimensional (4D) ultrasound, and Doppler ultrasound, and is utilized by a range of end users including hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers.

Tariffs have influenced the breast ultrasound market by increasing the cost of imported ultrasound systems and imaging components, particularly for automated and advanced 3D/4D devices. Segments such as ABUS systems and portable handheld devices are most affected, with regions like Asia-Pacific including China and India facing higher import duties. This has led to increased prices and supply chain delays. Positively, tariffs encourage local assembly, innovation in cost-effective imaging solutions, and expansion of domestic manufacturing capacities.

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The breast ultrasound market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.09 billion in 2025 to $3.49 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to reliance on conventional 2d ultrasound systems, limited access to automated imaging technologies, growing awareness of breast cancer screening, increasing hospital infrastructure for imaging, advancements in doppler ultrasound applications.

The breast ultrasound market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of abUS with full-field digital mammography (ffdm), development of mobile and compact ultrasound units, rising adoption of 3d/4d imaging in hospitals, growth of preventive healthcare and screening programs, increasing investment in diagnostic imaging laboratories. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated breast ultrasound (abus) systems, increasing use of portable and handheld ultrasound devices, growth in 3D and 4d ultrasound technologies, expansion of diagnostic imaging laboratories, focus on early breast cancer detection and screening programs.

The rising incidence of breast cancer is anticipated to drive the growth of the breast ultrasound market. Breast cancer originates in breast tissue and can spread to nearby areas or other parts of the body. The increase in breast cancer cases is linked to greater exposure to lifestyle-related risk factors, such as obesity, which affects hormone levels and encourages cancer development. Breast ultrasound plays a crucial role in addressing this rise by offering a reliable, non-invasive method for early detection and precise differentiation of breast abnormalities, particularly in dense breast tissue. For example, in October 2024, the American Cancer Society, a US-based cancer organization, reported that in 2022, there were an estimated 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 51,400 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) diagnosed among women in the United States. These numbers are expected to increase to approximately 310,720 invasive cases and 56,500 DCIS cases by 2024. This growing incidence is therefore fueling demand in the breast ultrasound market.

Leading companies in the breast ultrasound market are concentrating on developing advanced AI-powered breast ultrasound systems (BUS) to enhance diagnostic speed and early detection, especially for women with dense breast tissue. AI-integrated automated breast ultrasound systems (ABUS) incorporate artificial intelligence to support automated image capture, real-time quality assessment, and lesion detection, thereby reducing scan variability and reliance on operator skill. For instance, in March 2025, GE HealthCare, a US-based healthcare IT provider, launched the Invenia ABUS Premium, a patient-friendly 3D automated breast ultrasound system. This system received premarket approval from the U.S. FDA to improve detection sensitivity when used alongside mammography, addressing challenges related to dense breast tissue masking cancers in conventional screenings. Features include advanced AI tools such as Verisound AI for scan quality evaluation, automatic nipple detection, and a Fast Scan function that speeds scanning by up to 40%. Its non-invasive design also enhances patient comfort, lowers unnecessary biopsies, and eliminates radiation exposure.

In June 2025, RadNet Inc., a US-based provider of diagnostic imaging and digital health services, acquired See-Mode Technologies for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables RadNet to integrate See-Mode's technology into its DeepHealth population health solutions, strengthening its position in AI-driven ultrasound innovation and addressing high demand and capacity challenges in ultrasound imaging. See-Mode Technologies is a Singapore-based company specializing in AI for breast ultrasound imaging.

Major companies operating in the breast ultrasound market are Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Hitachi Ltd, Siemens Healthineers, Koninklijke Philips NV, GE Healthcare, Hologic Inc, Mindray Medical International Limited, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, Carestream Health Inc, Fujifilm Sonosite Inc, Esaote SpA, Sonoscape Medical Corp, Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments, Terason, Delphinus Medical Technologies Inc, SonoCine Inc, Clarius Mobile Health Corp, QT Imaging Inc, QView Medical Inc, BK Medical, Supersonic Imagine, Analogic Corporation

North America was the largest region in the breast ultrasound market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the breast ultrasound market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the breast ultrasound market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The breast ultrasound market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as detection of breast abnormalities, evaluation of dense breast tissue, guidance for biopsies, and assessment of symptoms. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The breast ultrasound market includes sales of transducers, display screens, data storage systems, gel warmers, and ultrasound consoles. 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.

Breast Ultrasound Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses breast ultrasound market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Conventional Breast Ultrasound (CBUS); Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS)
• 2) By Technology: Two-Dimensional (2D) Ultrasound; Three-Dimensional (3D) And Four-Dimensional (4D) Ultrasound; Doppler Ultrasound
• 3) By End-Use: Hospital; Diagnostics Imaging Laboratories; Other End-Uses
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Conventional Breast Ultrasound (CBUS): Portable Or Handheld Ultrasound Systems; Cart Or Trolley-Based Ultrasound Systems; Compact Or Notebook Ultrasound Systems
• 2) By Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS): Standalone Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) Systems; Integrated Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) With Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM); Mobile Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) Units
• Companies Mentioned: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd; Hitachi Ltd; Siemens Healthineers; Koninklijke Philips NV; GE Healthcare; Hologic Inc; Mindray Medical International Limited; Canon Medical Systems Corporation; Carestream Health Inc; Fujifilm Sonosite Inc; Esaote SpA; Sonoscape Medical Corp; Shantou Institute of Ultrasonic Instruments; Terason; Delphinus Medical Technologies Inc; SonoCine Inc; Clarius Mobile Health Corp; QT Imaging Inc; QView Medical Inc; BK Medical; Supersonic Imagine; Analogic Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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