The global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market size is expected to reach $ 469 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 7.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
A Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System is a non-invasive brain function imaging device based on near-infrared spectroscopy technology. It emits near-infrared light onto the scalp and receives the light signals reflected or transmitted by brain tissue, then analyzes changes in the concentrations of oxygenated hemoglobin and deoxygenated hemoglobin in the cerebral cortex to reflect local cerebral blood flow and oxygen metabolism changes associated with neural activity. The system typically consists of light sources, detectors, head-mounted probes or optical fiber caps, signal acquisition modules, and data analysis software. With advantages such as high safety, strong portability, and relatively low restrictions on subject movement, it is widely used in neuroscience research, cognitive psychology research, clinical research, rehabilitation assessment, human factors engineering, and brain-computer interface applications. The global annual sales volume of Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging Systems is estimated at around 1,000 units, with an average selling price of approximately USD 270,000 per unit, indicating a high-value equipment market mainly driven by research institutions, universities, and medical organizations.
The upstream supply chain of Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging Systems mainly includes near-infrared light sources, photodetectors, optical fibers and probes, electronic signal acquisition modules, head-mounted wearing structures, algorithm software, and data analysis platforms. Among these components, optical devices, low-noise signal acquisition, and cerebral oxygenation analysis algorithms are key factors affecting system performance and cost. The downstream market mainly consists of universities and academic institutions, medical institutions, independent research institutes, and enterprise R&D users. Major application scenarios include neuroscience, cognitive psychology, clinical research, rehabilitation assessment, child development studies, human factors engineering, brain-computer interfaces, and wearable brain monitoring. Demand is mainly driven by research projects, clinical research platform construction, and interdisciplinary laboratory procurement.
This report studies the global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Units)
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units), (based on production site)
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Units)
U.S. VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Hitachi, Shimadzu, Artinis Medical Systems, NIRx, OBELAB, Biopac, Huichuang Medical, Gowerlabs, Spectratech, Kingfar International, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Units) and average price (K US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market, Segmentation by Type:
Stationary
Portable
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market, Segmentation by Number of Channels:
Low-channel fNIRS System
Mid-channel fNIRS System
High-channel fNIRS System
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market, Segmentation by Detection Coverage:
Regional Brain Monitoring fNIRS System
Multi-region fNIRS System
Whole-head fNIRS System
Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market, Segmentation by Application:
Universities and Academic Institutions
Hospitals and Medical Institutions
Independent Research Institutes
Enterprises and Others
Companies Profiled:
Hitachi
Shimadzu
Artinis Medical Systems
NIRx
OBELAB
Biopac
Huichuang Medical
Gowerlabs
Spectratech
Kingfar International
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market?
2. What is the demand of the global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?

1 Supply Summary
1.1 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Introduction
1.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Supply & Forecast
1.2.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
1.2.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2032)
1.2.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Pricing Trends (2021-2032)
1.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production by Region (Based on Production Site)
1.3.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value by Region (2021-2032)
1.3.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production by Region (2021-2032)
1.3.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
1.3.4 North America Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2032)
1.3.5 Europe Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2032)
1.3.6 China Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2032)
1.3.7 Japan Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2032)
1.4 Market Drivers, Restraints and Trends
1.4.1 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market Drivers
1.4.2 Factors Affecting Demand
1.4.3 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Major Market Trends
2 Demand Summary
2.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Demand (2021-2032)
2.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption by Region
2.2.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption by Region (2021-2026)
2.2.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
2.3 United States Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption (2021-2032)
2.4 China Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption (2021-2032)
2.5 Europe Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption (2021-2032)
2.6 Japan Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption (2021-2032)
2.7 South Korea Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption (2021-2032)
2.8 ASEAN Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption (2021-2032)
2.9 India Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption (2021-2032)
3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
3.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.4 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Company Evaluation Quadrant
3.5 Industry Rank and Concentration Rate (CR)
3.5.1 Global Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Industry Rank of Major Manufacturers
3.5.2 Global Concentration Ratios (CR4) for Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System in 2025
3.5.3 Global Concentration Ratios (CR8) for Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System in 2025
3.6 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
3.6.1 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market: Region Footprint
3.6.2 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market: Company Product Type Footprint
3.6.3 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.7 Competitive Environment
3.7.1 Historical Structure of the Industry
3.7.2 Barriers of Market Entry
3.7.3 Factors of Competition
3.8 New Entrant and Capacity Expansion Plans
3.9 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
4.1 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value Comparison
4.1.1 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.1.2 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.2 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Comparison
4.2.1 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.2.2 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.3 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption Comparison
4.3.1 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.3.2 United States VS China: Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Consumption Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.4 United States Based Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Manufacturers and Market Share, 2021-2026
