France: Non-Medical X-Ray Market 2025

Non-Medical X-Ray Market Size in France

In 2021, the French non-medical x-ray market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Non-Medical X-Ray Production in France

In value terms, non-medical x-ray production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 153% against the previous year. Non-medical x-ray production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Medical X-Ray Exports

Exports from France

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of non-medical x-rays decreased by -41.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of non-medical x-ray exports from France, with a combined 41% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +60.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for non-medical x-ray exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 41% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +61.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average non-medical x-ray export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 71%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+12.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Medical X-Ray Imports

Imports into France

Non-medical x-ray imports into France surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by 42% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-medical x-ray imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight setback. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-medical x-ray imports to France, together accounting for 73% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, China, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +25.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-medical x-ray suppliers to France were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Malaysia, the UK, China and Italy, which together accounted for a further 24%.

China, with a CAGR of +24.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 non-medical x-ray import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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