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The global Plastic Scintillating Fiber (PSF) market was valued at USD 181.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 265.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.48% during the forecast period. Plastic scintillating fibers are specialized optical fibers made of polystyrene or PMMA base materials, doped with fluorescent compounds to convert ionizing radiation into visible photons. These fibers are essential for high-energy physics experiments, radiation detection systems, medical imaging equipment, and homeland security monitoring.

Their advantages, including mechanical flexibility, fast response time, high photon yield, excellent shaping capability, and compatibility with various detector geometries, drive adoption across research and industrial sectors. Increasing investments in particle physics infrastructures, development of advanced PET detectors, expansion of nuclear facility monitoring systems, and growing applications in environmental radiation surveillance are accelerating global market demand.

Kuraray, headquartered in Japan, is the dominant global leader with 53.7% of the Plastic Scintillating Fiber market. Leveraging decades of expertise in polymer chemistry, Kuraray produces some of the highest-performance PSFs available, characterized by exceptional scintillation efficiency, superior attenuation length, and consistent optical quality. The company’s products are extensively used in major high-energy physics experiments, including neutrino detectors and collider-based tracking systems. Kuraray’s advanced extrusion technology and stringent quality control enable precise fiber uniformity and large-scale production capacity, making it the preferred supplier for research institutions and detector integrators worldwide.

Luxium Solutions, formerly part of Saint-Gobain Crystals, holds 28.5% of the global market. The company is a world-class provider of scintillation materials and offers a full range of scintillating and wavelength-shifting fibers used in medical imaging, national security, factory inspection, and scientific research. Luxium’s competitive strength lies in its proprietary dopants, high-purity optical polymers, and deep expertise in radiation detection technologies. Its products are widely used in PET scanners, radiation portal monitors, and industrial scanning systems, supported by strong R&D capabilities and a global supply network.

Eljen Technology, based in the United States, accounts for 7.5% of the global market. The company is a specialized manufacturer of organic scintillation materials, including plastic scintillators, liquid scintillators, and scintillating fibers. Eljen provides customizable PSF solutions tailored to specific research and industrial requirements. Its fibers are valued for high light yield, consistent wavelength stability, and long-term radiation durability. Eljen’s close cooperation with national laboratories, universities, and detector manufacturers strengthens its position in research-driven applications such as neutron detection and particle tracking systems.

Nanoptics, located in the United States, holds 3.7% of the global share. It is known for producing flexible, precision-engineered optical materials and scintillating fibers used in medical imaging, advanced sensor systems, and radiation monitoring technologies. Nanoptics employs innovative polymer engineering and micro-structured optical designs that enhance photon transmission and reduce signal attenuation. The company’s products support a broad range of compact detectors requiring precise optical performance and high mechanical strength.