Eastern Europe: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2024

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European non-medical x-ray market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of non-medical x-rays exported in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 64% compared with 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 86%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together finishing at 95% of total export. Russia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +74.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovakia and Russia, which together accounted for a further 15%.

Among the main exporting countries, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +53.7%, 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 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 29%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-0.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of non-medical x-rays decreased by -10.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -3.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importer of non-medical x-rays in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 43% of total imports in 2021. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 26% share, followed by the Czech Republic (8.4%) and Romania (6.8%). The following importers - Ukraine (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-medical x-rays in Eastern Europe, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +1.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (+5.2% per year) and Poland (+8.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by 33% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, non-medical x-ray import price increased by +72.4% against 2015 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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