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Radiation Protection Apparels Market Forecast to 2027

Market Overview

The Radiation Protection Apparels Market is expected to register a significant CAGR of 7.20% during the review period to surpass USD 1.05 billion by the end of 2027. The global market expansion is attributed to the growing awareness among individuals working in radiation-prone environments and the rising number of medical imaging procedures.

There has been a significant rise in healthcare expenditure and a related increase in the number of medical imaging examinations, as well as the population's exposure to X-rays and other radiation. According to a study published in November 2021 in the journal Healthcare (Basel), the researchers found that the number of computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound (US) examinations nearly doubled between the years 2010 and 2020. Medical diagnostic imaging, particularly X-rays, is harmful, and healthcare professionals operating the imaging equipment wear protective gear to avoid exposure to harmful radiation. Thus, the growing number of medical imaging activities drives the demand for radiation protection apparel.

Market Segmentation

The Radiation Protection Apparels Market segmentation, based on material, includes lead-free, lead-based, and light lead composite. The lead-based segment is expected to be the fastest growing for the forecast period owing to lead and lead alloys being excellent materials for radiation shielding. Based on product type, the global radiation protection apparel industry has been segmented into aprons, gloves, head shields, thyroid shields, and others. The aprons segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing for the forecast period. 

Based on end use, the global radiation protection apparel industry has been categorized into hospitals and clinics, diagnostic centers, research laboratories, and specialty clinics. The hospitals and clinics segment accounted for the largest share in 2021 and is anticipated to be the fastest growing for the forecast period.

Regional Insights

The North American radiation protection apparels market is expected to register a 7.30% CAGR during the study period owing to the significant adoption of radiation protection apparel and the increasing number of trained radiologic technologists in the region.

North America’s radiation protection apparels market accounts for the largest market share due to the significant adoption of radiation protection apparel, the increasing number of trained radiologic technologists, and the rising importance of safety are adding to the radiation protection apparels. Additionally, the growing number of Orthopedic and spine surgeries and the growth in the number of PET/CT scans also fuel the market growth in the region. Furthermore, the US radiation protection apparel market held the largest market share and the Canadian radiation protection apparel market accounted for the second largest market in North America. 

Major Players

Key Companies in the Radiation Protection Apparels market are INFAB Corporation (US), Barrier Technologies (US), Kiran Medical Systems (India), MAVIG (Germany), Ultraray (Canada), SIMAD X-Ray Medical Technology (Italy), Bar-Ray Products (US), Shielding International, Inc. (US), Lite Tech, Inc. (US), Scanflex Medical (Sweden), Biodex Medical Systems (US), and Cablas srl (Italy).