Europe: X-Ray Apparatus Market 2025

X-Ray Apparatus Market Size in Europe

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Europe x-ray apparatus market, when its value decreased by -40.3% to $X. In general, consumption, however, recorded a significant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

X-Ray Apparatus Production in Europe

In value terms, x-ray apparatus production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% 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 2018 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

X-Ray Apparatus Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of x-ray apparatus decreased by -16.1% to X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units), Italy (X units), the UK (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) represented roughly 75% of total exports in 2022. The Netherlands (X units) took a 6% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Finland (5.9%) and Ireland (4.8%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +61.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 74% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Finland, Spain and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +5.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual 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 the Netherlands ($X per unit), while Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+29.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Apparatus Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of x-ray apparatus decreased by -18.9% to X units, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, x-ray apparatus imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +96.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X units), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X units), the UK (X units), France (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Italy (X units) represented the main importers of x-ray apparatus, together comprising 74% of total imports. Germany (X units), Greece (X units), Russia (X units), Finland (X units) and Belgium (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +37.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray apparatus importing markets in Europe were the UK ($X), France ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 38% of total imports. The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Finland, Slovakia and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of +12.4%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 135%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+46.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform