Medical Radiation Protection Aprons Market Expected to Reach $187.3 Million by 2030—Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Medical Radiation Protection Aprons Market," The medical radiation protection aprons market size was valued at $116.25 million in 2019, and is estimated to reach $187.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2030. Radiation protection apron is used by interventionists to protect against harmful effect of ionizing radiation. It aims to offer high level of protection against harmful radiation. It is designed to offer efficacious shield against radiation during the X-ray process. It is skin friendly and safe to use. It is also available in various sizes, ranging from small (90 cm in length) to extra-long (120 com in length)

Factors that drive growth of the medical radiation protection aprons market size include rise in number of orthopedic and spine surgeries; increase in number of radiology centers; advancements in technology in the medical device industry, and surge in demand for lead apron among interventional radiologists. For instance, in July 2022, Burlington Medical, one of the largest radiation protection manufacturers, announced the launch of XENOLITE 800 NL (No-Lead) apron series. It is a super-lightweight, lead-free, flexible, and recyclable X-ray radiation protection apron.

Market players are focusing on development of different types of radiation protection aprons. For instance, UniRay Medical LLP, offers a wide range of radiation protection apron such as skirt vest, thyroid shield, and gonad shield. Furthermore, in 2021, Trivitron Healthcare, announced the launch of SpaceD radiation protection aprons, which is a radiation protective wear for medical fraternity. This product is marked under the brand name, Kiran.

Increase in number of research laboratories for conducting research activities, rise in demand for radiation protection in hospitals & clinics, and surge in awareness regarding harmful effects of radiation is anticipated to drive the growth of medical radiation protection aprons market trends. In addition, rise in funds by governments and private organizations for advanced research laboratories has led to development of innovative technologies in research activities, thereby propelling the medical radiation protection aprons market analysis.

Moreover, initiatives taken by governments for development of radiology laboratories are the key factors that boost growth of the market. Furthermore, increase in number of X-ray procedures and surge in demand for radiation therapy, which release harmful radiation, propel growth of the market. In addition, rise in demand for advanced diagnostic imaging procedures and surge in need for radiation protection aprons fuel the market growth.

The medical radiation protection aprons market is segmented on the basis of type, material, application, and region. On the basis of type, the market is divided into front protection aprons, vest & skirt aprons, and other aprons. The front protection aprons segment dominated the market in 2019, and is expected to continue this trend during the medical radiation protection aprons market forecast period, owing to increase in number of X-ray procedures and increase in number of medical radiation protection aprons industry that manufacture front protection aprons.

On the basis of material, the market is classified into lead aprons, light lead composite aprons, and lead-free aprons. The lead aprons segment dominated the market in 2019, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period, owing to increase in prevalence of diagnostic medical imaging procedures and increase in demand for lead aprons among wearers.

On the basis of application, the market is classified into hospitals, clinics & radiology centers, and research laboratories. The hospital segment dominated the market in 2019, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period, owing to increase in number of diagnostic imaging procedure and increase in number of hospitals.

North America accounted for a majority of the global medical radiation protection aprons market share in 2021, and is anticipated to remain dominant during the forecast period. This is attributed to development of technology in the radiology industry and presence of medical radiation protection aprons industry in the region. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness lucrative growth, owing to increase in number of diagnostic imaging procedures, rise in awareness among healthcare practitioners about radiation protective apron, and rise in number of radiology centers.

Key findings of the study

• By type, the front protection aprons segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2019.
• By material, the lead aprons segment was the highest contributor to the market in 2019.
• By application, the hospitals segment dominated the market in 2019, and is expected to continue this trend during the forecast period.
• By region, North America garnered the largest revenue share in 2019, whereas Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.