Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Product Type, By Application, By Boron Compound, By End User, By Geography

Description

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market is estimated to be valued at USD 194.1 Mn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 667.6 Mn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 194.1 Mn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	19.20%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 667.6 Mn

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) represents a revolutionary targeted radiotherapy approach that has emerged as a promising treatment modality for various cancers, particularly brain tumors, head and neck cancers, and melanoma. This innovative therapy leverages the unique nuclear reaction between boron-10 and thermal neutrons to selectively destroy malignant cells while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. The global boron neutron capture therapy market encompasses a comprehensive ecosystem of neutron sources, boron compounds, treatment planning systems, and specialized medical facilities designed to deliver precise therapeutic interventions.

The therapy's fundamental principle involves the preferential accumulation of boron-10 carriers in tumor cells, followed by neutron irradiation that triggers localized nuclear reactions, producing high-energy particles that selectively eliminate cancer cells within a cellular range. As healthcare systems worldwide increasingly prioritize personalized medicine and targeted cancer treatments, BNCT has gained significant attention from oncologists, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions. The market's growth trajectory is supported by advancing neutron source technologies, improved boron delivery compounds, enhanced treatment planning software, and expanding clinical applications.

Market Dynamics

The global boron neutron capture therapy market is propelled by several compelling drivers that underscore its growing significance in modern oncology practice. The primary market driver stems from the escalating global cancer burden, with increasing incidence rates of brain tumors, head and neck cancers, and treatment-resistant malignancies that conventional therapies struggle to address effectively. Healthcare providers and patients increasingly seek targeted treatment alternatives that offer superior therapeutic outcomes while minimizing adverse effects, positioning BNCT as an attractive solution. Technological advancements in neutron source development, including accelerator-based neutron sources that eliminate the need for nuclear reactors, significantly enhance treatment accessibility and safety profiles. Growing investments in cancer research, coupled with supportive government initiatives and regulatory frameworks encouraging innovative cancer therapies, create favorable market conditions.

However, the market faces substantial restraints that could impede widespread adoption and growth. The exceptionally high initial capital investment required for BNCT facilities, including specialized infrastructure, neutron sources, and advanced treatment planning systems, presents significant financial barriers for healthcare institutions. Limited availability of trained medical professionals capable of administering BNCT treatments, combined with complex treatment protocols and lengthy patient preparation processes, restricts market penetration. Regulatory challenges associated with boron compound approval and stringent safety requirements for neutron-generating equipment create additional hurdles. Despite these constraints, significant market opportunities emerge from expanding clinical applications beyond traditional indications, including potential treatments for liver metastases, recurrent glioblastoma, and pediatric cancers. Strategic partnerships between medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions facilitate technology development and market expansion. Emerging markets present untapped growth potential as healthcare infrastructure develops and cancer treatment awareness increases, while ongoing clinical trials continue to demonstrate BNCT's efficacy across diverse cancer types, potentially revolutionizing targeted radiotherapy approaches.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global boron neutron capture therapy market, and provides market size (USD Mn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global boron neutron capture therapy market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Neutron Therapeutics, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, TAE Life Sciences, RaySearch Laboratories, Stella Pharma Corporation, International Particle Therapy, Neuboron Medtech, Advanced Oncotherapy plc, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Mevion Medical Systems, SHINE Technologies, Casbnct, Aviko Radiopharmaceuticals, China Boron (Xiamen) Medical Equipment Co., Ltd., and SHI-ATEX Co., Ltd.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global boron neutron capture therapy market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global boron neutron capture therapy market

Market Segmentation

Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Hardware/Equipment
- Neutron sources
- Beam-shaping devices
- Dosimetry systems
- Patient Positioning System (Couch)
- Solutions
- Radiation protection agents
- Companion diagnostics
- Drugs
- Boron-10 enriched compounds
- Radiosensitizers
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Primary Cancer Treatment (Head and Neck Cancer, Recurrent Glioblastoma, etc,)
- Adjuvant Therapy (Post-surgical treatment, Combination with other therapies)
- Research Applications (Preclinical studies, Clinical trials)
Boron Compound Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Boronophenylalanine (BPA)
- Sodium Borocaptate (BSH)
- Other Boron Compounds
End User Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- Hospitals
- Research Institutes
- Specialty Clinics
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Academic Institutions
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Mn, 2020 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- Rest of Middle East
- Africa
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Neutron Therapeutics
- Sumitomo Heavy Industries
- TAE Life Sciences
- RaySearch Laboratories
- Stella Pharma Corporation
- International Particle Therapy
- Neuboron Medtech
- Advanced Oncotherapy plc
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Mevion Medical Systems
- SHINE Technologies
- Casbnct
- Aviko Radiopharmaceuticals
- China Boron (Xiamen) Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.
- SHI-ATEX Co., Ltd.

Product Code: CMI8725

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Product Type
- Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Application
- Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Boron Compound
- Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By End User
- Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Region

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
Driver
Restraint
Opportunity
Impact Analysis
Key Developments
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
Industry Trends

4. Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021- 2032
- Segment Trends
Hardware/Equipment
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
  - Neutron sources
  - Beam-shaping devices
  - Dosimetry systems
  - Patient Positioning System (Couch)
Solutions
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
  - Radiation protection agents
  - Companion diagnostics
Drugs
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
  - Boron-10 enriched compounds
  - Radiosensitizers

5. Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021- 2032
- Segment Trends
Primary Cancer Treatment (Head and Neck Cancer, Recurrent Glioblastoma, etc.,)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Adjuvant Therapy (Post-surgical treatment, Combination with other therapies)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Research Applications (Preclinical studies, Clinical trials)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

6. Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Boron Compound, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021- 2032
- Segment Trends
Boronophenylalanine (BPA)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Sodium Borocaptate (BSH)
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Other Boron Compounds
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

7. Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By End User, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021- 2032
- Segment Trends
Hospitals
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Research Institutes
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Specialty Clinics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Pharmaceutical Companies
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)
Academic Institutions
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Mn)

8. Global Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)

Introduction
- Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Regional Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Boron Compound, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Boron Compound, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Boron Compound, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Boron Compound, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Boron Compound, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Boron Compound, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Mn)
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa

9. Competitive Landscape

Neutron Therapeutics
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Sumitomo Heavy Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
TAE Life Sciences
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
RaySearch Laboratories
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Stella Pharma Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
International Particle Therapy
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Neuboron Medtech
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Advanced Oncotherapy plc
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Mevion Medical Systems
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
SHINE Technologies
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Casbnct
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Aviko Radiopharmaceuticals
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
China Boron (Xiamen) Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
SHI-ATEX Co., Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies

10. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

11. References and Research Methodology

References
Research Methodology
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