France: X-Ray Examination Preparations Market 2025

X-Ray Examination Preparations Market Size in France

After two years of decline, the French x-ray examination preparations market increased by 0.7% to $X in 2022. The market 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Production in France

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 45%. X-ray examination preparations production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Exports

Exports from France

X-ray examination preparations exports from France expanded slightly to X tons in 2022, growing by 4.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +25.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations exports declined to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for x-ray examination preparations exports from France, accounting for a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, x-ray examination preparations exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium totaled +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+1.6% per year) and Italy (+5.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for x-ray examination preparations exported from France worldwide, with a combined 42% share of total exports. The United States, Switzerland, South Korea, Spain, China, Cyprus, Vietnam, Turkey and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Among the main countries of destination, Cyprus, with a CAGR of +191.7%, 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

The average x-ray examination preparations export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -15.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

X-Ray Examination Preparations Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, when their volume increased by 7.9% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 64%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, x-ray examination preparations imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 -10.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main suppliers of x-ray examination preparations imports to France, together comprising 79% of total imports. Ireland, the United States, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +34.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest x-ray examination preparations suppliers to France were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Ireland ($X), together accounting for 54% of total imports. Germany, the United States, Canada and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +50.1%, recorded 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 average x-ray examination preparations import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+45.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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