PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1702242
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1702242
The global alpha emitter market size was valued at USD 1,834.48 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 12,040.20 Million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 23.25% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 43.7% in 2024. Factors such as the increasing focus on targeted cancer treatments, along with the rising number of new nuclear-medicine-based product approvals, are bolstering the alpha emitter market share.
Alpha emitters are substances emitted by radioactive sources that decay after releasing alpha particles. They achieve appropriate biodistribution and associated dose distribution to achieve effective therapy without causing unacceptable acute or long-term side effects. With their exceptionally high cell-killing rates, alpha particles are more destructive to tumor cells than beta particles when used in medical procedures. Consequently, they cause less damage to adjacent normal tissues. Radium, lead and bismuth are some of the radionuclides used in the treatment process. The short range and high linear energy transfer (LET) of alpha particles have made them remarkably appealing to medical research, particularly as a viable treatment method for cancer. There are numerous types of cancer that can be treated with alpha emitters, including ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, lymphoma, and melanoma.
The market is majorly driven by extensive and high-end research and development (R&D) activities being conducted in cancer treatment. This can be attributed to the growing awareness regarding the cell-killing abilities of targeted alpha emitters. In line with this, the rising prevalence of various types of cancer among the masses is providing an impetus to the market. Also, the increasing geriatric population that is susceptible to develop numerous cardiac and cancer ailments is creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, the rising adoption of targeted anticancer or alpha therapy (TAT) in healthcare facilities is impacting the market positively. The market is further propelled by continual technological advancements and the growing number of new nuclear-medicine-based product approvals. Some of the other factors contributing to the market include rapid urbanization, continual improvements in healthcare infrastructure, rising medical expenditure and inflating disposable income levels of the individuals.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Actinium Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alpha Tau Medical Ltd., Bayer AG, Fusion Pharmaceuticals, IBA RadioPharma Solutions and RadioMedix Inc.