Latin America Radiation Oncology Market Size & Outlook

The radiation oncology market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 622.7 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 7.3% is expected of Latin America radiation oncology market from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$355.3
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$622.7
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
7.3%
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Latin America

Latin America radiation oncology market highlights

  • The Latin America radiation oncology market generated a revenue of USD 355.3 million in 2020.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2021 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, external beam radiationtherapy was the largest revenue generating type in 2020.
  • Internal Beam Radiation Therapy is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2028.


Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 355.3 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 622.7 million
Growth rate7.3% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentExternal beam radiationtherapy
Fastest growing segmentInternal Beam Radiation Therapy
Historical data covered2017 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationExternal Beam RadiationTherapy, Internal Beam Radiation Therapy
Key market players worldwideSiemens Healthineers AG ADR, Elekta AB ADR, BD, Accuray Inc, IBA RadioPharma Solutions, IsoRay, MeVis Medical Solutions AG, Nordion, Ntp Radioisotopes, Curium Pharma, ViewRay


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Latin America region accounted for 4.7% of the global radiation oncology market in 2020.
  • Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,803.8 million by 2028.

External beam radiationtherapy was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.01% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America radiation oncology market based on external beam radiationtherapy, internal beam radiation therapy covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


Rising incidence of cancer and rise in mortality rates due to the disease are expected to fuel the market growth. According to the Pan American Health Organization, cervical cancer is the most common cause of deaths in Latin America and Caribbean region. 

It is estimated that more than 56,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 28,000 die from this disease in this region every year. The mortality rate is three times higher in this region in comparison with North America. 

Hence, IAEA Division of Human Health is supporting early diagnosis and treatment of cancer using diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy (EBRT & Brachytherapy) in this region. In addition, presence of key market players such as ElektaAB and Varian Medical Systems.

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