Whole Slide Imaging Market Size & Share | Forecast 2022 - 2028

Whole Slide Imaging Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Type (Hardware, Software, and Service), Application (Telepathology, Cytopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and Hematopathology), and End User (Hospital, Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Companies, Laboratories, and Academic Research Institute)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00007740
  • Category : Medical Device
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 237
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The whole slide imaging market is expected to grow from US$ 459.36 million in 2021 to US$ 1,471.71 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 18.2% from 2022 to 2028.

Whole slide imaging products are used to provide advanced and enhanced forms of digital pathology to empower the diagnosis and pathological test results. It can be used by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnological companies, pathological labs, and test centers.

The whole slide imaging market  is segmented on the basis of type, application, end-user, and geography. By geography, the market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America. This report offers insights and in-depth analysis of the market with an emphasis on parameters, such as market trends and dynamics, and the competitive analysis of the globally leading market players.  

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Whole Slide Imaging Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 459.36 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 1,471.71 million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 18.2% from 2022 to 2028
Forecast Period2022-2028
Base Year2021
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Market Insights

Increasing Technological Advancements Boost Whole Slide Imaging Market

In the initial phase of medical imaging, the imaging system utilized microscope and computer combination to capture composite slide image. The system required considerable amount of time for image acquisition. To overcome this limitation, the concept of whole slide imaging emerged in the late 1990s, and the technology companies used automated algorithms and high-speed systems to boost the speed of image acquisition. This technological development extends the area of application for whole slide imaging. In May 2021, due to rapid advancements in clinical applications for whole slide imaging and digital pathology, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) collaborated with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the Association for Pathology Informatics (API) to update the guideline validating whole slide imaging for diagnostic purposes in pathology. The new guidelines will ensure that patients get their pathologic diagnosis rapidly with the same quality test results so that they can receive treatment sooner. Hence, the increased technological advancement drives the whole slide imaging market growth.

Type Insights

Based on type, the whole slide imaging market is segmented into hardware, software, and service. The market for the hardware segment is subsegmented into scanners, microscopes, and cameras. The hardware segment held the largest share of the market in 2021 and is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 18.8% in the market during the forecast period.

Whole Slide Imaging Market, by Type – 2022 and 2028

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Whole Slide Imaging Market, by Type – 2022 and 2028
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Application Insights

Based on application, the whole slide imaging market is segmented into telepathology, cytopathology, Immunohistochemistry, and hematopathology. The telepathology segment held the largest market share in 2021. However, the immunohistochemistry segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. The telepathology refers to the practice of pathology from distance with the help of advanced telecommunication software and services.

End User Insights

By end user, the whole slide imaging market is segmented into hospitals, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, laboratories, and academic research institutes. The academic research institutes segment held the largest share of the market in 2021. However, the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. The academic research institutes held the largest share owing to the increasing number of academic research centers across the world.

Organic developments, including product launches and approvals, are highly adopted strategies by companies in the whole slide imaging market. A few of the recent key market developments are listed below:

  • In December 2019, Akoya Biosciences, Inc. announced the full commercial release of new products that form the most complete solution for high-parameter tissue imaging. These include the CODEX System and Phenoptics 2.0.
  • In October 2019, Myprotein, Olympus Corporation launched its SLIDEVIEW VS200 solution. It is a research slide scanner that can capture high-quality virtual slide images and allow advanced quantitative image analysis of samples related to different applications, including brain, cancer, and stem cell research, as well as drug discovery.
  • In July 2022, Nikon Corporation announced the release of a new ultra-compact machine vision camera1, LuFact to help accelerate the digital transformation (DX) at manufacturing sites. LuFact is Nikon's first machine vision camera leveraging their specialized image processing technology that has been developed across many years of digital camera innovation. This efficient design enables easy installation onto existing equipment, production lines, robot hands and many other varied applications.
  • In November 2021, Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, announced new AI-enabled innovations in MR imaging launching at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting. Philips’ new MR portfolio of intelligent integrated solutions is designed to speed up MR exams, streamline workflows, optimize diagnostic quality, and help ensure the efficiency and sustainability of radiology operations.

Company Profiles

  • Akoya Biosciences, Inc.
  • Olympus,
  • 3DHISTECH,
  • Mikroscan Technologies,
  • Indica Labs,
  • Inspirata,
  • Leica Biosystems
  • Visiopharm
  • Koninklijke Philips N.V.
  • Hamamatsu Photonics K.K
  • Nikon
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Type, Application, and End User

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the driving factors for the global whole slide imaging market across the world?

The factors that are driving the growth of the whole slide imaging market are continual advancements in computational algorithms and image capturing technologies are making a constructive impact on the development of whole slide imaging technologies. Improvements in this technology are leading to a better throughput, error reduction, quick and efficient image capturing, image archiving, and image sharing. Increasing emphasis on achieving better diagnostic outcomes is extensively driving the demand for digital pathology. Growing acceptance of digital pathology and whole-slide imaging is universal among academic health centers, pathology departments, and the nation’s largest pathology companies. These are some of the major factors contributing to the growth of the whole slide imaging industry.

What are whole slide imaging?

Whole slide imaging technology deals with the acquisition of high-speed, high-resolution slide images for pathology workflow. The technology is also known as virtual pathology and plays major role in the digital pathology. Whole slide imaging is responsible for image archiving and sharing. In addition, pathologists can also utilize these images for diagnosis by generating digital workflow.

Who are the major players in the whole slide imaging market across the globe?

The whole slide imaging market majorly consists of the players, such as 3DHISTECH Ltd, Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Indica Labs, Inspirata Inc, Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH (Danaher), Mikroscan Technologies, Inc., Nikon Corporation, Olympus Corporation, Visiopharm A/S, Akoya Biosciences, Inc, Koninklijke Philips N.V.

What is the market CAGR value of the whole slide imaging market during the forecast period?

The CAGR value of the Whole Slide Imaging market during the forecasted period of 2022-2028 is 18.2%.

What is the estimated whole slide imaging market size in 2021?

The Whole Slide Imaging market is estimated to be valued at US$ 459.36 million in 2021.

What are the growth estimates for the whole slide imaging market till 2028?

The whole slide imaging market is expected to be valued at US$ 1,471.71 million in 2028.

Which segment by type led the whole slide imaging market?

The hardware segment held the largest share of the market in 2021. Also, the same segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR of 18.8% in the market during the forecast period.

Which region is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the global whole slide imaging market?

The Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the whole slide imaging market over the forecast period due to rapidly developing healthcare infrastructure, increasing adoption of digital pathology, and supportive government initiatives.

The List of Companies - Whole Slide Imaging Market

  1. 3DHISTECH Ltd
  2. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K.
  3. Indica Labs
  4. Inspirata Inc
  5. Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH (Danaher)
  6. Mikroscan Technologies, Inc.
  7. Nikon Corporation
  8. Olympus Corporation
  9. Visiopharm A/S
  10. Akoya Biosciences, Inc
  11. Koninklijke Philips N.V.

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