EU: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in the EU

The EU x-ray examination preparations market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in the EU

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exported in the European Union amounted to X tons, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Ireland (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key exporters of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, together comprising X% of total exports. The following exporters - Spain (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, supplies from abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%). Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Greece (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray examination preparations importing markets in the European Union were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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