China: X-Ray Apparatus Market 2025

X-Ray Apparatus Market Size in China

For the third year in a row, the Chinese x-ray apparatus market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -25% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Apparatus Production in China

In value terms, x-ray apparatus production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Apparatus Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, the amount of x-ray apparatus exported from China surged to X units, growing by 62% against 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X units), Kazakhstan (X units) and the United States (X units) were the main destinations of x-ray apparatus exports from China, with a combined 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +76.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for x-ray apparatus exported from China were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 11% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Mexico, Turkey, Vietnam, Peru, Egypt and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.4%.

Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +55.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average x-ray apparatus export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -34.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 25%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Japan (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

X-Ray Apparatus Imports

Imports into China

X-ray apparatus imports into China contracted to X units in 2022, falling by -13.1% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -13.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X units), South Korea (X units) and Germany (X units) were the main suppliers of x-ray apparatus imports to China, with a combined 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for South Korea (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray apparatus suppliers to China were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for 30% of total imports. The Netherlands, France, South Korea, Italy and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

Among the main suppliers, South Korea, with a CAGR of +14.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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