Nuclear Radiation Scanner Global Market Report 2025

The nuclear radiation scanner market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.24 billion in 2024 to $1.34 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period is due to factors such as rising industrial applications, heightened security risks associated with radioactive materials, growth in research and development, expansion of nuclear medicine, and rise in nuclear terrorism threats.

The nuclear radiation scanner market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period is due to factors such as increasing nuclear power generation, increasing funding and initiatives by governments for nuclear safety, growing awareness of radiation risks, increasing nuclear waste management, and increase in radiation accidents. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in sensor technology, development of portable radiation detectors, demand for real-time radiation monitoring, advancements in detector sensitivity, and incorporation of automated and digital systems.

The increasing generation of nuclear power is expected to drive the growth of the nuclear radiation scanner market in the coming years. Nuclear power, produced through controlled nuclear reactions - typically fission - is used to generate electricity. Its growing adoption is primarily due to the rising demand for low-carbon energy sources, offering a dependable and large-scale alternative to fossil fuels while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Nuclear radiation scanners play a crucial role in nuclear power facilities by ensuring the safety of both personnel and the environment. They detect and monitor radiation levels, prevent harmful exposure, and help maintain regulatory compliance. For example, in February 2025, a report by the European Commission, a Belgium-based executive body, stated that the 13 European Union countries generating nuclear electricity produced a combined total of 619,601 gigawatt hours (GWh) in 2023, reflecting a 1.7% increase over 2022. This rise in nuclear power generation is expected to boost the nuclear radiation scanner market.

Leading companies in the nuclear radiation scanner market are prioritizing the development of advanced technologies, including software tools, to enhance task accuracy and consistency. These digital applications are designed to perform specific tasks, boost productivity, and support the development and management of other systems. For instance, in June 2023, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), based in Austria, introduced the Mobile-Integrated Nuclear Security Network (M-INSN), a software tool that delivers real-time radiation data. This innovation strengthens nuclear security, particularly at high-traffic locations such as border crossings, seaports, and airports. M-INSN allows decision-makers to view radiation data in real-time and make informed choices to safeguard the public during potential nuclear or radioactive material incidents. A notable feature of M-INSN is its vendor-neutral design, allowing compatibility with various detection devices and offering administrators instant access to both radiation data and the real-time positions of users, including radiation specialists and security personnel. Additionally, the tool includes an interactive map that regularly updates the status of the equipment, providing critical insights into ongoing nuclear security efforts.

In January 2025, Bertin Technologies, a France-based technical equipment developer, acquired VF Nuclear for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables both Bertin Technologies and VF Nuclear to expand their presence across Europe and offer a comprehensive portfolio of radiation detection devices that comply with nuclear safety and health physics standards. VF Nuclear, headquartered in the Czech Republic, specializes in manufacturing nuclear radiation scanners and associated radiation monitoring equipment.

Major players in the nuclear radiation scanner market are Bruker Corporation, HORIBA Ltd., LANDAUER INC., Canon Electron Tubes & Devices Co. Ltd., Atomtex Co., Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation, Rotem Industries Ltd., LND Inc., AMPTEK Inc., Radiation Monitoring Devices Inc., Mediso Ltd., Advacam s.r.o., Arktis Radiation Detectors Ltd., INNORIID GMBH, CapeSym Inc., M.C. TEC B.V., Radiation Detection Technologies Inc., US Nuclear Corp., John Caunt Scientific Ltd., ELSE NUCLEAR S.r.l.

North America was the largest region in the nuclear radiation scanner market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in nuclear radiation scanner report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the nuclear radiation scanner market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A nuclear radiation scanner is a device or instrument designed to detect and measure ionizing radiation emitted from radioactive materials. It identifies alpha, beta, gamma, or neutron radiation to assess the presence and intensity of radioactive sources. A nuclear radiation scanner typically uses various sensors to capture and convert radiation signals into readable data.

The main product types of nuclear radiation scanners include portable scanners, fixed scanners, and handheld scanners. Portable scanners are compact devices used to scan documents and images on the go, typically via USB or wireless connection. It uses various technologies such as Geiger-Muller counters, scintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors, and others and is distributed through direct sales, online sales, distributors and resellers, and aftermarket services. It is used by various end-users, including hospitals, research institutes, nuclear power plants, defense and security agencies, and others.

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The nuclear radiation scanner market consists of sales of personal dosimeters, radiation portal monitors, area radiation monitors, and neutron detectors. 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).

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