Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services Industry Analysis: the global market size is projected to reach USD 0.31 billion by 2031

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report "Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032". Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services was estimated to be worth US$ 216 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 311 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services: An In-Depth Market Overview
1. Product Definition & Core Service

Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services are specialized offerings provided by Contract Research Organizations (CROs), academic institutions, and biotech firms to custom-synthesize compounds labeled with the radioactive isotope Carbon-14 (14C). The service involves a tailored workflow: selecting appropriate 14C-labeled precursors, executing precise chemical reactions to incorporate the isotope into specific molecular positions, and ensuring high radiochemical purity and stability. The resulting tracers are indispensable tools for tracking molecular fate in complex biological and environmental systems.

2. Primary Applications & End-User Value

The primary value of these services lies in enabling critical research and development that relies on precise molecular tracing:

Pharmaceutical R&D: To conduct Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) studies, providing essential data for drug safety and efficacy in preclinical and clinical trials.

Agrochemical Development: For environmental fate studies required for regulatory approval of pesticides and herbicides.

Academic & Industrial Research: To elucidate chemical reaction mechanisms, study material degradation pathways (e.g., polymers), and trace pollutant dynamics in environmental science.

3. Global Market Size & Growth Outlook

Driven by sustained R&D investment across these sectors, the global Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services market is on a stable growth trajectory. It is projected to reach a value of USD 0.31 billion by 2031, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.3% during the forecast period.

4. Competitive Landscape & Geographic Concentration

The market is served by a specialized group of global and regional providers. Key players include Eurofins, Revvity, Selcia, Pharmaron, and WuXi AppTec. Service providers are heavily concentrated in regions with robust pharmaceutical ecosystems and advanced regulatory infrastructure:

North America and Western Europe are established hubs, possessing deep expertise, licensed facilities, and integrated supply chains.

East Asia is a rapidly growing base, fueled by increasing regional R&D investment and supportive government policies aimed at building domestic capacity.

5. Key Industry Trends Shaping the Future

Advanced Labeling for Complex Molecules: Demand is rising for site-specific 14C labeling of biopharmaceuticals (antibodies, ADCs) and large molecules, moving beyond traditional small-molecule synthesis to support next-generation drug modalities.

Automation and Technological Advancement: Providers are deploying automated, shielded synthesis platforms to increase throughput, enhance safety, reduce turnaround times, and ensure consistent quality.

Diversification into New Sectors: Applications are expanding beyond life sciences into environmental monitoring (e.g., microplastic tracing), advanced materials science, and industrial chemistry, opening new revenue streams.

Regional Capacity Localization & Regulatory Harmonization: To mitigate supply chain risks and meet local content policies, capacity is being built in high-growth APAC markets. Simultaneously, providers are aligning services with global regulatory standards (FDA, EMA) to support international client studies.

6. Major Market Opportunities

Capturing Biopharmaceutical Demand: Developing specialized expertise in site-specific labeling for large molecules presents a high-value, high-margin growth avenue as biologics dominate drug pipelines.

Expansion into Non-Pharma Verticals: Tailoring services for environmental, material science, and agrochemical clients can diversify revenue and reduce dependency on the pharmaceutical cycle.

Strategic Growth in APAC: Establishing local synthesis labs in China, India, and Southeast Asia allows providers to capture booming regional R&D spend, overcome import logistics hurdles, and comply with localization mandates.

Offering Integrated Regulatory Solutions: Providing end-to-end GMP-compliant synthesis coupled with comprehensive regulatory documentation packages creates a strong value proposition for clients navigating global submissions.

7. Critical Industry Challenges

Complex Regulatory Environment: Navigating and complying with a fragmented, evolving global landscape of radiation safety, isotope handling, and GMP regulations increases operational cost and complexity.

Fragile Isotope Supply Chain: The market depends on a limited number of global producers for 14C precursors, creating vulnerability to supply disruptions, cost volatility, and geopolitical trade restrictions.

High Entry and Operational Barriers: Establishing a service requires significant capital investment in shielded facilities, specialized equipment, and highly skilled radiochemists, limiting new market entrants.

Radioactive Waste Management: The disposal of low-level radioactive waste remains a persistent operational and cost challenge, with limited disposal capacity in many regions leading to logistical and regulatory burdens.



The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services market is segmented as below:
By Company
Eurofins
Revvity
Selcia
Novandi Chemistry
Almac
Pharmaron
WuXi AppTec
AM Chemicals
Nuvisan
Alfa Cytology
Headway
ViTrax

Segment by Type
GMP - Compliant Services
Non - GMP Services

Segment by Application
Medical
Chemical Research
Others

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2021-2032)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2021-2032)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2021-2032)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2021-2032)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2021-2032)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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Industry Analysis: QYResearch provides Carbon-14 Radiosynthesis Services comprehensive industry data and trend analysis, including raw material analysis, market application analysis, product type analysis, market demand analysis, market supply analysis, downstream market analysis, and supply chain analysis.

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