Africa: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Africa

The African x-ray examination preparations market rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by 8.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Africa

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production amounted 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 +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 29%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations were exported in Africa; increasing by 56% against 2021. Overall, exports saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 258%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Swaziland (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together committing a 9.9% share of total exports. Kenya (X kg) and Mauritius (X kg) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray examination preparations supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Mauritius ($X), with a combined 93% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +183.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 118% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+225.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% 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 2017 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of x-ray examination preparations imports in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together reaching 62% of total import. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together creating a 17% share of total imports. The following importers - Tanzania (X tons), Libya (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +73.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X), South Africa ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 65% share of total imports. Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of +71.1%, 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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