Radiation Protection Market Report 2025

The radiation protection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.82 billion in 2024 to $1.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing use of diagnostic imaging technologies, expansion of nuclear power generation, higher radiation exposure in medical procedures, rising awareness of occupational safety, regulatory requirements for radiation shielding, and growth in cancer radiotherapy treatments.

The radiation protection market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.5 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of nuclear medicine and radiotherapy, increasing investments in nuclear power generation, growing demand for protective solutions in aerospace and defense, heightened awareness of occupational radiation safety, expansion of interventional radiology procedures, and stricter international regulatory standards for radiation exposure limits. Major trends in the forecast period include the development of lightweight and lead-free shielding materials, increased use of AI and robotics in radiation monitoring, growth in nuclear medicine and radiology procedures, rising adoption of personal dosimetry devices, integration of wearable radiation protection gear, expansion of radiation safety regulations, and innovations in shielding technologies for nuclear power and space exploration.

The rising prevalence of cancer is expected to drive growth in the radiation protection market. Cancer, caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that can invade tissues and spread throughout the body, is increasingly common due to factors such as longer life expectancy, since cancer risk rises with age. Radiation protection products help minimize exposure to harmful radiation, reducing the risk of radiation-induced cancers. For example, in August 2024, Macmillan Cancer Support, a UK-based charity, reported that over 3 million people in the UK are currently living with cancer, a number projected to rise to 3.5 million by 2025, 4 million by 2030, and 5.3 million by 2040.

Companies in the market are investing in technological innovations to improve safety in medical environments. Structural shielding systems, such as lead-lined walls and doors, are engineered barriers that protect healthcare personnel and patients from ionizing radiation during imaging and radiological procedures. In February 2023, SDS (Specialist Door Solutions Ltd.), a UK-based company, launched Shieldoor, a lead-lined X-ray door designed for healthcare facilities. Shieldoor provides high-performance radiation attenuation, complies with NHS safety standards, and enhances safety in radiology and diagnostic imaging suites through durable, hygienic, and customizable design features.

In April 2025, Rampart IC, a US-based medical equipment manufacturer, acquired ClearShield, a supplier of radiation-attenuating acrylic material. This acquisition strengthens Rampart IC’s supply chain, secures access to lead-free shielding materials, and expands its portfolio of eco-friendly, safer radiation protection solutions, supporting the company’s ability to meet rising global demand.

Major players in the radiation protection market are Infab Corporation, Barrier Technologies LLC, Techno-Aide Inc., AliMed Inc., Trivitron Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Bio-X Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd., Electronic & Engineering Co. (I) Pvt. Ltd., AADCO Medical Inc., Protech Medical Inc., Ultraray Radiation Protection Inc., Lancs Industries Inc., IndoSurgicals Private Limited, AmRay Medical, Akshay Enterprises, Uniray Medical LLP, Enviro Tech Industrial Products, Radiation Shield Technologies Inc., Ray-Bar Engineering Corp., StemRad Ltd., and BLOXR Solutions LLC.

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

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

Radiation protection is the discipline and practice focused on protecting people and the environment from the adverse effects of ionizing radiation. It emphasizes controlling exposure through principles of time, distance, and shielding, aiming to minimize health risks while allowing the safe application of radiation in diverse settings.

The primary product types in radiation protection include protective barriers and booths, shields, radiation detection and monitoring devices, lead-lined doors, and others. Protective barriers and booths act as physical structures that safeguard healthcare professionals from harmful radiation during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. These solutions employ technologies such as ionizing and non-ionizing radiation protection, radiation dosimetry, remote monitoring, and radiation measurement software. They are applied in areas like radiation therapy shielding and diagnostic shielding and serve end users including hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities.

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The radiation protection market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as radiation shielding installation, monitoring, compliance consulting, and radiation safety training. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The radiation protection market also includes sales of radiation protection aprons, lead shields, detection and monitoring equipment, protective barriers, 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.

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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