(PharmaNewsWire.Com, November 24, 2020 ) The study involved four major activities to estimate the current size of the North American medical radiation protection aprons market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the market and its different subsegments. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain through primary research.
According MarketsandMarkets Research - The North American Radiation Protection Apron Market is projected to reach USD 49 million by 2024 from USD 36 million in 2019, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period
The Key Factors Who will Drives the Market Growth?
- Increasing Number of Trained Radiologic Technologists.
- Increasing Safety Awareness Among People Working in Radiation-Prone Environments.
- Growing Number of Orthopedic and Spine Surgeries.
- Rising Prevalence of Cancer.
- Increasing Usage of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy for Diagnosis.
Recent Developments in Radiation Protection Apron Industry:
- In 2019, Infab Corporation (US) received certification from Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc., an accredited certification body, to design and develop radiation protective apparel, accessories, barriers, apron racks, and gloves.
- In 2018, Infab Corporation (US) announced that it would launch its revolution premium vest and skirts with interior pockets in January 2019.
- In 2018, Infab Corporation (US) expanded its revolution aprons with the latest revolution color—light blue serenity.
Front protection aprons segment accounted for the largest share of the North American medical radiation protection aprons market in 2018.
Based on type, the medical radiation protection aprons market is segmented into front protection aprons, vest and skirt aprons, and other aprons. In 2018, the front protection aprons segment accounted for the largest market share primarily due to the wide availability and high usage of these aprons in dental clinics and hospital settings.
Lead aprons segment accounted for the largest share of the North American medial radiation protection aprons market in 2018.
Based on material, the medical radiation protection aprons market is segmented into lead aprons, light lead composite aprons, and lead-free aprons. The lead aprons segment accounted for the largest share of the North American medial radiation protection aprons market in 2018. The large share of this segment is attributed to the durability of these aprons and their efficiency in blocking radiation and protecting the body.
The US accounted for the largest share of the North American medical radiation protection aprons market in 2018. The large share of the US can primarily be attributed to the rising incidence of cancer, growing geriatric population, and the strong presence of key players in the country. Apart from this, increasing safety awareness among people working in radiation-prone environments is also expected to drive the overall medical radiation protection aprons market in the country.
Key Market Players;
Prominent players in the North American medical radiation protection aprons market are Infab Corporation (US), Bar·Ray Products (US), Burlington Medical LLC (US), Shielding International, Inc. (US), and AliMed, Inc. (US).
Infab Corporation manufactures and markets revolution lead aprons, classic lead aprons, and dental lead aprons. The company majorly focuses on organic strategies to strengthen its position in the market. For instance, in January 2019, the company launched a revolution premium vest and skirt with interior pockets.
Bar·Ray Products offers a wide range of aprons in the market. In order to increase sales, the company provides customization options in aprons. Bar·Ray also provides its SmartID service to increase its brand value in the market. Through this service, a customer can check the inventory and inspection information for each apron.
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