Market overview
The global scintillators market is worth USD 650 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Inorganic crystals (NaI, CsI, LYSO, BGO) is the largest by material segment.
| Scope | Inorganic crystal, plastic and liquid scintillators that convert radiation to light, sold for medical imaging (PET, SPECT, CT), security screening, high-energy physics, oil well logging and radiation monitoring. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Value 2025 | USD 610 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 650 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 6.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 509 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 908 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 1,277,000 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Scintillators market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 649.6 mn |
| 2027 | USD 691.9 mn |
| 2028 | USD 736.8 mn |
| 2029 | USD 784.7 mn |
| 2030 | USD 835.8 mn |
| 2031 | USD 890.1 mn |
| 2032 | USD 947.9 mn |
| 2033 | USD 1.01 bn |
| 2034 | USD 1.08 bn |
| 2035 | USD 1.15 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.22 bn |
Scintillators market segmentation
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inorganic crystals (NaI, CsI, LYSO, BGO) | 64.0% | 63.8% | USD 416 mn | 6.5% |
| Plastic scintillators | 18.0% | 17.1% | USD 117 mn | 6.0% |
| Liquid scintillators | 10.0% | 9.1% | USD 65 mn | 5.5% |
| Ceramics and others | 8.0% | 10.1% | USD 52 mn | 9.0% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical imaging | 42.0% | 44.6% | USD 273 mn | 7.1% |
| Homeland security and defence | 20.0% | 20.3% | USD 130 mn | 6.6% |
| Industrial and oil and gas | 18.0% | 15.8% | USD 117 mn | 5.1% |
| Nuclear power and environment | 10.0% | 9.7% | USD 65 mn | 6.1% |
| Research | 10.0% | 9.7% | USD 65 mn | 6.1% |
By radiation detected
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma ray | 44.0% | 40.0% | USD 286 mn | 5.5% |
| X-ray | 26.0% | 28.0% | USD 169 mn | 7.3% |
| Neutron | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 91 mn | 7.9% |
| Charged particle | 16.0% | 16.0% | USD 104 mn | 6.5% |
By photodetector
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photomultiplier tube | 46.0% | 36.0% | USD 299 mn | 3.9% |
| Silicon photomultiplier | 20.0% | 34.0% | USD 130 mn | 12.3% |
| Photodiode | 34.0% | 30.0% | USD 221 mn | 5.2% |
By crystal size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 25 mm) | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 247 mn | 5.9% |
| Medium (25 to 100 mm) | 40.0% | 40.0% | USD 260 mn | 6.5% |
| Large (above 100 mm) | 22.0% | 24.0% | USD 143 mn | 7.4% |
Top 25 countries for scintillators by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 87.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.6%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 195 mn | 30.0% | USD 350 mn | 6.0% |
| 2 | China | USD 117 mn | 18.0% | USD 265 mn | 8.5% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 52 mn | 8.0% | USD 89 mn | 5.5% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 52 mn | 8.0% | USD 85 mn | 5.1% |
| 5 | France | USD 32 mn | 5.0% | USD 56 mn | 5.6% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | USD 29 mn | 4.5% | USD 50 mn | 5.5% |
| 7 | India | USD 26 mn | 4.0% | USD 56 mn | 8.0% |
| 8 | South Korea | USD 23 mn | 3.5% | USD 43 mn | 6.5% |
| 9 | Italy | USD 19 mn | 3.0% | USD 33 mn | 5.4% |
| 10 | Canada | USD 19 mn | 3.0% | USD 33 mn | 5.4% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 7.0 mn | 1.1% | USD 12 mn | 5.8% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 6.3 mn | 1.0% | USD 12 mn | 6.9% |
| 13 | Switzerland | USD 5.7 mn | 0.9% | USD 10 mn | 5.8% |
| 14 | Israel | USD 5.1 mn | 0.8% | USD 10 mn | 6.9% |
| 15 | Sweden | USD 4.6 mn | 0.7% | USD 8.1 mn | 5.7% |
| 16 | Poland | USD 4.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 8.9 mn | 7.9% |
| 17 | Turkey | USD 3.7 mn | 0.6% | USD 7.9 mn | 7.9% |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | USD 3.4 mn | 0.5% | USD 7.2 mn | 7.8% |
| 19 | United Arab Emirates | USD 3.0 mn | 0.5% | USD 6.6 mn | 8.0% |
| 20 | Norway | USD 2.7 mn | 0.4% | USD 4.8 mn | 5.7% |
| 21 | Brazil | USD 2.5 mn | 0.4% | USD 5.2 mn | 7.8% |
| 22 | Australia | USD 2.2 mn | 0.3% | USD 4.2 mn | 6.5% |
| 23 | Singapore | USD 2.0 mn | 0.3% | USD 3.9 mn | 6.8% |
| 24 | Taiwan | USD 1.8 mn | 0.3% | USD 3.4 mn | 6.9% |
| 25 | Finland | USD 1.6 mn | 0.2% | USD 2.8 mn | 5.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 29 mn | 4.4% | USD 52 mn | 6.2% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Saint-Gobain
- Luxium Solutions
- Proterial
- Toshiba Materials
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Eljen Technology
- Epic Crystal
- Shanghai SICCAS
- Crytur
- Hellma Materials
- Rexon Components
- Amcrys
- Kinheng Crystal Material
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Radiation Monitoring Devices
- Scionix
- Alpha Spectra
- Advatech UK
- Inrad Optics
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the scintillators market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by material, by end use, by radiation detected, by photodetector, by crystal size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the scintillators market?
The global scintillators market is estimated at USD 610 mn in 2025 and USD 650 mn in 2026.
How fast will the scintillators market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 570 mn.
Which country is the largest market for scintillators?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 195 mn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 56.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 8.5% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which scintillators segment is largest?
In the by material split, Inorganic crystals (NaI, CsI, LYSO, BGO) is the largest segment with 64.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading scintillators companies?
Global leaders include Saint-Gobain, Luxium Solutions, Proterial, Toshiba Materials.
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