Regional Analysis

Radiation Protection Market Regional Insights

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North America remains the dominant region in the global radiation protection market and is estimated to hold 42.4% of the market share in 2024. With a strong presence of leading industry players and healthcare companies based in the U.S. and Canada, the region continues to boost demand for radiation protection products. The advanced healthcare infrastructure and stringent regulatory guidelines regarding usage of radiation equipment have propelled the market growth. Moreover, rising incidence of cancer and increasing adoption of radiation therapy for its treatment in the region is a key factor boosting demand for radiation protection equipment. Complex radiation therapy techniques such as IMRT and IGRT which involve higher radiation doses are commonly used for cancer treatment in North America, thus, boosting sales of various radiation protection equipment including x-ray shielding curtains and barriers, ceiling-suspended screens, personal protective wear and various monitoring devices.

Asia Pacific market has witnessed highest growth and is emerging as the fastest growing regional market for radiation protection. Rapidly developing healthcare infrastructure, rising medical tourism, increasing healthcare expenditure are some of the major factors contributing to region’s market growth. Countries like China, India and South Korea are at the forefront and have shown tremendous potential owing to growing awareness regarding radiation safety and rising adoption of modern medical technologies in the region. Increasing number of diagnostic centers and hospitals adopting advanced medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment boosts demand for radiation protection products in Asia Pacific. Moreover, improving regulatory standards in these countries and growing foreign investments in the medical sectors of emerging economies will further aid the market expansion.