The scintillators market size is projected to reach US$ 782.79 million by 2031 from US$ 528.21 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.04% in 2023—2031. Rising demand for radiation detection and monitoring in several applications, such as nuclear plants medical imaging are likely to remain key scintillators market trends.
The scintillators market is witnessing a major shift due to the shifting dynamics in the manufacturing, nuclear power plants, healthcare, and homeland security and defense sectors. The dynamics of these Industries have a huge impact on this market's growth. Significant R&D expenditures and government support for novel scintillator discoveries are propelling the global market's expansion. Increasing investments in radiation monitoring for homeland security and the growing need for novel radiological applications are some of the factors propelling the scintillator market.
Scintillator is a general term for substances that emit fluorescence when exposed to radiation, such as X-rays and γ-rays. It is a type of phosphor. When radiation collides with this substance, it absorbs its energy, and internal electrons move from the ground state (stable state) to the excited state (agitated state). When this electron returns to its original stable state, it releases its energy in the form of light emission (visible light or ultraviolet light), and this phenomenon is called scintillation.
The market for scintillators is significantly influenced by the growing need for radiation detection and monitoring across a variety of industries, including nuclear power plants and healthcare facilities. Scintillators are essential parts of radiation detection systems utilized in these applications because of their precise radiation detection and measurement capabilities. Scintillators are used in nuclear reactors for radiation monitoring in order to guarantee regulatory compliance and safety. Similar to this, scintillators are essential for detecting gamma rays released by radioactive tracers in medical imaging equipment like PET scanners, which help with diagnosis and treatment planning. The increased focus on homeland security and the requirement for radiation detection in border control and cargo screening further increases the need for scintillators.
Market demand for scintillators is expected to rise significantly due to the increasing requirement for neutron detection. Numerous industries, such as nuclear power, oil and gas exploration, and homeland security, depend heavily on neutrons. Neutrons can be detected by scintillators by means of interactions that result in observable light pulses. Scintillator-based detectors provide several advantages in applications like neutron radiography and neutron scattering investigations, including high sensitivity, quick response times, and the capacity to distinguish between gamma and neutron radiation. Furthermore, greater neutron detection capabilities brought about by developments in scintillator materials and technology have increased their appeal for a variety of applications. The need for dependable neutron detection systems, which scintillators provide, is anticipated to increase as long as industries continue to prioritize efficiency, security, and safety. This presents a significant potential.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the scintillators market analysis are material composition, industries, and end products.
Based on material composition, the scintillators market is divided into organic scintillators and inorganic scintillators. The organic scintillator segment is anticipated to grow in the forecast period.
The geographic scope of the scintillators market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America/South & Central America. APAC has dominated the scintillators market. High technology adoption trends in various industries in the APAC have fuelled the growth of the scintillators market. Factors such as increased adoption of digital tools and high technological spending by government agencies are expected to drive the APAC scintillators market growth. Moreover, a strong emphasis on research and development in the developed economies of China and Japan is forcing the APAC players to bring technologically advanced solutions into the market. All these factors contribute to the region's growth of the scintillators Market.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Scintillators Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Scintillators Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size in 2023 | US$ 528.21 million |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 782.79 million |
| Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 5.4% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Material Composition
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Scintillators Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Scintillators Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The Scintillators Market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market:
(Source: Saint-Gobain, Press Release, 2023)
The "Scintillators Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
The global Scintillators market was estimated to be US$ 582.21 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period 2024 - 2031.
Rising demand for radiation detection and monitoring in several applications, such as nuclear plants medical imaging are the major factors that propel the global scintillators market growth.
The growing need for neuron detection is anticipated to play a significant role in the global scintillators market in the coming years.
The key players holding majority shares in the global scintillators Market are Radiation Monitoring Devices., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Hitachi, Ltd, Ludlum Measurements, Inc., Rexon Components, Inc., Scintacor, Photonics Media, Epic Crystal Co., Ltd, Mirion Technologies, Inc, Dynasil.
The global Scintillators market is expected to reach US$ 782.79 million by 2031.