Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market Report 2026
Global Outlook – By Product Type (Imaging Equipment, Patient Monitoring Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Diagnostic Equipment, Therapeutic Equipment, Other Devices), By Refurbishment Level (Used, Refurbished, Reconditioned, Certified Pre Owned), By Sales Channel (Original Equipment Manufacturer Certified Programs, Third Party Refurbishers, Distributors And Resellers, Online Channels), By End User (Hospitals, Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Long Term Care Facilities) – Market Size, Trends, Strategies, and Forecast to 2030
Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market Report 2026 Market Overview
• Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market Report 2026 market size has reached to $4.78 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $7.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% • Growth Driver: The Rising Demand For Cost-Effective Healthcare Infrastructure Is Accelerating the Market Due To the Need for Affordable Medical Technology • Market Trend: OEM-Certified Refurbishment Programs Expand Access To Affordable High-Quality Diagnostic Imaging • North America was the largest region in 2025 and Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region.What Is Covered Under Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market?
Pre-owned medical equipment refers to previously used medical devices that have been professionally refurbished, inspected, recalibrated, and tested to ensure they meet established quality, safety, and performance standards before being resold for clinical use. These devices provide a cost-effective alternative to new equipment, enabling healthcare providers to access reliable medical technology while extending equipment life cycles, reducing electronic waste, and improving the affordability and accessibility of healthcare infrastructure. The main product types of pre-owned medical equipment include imaging equipment, patient monitoring equipment, surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, therapeutic equipment, and other devices. Imaging equipment refers to previously used medical imaging systems that are resold, refurbished, or reconditioned to provide cost-effective diagnostic solutions while maintaining functional performance and clinical utility. These devices are available as used, refurbished, reconditioned, and certified pre owned equipment. They are distributed through original equipment manufacturer certified programs, third party refurbishers, distributors and resellers, and online channels and are utilized by end users including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, ambulatory surgical centers, and long term care facilities.
What Is The Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market Size and Share 2026?
The pre-owned medical equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.78 billion in 2025 to $5.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising healthcare infrastructure investments, increasing demand for affordable medical equipment, growing replacement of obsolete healthcare systems, expanding access to healthcare facilities, increasing focus on reducing healthcare capital expenditure.What Is The Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market Growth Forecast?
The pre-owned medical equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of circular economy practices in healthcare, increasing demand from emerging healthcare markets, rising investments in refurbishment and testing facilities, expanding private healthcare infrastructure, increasing acceptance of certified pre owned medical equipment. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for cost-effective medical equipment procurement, increasing adoption of certified refurbished medical devices, rising focus on medical equipment life cycle extension, expansion of quality assurance and equipment recalibration services, growing preference for affordable healthcare infrastructure solutions.
Global Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market Segmentation
1) By Product Type: Imaging Equipment, Patient Monitoring Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Diagnostic Equipment, Therapeutic Equipment, Other Devices 2) By Refurbishment Level: Used, Refurbished, Reconditioned, Certified Pre Owned 3) By Sales Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturer Certified Programs, Third Party Refurbishers, Distributors And Resellers, Online Channels 4) By End User: Hospitals, Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Long Term Care Facilities Subsegments: 1) By Imaging Equipment: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems, Computed Tomography Scanners, Ultrasound Systems, X Ray Systems, Mammography Systems 2) By Patient Monitoring Equipment: Multiparameter Patient Monitors, Cardiac Monitors, Blood Pressure Monitors, Pulse Oximeters, Fetal And Maternal Monitors 3) By Surgical Instruments: General Surgical Instruments, Orthopedic Surgical Instruments, Neurosurgical Instruments, Cardiovascular Surgical Instruments, Laparoscopic Surgical Instruments 4) By Diagnostic Equipment: Electrocardiography Systems, Electroencephalography Systems, Electromyography Systems, Spirometry Systems, Endoscopy Systems 5) By Therapeutic Equipment: Dialysis Systems, Radiation Therapy Systems, Infusion Pump Systems, Ventilators, Anesthesia Workstations 6) By Other Devices: Sterilization Equipment, Medical Refrigeration Equipment, Hospital Beds, Examination Tables, WheelchairsWhat Is The Driver Of The Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market?
