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Chemical & Material Global Radioactive Source Market 2026 by Company, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

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  • 10 February, 2026
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  • 105 Pages
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  • Chemical & Material

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Radioactive Source market size was valued at US$ 923 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1273 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.8% during review period.
A Radioactive Source is a physical quantity of radioactive material that undergoes spontaneous nuclear decay, emitting ionizing radiation such as alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, or neutron radiation. In practical and regulatory contexts, a source is specifically engineered to provide a predictable field of radiation for industrial, medical, or scientific applications. The primary goal of its design is to harness the energy of these emissions while ensuring the radioactive isotope remains contained.
These sources are generally categorized as Sealed Sources or Unsealed Sources. A sealed source is encapsulated within a protective, non-radioactive capsule (often made of stainless steel or titanium) to prevent any direct contact with the radioactive material and to eliminate the risk of environmental contamination. In contrast, unsealed sources are used in more fluid environments, such as radiopharmaceuticals injected into the human body for diagnostic imaging. The potency of a source is defined by its Activity, measured in Becquerels (Bq) or Curies (Ci), which dictates the rate of disintegration and, consequently, the intensity of the radiation field it generates.
A Radioactive Source refers to a material or device that emits ionizing radiation as a result of radioactive decay, serving as a fundamental enabler of nuclear technology applications across industry, healthcare, scientific research, energy, and security sectors. Radioactive sources include both sealed and unsealed forms, and their use spans non-destructive testing, medical diagnosis and therapy, nuclear power operations, irradiation processing, and environmental or security monitoring. As an industry segment, the radioactive source market is highly specialized, technology-intensive, and heavily regulated, with its development closely linked to industrialization levels, healthcare infrastructure, and nuclear safety policies worldwide.
From the demand perspective, industrial applications remain one of the most stable pillars of the radioactive source market. In non-destructive testing (NDT), radioactive sources are widely employed to inspect welds, castings, pipelines, and pressure vessels in industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, power generation, aerospace, and heavy manufacturing. Their deep penetration capability, consistent radiation output, and ability to operate reliably in harsh or remote environments make them difficult to replace in critical inspection tasks. In addition, radioactive-source-based gauges for density, level, and thickness measurement are extensively used in continuous process control in steel, cement, paper, and chemical industries, supporting automation, quality control, and operational safety.
The medical sector represents a high-value and technologically advanced segment of the radioactive source market. Radioactive sources are integral to radiation therapy, nuclear medicine diagnostics, and brachytherapy, playing a key role in cancer treatment, disease detection, and functional imaging. Although alternative technologies such as linear accelerators and advanced imaging systems have gained prominence, they still rely on stable isotope supply chains and radioactive materials in various forms. With global population aging, increasing cancer incidence, and sustained investment in healthcare systems—particularly in emerging economies—the demand for medical radioactive sources is expected to remain resilient over the long term.
Regulation and supply-side constraints strongly shape the structure of the radioactive source market. International guidelines from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), along with national regulatory frameworks, impose strict controls over the entire lifecycle of radioactive sources, including production, transportation, licensing, use, storage, recovery, and final disposal. While these regulatory requirements significantly increase compliance costs and limit market entry, they also create strong barriers that protect established suppliers with proven safety records, technical expertise, and comprehensive lifecycle management capabilities. Increasing attention to source tracking, recovery, and end-of-life disposal is pushing the industry toward integrated “product plus service” business models.
Looking ahead, the radioactive source market is expected to exhibit a combination of structural stability, incremental technological advancement, and enhanced risk management. While some low-risk or routine applications face substitution from non-radioactive alternatives such as X-ray or laser-based technologies, radioactive sources retain clear advantages in applications requiring deep penetration, long-term stability, and high reliability. Future competition will increasingly focus on improved safety design, dose accuracy, digital monitoring systems, and regulatory compliance support. Overall, although the Radioactive Source market is not characterized by rapid expansion, it remains a strategically important and indispensable component of the global nuclear technology ecosystem, offering long-term stability and predictable demand across critical application areas.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Radioactive Source market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by company, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Radioactive Source market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Radioactive Source market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Radioactive Source market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), 2021-2032
Global Radioactive Source market shares of main players, in revenue ($ Million), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Radioactive Source
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Radioactive Source market based on the following parameters - company overview, revenue, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include NRG, Rosatom, NTP Radioisotopes, ANSTO, Nordion, IRE, Curium Pharma, Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen, China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC), Polatom, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market segmentation
Radioactive Source market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for Consumption Value by Type and by Application. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Mo 99
Co 60
Cs 137
Ir 192
Se 75
Others
Market segment by Sealed
Sealed Source
Unsealed Source
Market segment by Radiation Emitted
Alpha Source
Beta Source
Market segment by Application
Medical Application
Industrial Application
Scientific Research
Agricultural Application
Others
Market segment by players, this report covers
NRG
Rosatom
NTP Radioisotopes
ANSTO
Nordion
IRE
Curium Pharma
Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen
China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC)
Polatom
Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT)
DIOXITEK
Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 13 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Radioactive Source product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top players of Radioactive Source, with revenue, gross margin, and global market share of Radioactive Source from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Radioactive Source competitive situation, revenue, and global market share of top players are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4 and 5, to segment the market size by Type and by Application, with consumption value and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, to break the market size data at the country level, with revenue and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Radioactive Source market forecast, by regions, by Type and by Application, with consumption value, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 11, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 12, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Radioactive Source.
Chapter 13, to describe Radioactive Source research findings and conclusion.