4.4.1 United States Based Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (States, Country)
4.4.2 United States Based Manufacturers Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value (2021-2026)
4.4.3 United States Based Manufacturers Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2026)
4.5 China Based Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Manufacturers and Market Share
4.5.1 China Based Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (Province, Country)
4.5.2 China Based Manufacturers Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value (2021-2026)
4.5.3 China Based Manufacturers Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2026)
4.6 Rest of World Based Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Manufacturers and Market Share, 2021-2026
4.6.1 Rest of World Based Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (State, Country)
4.6.2 Rest of World Based Manufacturers Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value (2021-2026)
4.6.3 Rest of World Based Manufacturers Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production (2021-2026)
5 Market Analysis by Type
5.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market Size Overview by Type: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
5.2 Segment Introduction by Type
5.2.1 Stationary
5.2.2 Portable
5.3 Market Segment by Type
5.3.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production by Type (2021-2032)
5.3.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value by Type (2021-2032)
5.3.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Average Price by Type (2021-2032)
6 Market Analysis by Number of Channels
6.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market Size Overview by Number of Channels: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
6.2 Segment Introduction by Number of Channels
6.2.1 Low-channel fNIRS System
6.2.2 Mid-channel fNIRS System
6.2.3 High-channel fNIRS System
6.3 Market Segment by Number of Channels
6.3.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production by Number of Channels (2021-2032)
6.3.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value by Number of Channels (2021-2032)
6.3.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Average Price by Number of Channels (2021-2032)
7 Market Analysis by Detection Coverage
7.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market Size Overview by Detection Coverage: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
7.2 Segment Introduction by Detection Coverage
7.2.1 Regional Brain Monitoring fNIRS System
7.2.2 Multi-region fNIRS System
7.2.3 Whole-head fNIRS System
7.3 Market Segment by Detection Coverage
7.3.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production by Detection Coverage (2021-2032)
7.3.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value by Detection Coverage (2021-2032)
7.3.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Average Price by Detection Coverage (2021-2032)
8 Market Analysis by Application
8.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Market Size Overview by Application: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
8.2 Segment Introduction by Application
8.2.1 Universities and Academic Institutions
8.2.2 Hospitals and Medical Institutions
8.2.3 Independent Research Institutes
8.2.4 Enterprises and Others
8.3 Market Segment by Application
8.3.1 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production by Application (2021-2032)
8.3.2 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Value by Application (2021-2032)
8.3.3 World Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Average Price by Application (2021-2032)
9 Company Profiles
9.1 Hitachi
9.1.1 Hitachi Details
9.1.2 Hitachi Major Business
9.1.3 Hitachi Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.1.4 Hitachi Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.1.5 Hitachi Recent Developments/Updates
9.1.6 Hitachi Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.2 Shimadzu
9.2.1 Shimadzu Details
9.2.2 Shimadzu Major Business
9.2.3 Shimadzu Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.2.4 Shimadzu Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.2.5 Shimadzu Recent Developments/Updates
9.2.6 Shimadzu Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.3 Artinis Medical Systems
9.3.1 Artinis Medical Systems Details
9.3.2 Artinis Medical Systems Major Business
9.3.3 Artinis Medical Systems Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.3.4 Artinis Medical Systems Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.3.5 Artinis Medical Systems Recent Developments/Updates
9.3.6 Artinis Medical Systems Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.4 NIRx
9.4.1 NIRx Details
9.4.2 NIRx Major Business
9.4.3 NIRx Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.4.4 NIRx Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.4.5 NIRx Recent Developments/Updates
9.4.6 NIRx Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.5 OBELAB
9.5.1 OBELAB Details
9.5.2 OBELAB Major Business
9.5.3 OBELAB Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.5.4 OBELAB Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.5.5 OBELAB Recent Developments/Updates
9.5.6 OBELAB Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.6 Biopac
9.6.1 Biopac Details
9.6.2 Biopac Major Business
9.6.3 Biopac Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.6.4 Biopac Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.6.5 Biopac Recent Developments/Updates
9.6.6 Biopac Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.7 Huichuang Medical
9.7.1 Huichuang Medical Details
9.7.2 Huichuang Medical Major Business
9.7.3 Huichuang Medical Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.7.4 Huichuang Medical Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.7.5 Huichuang Medical Recent Developments/Updates
9.7.6 Huichuang Medical Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.8 Gowerlabs
9.8.1 Gowerlabs Details
9.8.2 Gowerlabs Major Business
9.8.3 Gowerlabs Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.8.4 Gowerlabs Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.8.5 Gowerlabs Recent Developments/Updates
9.8.6 Gowerlabs Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.9 Spectratech
9.9.1 Spectratech Details
9.9.2 Spectratech Major Business
9.9.3 Spectratech Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.9.4 Spectratech Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.9.5 Spectratech Recent Developments/Updates
9.9.6 Spectratech Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
9.10 Kingfar International
9.10.1 Kingfar International Details
9.10.2 Kingfar International Major Business
9.10.3 Kingfar International Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Product and Services
9.10.4 Kingfar International Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
9.10.5 Kingfar International Recent Developments/Updates
9.10.6 Kingfar International Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10 Industry Chain Analysis
10.1 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Industry Chain
10.2 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Upstream Analysis
10.2.1 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Core Raw Materials
10.2.2 Main Manufacturers of Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Core Raw Materials
10.3 Midstream Analysis
10.4 Downstream Analysis
10.5 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Production Mode
10.6 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Procurement Model
10.7 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Industry Sales Model and Sales Channels
10.7.1 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Sales Model
10.7.2 Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System Typical Distributors
11 Research Findings and Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Methodology
12.2 Research Process and Data Source
12.3 Disclaimer