Japan: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2024

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in Japan

In 2022, the Japanese non-medical x-ray market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in Japan

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-medical x-rays increased by X% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X units) was the main destination for non-medical x-ray exports from Japan, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-medical x-ray exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X units), twofold. South Korea (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-medical x-rays exports from Japan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-medical x-ray export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, non-medical x-ray export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per unit) and Singapore ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per unit) and India ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-medical x-rays decreased by X% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), Germany (X units) and Malaysia (X units) were the main suppliers of non-medical x-ray imports to Japan, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, China, the UK, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the largest non-medical x-ray suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, China, the UK, Belgium and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-medical x-ray import price amounted to $X per unit, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per unit) and Israel ($X per unit), while the price for Malaysia ($X per unit) and the United States ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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