The rising demand for cost-effective healthcare infrastructure is expected to propel the growth of the pre-owned medical equipment market going forward. Cost-effective healthcare infrastructure refers to healthcare facilities, equipment, and systems that deliver high-quality medical services while minimizing capital and operational costs through efficient resource utilization. The demand for cost-effective healthcare infrastructure is increasing due to rising healthcare expenditures and budget constraints faced by hospitals and clinics. Pre-owned medical equipment enables healthcare providers to expand or modernize their facilities at a substantially lower capital cost while maintaining access to reliable medical technology. For instance, in April 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based government agency, total UK healthcare expenditure increased from $410 billion (£320 billion) in 2024 to approximately $442 billion (£345 billion) in 2025, representing a 7.7% nominal increase. Therefore, the rising demand for cost-effective healthcare infrastructure is driving the growth of the pre-owned medical equipment industry.Key Players In The Global Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market
Major companies operating in the pre-owned medical equipment market report are Siemens Healthineers AG, GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Canon Medical Systems Corporation, US Med-Equip Inc., Stryker Corporation, Olympus Corporation, MXR Imaging Inc., EquipNet Inc., Soma Technology Inc., Avante Health Solutions, ReLink Medical LLC, Radiology Oncology Systems Inc. (ROS), KeeboMed Inc., Atlantis Worldwide LLC, Elite Medical Technologies Inc., Medical Device Depot Inc., Davis Medical Electronics Inc., Future Health Concepts Inc., Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
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Global Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market Trends and Insights
Major companies operating in the pre-owned medical equipment market are focusing on strategic investments in OEM-certified refurbishment facilities to enhance refurbishment capacity, expand the availability of high-quality pre-owned medical equipment, improve affordability for healthcare providers, and strengthen circular healthcare solutions. OEM-certified refurbishment facilities are specialized centers operated or authorized by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) where previously used medical equipment is inspected, repaired, recalibrated, tested, and certified to meet original performance, quality, and safety standards before being resold. For instance, in April 2024, GE HealthCare, a US-based medical technology company, launched its A1-Sure Refurbishing Unit for ultrasound systems in Bangladesh. The facility performs 259 quality inspection and refurbishment processes, provides OEM-certified refurbished ultrasound systems backed by a one-year warranty, and offers financing solutions to improve affordability for hospitals and diagnostic centers, expanding access to reliable diagnostic imaging while supporting equipment lifecycle extension.What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market?
In October 2024, Surplus Solutions, a US-based provider of equipment lifecycle management services, surplus asset management, laboratory equipment resale, and refurbishment solutions, acquired FAMECO Group ApS for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Surplus Solutions aimed to strengthen its global presence in the pre-owned medical equipment market by expanding its refurbishment capabilities, increasing international distribution, and enhancing access to certified refurbished laboratory and medical equipment across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. FAMECO Group ApS is a France-based provider of refurbished laboratory and medical equipment, offering sourcing, reconditioning, testing, and resale services for complex analytical and clinical medical systems.
Regional Outlook
North America was the largest region in the pre-owned medical equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.Need data for a specific geography? Request Regional Data
What Defines the Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Market?
The pre-owned medical equipment market consists of sales of anesthesia equipment, endoscopy equipment, ophthalmic equipment, dental equipment, laboratory equipment. 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.How is Market Value Defined and Measured?
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.
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| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Size Value In 2026 | $5.17 billion |
| Revenue Forecast In 2030 | $7.2 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 8.6% from 2026 to 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2025 |
| Actual Estimates/Historical Data | 2020-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Market Representation | Revenue in USD Billion and CAGR from 2026 to 2030 |
| Segments Covered | Product Type, Refurbishment Level, Sales Channel, End User |
| Regional Scope | Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa |
| Country Scope | The countries covered in the report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain. |
| Key Companies Profiled | Siemens Healthineers AG, GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Canon Medical Systems Corporation, US Med-Equip Inc., Stryker Corporation, Olympus Corporation, MXR Imaging Inc., EquipNet Inc., Soma Technology Inc., Avante Health Solutions, ReLink Medical LLC, Radiology Oncology Systems Inc. (ROS), KeeboMed Inc., Atlantis Worldwide LLC, Elite Medical Technologies Inc., Medical Device Depot Inc., Davis Medical Electronics Inc., Future Health Concepts Inc., Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA |
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