Medical Radiation Shielding Market Report 2025

This Medical Radiation Shielding market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The medical radiation shielding market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $2.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4%. The growth during the historical period can be linked to the rising prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, the increasing use of nuclear medicine and radiation therapy, a higher incidence of chronic diseases, growing healthcare expenditure, and an increasing demand for minimally invasive procedures.

The medical radiation shielding market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.1%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by the rising demand for diagnostic imaging, an increase in diagnostic imaging procedures, higher demand for healthcare services, growing awareness about safety, and a rise in diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy procedures. Key trends expected in this period include technological progress in radiation therapy, advancements in radiation protection chemicals, a growing preference for environmentally friendly treatments, and innovations in nuclear medicine.

The growing demand for radiation therapy is expected to drive the expansion of the medical radiation shielding market. Radiation therapy is a treatment method that uses high-energy radiation to target and destroy cancer cells by damaging their DNA. The rising demand for radiation therapy is fueled by factors such as the increasing need for cancer diagnoses, advancements in treatment technologies, and improved access to healthcare. Medical radiation shielding is crucial in radiation therapy as it protects healthy tissues and individuals from excessive exposure to ionizing radiation during treatment. For example, The Lancet, a UK-based peer-reviewed journal, reported in December 2024 that in 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer diagnoses, with approximately 10 million patients requiring radiotherapy, and 12.8 million patients using radiotherapy at a rate of 64%. As a result, the growing need for radiotherapy is driving the growth of the medical radiation shielding market.

Leading companies in the medical radiation shielding market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as lead-lined doors, to improve safety and protect both patients and healthcare professionals from harmful radiation exposure. Lead-lined doors are designed with a layer of lead to block or reduce radiation, providing a protective barrier in areas prone to radiation. Their primary function is to safeguard patients, healthcare workers, and equipment from radiation. For instance, in February 2023, Specialist Door Solutions (SDS) Ltd, a UK-based door manufacturer, introduced its Shieldoor lead-lined x-ray doors, designed specifically for healthcare settings to offer effective radiation protection from x-rays. These doors are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of hospitals and radiology facilities, with customizable lead thickness options to ensure compliance with safety standards. The Shieldoor range integrates seamlessly with other SDS door products, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics in clinical environments.

In August 2023, MXR Imaging Inc., a US-based independent distributor of imaging sales and services, acquired Spartan Shielding for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows MXR to enhance its manufacturing and testing capabilities, strengthening its expertise in radio frequency (RF), magnetic, and radiation protection systems. Spartan Shielding LLC, a US-based company, specializes in shielding products for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rooms.

Major players in the medical radiation shielding market are ANSELL LTD., Mirion Technologies Inc., Eckert & Ziegler, Ludlum Measurements Inc., Biodex Medical Systems, Radiation Protection Products Inc., MarShield Custom Radiation Shielding Products, ProtecX Medical, Ultraray Radiation Protection, AmRay Medical, RAY-BAR ENGINEERING CORP., Specialist Door Solutions Ltd., Xray Curtains, Lindner Group, MAVIG GmbH, A&L Shielding, NELCO worldwide, Nuclear Shields Ltd., Shielding Technologies Corp., and Glassopolis.

North America was the largest region in the medical radiation shielding market in 2024. The regions covered in medical radiation shielding report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the medical radiation shielding market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Medical radiation shielding involves the use of protective barriers or materials designed to reduce or block ionizing radiation in healthcare environments. This shielding is crucial for safeguarding patients, healthcare professionals, and the general public from harmful radiation produced by medical imaging and therapeutic equipment.

The primary types of medical radiation shielding include X-ray shields, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shields, gamma shields, and neutron shields. X-ray shields are protective materials that help minimize exposure to harmful radiation during imaging procedures, ensuring the safety of both patients and healthcare workers. These shields utilize various materials, such as lead-based shielding, non-lead shielding, and hybrid shielding, for diverse applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, and nuclear medicine. They are employed by different end-users, including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, and other medical facilities.

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The medical radiation shielding market consists of sales of lead sheets, lead glass, radiation protection apparel, and shielding materials. 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.

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