Diagnostic radioisotopes are radioactive isotopes employed in nuclear medicine for diagnosing and monitoring diverse medical conditions. They rely on their radioactive decay characteristics to emit radiation, detected by specialized imaging tools, enabling healthcare providers to acquire detailed internal body structure images and evaluate their function.
The primary diagnostic radioisotopes include technetium-99m, thallium-201, gallium-67, iodine-123, fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), rubidium-82, and others. Technetium-99m is extensively used in medical imaging due to its advantageous nuclear properties and wide accessibility. Imaging techniques include single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), positron emission tomography (PET), and beta emitters, employed across various fields such as oncology and cardiology.
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The diagnostic radioisotopes market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.54 billion in 2024 to $6.1 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the discovery of radioactivity, the introduction of technetium-99m, clinical applications and research, cold war era and nuclear research, and emergence of positron emission tomography.
The diagnostic radioisotopes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to emerging radioisotope production methods, expanded clinical applications, patient-centered care and safety, point-of-care imaging and environmental sustainability and green chemistry. Major trends in the forecast period include hybrid imaging techniques, theranostics, molecular imaging techniques, the use of cyclotrons or generators, and safety and radiation protection.
The growing burden of cancer is expected to drive the expansion of the diagnostic radioisotopes market. Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that damage surrounding tissue. The increasing prevalence of cancer is attributed to various factors, including lifestyle choices such as smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity, exposure to carcinogens, genetic factors, and environmental influences. Radioisotopes play a crucial role in cancer management by providing accurate diagnosis, enabling targeted treatments, and facilitating effective monitoring of cancer progression or response to therapy. For example, in May 2024, the National Cancer Institute, a US-based government agency focused on cancer research and training, projected that by 2040, the global number of new cancer cases per year will reach 29.9 million, with 15.3 million cancer-related deaths. As a result, the rising burden of cancer is driving the growth of the diagnostic radioisotopes market.
Key players in the diagnostic radioisotopes market are focused on advancing radiopharmaceutical technology to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and expand the applications of nuclear medicine in healthcare. Advanced radiopharmaceutical technology involves the development of innovative compounds and techniques for precise imaging and targeted therapy in nuclear medicine. For example, Bracco Group, an Italy-based diagnostic imaging company, launched Blue Earth Therapeutics in March 2022, a subsidiary dedicated to advancing next-generation therapeutic radiopharmaceutical technology, initially targeting prostate cancer with plans for further expansion into other oncology areas.
In April 2024, Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited, an Australia-based biotechnology company, acquired ARTMS to strengthen its supply chain and manufacturing capabilities. This acquisition aims to leverage ARTMS' expertise in cyclotron-based isotope production to enhance market position and meet the growing demand for diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes. ARTMS, headquartered in Canada, specializes in radioisotope technology and is a leading provider of diagnostic radioisotopes.
Major companies operating in the diagnostic radioisotopes market are Cardinal Health Inc., Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd., BWX Technologies Inc., Lantheus Holdings, Curium Pharma, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, Bracco Diagnostic Inc., Ion Beam Applications S.A., Nordion Inc., Eckert & Ziegler AG, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes LLC, NTP Radioisotopes SOC Ltd, Global Medical Solutions Ltd., Isotopia Molecular Imaging Ltd., Cyclopharm Limited, Trasis NV, Orano Med LLC, ARTMS Inc., Radiomedix Inc., Coqu RadioPharmaceuticals Corp., IsoTherapeutics Group LLC
North America was the largest region in the diagnostic radioisotopes market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the diagnostic radioisotopes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the diagnostic radioisotopes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The diagnostic radioisotopes market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as radiopharmacy services, imaging services, radioisotope production and supply, diagnostic procedures, and theranostics. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The diagnostic radioisotopes market also includes sales of products including Indium-111, Xenon-133, Molybdenum-99, and Phosphorus-32. Values in this market are 'factory gate values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Radioisotope: Technetium-99m; Thallium-201; Gallium-67; Iodine-123; FluoroDeoxyGlucose (FDG); Rubidium-82; Other Radioisotopes
2) By Imaging Modality: Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT); Positron Emission Tomography (PET); Beta Emitters
3) By Application: Oncology; Cardiology; Other Applications
4) By End User: Hospitals; Specialty Clinics; Diagnostic Centers; Academic And Research Institutes; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Technetium-99m: Diagnostic Imaging; Cardiac Imaging; Oncology Imaging; Bone Scans; Renal Scans
2) By Thallium-201: Cardiac Imaging; Myocardial Perfusion Imaging; Stress Tests
3. Diagnostic Radioisotopes market Trends And Strategies
4. Diagnostic Radioisotopes market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Diagnostic Radioisotopes market Segmentation
6.1. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes market, Segmentation By Radioisotope, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Technetium-99m
Thallium-201
Gallium-67
Iodine-123
FluoroDeoxyGlucose (FDG)
Rubidium-82
Other Radioisotopes
6.2. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes market, Segmentation By Imaging Modality, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Beta Emitters
6.3. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Oncology
Cardiology
Other Applications
6.4. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hospitals
Specialty Clinics
Diagnostic Centers
Academic And Research Institutes
Other End Users
6.5. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Technetium-99m, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Imaging
Oncology Imaging
Bone Scans
Renal Scans
6.6. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Thallium-201, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cardiac Imaging
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Stress Tests
6.7. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Gallium-67, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Oncology Imaging (Lymphoma, Tumors)
Inflammatory Disease Imaging
Infection Imaging
6.8. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Iodine-123, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Thyroid Imaging
Neurological Imaging (Parkinson's Disease)
Cardiac Imaging
6.9. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Market, Sub-Segmentation Of FluoroDeoxyGlucose (FDG), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging
Cancer Diagnosis And Staging
Neurological Imaging
Cardiac Imaging
6.10. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Rubidium-82, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cardiac PET Imaging
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis
6.11. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Radioisotopes, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Strontium-89 (Bone Pain Palliation)
Iodine-131 (Thyroid Cancer Treatment)
Samarium-153 (Bone Pain Palliation)
Yttrium-90 (Cancer Treatment)
7. Diagnostic Radioisotopes market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Diagnostic Radioisotopes market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion