Report Overview
Global Radiation Protection Apparel Market reached US$ XX million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ XX million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
Radiation protection apparel protects people from the harmful effects of radiation exposure on major organs. High exposure levels can affect the tissue resulting in acute radiation syndrome, and exposure at a lower level can result in a risk of radiation-induced cancer.
The various types of apparel used to minimize radiation protection include aprons, gloves, head shields, and thyroid shields. Lead protective garments are the standard required protection for anyone exposed to radiation.
Market Scope
Metrics | Details |
CAGR | XX% |
Market Size Available for Years | 2022-2031 |
Estimation Forecast Period | 2024-2031 |
Revenue Units | Value (US$ Mn) |
Segments Covered | Product Type, Material, End-User |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
Largest Region | North America |
Fastest Growing Region | Asia-Pacific |
Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and Acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, Porter’s Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Regulatory Analysis, Supply-Chain Analysis and Other key Insights. |
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Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints
Increasing number of imaging tests
Radiation safety is a concern for patients, physicians, and staff in many departments, including radiology, interventional cardiology, and surgery. Radiation emitted during fluoroscopic procedures is responsible for the greatest radiation dose for medical staff. Radiation from diagnostic imaging modalities, such as computed tomography, mammography, and nuclear imaging, are contributors to the cumulative dose exposures of healthcare personnel.
The increasing number of imaging is expected to drive the market growth. For instance, according to the report by NHS England, it is stated that there were 43.4 million imaging tests reported in England in the 12 months from February 2022 to January 2023. Of these, 3.41 million imaging tests were reported to have taken place in January 2023.
Additionally, it is reported that at Yale Medicine Maternal-Fetal Medicine, the physicians and sonographers perform more than 16,000 ultrasounds a year. Thus, the above factors are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
The high cost of lead in manufacturing radiation protection accessories
Lead is one of the important raw materials for manufacturing lead apparel. The increasing costs of lead could affect the market growth. It leads to the development of new raw materials to manufacture radiation protection apparel. Thus, it affects the market growth during the forecast period.
Market Segment Analysis
The global radiation protection apparel market is segmented based on product type, material, end-user and region.
The lead-free segment is expected to dominate the market share
Lead-free material accounted for the largest share of the market due to its lightweight and non-toxicity compared to lead-based apparel. Lead-free material is made of a blend of attenuating heavy metals other than lead (Pb). These metals are usually some combination of aluminum, antimony, barium, bismuth, tin, titanium, or tungsten. Lead isn’t the sole metal with the ability to protect a person from harmful radiation.
Furthermore, the growing demand for technologically advanced lead-free products is anticipated to create robust growth for the global radiation protection apparel market players.
For instance, Burlington Medical launched the XENOLITE 800 NL (No-Lead) apron series. XENOLITE 800 NL is a lead-free, super-lightweight, flexible, and recyclable x-ray radiation protection apron.
Additionally, in December 2023, an assistant professor in Madurai was granted a patent for developing unique lightweight aprons that are lead-free and radiation-protective. Thus, the above factors are expected to hold the segment in the dominant position.
Market Geographical Share
North America is expected to hold a significant position in the radiation protection apparel market share
North America is expected to dominate the overall radiation protection apparel market due to favorable government initiatives, an increasing number of nuclear power plants, rising prevalence of cancer, and increasing awareness of radiation safety. Nuclear medicine and radiation therapy are increasingly being used to diagnose and treat illnesses, in addition to a rise in cancer treatments throughout North America.
The increasing workforce in radiology areas is also expected to increase the use of radiation protection apparel in the region. For instance, the workforce of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the U.S. in 2022 was about 48,772 people, with 56.6% women, and 43.4% men.
Additionally, according to the U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics report in 2024, it is stated that overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. Thus, the increasing number of technicians also drives the market growth in the region. These factors are expected to hold the region in the dominant position during the forecast period.
Market Segmentation
By Product Type
- Aprons
- Gloves
- Head Shields
- Thyroid Shields
- Others
By Material
- Lead-Free
- Lead-Based
- Light Weight Lead Composite
- Other
By End-User
- Hospitals
- Research Laboratories
- Clinics
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
Market Competitive Landscape
The major global players in the market include Biodex Medical Systems, Inc., Barrier Technologies, UniRay Medical LLP, Scanflex Medical AB, Ultraray, Cablas Srl, Kiran, Shielding International, Rego X-ray GmbH and Protech Medical among others.
Key Developments
- In June 2024, Burlington Medical launched its new line of radiation protection eyewear. This advanced eyewear collection features reduced weight, exclusive styles, and new coatings and side shields, setting a new standard in safety and comfort for healthcare professionals.
- In 2022, Burlington Medical merged with Lite Tech. This merging results in the world’s largest, vertically integrated radiation protection provider with manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe whose products are sold in over 80 countries.
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The global radiation protection apparel market report would provide approximately 53 tables, 47 figures, and 176 pages.
Target Audience 2024
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