SADC: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in SADC

For the ninth consecutive year, the SADC x-ray examination preparations market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. The total consumption indicated a notable 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in SADC

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, shipments abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 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.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Swaziland (X kg) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Mauritius (X kg). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations. At the same time, Swaziland (X%) and Mauritius (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Swaziland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Swaziland and Mauritius increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest x-ray examination preparations supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mauritius ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mauritius (X% per year) and Swaziland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong expansion 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, x-ray examination preparations export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports in SADC

For the sixth year in a row, SADC recorded growth in supplies from abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and Malawi (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tanzania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malawi, with a X% share.

In South Africa, x-ray examination preparations imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and Malawi (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malawi ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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