Industrial X-Ray Tubes Market Report 2026

The industrial x-ray tubes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.05 billion in 2025 to $1.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial quality assurance requirements, growth of manufacturing inspection, demand for defect detection, expansion of aerospace testing, safety compliance regulations.

The industrial x-ray tubes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to automation of inspection processes, growth of electric vehicle manufacturing, demand for advanced ndt systems, expansion of aerospace production, adoption of smart inspection technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of x-ray tubes in non destructive testing, growing demand for quality inspection equipment, expansion of x-ray based flaw detection, increased use in industrial quality control, focus on high resolution inspection systems.

The increasing demand in the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the industrial X-ray tubes market in the coming years. The automotive industry encompasses companies, organizations, and activities involved in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and maintaining motor vehicles. Industrial X-ray machines are employed for non-destructive testing, a process that allows materials to be examined without causing damage. This technique is particularly valuable for inspecting objects that cannot be disassembled or harmed during testing. For example, in January 2024, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reported that the EU car market grew strongly in 2023 by 13.9% compared to 2022, reaching a total volume of 10.5 million units. Consequently, the rising demand in the automotive sector is fueling growth in the industrial X-ray tubes market.

The industrial X-ray tubes market is witnessing a trend toward innovative high-resolution X-ray tubes, which are enhancing profitability and market adoption. High-resolution X-ray tubes generate a small focal spot, the point at which X-rays are emitted, enabling detailed and precise imaging. For instance, in January 2023, a UK-based company specializing in security screening and detection equipment launched a line of portable X-ray systems for industrial non-destructive testing (NDT). These systems are designed to inspect products, equipment, and components without causing damage and include robust, portable digital radiography (DR) units suitable for tasks such as examining pipe welds and decommissioning munitions. Portable X-ray systems, composed of X-ray tubes, generators, and detectors, are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors to detect defects like cracks, corrosion, and welding issues. The development of high-resolution X-ray tubes is improving precision and image detail, thereby enhancing quality control and reliability in NDT applications.

In July 2023, a US-based manufacturer of cameras and microscopes acquired Avonix Imaging LLC to strengthen its X-ray inspection solutions and product innovation. This acquisition is expected to introduce new and inventive products, increasing the overall value of both organizations. The move enhances the acquirer's capabilities in digital X-ray inspection solutions, provides access to novel products, and strengthens collaboration in delivering advanced X-ray and CT systems and services. Avonix Imaging specializes in X-ray imaging, industrial computed tomography, and industrial X-ray tubes.

Major companies operating in the industrial x-ray tubes market are Comet Holding AG, Varex Imaging Corporation, Gulmay Ltd., Superior X-Ray Tube Company, Micro X-ray Inc., Lohmann X-Ray GmbH, NRT Nordisk Röntgen Teknik A/S, Varian Medical Systems Inc., Canon Electron Tubes & Devices Co. Ltd., Toshiba Electron Tubes & Devices Co. Ltd., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., Oxford Instruments plc, Rigaku Corporation, Teledyne DALSA Inc., Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation, Excillum AB, Rayence Co. Ltd., DRTECH Corporation, YXLON International GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the industrial X-ray tubes market in 2025. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial x-ray tubes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial x-ray tubes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial X-ray tubes market consists of sales of simple X-ray tubes, rotating anode X-ray tubes, end-window X-ray tubes, and microfocus X-ray tubes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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