Bulgaria: X-Ray Apparatus Market 2025

X-Ray Apparatus Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian x-ray apparatus market increased by 0.2% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. X-ray apparatus consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Apparatus Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, x-ray apparatus production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 155%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Apparatus Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, overseas shipments of x-ray apparatus decreased by -62.6% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 507%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 699% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X units), Georgia (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main destinations of x-ray apparatus exports from Bulgaria, together comprising 60% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +71.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for x-ray apparatus exported from Bulgaria were Iran ($X), Russia ($X) and Georgia ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports. Estonia, Armenia, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +31.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average x-ray apparatus export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -46.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 51%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (+106.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Apparatus Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, x-ray apparatus imports into Bulgaria soared to X units, jumping by 34% against the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 110%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland (X units), Italy (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of x-ray apparatus imports to Bulgaria, with a combined 55% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +45.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest x-ray apparatus suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Poland, South Korea, Finland, China, Austria, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +99.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average x-ray apparatus import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 65% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+53.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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