报告预计到2030年左右我国核技术应用产业规模将翻番

Core Insights - The report by the China Nuclear Energy Association predicts that by around 2030, the overall scale of China's nuclear technology application industry will double, establishing a safe, reliable, and efficient nuclear technology application infrastructure [1][2] - The report titled "China Nuclear Technology Application Industry Development Report (2025)" was released at the 2025 International Conference on Nuclear Technology Application [1] Summary by Categories Industry Growth - The nuclear technology application output in China is expected to reach 890 billion yuan in 2024, representing a 27% increase from 2022, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.6% from 2020 to 2024 [1] - The industrial application accounts for approximately 42.7% of the total output, while nuclear medicine diagnosis and treatment contributes 21.7%, and agricultural applications make up 13.9% [1] Employment and Infrastructure - By the end of 2024, there will be approximately 140,000 legal entities engaged in radioactive isotopes/radiation devices, employing around 960,000 people, marking increases of 34% and 17% respectively since 2022 [1] - The number of various radiation devices in use is projected to be about 320,000 sets, with 172,000 radioactive sources, reflecting growth of 17% and 4.9% respectively since 2022 [1] Regional Development - Economic regions in China are actively implementing nuclear technology industry policies and establishing industrial parks to promote the scale of key industries [2] - The Yangtze River Delta is developing an integrated nuclear energy and technology application model, while the Pearl River Delta focuses on building a hub for nuclear medical industries [2] International Collaboration - China has opened 12 top nuclear research facilities to the international community and established 8 IAEA collaboration centers [2] - There is a growing trend of exporting high-end nuclear medical equipment and other products, with continuous growth in the export of isotopes like cobalt-60 [2] Future Outlook - The report suggests that the upgrade of manufacturing, development of the digital economy, and the integration of artificial intelligence with nuclear technology applications present new opportunities for accelerated application and innovation in the nuclear technology sector [2]