Latin America and the Caribbean: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American x-ray examination preparations market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; jumping by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant decrease. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Panama (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Guatemala (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guatemala (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guatemala emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Panama (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), Guatemala (X p.p.) and Panama (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest x-ray examination preparations supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Panama ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, x-ray examination preparations exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Panama (X% per year) and Guatemala (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, approx. X tons of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Brazil was the largest importer of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Guatemala (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons), the Dominican Republic (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations. At the same time, Nicaragua (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%), Ecuador (X%), Chile (X%), Colombia (X%), Peru (X%), Uruguay (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nicaragua emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Guatemala (X%) and Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Mexico and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 the Dominican Republic ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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