1 Market Overview

  • 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
  • 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
  • 1.3 Classification of Radioactive Source by Type
    • 1.3.1 Overview: Global Radioactive Source Market Size by Type: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.3.2 Global Radioactive Source Consumption Value Market Share by Type in 2025
    • 1.3.3 Mo 99
    • 1.3.4 Co 60
    • 1.3.5 Cs 137
    • 1.3.6 Ir 192
    • 1.3.7 Se 75
    • 1.3.8 Others
  • 1.4 Classification of Radioactive Source by Sealed
    • 1.4.1 Overview: Global Radioactive Source Market Size by Sealed: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.4.2 Global Radioactive Source Consumption Value Market Share by Sealed in 2025
    • 1.4.3 Sealed Source
    • 1.4.4 Unsealed Source
  • 1.5 Classification of Radioactive Source by Radiation Emitted
    • 1.5.1 Overview: Global Radioactive Source Market Size by Radiation Emitted: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.5.2 Global Radioactive Source Consumption Value Market Share by Radiation Emitted in 2025
    • 1.5.3 Alpha Source
    • 1.5.4 Beta Source
  • 1.6 Global Radioactive Source Market by Application
    • 1.6.1 Overview: Global Radioactive Source Market Size by Application: 2021 Versus 2025 Versus 2032
    • 1.6.2 Medical Application
    • 1.6.3 Industrial Application
    • 1.6.4 Scientific Research
    • 1.6.5 Agricultural Application
    • 1.6.6 Others
  • 1.7 Global Radioactive Source Market Size & Forecast
  • 1.8 Global Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast by Region
    • 1.8.1 Global Radioactive Source Market Size by Region: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
    • 1.8.2 Global Radioactive Source Market Size by Region, (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.3 North America Radioactive Source Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.4 Europe Radioactive Source Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.5 Asia-Pacific Radioactive Source Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.6 South America Radioactive Source Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)
    • 1.8.7 Middle East & Africa Radioactive Source Market Size and Prospect (2021-2032)

2 Company Profiles

  • 2.1 NRG
    • 2.1.1 NRG Details
    • 2.1.2 NRG Major Business
    • 2.1.3 NRG Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.1.4 NRG Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.1.5 NRG Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.2 Rosatom
    • 2.2.1 Rosatom Details
    • 2.2.2 Rosatom Major Business
    • 2.2.3 Rosatom Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.2.4 Rosatom Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.2.5 Rosatom Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.3 NTP Radioisotopes
    • 2.3.1 NTP Radioisotopes Details
    • 2.3.2 NTP Radioisotopes Major Business
    • 2.3.3 NTP Radioisotopes Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.3.4 NTP Radioisotopes Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.3.5 NTP Radioisotopes Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.4 ANSTO
    • 2.4.1 ANSTO Details
    • 2.4.2 ANSTO Major Business
    • 2.4.3 ANSTO Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.4.4 ANSTO Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.4.5 ANSTO Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.5 Nordion
    • 2.5.1 Nordion Details
    • 2.5.2 Nordion Major Business
    • 2.5.3 Nordion Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.5.4 Nordion Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.5.5 Nordion Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.6 IRE
    • 2.6.1 IRE Details
    • 2.6.2 IRE Major Business
    • 2.6.3 IRE Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.6.4 IRE Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.6.5 IRE Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.7 Curium Pharma
    • 2.7.1 Curium Pharma Details
    • 2.7.2 Curium Pharma Major Business
    • 2.7.3 Curium Pharma Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.7.4 Curium Pharma Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.7.5 Curium Pharma Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.8 Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen
    • 2.8.1 Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen Details
    • 2.8.2 Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen Major Business
    • 2.8.3 Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.8.4 Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.8.5 Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.9 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC)
    • 2.9.1 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) Details
    • 2.9.2 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) Major Business
    • 2.9.3 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.9.4 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.9.5 China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC) Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.10 Polatom
    • 2.10.1 Polatom Details
    • 2.10.2 Polatom Major Business
    • 2.10.3 Polatom Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.10.4 Polatom Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.10.5 Polatom Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.11 Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT)
    • 2.11.1 Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT) Details
    • 2.11.2 Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT) Major Business
    • 2.11.3 Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT) Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.11.4 Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT) Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.11.5 Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology (BRIT) Recent Developments and Future Plans
  • 2.12 DIOXITEK
    • 2.12.1 DIOXITEK Details
    • 2.12.2 DIOXITEK Major Business
    • 2.12.3 DIOXITEK Radioactive Source Product and Solutions
    • 2.12.4 DIOXITEK Radioactive Source Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
    • 2.12.5 DIOXITEK Recent Developments and Future Plans

