South Korea Radiation Oncology Market Size & Outlook

The radiation oncology market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 254.2 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 7.8% is expected of South Korea radiation oncology market from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$139.9
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$254.2
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
7.8%
Report Coverage
South Korea

South Korea radiation oncology market highlights

  • The South Korea radiation oncology market generated a revenue of USD 139.9 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 254.2 million by 2028.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% 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.


Radiation oncology market data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 139.9 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 254.2 million
Growth rate7.8% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentExternal beam radiationtherapy
Fastest growing segmentInternal Beam Radiation Therapy
Historical data2017 - 2019
Base year2020
Forecast period2021 - 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, South Korea accounted for 1.8% of the global radiation oncology market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • In Asia Pacific, China radiation oncology market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 532.9 million by 2028.

External beam radiationtherapy was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76.05% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea radiation oncology market based on external beam radiationtherapy, internal beam radiation therapy covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


The demand for radiation therapy has increased in South Korea, owing to the growing incidence of cancer as well as an overall increase in the number of patients seeking radiation therapy. Over 64 % of cancer patients in the capital region of South Korea underwent radiotherapy treatment, while 45% to 55% of new cases required radiotherapy treatment. 

Increase in incidence of cancer is expected to be a major market driver. According to Korean Cancer Association, in 2019, 221,347 new cancer cases and 82,344 cancer deaths were estimated to occur in South Korea. South Korea is 14th in the list of top 20 countries with highest cancer rates.

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