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Plastic Scintillating Fiber Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application

Publisher Prof-Research
Published May 25, 2025
Length 69 Pages
SKU # PROF20044956

Description

Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Summary

Plastic Scintillating Fiber is a specialized material used in radiation detection and particle physics research, valued for its high sensitivity, flexibility, and ability to detect ionizing radiation. The industry is characterized by its focus on precision, high-performance materials, and advanced manufacturing, driven by demand for radiation detection in medical, industrial, and scientific applications. Key trends include 3D-printed scintillators, improved light yield, and integration with advanced detectors for neutrino and quark research. The market is propelled by increasing investments in particle physics, nuclear safety, and medical imaging technologies.

Market Size and Growth Forecast

The global Plastic Scintillating Fiber market was valued at USD 180–330 million in 2024, with an estimated CAGR of 6.0%–8.0% from 2025 to 2030, driven by demand for advanced detection materials.

Regional Analysis

North America is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8%–7.8%, with the U.S. leading due to its advanced research facilities, focusing on particle physics and medical imaging.

Europe is expected to achieve a CAGR of 5.5%–7.5%, with Switzerland and Germany driving demand, emphasizing neutrino and quark research.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to record the highest growth at 6.5%–8.5%, driven by Japan and China, where nuclear safety and scientific research fuel demand, with trends toward 3D-printed scintillators.

Rest of the World, particularly Brazil, is expected to grow at 5.2%–7.2%, with trends toward radiation detection in industrial applications.

Application Analysis

Radiation detection material applications are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%–8.2%, driven by use in medical imaging and nuclear safety, with trends favoring high-sensitivity fibers.

Research on neutrinos and quarks applications are projected to expand at 6.0%–8.0%, supported by particle physics experiments, with innovations in large-scale detectors.

Key Market Players

Kuraray, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in plastic scintillating fibers, offering high-sensitivity solutions for radiation detection, known for its advanced material technologies.

Luxium Solutions, headquartered in Hiram, Ohio, USA, specializes in scintillating fibers for particle physics, emphasizing precision and high-performance detection.

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

The threat of new entrants is low; high R&D costs and technical expertise required for scintillating fiber production create significant barriers.

The threat of substitutes is moderate; alternative scintillators like crystals compete, but plastic fibers’ flexibility maintains their edge.

Buyer power is moderate; research institutions negotiate pricing, but specialized applications limit buyer leverage.

Supplier power is low; raw materials like polystyrene are widely available, reducing supplier influence.

Competitive rivalry is high; key players differentiate through high-sensitivity and application-specific innovations.

Market Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities

Increasing investments in particle physics drive scintillating fiber demand.

Advancements in 3D-printed scintillators enhance market growth.

Emerging markets in Asia Pacific offer expansion opportunities due to scientific research growth.

Challenges

High production costs limit scintillating fiber adoption in cost-sensitive applications.

Regulatory scrutiny on radiation materials increases compliance costs.

Complexity of large-scale detector integration hinders market scalability.

Growth Trend Analysis

The Plastic Scintillating Fiber market is growing steadily, driven by demand for advanced detection materials. On March 12, 2025, ETH Zurich researchers demonstrated that 3D printing offers a practical way to build large-scale plastic scintillator detectors for particle physics experiments. This development aligns with a projected CAGR of 6.0%–8.0% through 2030, reflecting the growing role of scintillating fibers in scientific and industrial applications.

Table of Contents

69 Pages
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Trading Analysis
8.1 Export of Plastic Scintillating Fiber by Region
8.2 Import of Plastic Scintillating Fiber by Region
8.3 Balance of Trade
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market in North America (2020-2030)
9.1 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size
9.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Type Segmentation and Price
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 United States
9.5.2 Canada
9.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market in South America (2020-2030)
10.1 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size
10.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Type Segmentation and Price
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Peru
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
11.1 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size
11.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Type Segmentation and Price
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 China
11.5.2 India
11.5.3 Japan
11.5.4 South Korea
11.5.5 Southest Asia
11.5.6 Australia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market in Europe (2020-2030)
12.1 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size
12.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Type Segmentation and Price
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Germany
12.5.2 France
12.5.3 United Kingdom
12.5.4 Italy
12.5.5 Spain
12.5.6 Belgium
12.5.7 Netherlands
12.5.8 Austria
12.5.9 Poland
12.5.10 Russia
Chapter 13 Historical and Forecast Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market in MEA (2020-2030)
13.1 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size
13.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Type Segmentation and Price
13.5 Key Countries Analysis
13.5.1 Egypt
13.5.2 Israel
13.5.3 South Africa
13.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
13.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 14 Summary For Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market (2020-2025)
14.1 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size
14.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand by End Use
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Type Segmentation and Price
Chapter 15 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Forecast (2025-2030)
15.1 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size Forecast
15.2 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand Forecast
15.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
15.4 Type Segmentation and Price Forecast
Chapter 16 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
16.1 Kuraray
16.1.1 Company Profile
16.1.2 Main Business and Plastic Scintillating Fiber Information
16.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Kuraray
16.1.4 Kuraray Plastic Scintillating Fiber Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
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Tables and Figures
Table Abbreviation and Acronyms List
Table Research Scope of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Report
Table Data Sources of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Report
Table Major Assumptions of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Report
Figure Market Size Estimated Method
Figure Major Forecasting Factors
Figure Plastic Scintillating Fiber Picture
Table Plastic Scintillating Fiber Classification
Table Plastic Scintillating Fiber Applications List
Table Drivers of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market
Table Restraints of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market
Table Opportunities of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market
Table Threats of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market
Table Raw Materials Suppliers List
Table Different Production Methods of Plastic Scintillating Fiber
Table Cost Structure Analysis of Plastic Scintillating Fiber
Table Key End Users List
Table Latest News of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market
Table Merger and Acquisition List
Table Planned/Future Project of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market
Table Policy of Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market
Table 2020-2030 Regional Export of Plastic Scintillating Fiber
Table 2020-2030 Regional Import of Plastic Scintillating Fiber
Table 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Figure 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Table 2020-2030 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 North America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 United States Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United States Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 South America Plastic Scintillating Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Plastic Scintillating Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 China Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 China Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 India Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 India Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Export List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Europe Plastic Scintillating Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Germany Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Germany Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 France Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 France Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 MEA Plastic Scintillating Fiber Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Plastic Scintillating Fiber Import & Export List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Capacity List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Regional Plastic Scintillating Fiber Price List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Capacity List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Scintillating Fiber Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Plastic Scintillating Fiber Regional Price List
Table Kuraray Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Kuraray
Table 2020-2025 Kuraray Plastic Scintillating Fiber Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Kuraray Plastic Scintillating Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Kuraray Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Share
Table Luxium Solutions Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Luxium Solutions
Table 2020-2025 Luxium Solutions Plastic Scintillating Fiber Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Luxium Solutions Plastic Scintillating Fiber Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Luxium Solutions Plastic Scintillating Fiber Market Share

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