3 Market Competition, by Players

  • 3.1 Global Radioactive Source Revenue and Share by Players (2021-2026)
  • 3.2 Market Share Analysis (2025)
    • 3.2.1 Market Share of Radioactive Source by Company Revenue
    • 3.2.2 Top 3 Radioactive Source Players Market Share in 2025
    • 3.2.3 Top 6 Radioactive Source Players Market Share in 2025
  • 3.3 Radioactive Source Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
    • 3.3.1 Radioactive Source Market: Region Footprint
    • 3.3.2 Radioactive Source Market: Company Product Type Footprint
    • 3.3.3 Radioactive Source Market: Company Product Application Footprint
  • 3.4 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
  • 3.5 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 Market Size Segment by Type

  • 4.1 Global Radioactive Source Consumption Value and Market Share by Type (2021-2026)
  • 4.2 Global Radioactive Source Market Forecast by Type (2027-2032)

5 Market Size Segment by Application

  • 5.1 Global Radioactive Source Consumption Value Market Share by Application (2021-2026)
  • 5.2 Global Radioactive Source Market Forecast by Application (2027-2032)

6 North America

  • 6.1 North America Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 6.2 North America Radioactive Source Market Size by Application (2021-2032)
  • 6.3 North America Radioactive Source Market Size by Country
    • 6.3.1 North America Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 6.3.2 United States Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 6.3.3 Canada Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 6.3.4 Mexico Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

7 Europe

  • 7.1 Europe Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 7.2 Europe Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 7.3 Europe Radioactive Source Market Size by Country
    • 7.3.1 Europe Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.2 Germany Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.3 France Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.4 United Kingdom Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.5 Russia Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 7.3.6 Italy Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

8 Asia-Pacific

  • 8.1 Asia-Pacific Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 8.2 Asia-Pacific Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 8.3 Asia-Pacific Radioactive Source Market Size by Region
    • 8.3.1 Asia-Pacific Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Region (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.2 China Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.3 Japan Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.4 South Korea Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.5 India Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.6 Southeast Asia Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 8.3.7 Australia Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

9 South America

  • 9.1 South America Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 9.2 South America Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 9.3 South America Radioactive Source Market Size by Country
    • 9.3.1 South America Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.2 Brazil Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 9.3.3 Argentina Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

10 Middle East & Africa

  • 10.1 Middle East & Africa Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Type (2021-2032)
  • 10.2 Middle East & Africa Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Application (2021-2032)
  • 10.3 Middle East & Africa Radioactive Source Market Size by Country
    • 10.3.1 Middle East & Africa Radioactive Source Consumption Value by Country (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.2 Turkey Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.3 Saudi Arabia Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)
    • 10.3.4 UAE Radioactive Source Market Size and Forecast (2021-2032)

11 Market Dynamics

  • 11.1 Radioactive Source Market Drivers
  • 11.2 Radioactive Source Market Restraints
  • 11.3 Radioactive Source Trends Analysis
  • 11.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 11.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 11.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 11.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 11.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 11.4.5 Competitive Rivalry

12 Industry Chain Analysis

  • 12.1 Radioactive Source Industry Chain
  • 12.2 Radioactive Source Upstream Analysis
  • 12.3 Radioactive Source Midstream Analysis
  • 12.4 Radioactive Source Downstream Analysis

13 Research Findings and Conclusion

    14 Appendix

    • 14.1 Methodology
    • 14.2 Research Process and Data Source

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