Brazil: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2024

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian x-ray examination preparations market fell modestly to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. X-ray examination preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in Brazil

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. X-ray examination preparations production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, the amount of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exported from Brazil skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 46% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% 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 +129.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% 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 +101.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for x-ray examination preparations exports from Brazil, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Chile (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Peru (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Argentina amounted to +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Chile (+28.9% per year) and Peru (+6.8% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the key foreign market for opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations exports from Brazil, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina amounted to +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (+8.6% per year) and Chile (+24.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average x-ray examination preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -8.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, supplies from abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 33%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray examination preparations imports to Brazil, with a combined 85% share of total imports. Ireland and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Ireland ($X) were the largest x-ray examination preparations suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for 77% of total imports.

Ireland, with a CAGR of +7.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average x-ray examination preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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