Central Asia: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2023

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Central Asia

After two years of growth, the Central Asian x-ray examination preparations market decreased by -13.9% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Central Asia

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations increased by 30% to X kg, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 429% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 431%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X kg) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exports, with a CAGR of -13.2% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) also remains the largest x-ray examination preparations supplier in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan totaled -18.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -25.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -6.4% per year.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by -15.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan was the largest importer of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 56% of total imports in 2021. Mongolia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 38% share of total imports. The following importers - Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) - together made up 5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to x-ray examination preparations imports into Kazakhstan stood at +1.9%. At the same time, Mongolia (+12.4%) and Kyrgyzstan (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mongolia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +12.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Tajikistan (-5.1%) and Uzbekistan (-10.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Uzbekistan and Mongolia increased by +17 and +9.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in Central Asia, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mongolia (+12.3% per year) and Uzbekistan (-7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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